Stop Memorizing Strumming Patterns (Do This Instead)

Switch freely between strumming and fingerpicking. Learn how to make your own rhythm patterns for any song by breaking down the "rhythmic skeleton," and change the way you think about rhythm playing. Stop memorizing patterns, and start understanding how pros think about rhythm playing. 🎸 Download your FREE guide for the 7 Minute Practice Routine: https://subscribepage.io/szrnf5 🎸 Free PDF Download (Guide to Finger Picking Technique): https://subscribepage.io/RKNNlJ 🎵 Strings I recommend (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases): Acoustic Guitar Strings: https://amzn.to/4rAPgZB Classical Guitar Strings: https://amzn.to/46rakJt Electric Guitar Strings: https://amzn.to/4tUylmc 🧰 All My Recommended Gear: https://subscribepage.io/IyNypV ▶️ Watch Next: https://youtu.be/3ziOU6XwSN4?si=73Jsgrhmt7cEj49Hhttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUiF-7MTPNpFH2RrdllV0DKXUwBK9eI_7&si=KNUF3kRvaw-SqFAK 🌎 Find Me On Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robsheffermusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robsheffer Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@robsheffermusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6MI6zAnc6VgeAUyZJ2i2cm Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/rob-sheffer/1482357157 ⏱ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:47 The Rhythmic Skeleton: How To Master Any Rhythm 02:31 How To Build A Strumming Pattern Step By Step 08:26 How To Keep The Hand Moving While Strumming 10:19 How To Play 3+3+2 (Long Long Short) Strumming Patterns 14:32 How To Learn Difficult Strumming Patterns 15:45 The Short Down Stroke Technique 18:07 How To Build A Fingerpicking Pattern Step By Step 23:20 Why Changing Chords While Fingerpicking Is Easier 23:46 How To Combine Strumming And Fingerpicking 25:00 How To Add Hammer Ons And Pull Offs To Strumming & Fingerpicking Patterns 26:07 How To Add A Rhythmic Hit To Strumming & Fingerpicking Patterns (Slap Technique) 29:43 How To Add A John Mayer Style Rhythmic Hit 32:03 How To Keep A Song Interesting With Varied Rhythmic Patterns 35:18 How To Learn A Song By Simplifying A Rhythm Pattern 37:42 How To Write More Interesting Guitar Strumming & Fingerpicking Patterns For Your Own Songs