Overview
How to Play Down Strums, How to Play Alternate Strumming, How to Strum Whole Notes, Half Notes, Quarter Notes, Eighth Notes and Sixteenth Notes, How to Play Syncopated Strumming, How to Play Eighth Note Triplet Strumming, And a Lot of Tips, Tricks and Resources Along the Way
This class was created with beginners in mind, but it assumes you’re already familiar with how to play the E major and A major open chords.
It would be helpful if you’re already familiar with how to play the E major and A major open chords., You'll learn everything you need to know in order to strum your guitar like a pro!, Access to an acoustic guitar or an electric guitar and a tuner is required. *You can use a free tuning app for your phone or tablet.
Welcome to my “Guitar Basics” series. This class is all about mastering how to strum the guitar. It’s designed for beginners and applies to both acoustic and electric guitar.
Discover the joy of strumming the guitar in this beginner-friendly class. This course will take you from total beginner to practiced guitar strummer!
Together we will tackle hands-on lessons such as:
How to play down strums
How to play alternate strumming
How to strum whole notes, half notes, quarter notes, eighth notes and sixteenth notes
How to play syncopated strumming
How to play eighth note triplet strumming
And a lot of tips, tricks and resources along the way
My teaching style is warm and accessible with a focus on making learning to play the guitar simple and fun. Whether you’re playing guitar as a new hobby or just interested in learning some essential guitar strumming patterns, this class will get you up and running fast!
Resources: A downloadable PDF, that includes sheets for the Strumming in Time, 8th Note Strumming, Syncopated Strumming, 16th Note Strumming and 8th Note Triplet Strumming lessons. Check out the Resources in the "Getting Started" video to download it.
I would love to hear from you and am happy to answer any questions, so please feel free to reach out to me by sending me a message here on Udemy.
I hope that this class inspires you to learn more about how to play guitar and create music. I have other classes available here on Udemy and suggest "Guitar Basics: Learn Barre Chords" to continue your learning.
Jason Rivera
Hi! I’m Jason - a full time musician, composer and instructor. I've been playing and writing music for over 25 years, and teaching music for over 10 years. You can check out my guitar tips and tricks on my Guitar Teaching YouTube Channel. Alongside creating music courses, I'm a composer for media projects--films, trailers and e-Learning courses.
I really enjoy creating these classes for Udemy and always aim to make courses that are fun with a focus on foundational techniques and creativity.
I have a variety of classes available here, covering the basics of guitar, ukulele, and songwriting. I encourage you to take a look through the classes below.
I am passionate about providing as much support as I can throughout your music learning journey. I'd also love to hear about the kind of classes you would like me to create. So please feel free to get in touch any time by messaging me here on Udemy.
Thank you
“I'd been playing an acoustic guitar for years now. But this class helped me refresh my memory and see points where I'm still messing up. Jason is a gentle guide and is clearly aware of beginners' pain points when they first pick up the guitar. Thank you for sharing these lessons.” - Winta A, Student
“So good. His soothing voice establishes a real grounded trust. The kind of voice you want to hear in the trenches doing the hard work of making music.” - Philly B, Student
“Excellent class. He made concepts that have been difficult to understand previously so clear and concise. Really got a lot out of this class. This is foundational to becoming a good composer. Can't wait to try doing the assignments.” - Mona Lisa P, Student
“Things I have been confused about for years finally made sense to me through Jason's instructions. I can't thank you enough, Jason.” - Ronja B, Student
“Great work, with engaging visuals and great audio and video quality. Jason does a great job in keeping the audience engaged!” - Marco S, Student