This is the ninth video in the Rhythm Guitar Quick-Start Series. In this lesson you are going to learn some of the most essential strumming patterns that you need to know as a rhythm guitarist. These strumming patterns are the building blocks that you will use to play a lot of different patterns in the future.

Some of these patterns will likely seem simple to you, but it's important to be able to do simple things well. With that in mind, it's recommended that you take your time as you work through each of them. In the next lesson you'll learn how to develop your sense of timing and feel.

1. How To Play Rhythm Guitar
2. How To Play Power Chords
3. How To Use Power Chords
4. How To Play Bar Chords
5. Major Bar Chord Shapes
6. Minor Bar Chord Shapes
7. Common Chord Progressions
8. How To Play Open Chords
9. Essential Strumming Patterns
10. Developing Timing And Feel
11. Dynamic Strumming Tips
12. Next Steps For Rhythm Guitar

These rhythm guitar lessons are essential for guitarists interested in playing popular songs, jamming with friends, or even performing live music. It doesn’t matter if you play acoustic guitar or electric guitar - the lessons apply equally to both.

You’ll learn how to play power chords, how to use power chords, how to play bar chords, major bar chord shapes, minor bar chord shapes, common chord progressions, how to play open chords, essential strumming patterns, how to develop timing and feel, and dynamic strumming tips.