11 Tips to Help You Strum Better!

Summary by Krater

Justin Sanders explains why guitar strumming feels difficult for beginners, emphasizing the importance of keeping the strumming hand moving consistently and providing eleven practical tips to improve rhythm and technique.

From the video

Answers: Why is guitar strumming so hard and how can I improve it?

• Guitar strumming technique for beginners
• Maintaining consistent hand motion
• Developing rhythm over harmony
• Using muted strums for practice
• Pick thickness and holding technique
• Finger strumming alternatives

What it concludes

• The primary reason strumming is difficult for beginners is stopping the hand motion rather than keeping it moving consistently.
• Rhythm is more fundamental and ancient than western harmony, making consistent strumming motion more important than chord accuracy for beginners.
• Using a thin, paper-thin pick without holding it too tightly prevents tension and helps maintain a relaxed strumming motion.
• Practicing muted strums allows beginners to focus entirely on rhythm and hand movement without being distracted by chord sounds.