Exercise Lessons
This section is dedicated to lessons on exercises to increase your knowledge of the fret board, as well as speed and finger dexterity.
Beginner Strumming Pattern 2
In this lesson we are going to cover another very basic beginner strumming pattern designed to help those struggling with rhythm and strumming.
Beginner Strumming Pattern 3
In this lesson we are going to cover another very basic beginner strumming pattern designed to help those struggling with rhythm and strumming.
Beginner Strumming Pattern 1
In this lesson we are going to cover a very basic beginner strumming pattern designed to help those struggling with rhythm and strumming.
Beginner Strumming Pattern #5
In this lesson we are going to cover another very basic beginner strumming pattern designed to help those struggling with rhythm and strumming. For the last segment in this series we will be studying a pattern with a dotted quarter note rhythm.
Beginner Strumming Pattern 4
In this lesson we are going to cover another very basic beginner strumming pattern designed to help those struggling with rhythm and strumming.
Effective Strumming Patterns
In this lesson we will learn a few common strumming patterns.
The Roll Strum
In this lesson we will learn the roll strum technique. This strumming technique can be use to accent and embellish strumming patterns.
Shuffle Strum
In this lesson we will study the shuffle strumming technique. The shuffle is a rhythm pattern used in blues, jazz, and rock n roll where eighth notes are played but alternated by long and short lengths. In the lesson we will use the shuffle pattern in a C blues progression.
Constant Strumming Technique
In this lesson, I will show you a constant strumming technique in great detail. This is very effective for maintaining a steady groove and tempo while being able to play complex strumming rhythms.
Rasgueado Strumming
In this lesson we will study an advanced strumming technique often used by flamenco guitar players.
Strumming patterns in 6/8 Time
In this lesson we will study strumming patterns in 6/8 time signature. This time signature is popular in folk and Irish music, but you will also come across it in other genres. Ashley will cover how to count in this time and some specific strumming patterns you can use.