In this lesson, we’ll go over six easy strumming patterns so you’ll be ready for any acoustic situation. Visit Guitar Tricks for more in-depth and step-by-step acoustic guitar lessons, too.

Let's get strumming! Start with these 10 chords (Image credit: Future) These are the 10 must-learn chords that every guitarist uses all the time. If you don’t know these chords, learn them right now.

Things like scales, chords and strum patterns will be reviewed. These are basic guitar techniques that you’ll find change up a little bit, depending on the style of music you’re playing.

Master strumming chords in time“I’ve learnt a few chords since I started playing the guitar but I haven’t really got to grips with rhythm. How should I get started?” The most common rhythm guitar ...

If you are struggling with how to strum a guitar - this is the lesson for you. Each of the strumming patterns in this lesson is progressive in that they build off each other.