Guitar Strum Patterns Don't Matter - Focus on Rhythm & Feel
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Published 2024-02-20
So forget about focusing on strum patterns. Instead, learn to embrace the essence of rhythm, feel, and timing. Sam breaks down why these elements are the true cornerstone of musical expression, irrespective of your skill level.
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All Comments (21)
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I’m glad some one finally says this. Thank you
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"Most musicians will have variation...to create interest, and to make it more musical, and have feeling..." This is what I think is lacking in general with music today as so much is focused on being technical and/or perfect, and I can see where it starts -- which is the robotic "strumming patterns". 🙂 I was about to embark on a strumming pattern odyssey to nowhere, but thanks to your advice I will stick to working on feeling, interest and having fun making it sound musical. 🙏🏽❤🎸
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I started playing guitar in 1963 but never took a lesson. I also never even heard the term strum-pattern until the internet. I never tried to duplicate songs but rather adapt songs to my own interpretation. We didn't use metronomes but tapped our feet and you could feel the music, the timing and what's appropriate.
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This is EXACTLY what I needed to hear TODAY!!!!!! I’m just in my first month of playing guitar… and focusing on a strum pattern is hindering my progress…. I’m Too focused on a set pattern I can memorize instead of FEELING the rhythm of the song… THANKYOU THANKYOU!!! Perfect timing!🎸🎸
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I agree with your logic. Timing and simplicity are more important. When vocals are shared, the rhythm should be in harmony, appealing, and pleasing.
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Excellent lesson! Thank you!
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Thank you for this!
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Great advice.. I've found my rhythm and im playing so smooooth now. It seems that when im playing that I will adapt to mistakes and as long as its in rhythm it sounds good. The second I try to stick to the rules it all crumbles. Took me years to figure this out.
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Thank you! Exactly what I was wondering about!
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Great advice well done peace and love to you and yours
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Very helpful! Thx. Keith Richard’s is a great example
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Someone FINALLY said it! Thank you!!
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Good lesson !
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Same as Julie’s comment ! Same time frame, same issue. I have learned the DDU UDU because everyone says that’s the Mother of Strumming pattern - but noticed if I miss a direction or cut the pattern short - it still sounds good. NOW I need to zero in on time and rhythm. Thanks- new subscriber !!
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Man, I couldn’t agree more. I’ve never understood the up down down up up - so robotic.
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Thank you! Being new I was always looking for the pattern.....Can you answer this.....do you find yourself playing different "patterns" when playing? If i find the rhythm and play, I seem to change things as I go.
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Totally agree. I can't reproduce a strum pattern to save my ass. I just do what's comfortable and what sound as close as I can get.
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😊🎸😀
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Not a noob but lesson is very helpful
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Ok, but what if I want to play 'Bad moon rising' like Credence clearwater Revival ? What then?
