Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
These are the 5 strum patterns every beginner guitarist should learn. Each one is super versatile and works with any chord you already know.
Once you've got these down, rhythm guitar stops feeling like a hurdle and starts feeling like second nature.
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0:00 Intro & Overview
1:11 Pattern 1 — Down Up Up Down Up (CCR Style)
4:48 Pattern 2 — Down Down Down Down Up
7:59 Pattern 3 — Down Up Down Up Up
9:33 Pattern 4 — Down Up Down Up Up Up
11:15 Pattern 5 — The Most Versatile Pattern
These are the 5 strum patterns every beginner guitarist should learn. Each one is super versatile and works with any chord you already know.
Once you've got these down, rhythm guitar stops feeling like a hurdle and starts feeling like second nature.
🎵 Get my FREE Guitar Guide PDF—packed with chords, scales, triads, arpeggios, and more: martymusic.com/the-ultimate-guitar-guide-ebook
🌐 Join my Marty Music Community & surround yourself with other like-minded guitar players! Monthly membership includes livestreams with me & tons of premium content — you can even start for FREE! → martymusic.com/memberships
🎸 More Guitar Lessons & FREE Courses: martymusic.com/free-courses
🎟️ Come see me LIVE at one of my upcoming events: bandsintown.com/a/1364263-marty-schwartz
Follow me everywhere: https://linktr.ee/martyschwartz
Check out the Epiphone Marty Schwartz ES-335 Guitar - sweetwater.sjv.io/xkQ6Zy
Free Boss Katana Patches - bosstoneexchange.com/creator/125b3da8-184c-48b5-83d8-cbcbe9a15807/?utm_source=share
My Favorite Guitar + Filming Gear at Sweetwater imp.i114863.net/e4A326
My Favorite Guitar + Filming Gear at Amazon amazon.com/shop/martymusic
Disclosure: I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are my own. The link above is an affiliate link, that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission on.
0:00 Intro & Overview
1:11 Pattern 1 — Down Up Up Down Up (CCR Style)
4:48 Pattern 2 — Down Down Down Down Up
7:59 Pattern 3 — Down Up Down Up Up
9:33 Pattern 4 — Down Up Down Up Up Up
11:15 Pattern 5 — The Most Versatile Pattern
