For this week, I decided to revisit some sites I initially explored for my Guitar learning. To better transition between chords using my four fingers, I revisited the YourGuitarSage video on YouTube. I also revisited the article “Expert tips for strumming a guitar with or without a pick for beginners” on the wikiHow site and Maggie May’s YouTube channel to better understand strumming patterns and techniques.
So, I incorporated these ideas and strumming techniques into a video of myself singing and playing the Happy Birthday song in English and French using chords. I started by just letting the strings ring, then I moved to strum using the upbeat and downbeat patterns and further proceeded to play the percussive rhythm – the slap technique when strumming.
I wouldn’t say I’m there yet but I’m so excited about where I am at this point.
Please keep wishing me luck in my Guitar learning journey.