Lesson 2 - How To Strum Effectively + Time Keeping Essentials
Video Start Times For The Lesson Above:
0.49 – Should I use a plectrum (pick) or my fingers to strum?
1.55 – How to hold a pick. – How To Strum A Guitar For Beginners – 8 Top Tips Video
2.57 – What pick to use for beginners? – Red Tortex 0.50mm
3.52 – How to strum down the strings. Keep your fingers and wrist loose. No tension.
4.26 – Why the wrist is important when strumming.
5.35 – I the Tempo metronome app. – Tempo – Metronome – App Link
6.01 – Set your metronome to 60 BPM. Start the time keeping exercise. Play along with me and listen extremely closely to your metronome.
7.11 – What to keep in mind if it feels boring? Nourish and encourage your inner metronome.
8.00 – The essential message and homework for this lesson.
8.10 – When you change chords DON’T stop strumming. Even if your right hand wants to. Don’t stop!
8.37 – Common questions and issues answered.
9.34 – What to do if you drop your pick in the sound hole? – Video Lesson Link
9.41 – Homework recap.
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