Lesson series

Strumming Made Easy

Play impressive rhythms for any song and build your stamina with Steve’s proven techniques and strumming patterns.

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Strumming Made Easy

Learn to strum guitar with steady, even rhythm

Strumming Made Easy is a short guitar strumming course taught by GuitarZoom Master Instructor Steve Stine. It starts with the basics of strumming and scratching, then adds up strums and moving your hand away from the strings. From there you learn strumming patterns, add chords, deaden strings and learn how to find your place in a song. The course has 9 video lessons, just under an hour in total, plus a 19-page PDF book. This course is included in GuitarZoom Premium.

9video lessons

54 minutesof step-by-step teaching

Beginnerlevel

19-page PDF bookincluded

In Premiumwith 15 more core courses

14 days freethen $39/month, cancel any time

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Included in GuitarZoom Premium · course 2 of 16 in the path (Stage 1: Foundations)

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What Strumming Made Easy is about

Steve breaks every skill into simple steps you can follow. In this video, he covers the basics of strumming, one step at a time.

Free preview lesson: Basics of Strumming · 5:21

Who it's for

Is Strumming Made Easy right for you?

Beginners who can play a few chords. You know some chord shapes and want them to sound like music.
Players whose strumming feels stiff. Lessons on scratching and moving away from the strings work on a relaxed strumming hand.
Anyone who loses their place. One lesson shows how to find your place in a song when you get lost.

What you'll be able to do

Skills you'll walk away with

Use the basic down and up strumming motion
Scratch muted strings to lock in the rhythm
Add up strums to your strumming
Move your hand away from the strings while keeping time
Play strumming patterns
Add chords to a strumming pattern
Deaden strings for a percussive sound
Find your place again in a song

What's inside

What the course covers

Every module and every lesson, in the order you learn them.

Module 1

Strumming, from first strokes to patterns with chords

Basics of strumming, scratching, adding up strums, moving away from the strings, strumming patterns, adding chords, deadening strings and finding your place.

9 lessons · 54 min

See all 9 lessons

Introduction 0:29
Basics of Strumming 5:21
Scratching 11:34
Adding Up Strums 5:24
Moving Away From the Strings 11:36
Strumming Patterns 9:16
Adding Chords 4:46
Deadening Strings 2:05
Finding Your Place 3:34

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How it works

Learn at your own pace

Clear video lessons

Every move is shown up close. Pause, rewind and repeat each lesson as often as you need.

Practice materials

Includes 19-page PDF book. Use them to practice what you learn in each lesson.

Part of a clear path

This is course 2 of 16 in the Premium path, so you always know what to learn next.

Your instructor

Steve Stine

GuitarZoom Master Instructor

Steve has taught guitar for more than 30 years and has helped millions of players in over 100 countries. He has a Music Education degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead and taught guitar at North Dakota State University. He's known for breaking hard things into simple steps you can follow. Read Steve's full story

Student reviews

What students say about Steve's teaching

Excellent · 4.8 out of 5 on TrustpilotRead our reviews

"It's clear, precise and I can follow along really well."
Jim C.United States

"This is top class. Thank you very much. This is really good, gold standard."
Brian H.United Kingdom

"I really like Steve's systematic approach to practicing."
Kevin M.United States

"The lessons are easy to learn. You'll progress quite well. Do it."
David P.United States

"You're gonna be surprised. You're gonna learn a lot very quickly."
Timothy C.Canada

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FAQ

Strumming Made Easy questions

Is this course good for beginners?

Yes. It starts with the basics of strumming and scratching before moving to patterns and chords.

Do I need to know chords first?

It helps to know a few. The chord lesson comes after the strumming basics, so you can start with muted strings.

What is scratching?

It means strumming muted strings so you can focus on rhythm without worrying about chord shapes. It has its own lesson.

What does deadening strings mean?

It is muting the strings with your hands to get a short, percussive sound. One lesson covers it.

How long is the course?

There are 9 video lessons, just under an hour in total, plus a 19-page PDF book.

How do I get Strumming Made Easy?

Strumming Made Easy is one of the 16 core courses in GuitarZoom Premium. Premium costs $39 a month or $299 a year and starts with a 14-day free trial. You can also buy Strumming Made Easy on its own for a one-time $67.

What else is included in GuitarZoom Premium?

Premium gives you Steve Stine's 16 core courses in a clear, step-by-step path, from your first chords to improvising your own solos, plus a Jam Tracks library. You get every course from day one.

Can I cancel GuitarZoom Premium?

Yes. You can cancel any time. If you cancel before your 14-day trial ends, you won't be charged.

Can I watch on my phone or tablet?

Yes. You can watch on any computer, tablet or phone with an internet connection, as often as you like.

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