9 Basic Strumming Patterns For Guitar Beginners


Guitar Strumming Pattern 01

There are total 16 beats divided in group of 4s. Count 1 2 3 4 for each group and strum all down strokes. Make sure there is no pause between two groups of 4 beats. Practicing with metronome is advisable. 

Guitar Strumming Pattern 01

Guitar Strumming Pattern 02

Here, 1st and 2nd beat is tied, that means you don’t play 2nd beat, just count it. Count 1 Miss 3 4. Use all down strokes

Guitar Strumming Pattern 02

Guitar Strumming Pattern 03

Here, 2nd and 3rd beat is tied, that means you don’t play 3rd beat, just count it. Count 1 2 Miss 4. Use all down strokes 

Guitar Strumming Pattern 03

Guitar Strumming Pattern 04

Here, 2nd beat is divided into 2 halves, that means you will play down stroke for 1st half and up stroke for second half,  Count 1 2 & 3 4. Use all down strokes except  for 2nd beat.

Guitar Strumming Pattern 04

Guitar Strumming Pattern 05

Here, 1st and 4th beat is divided into 2 halves, that means you will play down stroke for 1st half and up stroke for second half,  Count 1 & 2 3 4 &. Use all down strokes except  for 1st and 4th beat.

Guitar Strumming Pattern 05

Guitar Strumming Pattern 06

Here, 2nd and 3rd beat is divided into 2 halves, and 2nd half of 2nd beat and 1st half of 3rd beat is tied, that means you don’t play 3rd beat. Count 1 2 & 3 & 4. Use all down strokes except  for 2nd beats & and 3rd beats &.

Guitar Strumming Pattern 06

Guitar Strumming Pattern 07

Here 12 beats are divided into groups of 3 beats. Count 1 2 3 for each group and strum all down strokes. Make sure there is no pause between two groups of 3 beats. 

Guitar Strumming Pattern 07

Guitar Strumming Pattern 08

Here, 2nd beat is divided into 2 halves, that means you will play down stroke for 1st half and up stroke for second half,  Count 1 2 & 3. Use all down strokes except  for 2nd beat.

Guitar Strumming Pattern 08

Guitar Strumming Pattern 09

Here, 2nd and 3rd beat is divided into 2 halves, that means you will play down stroke for 1st half and up stroke for second half,  Count 1 2 & 3 &. Use all down strokes except  for 2nd and 3rd beat.

Guitar Strumming Pattern 09
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