How to Improve Your Guitar Strumming

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  • Опубліковано 5 лип 2024
  • Learn basic counting technique and how to apply it to any guitar rhythm.
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  • @thattobithough7115
    @thattobithough7115 4 роки тому +216

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    @tutankhamen5080 4 роки тому +236

    I love how he is reading all the comments even after 5 years

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      @wlwl_ 3 роки тому +68

      Not your comment apparently lmfao

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      @eggxecution 3 роки тому +12

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      @sandeepadhikari 3 роки тому +3

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    • @DontLookBehindYou1
      @DontLookBehindYou1 Рік тому

      I just found him about 3 months ago and I've been watching videos from all the way back. He's entertaining and I've learned a lot from him. I do know that he loves the People's key of.... G

  • @xkguy
    @xkguy 8 років тому +142

    Finally...a guitar player who speak rhythm like drummer.
    I only wish every YT lesson described guitar strumming like this.

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  8 років тому +18

      Thanks! No kidding, I wish drummer rhythm principles were just kind of universal to every instrument when it comes to counting.

    • @imannonymous7707
      @imannonymous7707 4 роки тому +2

      Yea agreed it applies to every insturment...its called standard notation.
      When I hear instruction vids count that way...down down....I move on.
      And btw I really wanted to be a drummer....my parents said.....noooo

    • @deeznuts-dm7qz
      @deeznuts-dm7qz 4 роки тому +1

      It's way Easier to understand

  • @domdubz7037
    @domdubz7037 5 років тому +412

    "Any body can do this 1..2..3..4.." you sir have never seen me try to play guitar.

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  5 років тому +55

      My mistake :)

    • @nicolen.9642
      @nicolen.9642 5 років тому +5

      Dom Dubz I know what you mean!

    • @williamharris7453
      @williamharris7453 4 роки тому +12

      I look like a new born learning what his hands are when I try to strum

    • @nadiadelatorre3863
      @nadiadelatorre3863 4 роки тому +2

      Dom Dubz fr😂

    • @domdubz7037
      @domdubz7037 4 роки тому +2

      Sean Daniel all jokes aside this was a good video and a helpful tip.

  • @KS-hl6zo
    @KS-hl6zo 7 років тому +501

    down downupdownup LR select

  • @adamjackson3666
    @adamjackson3666 4 роки тому +117

    “Maybe the g string, if I hit it whatever, if I miss it it doesn’t matter”

  • @FisVii77
    @FisVii77 8 років тому +229

    Your actually a very good teacher when it comes to guitar Thanks Sean. Really get something out of your lessons.

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  8 років тому +26

      So good to hear! Thanks Mike.

    • @jungness
      @jungness 5 років тому +5

      I started playing guitar 30 years ago and put it down after a few years. Your teaching makes sense to me, finally someone who knows how to teach me! Thanks for inspiring me to pick it up again!

  • @CarmenCiricillo
    @CarmenCiricillo 9 років тому +161

    I feel like these videos are speaking directly to me

  • @coleemmersonhallman5329
    @coleemmersonhallman5329 7 років тому +37

    You're my favorite guitar teacher for more simple but creative techniques. You have a fresh way of looking at things from other teachers on UA-cam

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  7 років тому +2

      Thanks so much Cole! I'll keep it up :)

  • @duaneblake7986
    @duaneblake7986 4 роки тому +9

    "Dooowwnn, down-up down-up doooowwwnnn...." clever intro and thoughtful lesson as always.

  • @alaknandaagarwal8431
    @alaknandaagarwal8431 3 роки тому +1

    I had seen this lesson a long time back and applied it, and here I'm watching it again, and everything you've said has become much easier to do! Thank you !

  • @Roger-cz9xz
    @Roger-cz9xz 3 роки тому +10

    Really good sound advice. Many people including myself get caught up on questioning what is the sequence of UP and DOWNS is when learning to play a song. Taking it one step further and listening to the original recording and trying to determine the pattern sequence using the ONE AND TWO method takes this strategy to a whole new level.

  • @whitewalker608
    @whitewalker608 7 років тому +57

    Man! This channel is GOLD for beginners-intermediates who want to push further and sound really neat/awesome. idk somehow i landed here from youtube recommendations, tried this video and some really intuitive stuff right there. When I myself started "improving" my acoustic strumming sound (realising how others sound so awesome), i made a few notes in my mind on what to do occasionally while playing.
    1. Try to break 6 strings into parts while strumming i.e not necessary to play all of 'em.
    2. Accenting (really great stuff told right there).
    3. Skip some of the upstrokes OR down strokes in between the strums. This changes the strumming pattern continuously and playing doesn't sound monotonous/boring.
    4. palm MUTING sometimes to sound warm.
    5. Hitting the root note (or bass) in upstrokes/downstrokes for filling.
    6. Playing some scale notes in between.
    7. Legatos (pull off / hammer on)
    All these after a decent practice will make your playing sound awesome.
    These all were my observations as well (and ofc i never saw this video). Some great stuff in your lessons playlist as well ;)
    subbed! :)

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  7 років тому +8

      Thanks so much! And such kind words from a white walker :)

  • @nathantorres4158
    @nathantorres4158 5 років тому +14

    My strumming improved just by watching this and playing along to it thanks so much man !!!

  • @TheVoyager830
    @TheVoyager830 5 років тому +1

    you're surely a different level teacher, you made thing so simple that I could finally untangled my rhythm skills for several years, tbh, the other lesson on rhythm explaining about the right spot to target while strumming had actually opened my skills on dynamic, it has a huge impact over dynamic which I was struggling too, thanks a million, I hope to see you having over million subs real soon, good luck bruva xx

  • @zachdemarco7535
    @zachdemarco7535 4 роки тому +8

    Some of the best lessons on youtube. I've learned a ridiculous amount from you over quarantine. Thank you!

  • @adriansuchomusic
    @adriansuchomusic 6 років тому +28

    I really appreciate this way of teaching strumming I remember I had a hard time learning guitar in the beginning and got really anxious about playing in general trying to do all the downs and ups perfectly as it said in whatever website. This is great advice!

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  6 років тому +2

      Thanks so much! I'll keep the vids coming!

  • @MrBlake6332
    @MrBlake6332 4 роки тому +3

    Been playing guitar for 14 years but just recently started teaching guitar, this technique is something I've always done but this video helped me figure out how to teach this concept a little more clearly. Thanks!

  • @DawgFL
    @DawgFL 7 років тому +3

    Thanks man this is exactly the video I needed. I always wondered about if it's important to exactly do a strumming pattern but I see now that it's more important to have timing and dynamic while being able to strum within the beat. All I see when I search strumming videos are "5 strumming patterns you need to know" or something. This video is the best thanks.

  • @Will-ip3rc
    @Will-ip3rc 3 роки тому +4

    Picked up guitar during the past year - and strumming is way harder than I ever thought it could be. Thanks for taking the time to address strumming technique as methodically as you do. Very helpful video.

  • @SierraLynnMusic
    @SierraLynnMusic 7 років тому +3

    Wow this is so simple yet you just helped me simplify everything in my head! So glad I stumbled upon this!

  • @JollyRogerification
    @JollyRogerification 7 років тому +51

    " Must have" techniques for both beginner or intermediate player. Excellent lesson - essential information explained succinctly. Thanks for sharing !!

  • @gocatsgo08
    @gocatsgo08 7 років тому +4

    I'm a new subscriber, but I'm loving your videos right now. Thank you for the great insights and for presenting everything in such an understandable fashion!

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  7 років тому +1

      Happy to help, let me know if you ever have any questions!

  • @DonBrowningRacing
    @DonBrowningRacing 7 років тому +2

    Big help! Very refreshing style of instruction. Thanks, Don

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  7 років тому

      Thanks so much for watching Don!

  • @bernieolivera5632
    @bernieolivera5632 7 років тому +22

    So glad I found this. My guitar strumming is getting more consistent but sounds blaa. Up Down is easier to do but counting helps more in the long run. I try both ways but I'm concentrating more on counting. The dynamic accents is what I've been looking for. Ultimately it gives feeling to the song. This simple video helps a lot. Thanks

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  7 років тому +1

      Happy to help Bernie, you're definitely taking the right approach by trying to count, even though it's tougher at first. I'll have a few more videos coming up on this so stay tuned!

  • @lindawmn
    @lindawmn 7 років тому +6

    I'm really enjoying this lesson. That down-up thing always made me crazy. We all count - much easier. Love that you are flexible too on hitting those exact strings.

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  7 років тому

      Thanks for reaching out! Happy to help!

  • @victoriadathan2675
    @victoriadathan2675 5 років тому +2

    Thank you for breaking down the idea of strumming. It’s more than just remembering strumming patterns, but more of the rhythm & counting.

  • @damianoneil1078
    @damianoneil1078 6 років тому +1

    I can't begin to tell you how much difference this video has made. One of my most significant advances so far. Thanks so much.

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  6 років тому

      +Damian O'Neil So cool to hear Damian! I'll keep em coming!

  • @richardfromcornwall5492
    @richardfromcornwall5492 6 років тому +3

    Hi there! As a beginner I initially thought your teaching was really complicated but actually, when I listen and watch more closely, it really is more meaningful and I intend watching more of your videos; thank you!

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  6 років тому

      So great to hear they're helping!

  • @lonrorow7571
    @lonrorow7571 7 років тому

    The best I have seen and heard covering how to improve strumming. Great and thank you.

  • @EllyValentini
    @EllyValentini 4 роки тому

    As someone who has trouble with the words “left and right/ up and down”, counting as number made all the difference.
    Thank you!

  • @honeybelleza1830
    @honeybelleza1830 5 років тому +2

    Wow. I've learned a lot! I usually play the song over and over again to get the strumming pattern of that song. This helps a lot. 1&2&3&4& is much easier. The dynamics and accent sounds awesome! Thanks!

  • @Blooger2
    @Blooger2 4 роки тому +1

    This is an excellent video. I'm still glad I learned the sluggish down up matntra. It made this technique effective immediately.

  • @johnsnow8194
    @johnsnow8194 5 років тому +2

    Love you man! You fixed my strumming in 9 mins. I've been playing for a year now so I know alot of chords and stuff but my strumming was always what let me down. Thanks a lot man.

  • @teriburnett8479
    @teriburnett8479 7 років тому +26

    Oh my goodness, this has helped me SO FREAKIN' much! It all makes so much more sense now! Thank you!

  • @bri54554
    @bri54554 6 років тому +1

    I was watching other strumming videos add getting so frustrated. Thanks for breaking it down to a much simpler way. When I started learning guitar I completely skipped this important lesson. Now I feel like I'm starting all over again. This video was a big help. Thanks.

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  6 років тому

      Glad to hear the video was helpful Brian! I'll keep the vids coming!

  • @Renzuo77
    @Renzuo77 7 років тому +1

    Excellent video. People are always telling me my strumming sounds dull, and I always wondered why and how to improve. Watching your video helped me identify what I was missing. Thanks, and subscribed!

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  7 років тому

      So great to hear! Welcome to the party!

  • @alfonso365
    @alfonso365 7 років тому +1

    You're a great teacher man... and I like that the lessons are fun!

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  7 років тому

      Thanks so much Alfonso! I'll keep em coming!

  • @JerWodke2012
    @JerWodke2012 5 років тому +1

    Thank you for this video dude! Just started playing and this is just exactly what I needed.

  • @andrewharris9460
    @andrewharris9460 4 місяці тому

    Ahh thank you man! I definitely picked up some good strum patterns from this. Cheers!

  • @yanaslight
    @yanaslight Рік тому

    Thank you for such amazing lessons, I am slowly learning and improving my playing.

  • @jamesdickinson4186
    @jamesdickinson4186 2 роки тому

    Great lesson, I needed it. Thank you!

  • @spiceleo
    @spiceleo 2 роки тому

    Beautiful strumming lesson I came across...thank you

  • @tannernail7919
    @tannernail7919 7 років тому +2

    Sean has the best guitar videos on UA-cam. Thanks Bruh.

  • @triggerftw4745
    @triggerftw4745 6 років тому +1

    Thanks a lot man.. I've been struggling with my strumming cuz I was always thinking 'down, up, down, up' but this just made it so much more doable..

  • @battlechurchapostolicminis200

    Thanks so much I’m new to the guitar , I finally learned my first strum a few months ago 😊, I appreciate your video , blessings

  • @thegreatestdao
    @thegreatestdao 8 років тому +1

    what a clever way of teaching, you know how to play and teach amazingly!

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  8 років тому

      +Kuokong Luli Thanks for much for watching!

  • @malpalshea
    @malpalshea 5 років тому +1

    This is so incredibly helpful ❤️

  • @tlong2374
    @tlong2374 7 років тому +27

    Well done lesson/video. The lesson is informative. I liked the case an point, unlike the few whom are here to play, not teach. I find playing guitar rewarding and complicated. Thank you for taking time to teach at no cost and to be good at it doing it.

  • @pamwilson4582
    @pamwilson4582 3 роки тому

    Thank you for your videos! I started taking lessons 5 weeks ago. I am obsessed and want to do well.

  • @Mmoose74
    @Mmoose74 6 років тому +1

    Alot to build on. Great tutorial! I instantly subscribed to this.

  • @Gitarapiotr
    @Gitarapiotr 7 років тому

    Identify ups and downs any specific melody with a numbers in your head! -
    The best and simple advice to improve strumming Thanks for sharing!

  • @Lynnann104
    @Lynnann104 8 років тому +3

    Best explanation out there. Thanks Sean

  • @RickGrimes807
    @RickGrimes807 5 років тому +1

    That's exactly what I needed. Not only strumming patterns, but dynamics and which strings to strum etc

  • @coconutmilch2351
    @coconutmilch2351 3 роки тому

    This is actually so helpful. Thank you !!

  • @val1258
    @val1258 6 років тому +3

    Wow you help me so much with my ukulele strumming!! Thank you a lot :)

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  6 років тому +1

      Happy to help! Ukulele video coming soon!

  • @rolandomarucut7083
    @rolandomarucut7083 6 років тому +1

    Extremely helpful and to the point, my piano teacher said the same thing, learn how to count is a must. Cheers

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  6 років тому

      Thanks for checking it out! Count on!

  • @2Timbi
    @2Timbi 7 років тому

    Thank you , you resume in 9minutes what ``peoples`` are explaining for years... .
    You are simply the best.

  • @toufiquekhan1112
    @toufiquekhan1112 6 років тому

    This is the best rhythm video for the beginners... thanks a lot sean!

  • @richardhill8715
    @richardhill8715 8 років тому +1

    great video bro !!! thank you so much buddy always told me to count instead of learning a pattern of down and ups. thanks again

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  8 років тому

      Thanks for watching! Keep on countin man!

  • @Deogratias562
    @Deogratias562 Рік тому

    Great tips...great teacher thank you

  • @thomasschweitzer3368
    @thomasschweitzer3368 8 років тому +1

    Thx Sean, this is def. a new approach to me and it helped immediately :)

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  8 років тому

      Glad to hear it, keep on rockin.

  • @zb5715
    @zb5715 6 років тому +1

    I can’t even explain how helpful this was for me, thank you!

  • @deniserodriguez3233
    @deniserodriguez3233 4 роки тому

    This was a very informative video! Thank you!

  • @tylerdipatri7307
    @tylerdipatri7307 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much, this really really helped. Subscribed👍

  • @robertcameronjones
    @robertcameronjones 6 років тому +20

    That was unexpected. One of the better guitar teaching videos I've ever seen.

  • @tomgreeves9248
    @tomgreeves9248 6 років тому +2

    This is absolutely first class. Thank you.

  • @oreduck01
    @oreduck01 7 років тому +1

    Thanks for the tips. It's helped me with my timing .

  • @boxer71c55
    @boxer71c55 2 роки тому

    Wow. This strumming video made so much sense! Thanks Mike..

  • @john2759
    @john2759 5 років тому

    Awesome lesson you really rock😎🎸

  • @user-yj4qo3fq3v
    @user-yj4qo3fq3v 2 роки тому

    YOU HELPED ME SOOO MUCH! THANK YOU

  • @Benjocar
    @Benjocar 3 роки тому

    Simple and yet great video. Keep it up! :)

  • @MorendoPiano
    @MorendoPiano 6 років тому +1

    very helpful..you are giving many information..without overwhelming the other..

  • @shriramabdv5244
    @shriramabdv5244 3 роки тому

    Best teaching.. Thanks a lot for the video 😇

  • @joshuastephenkingsly
    @joshuastephenkingsly 5 років тому +3

    I've never cared about strumming patterns since all of it naturally came to me.. It's been seven years and it's nice to see I haven't messed up as my own teacher.
    Having said that, I really wish I'd seen something like this too. S massive amount of Valid Information! Thanks for your efforts in these Vids. They shall help a whole lot of guys!

  • @fredhost9405
    @fredhost9405 5 років тому

    Wonderful clear instructions

  • @kurisu976
    @kurisu976 Рік тому

    Great help. Thank you. Strumming is one of my beginner challenges :)

  • @bluffhavenstudios
    @bluffhavenstudios 3 роки тому

    thank you for this one Sean

  • @naomilumague6437
    @naomilumague6437 4 роки тому

    This was so helpful! Thank you!!! ❤️

  • @pragathin7818
    @pragathin7818 7 років тому +1

    I am learning so much from you!! Thank you ;)

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  7 років тому

      So great to hear! Happy to help!

  • @cesruhf2605
    @cesruhf2605 3 роки тому

    finally not some simple up down up down patterns, your the best

  • @BarukkiBooPyromancervideos
    @BarukkiBooPyromancervideos 3 роки тому

    I was wondering why I was having such a hard time learning these strumming patterns. Bonus lesson with this way is rhythm. Niiiiiiiice

  • @dr.debajyotibose2928
    @dr.debajyotibose2928 5 років тому

    Nice way to explain, this certainly helps

  • @muranilife
    @muranilife 8 років тому +7

    I have to say, this was the best 9 minutes on the subject of strumming! !!! Thanks for this.

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  8 років тому

      Happy to help! Let me know if you ever have any questions!

  • @ayanab.g183
    @ayanab.g183 7 років тому

    such a good teacher! he helps me much, thanks! :)

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  7 років тому

      Thanks, I'm always happy to help :)

  • @mizzuzmo4459
    @mizzuzmo4459 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you! This helped SO much🥰

  • @lovelacedvibrations6715
    @lovelacedvibrations6715 3 роки тому

    Great communicater and teacher man

  • @Leebomusic1
    @Leebomusic1 8 років тому +2

    Bloody brilliant thank you sir!

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  8 років тому

      +strada001 No prob! Thanks for watching!

  • @catamitee
    @catamitee 3 роки тому

    yooooo! this was so helpful! thank you this was a godsend

  • @warnerconstruction4806
    @warnerconstruction4806 7 місяців тому

    Awesome video thank you so much truly

  • @WillsJazzLoft
    @WillsJazzLoft 9 місяців тому

    This makes so much sense. I was driving myself crazy with the up-down up down up-down. Thank you😊😅

  • @binkybarnes2190
    @binkybarnes2190 7 років тому +353

    You remind me of Chris Pratt

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  7 років тому +90

      You're making me blush :)

    • @minder4u1
      @minder4u1 6 років тому +2

      any old Pratt really

    • @RajSharma-jc8fo
      @RajSharma-jc8fo 6 років тому +11

      Neal Patrick Harris lol

    • @fernandobarrera6440
      @fernandobarrera6440 6 років тому

      Raj Sharma i was actually thinking “damn! Dawsons creek can strum the hell out of that guitar!”

    • @judeforrester6641
      @judeforrester6641 6 років тому

      I was thinking Ryan Reynolds

  • @Ram-en6lx
    @Ram-en6lx 7 років тому +1

    Thanks man!! You just got a new subscriber.👍

  • @ankuragarwal6883
    @ankuragarwal6883 7 років тому +1

    Really liked it.
    Very informative 👍

  • @redmed10
    @redmed10 7 років тому +7

    I like how you breakdown everything. There is so much going on when you see a guitarist playing that the eyes and ears can become confused. Hitting particular strings was a concern for me but when you say it is best to aim for general accuracy at first , it takes the pressure off. I like how your explanations do not assume anything of the knowledge of learner. What may be obvious to someone who has been playing for years is not so for a beginner.

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  7 років тому

      +Sukhbir Sekhon Thanks so much for reaching out! I'll try and keep it up!

  • @shclooplamoop3085
    @shclooplamoop3085 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this video it has helped me out so much

  • @kziyuan
    @kziyuan 4 роки тому +1

    THANK YOU FOR THIS

  • @avk91
    @avk91 7 років тому

    Majestic. Thank u, Sir!

  • @Redhawk03a
    @Redhawk03a 7 років тому +2

    super helpful, many thanks

  • @Jack.Waters
    @Jack.Waters 3 роки тому

    Sound advice Bo$$.. nicely done.