Strumming is often one of the hardest techniques for students to get right and to improve at. The reason for this is that so much of it relies on “feel” which is a really abstract concept.
To level up your strumming start with mastering patterns in the beginner section. Click on the pattern to get a video lesson on the pattern to help you master each pattern.
Choose a pattern used in songs you recognize.
Enjoy!
Most strumming patterns are derived from one of these 5
d Du . uD (Core Pattern) good for folk, indie, rock, and country
d d D du . ud D . (Core Pattern) the soft rock pop pattern
D d d D d d D d (Core Pattern) the rock pattern
D dudu the 6/8 pattern. Works nice with a shuffle too.
d D . udu (Core Pattern) the indie pattern