Pickup Music | 1 week ago
Do you sound stiff when you strum? Itโs not just about fancy chords or complex finger patternsโyour strumming hand needs some love too!
In this video, Karl from Pickup Music breaks down the 5 reasons why your strumming might not be up to par โ and more importantly, how to fix it. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate player, these tips will help you unlock a more natural, percussive strumming style.
๐จ What you'll learn:
1. How to think of your guitar as a percussion instrument
2. Why letting open strings ring out is actually a pro move
3. The importance of following through with your down-strum
4. How to keep your arm relaxed for a more fluid motion
5. The basics of rhythm and counting for better groove
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Chapters:
00:48 - Reason #1 - Guitar is a percussive instrument
02:05 - Reason #2 - Not ringing out open strings
02:34 - Reason #3 - Not following through
02:54 - Reason #4 - Your arm is too stiff
03:27 - Reason #5 - Not understanding of basic rhythms
