Guitar Strum Help - 7 strumming patterns (Matt McCoy)

[KeeGeeh]

I've only been playing for a while but I find myself strumming in the same pattern every time when I try to sing and play. So this was helpful, thanks.

[acousticselection]

@KeeGeeh Been there done that for years! Haha it will get better with time.....trust me, all my songs were exact at first but slowly sounded different

[alterna816]

ur going too fast!!! cant follow!

[acousticselection]

@alterna816 Haha

[BriaMcCall]

This was a fantastic video! I am always getting stuck on the same strumming pattern and this really helped me. I knew most of them, but a lot of times I don't think to use them so it was still very helpful. I love your guitar, I think taylors are neck and neck with martins.

[acousticselection]

@BriaMcCall Strumming is tricky for sure....thanks for the kind words

[RostameJahangir]

0 dislikes? that's what I'm talking about

[peadncr4gd]

this helps a lot! :D

[DangerCraftTutorials]

You are awesome! It's nice to see a fellow christian person.

[whateverpanda796]

beautiful taylor acoustic-electric. im currently looking for one. yours has a great tone. may i ask which one that is? :)

[acousticselection]

@whateverpanda796 Taylor 618 ce

[whateverpanda796]

@acousticselection thank you soo much! :)

[Sevenixzp]

I had never played guitar before, but this helped much. Thanks man.

[JulieNicoleSays]

i canttttttt do the chop one and thats the one idk how 2 do haha

[acousticselection]

@JulieNicoleSays haha keep practicing! You'll get there! :)

[TheIbanez260]

Crystal clear demonstration, Excellent Technic to help beginner understand quickly. Good man. Keep it up.

[hassanmalouf]

thank you for taking the time to help us! Blessings to you as well :)

[dudiaz]

So if I'm not mistaken: It doesn't really matter what strum pattern you use for a song? You can use just about everything? Because when I hear, for example, the song "Mama Said" by Metallica, I cannot really hear what rhythm he uses, so it's kinda hard for me to learn it. The same goes with other songs. Thank you for a nice list of techniques! You are a good teacher :) Crystal clear explanations.

[acousticselection]

@dudiaz Exactly! No certain strum patterns...just timing!

[Mrsbunz16]

Thanks for the advice this was really helpful :)

[acousticselection]

@Mrsbunz16 You're welcome! Good luck

[JYLEDH]

Nice!!!

[crash0033]

Thanks for the help for us beginners bro! God bless(:

[ivanlee93]

Really Good!! Thanks so much for ya help!!

[crza4jc]

Nevermind Matt, you broke down the bass note stuff on "I'll Fly Away". Thanks!

[crza4jc]

Matt, thanks for all you're doing to further His kingdom. One question, what is the bass note. I'm not a big country fan but those songs sound great.

[Pamelot2000]

When you mute strum... can you show us what part of your hand you use to mute the strings? I have tried it but seem to fail to get the same sound. Thank you :o)

[laurabrake1]

Oh man you are so right. I am to fast and my voice takes over, strumming slow songs is the hardest for me. I will book make this and watch it a lot. Thank you so much. Laura

[Wenping88]

2:12 i luv that song!! thanks 4 that!

[2ris2]

@Wenping88 Could you please tell me the name of that song? Thanks. :D

[Wenping88]

@2ris2 trading my sorrows

[youaregodalone722]

I can't figure out how to mute the strings(or how to chop) and strum. I have asked several people and still haven't got it. Maybe you could make a video just on that? By the way thanks for taking the time to give instruction! and God Bless

[BrightSunset]

thanks very much ;) very helpful

[OnEMaNDynastYBBA7XLP]

ive been looking everywhere for something like this, thanks God bless

[QuickAtTheKeys]

your incredible...

[Redwolf2450]

Thank you so much... this comes from someone who is learning to play by ear and by Youtube. God Bless you for what you do... this is a ministry!

[LearnSongsToday]

Great lesson fellow teacher! Nice Taylor too!