The Course
Rhythm is king. If you want to be great at guitar you need to be great at rhythm. This course will help you become a better rhythm player.
Strumming away at a few chords on your guitar is great, but if you're looking to truly groove and connect with your music, you've got to get down with the rhythm. This course dives into the essential rhythms that every guitarist needs to know, serving up a mix of theory and hands-on practice. From understanding time signatures and note values to mastering strumming patterns and syncopation, you'll learn the foundations that'll transform you into the heartbeat of any jam session.
Feeling the beat is one thing, but expressing it on your six strings is where the magic happens. Imagine being the one who sets toes tapping at the bonfire or the player who keeps the band tight during a live gig. By the end of this course, you'll have a toolkit bursting with rhythmic patterns and the know-how to improvise your own. Whether you're looking to accompany yourself while singing, write original songs, or simply jam with pals, these rhythm skills will elevate your guitar game to a whole new level of cool.
What you will learn
When I first started crafting this course, my top priority was to create a clear, step-by-step process that would make mastering rhythm on the guitar feel like a breeze for beginners. I know how essential a solid rhythmic foundation is to playing confidently and with feeling, so I've pulled together all my experience to ensure each lesson builds on the last in a way that's both fun and incredibly effective. You'll find the course is jam-packed with practical exercises, real-world examples, and support that'll have you strumming and picking with a steady hand and a keen ear in no time. It's more than just learning patterns; it's about understanding the heartbeat of music and how you can harness that to make any song your own.
What will you learn in this course:
- Learn to strum the guitar properly - when to strum up and down
- Learn to strum whole notes
- Learn to strum half notes
- Learn to strum eight notes
- Learn to strum triplet notes
- Learn to strum sixteenth notes
- Learn to strum in different time signatures
- Learn how to strum scratches and mutes
- Learn how to be a better rhythm guitar player
This rhythm course is full of good foundational skills that every guitar player needs.
Curriculum
- Course Introduction (2:05)
- Rhythm Sheet 1 Introduction (0:31)
- Learn to Strum Whole Notes on the Guitar (3:32)
- Learn to Strum Half Notes on the Guitar (1:44)
- Learn to Strum Quarter Notes on the Guitar (1:17)
- Learn to Strum Eight Notes on the Guitar (3:29)
- Learn to Strum Quarter Notes and Eight Notes on the Guitar (1:09)
- Learn to Strum Half, Quarter, and Eight Notes on Guitar (1:19)
- Learn to Strum a Half Note with Eight Notes (1:06)
- Learn How to Play a Dotted Eight Note on Guitar (1:42)
- Learn to Strum the Eight, Quarter, Eight Rhythm Pattern on Guitar (3:54)
- Learn How to Read and Play Rests for the Guitar (5:28)
- Rhythm Sheet 2 Introduction (0:20)
- Learn How to Play a Rhythm with a Tie on the Guitar (2:05)
- Learn to Strum Rhythm Variation of Quarter and Eight Notes on Guitar (1:35)
- Learn to Strum Rhythmic Variation of Quarter and Eight Notes with a Tie on Guitar (2:08)
- Learn to Strum Quarter and Eight Notes in a Rhythmic Variation on the Guitar (1:10)
- Learn to Strum a Rhythm with Quarter, Eight Notes and a Tie on Guitar (1:33)
- Learn to Strum a Rhythm with Quarter, Dotted Quarter, and Eight Notes on Guitar (1:12)
- Learn this Beginner Guitar Rhythm with a Dotted Half Note on Guitar (1:20)
- Strum a Non Repetitive Rhythm with Half, Quarter, and Either Notes on Guitar (2:42)
- Learn to Strum a Harder Beginner Rhythm with Eight Note Rests on Guitar (2:22)
- Learn to Strum and Easy Beginner Rhythm Exercise for Guitar (1:38)
- Rhythm Sheet 3 Introduction (0:23)
- Learn to Strum a Rhythm that Introduces Sixteenth Notes on Guitar (4:01)
- Learn to Strum a Rhythmic Variation with Sixteen Notes (1:29)
- Strum a Rhythm That Focuses on Sixteen Notes and Ties on the Guitar (2:44)
- Learn How to Strum a Rhythm with Many Consecutive Sixteenth Notes in a Row on Guitar (1:46)
- Learn to Strum an Intermediate Level Rhythm with 16 Notes on Guitar (1:37)
- Learn to Play a Non Repeating Rhythm That Focuses on Sixteenth notes and Rests on Guitar (2:05)
- Learn to Strum a Rhythm That Uses a Wide Array of Note Lengths on Guitar (2:06)
- Learn to Play a Rhythm with Four Sets of Sixteenth Notes in a Row on Guitar (1:24)
- Learn to Strum a Late Beginner Rhythm on Guitar (1:11)
- Learn to Strum a Beginner Guitar Rhythm with Varying Note Lengths (1:37)
- Rhythm Sheet 4 Introduction (0:15)
- Learn to Strum 2 Sixteenth Notes Followed by an Eight Note on Guitar (3:47)
- Practice Strumming the Rhythmic Figure 2 Sixteenths Followed by an Eight Note on Guitar (2:25)
- Learn to Strum the Rhythm Figure an Eight Note Followed by 2 Sixteenth Notes on Guitar (3:35)
- Practice Strumming Different Sixteenth Note Variations You Have Learned on Guitar (2:47)
- Learn to Strum the Rhythmic Figure 16th Note, 8th Note, 16th Note on Guitar (2:08)
- Practice the Sixteenth Note Rhythm Variations You've Learned So Far (3:30)
- Learn to Strum a Dotted Eight Note Followed by a Sixteenth Note (1:49)
- Practice Strumming an Intermediate Level Rhythm on Guitar (3:38)
- Learn to Strum a Rhythm with Sixteenth Note Variations and a Tie on Guitar (2:39)
- Learn to Strum an Advanced Rhythm for Guitar (4:08)
- Learn to Strum the Rhythm Figure a Sixteenth Note Followed by a Dotted Eight Note on Guitar (2:25)
- Rhythm Sheet 5 Introduction (0:19)
- Learn To Strum a Guitar Rhythm With Only Scratches and Sixteenth Notes (3:18)
- Practice 16th Note Scratches and Chords with this Guitar Rhythm (2:27)
- Practice Strumming Scratches in This Intermediate Level Guitar Rhythm Exercise (1:15)
- Practice a Guitar Rhythm with Eight and Sixteenth Notes, and Scratches (3:21)
- Learn to Strum a Guitar Rhythm with Rests and Scratches (2:15)
- Practice a Challenging Late Intermediate Level Rhythm for Guitar (2:46)
- Learn to Strum a Cool Rhythm Pattern for Guitar with Scratches, Eight and Sixteenth Notes (1:48)
- Learn to Strum a Guitar Rhythm Which Features Scratches and Power Chords (2:42)
- Learn to Strum a Challenging Ska Rhythm for Guitar (3:17)
- Learn to Strum a Fun Reggae Style Rhythm for Guitar (3:25)
Your instructor
Embark on a musical journey with Chris Rupp, your dedicated guide to mastering rhythm on guitar. With over two decades of immersive experience and a vibrant pedigree from Berklee College of Music, I've honed a teaching philosophy that intertwines expertise with passion. As the creative force behind GuitArmy, I have enlightened the paths of students globally through interactive Zoom lessons and comprehensive online courses. My commitment to nurturing musicianship has resonated with a thriving online community, engaging over 300,000 followers and imparting the art of guitar to more than 35,000 students.
Tapping into the pulse of rhythm guitar, I find joy in witnessing the transformation of my students as they discover their unique strumming voices. Whether you're starting with the basics or refining advanced techniques, my approach is tailored to your musical aspirations. With each lesson meticulously crafted, I am here to ensure that you not only play but truly feel the rhythm that is the heartbeat of your guitar-playing soul.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 14 days and we will give you a full refund.