In this video
We look at off beat strumming, often used in styles like Reggae and Ska. This lesson is from the Andy Guitar Beginner Guitar Course.
Many people find this a lot of fun, and others really struggle with it. The idea is we ‘mute’ the count and just strum the off beat, as shown.
Muting is used in all genres and is worth getting used to. This pattern is used in most reggae songs, including Natural Mystic from this level of the beginners course. Make the strums as short as you can to make it sound really authentic!
Course Outline
Minor Chords & Syncopated Rhythms
Minor Chords Em, Am and Dm
Off Beat Strumming
Dsus2 and Dsus4 Chords
Asus2 and Asus4 Chords
Esus4 and the Bo Diddly Rhythm
Essential Songs For Level 4
Practice Routine for Level 4
How To Figure Out Chords & Songs BY EAR
Beginner Level 4 - Jam Track 1
Beginner Level 4 - Jam Track 2
Beginner Level 4 - Jam Track 3