6 Strumming Mistakes That WRECK Your Sound

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Күн бұрын

Is your strumming holding you back from sounding awesome on guitar? In this lesson, we'll dive into the 6 most common strumming mistakes I see beginners make that wreck their sound. I'll show you exactly how to fix each one with some simple tweaks to your technique. I'll even throw in some bonus tricks to spice up your strumming and make it sound more dynamic and interesting. If you're ready to take your strumming to the next level, let's do this.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:13 Mistake #1
0:58 Mistake #2
2:16 Mistake #3
3:05 Mistake #4
3:56 Mistake #5
4:59 Mistake #6
6:43 Bonus Tips

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@mmkhanikar9625 Ай бұрын

I am a guitar learner (actually intermediate), i have seen many videos on KZfaq but the way you are teaching and the points you are covering in just about 8-15 minutes, ohh just Awesome. 10 out of 10. Hope to learn more from you. Waiting for next videos.

@thetalenthousetx Ай бұрын

so nice. thank you so much for the comment. that is super encouraging. I'm so glad you dig it! Def more vids coming soon

@circlemover 3 ай бұрын

There are many ways to strum a guitar, and using a pick is only one. But I take your point. There is no right or wrong way, what is important is developing your own style of playing. Teach the basics but development of style is the end goal.

@thetalenthousetx 3 ай бұрын

i agree. great point

@marlorsy Ай бұрын

Yes, please. A video on keeping the arm moving during strumming.

@thetalenthousetx Ай бұрын

🫡

@butteryflakycrust4864 2 ай бұрын

These videos are exactly what I needed. Your content is great and amazing production quality! I’m surprised to see the lack of views and that you’ve only released three videos. I’ll feel really cool when you inevitably blow up and I was here at the beginning

@thetalenthousetx 2 ай бұрын

Haha, thank you so much. That is so encouraging. I’m glad the videos helped you! More coming soon

@d.p.andmore6180 3 ай бұрын

Great vid, keep em coming

@thetalenthousetx 3 ай бұрын

thank you very much. def plan on it. another one coming soon!

@richzuker9295 3 ай бұрын

Young man, I think I could learn a lot from you. Make more vids.

@thetalenthousetx 3 ай бұрын

ah thanks so much rich. i appreciate that. i definitely don't plan on stopping 🫡

@LLewis-vu9qf 3 ай бұрын

This was pretty informative for me as a beginner. My finger picking isn't great but it's better than my strumming. My biggest obstacle is the Up strumming. I just cannot get it coordinated with the Down strumming. I'll save this video for future reference when I practice.

@thetalenthousetx 3 ай бұрын

thanks, i'm glad you enjoyed it! yeah the up strum def seems to be a struggle with a lot of people. and keeping the up/down/up/down going the whole time like i said in the vid. my degree is actually in percussion, so i'm sure i will nerd out a lot more on rhythm stuff in future vids, haha. thanks for the comment!

@MassAveMusicLLC 3 ай бұрын

Good video. Makes perfect sense.

@thetalenthousetx 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@donaldhimessr.647 3 ай бұрын

Great video, informative with the right techniques.. I've been playing for years and the only thing I can't do is strum with my hand Closed..my little finger will sometimes get caught or get a blister on it..I do use it to anchor for when I fingerpick. I like your K Yairi, I have a 1980 DY50 Lh anniversary model, bought new and I still gig with it.

@thetalenthousetx 3 ай бұрын

thanks so much! yeah i usually keep those 3 fingers out when i strum. sometimes i'll keep my hand closed, but it depends on what i'm doing. i generally like to keep those out of the way. i do use my pinky to anchor when i fingerpick too. or keep my palm on the bridge. dude i LOVE this yairi. mine is from the 80s too. still goin strong

@heathcoteruthven7135 Ай бұрын

Great stuff!

@thetalenthousetx Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@tonylarson1960able 3 ай бұрын

Great points! Thanks God bless!

@thetalenthousetx 3 ай бұрын

i appreciate it! God bless

@leovaldovinos4991 2 ай бұрын

You are superb at teaching, keep the videos coming please 🙏

@thetalenthousetx 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Leo 🙏🏼 I will def keep them coming!

@mayjoyalisoso4341 9 күн бұрын

helpful video. moreover, i am looking about tips for fingerstyles bc im still struggling on it. THANK YOU!

@thetalenthousetx 7 күн бұрын

hey there. I'm glad this helped! I have a video about fingerpicking. Have you checked that one out? Maybe I need to do some more on that. I do love me some fingerpicking :)

@DeDuiff 12 күн бұрын

Leaving a comment for the algorithm. Enjoyed your video's, keep it up!

@thetalenthousetx 11 күн бұрын

I appreciate that!

@phrogtesem9410 3 ай бұрын

I see that you are a small channel. I'll leave a comment to help you out and tell you that you made a great video. The tips in the latter half were especially useful. The bonus ones were incredibly important as well, good job.

@thetalenthousetx 3 ай бұрын

so freakin nice. i really appreciate it. thank you, i'm glad you enjoyed it!

@joshthunt 20 күн бұрын

This is the lesson I didn’t know I needed

@thetalenthousetx 19 күн бұрын

love to hear that! I'm working on a follow up to this one right now where I elaborate a little more on that last point and show a few exercises

@soaringeagle5227 3 ай бұрын

Informative and funny 😊

@thetalenthousetx 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it

@richardbarbuto7356 3 ай бұрын

You have great taste in guitars, I’d love to see a video about your Yairi.

@thetalenthousetx 3 ай бұрын

thank you! man i LOVE this guitar. my dad gave it to me when i was a kid. i think it's an 80s model. still original pickups that his friend drilled a hole in the guitar and installed back then, lol. sound guys compliment the tone so often that i never bothered to change to modern pickups. i'd love to do a gear video one of these days. def love talking about that stuff

@dharmaofdog7676 3 ай бұрын

Okay! Thanks!

@thetalenthousetx 3 ай бұрын

no prob, thanks for watching!

@pl5065 3 ай бұрын

Good video, yes if you have exercises that can help keep the hand moving I would be interested in seeing that. Don’t think I have that locked in with my playing yet.

@thetalenthousetx 3 ай бұрын

thanks! noted. yeah, that's a big one. a lot of people struggle with it so you're not alone

@number6photo 3 ай бұрын

The speed at which the pick goes across the strings is another important factor. Many times very fast strum sounds better (unless there is a deliberate arpeggio-thing going on). Many beginners have a slower movement and the listener can hear the pick hitting each string, which generally sounds timid (and like a beginner). Note: the speed I’m talking about has nothing to do with how hard the player is hitting the strings.

@thetalenthousetx 3 ай бұрын

Totally! I like using the slower speed to accent notes here and there. Need to talk more about this in another vid. Thanks for the comment!

@johnmeyer1870 3 ай бұрын

playing with my eyes closed i notice the rythme and it seems I can have much more FUN

@thetalenthousetx 3 ай бұрын

😎

@rubiye Ай бұрын

make the video on strumming movement!!

@thetalenthousetx Ай бұрын

Im working on it right now :)

@conradna7062 Ай бұрын

wow

@briankowald6465 3 ай бұрын

I’d like strumming video on keeping the arm moving

@thetalenthousetx 3 ай бұрын

Noted. Thanks brian

@rustyjshackleford3092 3 ай бұрын

Yes, do the video.

@thetalenthousetx 3 ай бұрын

The people have spoken

@columbiabuzz 3 ай бұрын

totally make a video.

@joedefiore5403 3 ай бұрын

Hey good stuff…planning anything on timing. OMG..it’s pretty obvious

@thetalenthousetx 3 ай бұрын

Lol. Thanks Joe 🙏🏼

@nouveau53 3 ай бұрын

I love cats! I’m done!!!!!

@thetalenthousetx 3 ай бұрын

🤣

@frankjuuh 3 ай бұрын

I don't use a pick for strumming. I feel like a pick is only appropriate for picking individual strings

@thetalenthousetx 3 ай бұрын

Def diff ways to do things. Sometime I use my fingers when strumming depending what I’m Going for

@steelhead197 3 ай бұрын

Everyone holds the plectrum differently, some use 3 fingers, some use 2….that’s your first one? 🤦

@ED-wj5tp 3 ай бұрын

Good lesson , I suggest, use the side of the pick and not the pointy end

@thetalenthousetx 3 ай бұрын

thanks ed!

@ED-wj5tp 3 ай бұрын

@@John-bv3ok I’ve never used one pick for so long it actually wore the pointy end down to resemble the rounded side,….I loose em way before that

@napadave58 3 ай бұрын

I've used the rounded edge of the pick since I began playing decades ago. I always thought it provided a warmer and smoother sound. I also use the hardest damn pick I can find. I liked Fender Heavy but I've used dimes and (preferably) nickels before. For a while - until I lost the whole box, I had a bunch or rosewood ones that were just about perfect. Harder, rounder, smoother - and ultra-cooler than plastic. Ivory would be a good find, too.

@ED-wj5tp 3 ай бұрын

@@napadave58 ok , my son in law likes that kind also but experimenting with different thicknesses and types lends to creativity. Maybe try using a sharks tooth …….just kidding……… I actually like thinner picks , around .50 Dunlop, getting a percussion sound off the strings

@thetalenthousetx Ай бұрын

I started using a pick by blue chip that had a super rounded tip & it’s super thick. Really warmed up & smoothed out my tone. Been loving it