Monday, November 7, 2011

SMG Guitar Lesson #21: Basic Strumming Patterns

Basic Strumming Patterns
We’ve spent quite a bit of time discussing good habits with fret hand technique. So now we’ll switch it up and discuss a little bit about picking hand techniques. Note, when you’re strumming chords, it’s usually a good idea to tilt the pick and angle it slightly so that it glides across the strings more smoothly. If you feel you’re not getting enough control, you may try switching to a heavier pick. I usually recommend medium picks (1mm).

The best technique for strumming is to strum by keeping your hand arched and firm while rotating your wrist. Try

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