Five strum patterns that will work for almost any song

See examples below for songs where you can use these strums.

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0:00 intro
1:07 DDUDDU
1:37 Blowin' in the Wind
1:51 BDBD
2:14 Rollin' in my Sweet Baby's Arms
2:38 DDUUDU
3:25 DDDU
3:53 House of the Rising Sun
4:17 DDUDU
4:32 Piano Man

Use DDUDDU on 18 songs, only G, C & D chords

Use DDUDDU on these seven songs

Use DDUDDU on these songs too
I Will Always Love You
Knockin' on Heaven's Door
Goodtime Charlie's Got the Blues

Use DDUUDU on these songs
Loving Arms
Leaving on a Jet Plane
Take Me Home Country Roads
Brown Eyed Girl
Sweet Caroline
Me and Bobby McGee
Wagon Wheel
Already Gone

Use DDDU on these songs
Happy Birthday
Amazing Grace
House of the Rising Sun
Sweet Baby James

Use boom chuck strum on this song
Jolene

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[tonyreid]

I traveled the world for 13 years playing fiddle/rhythm guitar for one of the all-time top recording artists in country music. As rhythm guitar was somewhat forced upon me (fiddle was my forte) this simple lesson would have saved me a lot of heartaches and frustration had I had it at the time. This lesson should be viewed and learned by ALL aspiring guitarists. Great job!

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[Zordok]

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[belladonnelly]

So great to see a song to marry up with the strumming. I’m 68 and a beginner so this is very helpful 😊❤️👍💯👏

[SamFasanoIII]

My daughter is struggling with strumming patterns and this is exactly what She needs! Jamie, you make it so easy and your voice is awesome!

[Orfmute]

I've been teaching the same material for a long time. You've made a beautiful presentation - clean, accessible, and pleasant to listen to. You're teaching the teachers as well as the students. Well Done!

[jenjamstudio]

Hi Jamie. I love your way of explaining and singing. Your warmth pierces through the screen. As a woman, I find that it’s important to have a female instructor. Thank you for being an inspiration! 💚

[Rigstig]

Wonderful instruction Jamie, Im a 57 year old Brit who's been trying [struggling] for about a year and a half.. the way you put these lessons across on video are just what Ive been looking for, they really have helped.

[leesellars]

Thankyou so much, , , at 62, , have picked up my guitar again, and with your tutorials, , am playing two songs, , , am so chuffed, , and you have a great voice, ty

[ChristineHaas]

You should do more instructional/advice videos for guitar! (I have watched dozens of youtube channels for learning guitar) and your teaching really stands out! Thank you for this video!

[robmiller]

awesome..im a drummer for the last 40 years, who started to seriously expand my playing..now playing some harmonica & learning how to play guitar, violin/fiddle and now mandolin..weird how things started to fall into place because i strum left handed but once i started learning this way, things seem to be falling into place that much easier..love your tutorials..God Bless

[nvrl]

Just beginning guitar. In my mid 50s. Really enjoyed (and learned from) the strumming patterns. I also enjoy your singing. Thank you so very much.

[eugenedegeorge]

Jamie, thanks so much for these tutorials. I'm 66 I've been playing guitar since I was 12 and I could never get anyone to just give me a straight answer on playing guitar . Since I could not afford lessons early on I had to learn by watching and imitating .I learned more about strumming in the past 10 minutes then I did in the past 10 years.

[athinachernis]

she makes this sound so easy
not to mention her flawless voice
I am so excited to learn guitar from you

[gilb]

You are an amazing teacher and have such a great voice. I am trying to get started again playing the guitar after retiring at 67. You have just what I was looking for, both in content and teaching style. I thank you!

[Seabeagle]

Haven't played guitar for years. My old guitar is 20 years old. Like to learned to play again. It's been a long time.

[bdjs]

hands down the best, most simple and most effective guitar lesson about strumming techniques, this is a breath of fresh air compared to the long boring unnecessary talking video lessons that are out there. not to forget her wonderful singing. thanks for the lesson madam.

[ShaelaNathanTurner]

I'm new to the guitar, and this was such a perfect tutorial. Thank you so much!

[lkms]

Just want to share some love and keep the comment section alive. I taught myself to play in 2006 and then stopped playing a few years later, I've dusted off the old guitar and with the four basic chords I've taken this on as my first refresher drills. Its great. Thanks!