Weird Time Strum - 6/8 or 3/4 Strum

Strum pattern Down, Down Up Down Up... Most of the time, when my students show up and have a song they just can't figure out how to strum, it turns out to be in 3/4 or 6/8 time... some alternative music, waltzes, some rock stuff, hymns and worship music are in the timing.

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[FrodoFeeder]

Could you please explain why you need 7 and a half minutes to teach a strumming pattern?

[lindabmusiclessons1]

@FrodoFeeder Thanks for stopping by. Actually this was one of my first videos. My goal with the strumming videos was to actually play the strum long enough for beginners to be able to play along. My experience as a guitar teacher is that there are always a few people who pick up rhythms naturally, but most people require a lot of practicing and playing along. In my newer videos and in the future I try to demo stuff first for people who are farther along and then break it down for beginners. :)

[mystupidusername101]

that made no sense stop laughing n burping!

[lindabmusiclessons1]

@mystupidusername101 ... not burping just general spasticness. Sorry about the laughing... sometimes it just cracks me up trying to talk, strum, pay attention to filming, the time and audio all at one time. Note to self... don't be quite so tired and punchy when doing videos. But I don't think I could make the strumming any clearer. Thanks for stopping by though.

[lindabmusiclessons1]

Bwha... it is the attack of the disembodied arms... like some kind of bad musical horror movie. ;)

[Jixer56]

Many thanks.

[TobeIam]

I am in love with the tone of your guitar

[pragathilakmalweerak]

Nice video!!!

[fishersom]

The best video I've ever seen on how to play in this tricky time signature!! You Rock!!

[zangbangbooli]

loove your video, and sense of humor!!

[enjoil1fe]

awesome!