Beginner Strumming Patterns For Acoustic Guitar Pattern 1 - Beginner Guitar Lessons

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[waynerooney]

I bought a guitar 4 months ago and you have taught me everything i know. Best thing i have ever done for myself.

[bryankushner]

I wanna say thank you, my guitar has sat in the corner of my room for 2 years now... after finding you I have been playing at least 30 minutes a day, you are making a difference, just wanted to say thank you!

[rayross]

Born teacher and entertainer, remember when I first learned this stuff, to all beginners, stick with it, you will be so glad you did and stick with MartyMusic.

[jamireed]

As I was playing I stopped playing with you and just got faster and faster and it sound so good! When I finished I literally fell back into my bed smiling and giggling so bad! I’m so excited!!!

[Dazzletoad]

This is the first time I've successfully strummed a pattern with 2 chords.

I feel like crying with happiness 😢😭😂🤣

[harshitmishra]

While practicing my pick went inside my guitar.. 😂 It took 5 min to bring it back.. 😂😂

[vicentesaenz]

Hey Marty, first let me THANK YOU!
I am a 31 year drummer, I also play keys, bass, sax, trumpet and sing. Guitar had been a fear musically almost for me. Seems very intimidating. I have been diagnosed with Heart failure and am waiting on a heart transplant. loving in Albuquerque, and now have had to relocate to Detroit for 8-9 months for the Transplant I could not bring any equipment with me. This killed me as a life long touring musician. Lucky I have never had a job and only played drums my whole life for work. I decided since I am away from home and none of my own equipment here, I hit guitar center and got me a sweet little acoustic/electric to finally learn on. Your series has helped me first to get over my fears and get started. I am on lesson 5 at the moment and I feel very confident in the next 9 months that I will be able to add guitar to my arsenal. So thank you.
Your humble student,
Vicente

[duelbuster]

you are one of my youtube teachers. I practice everyday 1-2 hours. after 1 and half month I can switch chords in time for rhythm. memorized 20+ chords. do perfect Bminor without mute sound and can play around 10 songs. (still cant do F7 or Fm and mute strum tho XD)
just wanna share progress and courage with fellow beginners :)

[aaronwright]

I know this video is 4 years old. I’m late to the game, but I just successfully strummed and changed chords! This is huge for me! Marty, you’re an inspiration! You’re good at what you do and you can break it down to the essential elements. Thanks so much!

[KDawg]

I’ve never been able to strum a guitar before! It gets so frustrating trying to learn chords for easy songs when I can’t put them together- and here you are! Saving the day! I feel the rhythm honestly for the first time. THANK YOU!

[eylemcantadurucu]

Funny just when I was wondering how to do the strumming after learning the 6 chords I found this video of you showing me. I will be ever grateful if after this CORONO-Times, I am able to actually play the guitar... at least some songs. This is my goal... At least this time of social distancing I get to learn a wonderful new thing whit your videos... PLAYING THE GUITAR.... one day they will ask me what did you do in England when the corona virus happened... and I will say: I LEARNED how to play the GUITAR with MARTY...

[joshwaters]

holy shit I played something resembling music HELL YA

[noahrubio]

i like your sense of humor when you teach. its more playful and fun

[dododeadbozo]

Hey Marty! Just wanted to tell you that you are an absolute star teacher: always positive, encouraging and above all: clear! thank you.

[viveksingh-ddhv]

I am so happy to finally find you. You really are a great teacher. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge

[TeamoStorey]

Thank you Marty. I started my 1st guitar strumming lesson with you today. I can sing, I know how to play cords, I can only play a guitar by reading cords, I wished I could play by ear, and my strumming is shocking. Thank you so much for sharing your talent

[resident_alien]

You are the best guitar teacher on YT, Marty . We are very lucky to have you.

[andybanda]

You’re incredible Marty!! You make learning fun, relaxed and it feels like you’re just a pal sitting in the garage jammin out. Your sense of humor really immersed me in your videos. A million times thank you for sharing your passion. 🤘

[wraps-n-signs]

Thank you Marty! Ive struggled with strumming for quite some time. I was taking lessons but the teacher never gave me the strumming breakthrough moment I needed. This video did. Made it so much easier following along. Nice dance moves too!

[jackwillis]

Marty, you really are a fantastic teacher. You break everything down and make it so simple and easy to follow.