How to Strum a Guitar WITHOUT a Pick

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Title	:	How to Strum a Guitar WITHOUT a Pick
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i just wane say thanke u this did really help me a lot my 2 fav ways are where u like turn ur fingers in to a pick and my 2 is the thumb and pionter finger
Comment from : p00pdog123

I tend to use the index nail to strum down and the thumb nail to strum up, combining arm, wrist, and fingers motion It can be very fast, ergonomic, and volatile
Comment from : The Blog of Dimi

just started playing about six weeks ago, and am following your lessons one-by-one Fingers crossed
Comment from : Greg Christopher

I strum only with hands beacause i habe nylon strings and they bend when i use pick and also When im plaing single notes i always use my index finger when i need to use 2 or 3 strings as sweet child of mine begginging riff inuse index and midle finger but i can also do flamenco and fingerstyle
Comment from : LIMITED EDITION

i've started playing only a week ago and my teacher has told me to use my index and middle nail for going downwards & thumb nail for up, but i find it to be very awkward sounding is this a legit technique?
Comment from : angelphetamine

I can't wait to try out every method You are a gifted teacher and you make it fun I'm a beginner enjoying every moment as i plod along
Comment from : Reindeer Bermy

I learned to strum with my fingers 😂I struggle using pickbut I'm practicing to use too
Comment from : Flora Salvatierra

Sometimes I play with my fingers on Electric, gives a different tone and versitility of style
Comment from : Alan Beddow

I'm starting to learn guitar Been very frustrated with my fingers, like how hard can it be to strum damn strings, until I realized it's normal to struggle for a bit Hopefully I'll get through this stage
Comment from : 蔡正珠

Thank you Justin Guitar for teaching this lesson
Comment from : Greatness Pours Here

I have been struggling to let go of my pick and this helped a lot!!!! Tysm<3
Comment from : Mr Hangman!

You’re an amazing teacher You explain things very well, are VERY knowledgeable, and you emphasize individual preferences, exploration and having fun Thank you
Comment from : Gabe

Been playing for about 2 years, and Ive always prefered not using a pick I think i found using a pick too hard to begin so I got used to playing with my thumb Over time I've come to enjoy the sound way more than with a pick so i basically just stick to it now
Comment from : Ben LeStage

Cool tips I use thumb to strum down and first finger to strum up I really need to learn how to feel confident with a pick, too I got a thin pick and added sticky stuff to the part I hold so I won't accidentally throw it down in the middle of a song
Comment from : Jes bury

I like how confused the person making the subtitles was
Comment from : Nightmare Hellfire

That’s really good Wow,thanks for sharing that info
Comment from : Rich McIsaac

Your a great guitar player
Comment from : Rich McIsaac

I play the Uke so it’s easyer for me to strum the guitar without the pic
Comment from : Margita 🌸

I never liked the sound of my guitar when I used a pick I've been strumming with my fingers for the last three years
Comment from : Blugryphon

Thank You very much!brAfter listening this Your Video I've a bit relaxed, as I can see I was not playing so wrong, and there are many ways, anyone should just find his own style! 👍
Comment from : 小露

hurts
Comment from : RafanR

to much talking doggy f*ckU🖕🖕🖕
Comment from : UNKNOWN

Thank you, this was a really great lesson!
Comment from : Star Ricks

loved this one, dude, thank you!! been struggling the last few days, been tryna learn guitar somewhere before i start looking for courses cause my mom is not so well financially rn (i mainly play piano, so i already know intermediate/advanced music theory) but it's been a real pain in the ass to find useful free help, your website it's been the most help i've had yet, so thank you
Comment from : Matías Calderón Andrade

I used to strum with my thumb and thats sounds nice But thats not sounds loud! When im in outside with friends and i play thats not sound loud! What should i do now?
Comment from : Eleus Pervaj Efty

For me, it's harder to strum with my fingers than with a pick
Comment from : Benjamin

Beginner / near intermediate herebrbrFor pure rythmic guitar / strumming only when I don't use a pick I tend to press thumb and index together and strum with indexnail down, and thumbnail up (adjusting the wrist angle quite a bit I guess) Is that an OK style aswell?
Comment from : ColtThrottle

Thanks!!!! I am not a beginner !
Comment from : Rajpreet Chatterjee

14:14 the best guitar I’ve heard
Comment from : Joe Bean

Been trying to learn guitar for about 10 years now and something never quite sounded right Thank you so much for your videos they’re a game changer! Learning how to get out of all my self taught bad habits!
Comment from : Sage

I personally dow strum with the nails of my 4 fingers and up strum with the nail of my thumb
Comment from : BatteryJuicy

Thanks for this video I prefer playing with my fingers since I have far more control It works well for me when playing arpeggio and finger picking acoustic style stuff, but the problem I run into is when it comes time to play distinct notes (soloing, riffs, power chords, etc) I find it difficult to strike the note properly with my finger, and also I have an issue with my index finger nail becoming eroded I guess I'll just have to practice some of these technique further
Comment from : graphicartdude

I just learned to hook my index finger exactly like a pick
Comment from : Lord_Beethoven

Find your own way, your own path, in the musical journey Thanks for the inspiration Justin
Comment from : admir3m3

Thank you so much for your videos! They are extremely helpful!!
Comment from : Lauren Mueller

Wow I didn't though much of this lesson when I saw the title but I'm very happy that I listened to it completely!
Comment from : Alex Marie

Some of the best introductory guitar lessons on the Internet Nice pace and consistent approach to a beginner Most guitar tutorials are pedantic and more linked to their business model than helping us beginners IMHO
Comment from : David Adams

What is the under sound hole pick up you are using ? Sounds more natural than any other under sadle pick ups and piezo shitty sound that i hatei've tried them allFisman, Lr Baggs anthem, K-K mini pure, Baggs Element actice VTC, but your's looks like the seymore duncanisn't it? Please tell me the exact model you are using! Thank you!
Comment from : Denis Prieur

I regret cutting my nail too short
Comment from : Cassey Anne Macawili

im distracted by his fingers
Comment from : Cassey Anne Macawili

Very interesting Thank you
Comment from : Lancaster Hypnotherapy

Moving on to learn through your website-------
Comment from : Shiva Kumar

My day 2
Comment from : Shiva Kumar

Hi Justin Great stuff! I'm a newbie, roughly 9 months, breaking a lot of traditional rules I'm right handed though bought a lefty, feels more natural New nothing & started practicing the modern classical by Pink Floyd "Is there anybody out there", fingerstyle I'm also comfortable playing my tele, or acoustic, classical posture, cradled in the crotch Made it to the end though still needs a lot of work Missing a lot of basic skills Just started your course, learning to strum I find the pick awkward, and feel comfortable with my index finger Previously practiced also, strumming & picking "House of the Rising Son" Cool practice song! The picking arpeggio still needs work The strumming with the index sounds so cool Anyways, I'm picking up lots of great tips Just concerned about missing out on pick exercises but the index finger seems natural I even improvise in strumming with it Is it cool to be pick shy? Anyways, great stuff! Cheers!
Comment from : Stanley Tesla

I'm a classical guitarist and been playing for 25 years I delved into heavy metal recently I use my finger nail even though I first learned to play with a pick I can use a pick, but I got more dexterity and freedom without it and can play the same exact sounds when doing picking and harmonics as someone with a pick Im a player that knows how to use a pick but doesn't care for them Any experienced guitarist do the same? Let me know, just curious
Comment from : Ryan Pierce

how about if youre strumming with your middle finger?
Comment from : Basichamster

✨👍🎸
Comment from : Lavinchi

That was some of the best 17 minutes of guitar tutorial I’ve ever watched A lot more sound information than just about not using a pick, too I never use a pick, much to the dismay of couple of guys I jam around with This is sort of vindication, lol Thanks!
Comment from : Jim M

Bro is good with guitars and cameras dang
Comment from : MusicalBowTie

I like the cap on your head Can you tell me what is that called ?😂
Comment from : Harshit Chopra

Thanks for the video!brIt was just what I needed!
Comment from : osricen

First challenge found 😂
Comment from : Dmytro Dorogonov

I've always strummed like how he's doing it at 09:55brIn fact almost all of the time when I'm playing an acoustic guitar, I'll play using this method brI don't move my whole arm, but rather do a pivot twist at the rist to creat my up and down strumming motions brI'm also able to do 16th or even 32th beat strums using this method as it gives me more speed
Comment from : John Suggs

So helpful
Comment from : Emperor Akatsuki

Wow, fricking lifesaver, man Thank you I strummed with thumb before and it didnt sound anything like it should i didnt understand whats going on
Comment from : AvtomatKalash

thank you a beginner here your helping so much
Comment from : raffaele joseph

I was looking for this for a long time Excellent to have your channel in my subscribed channel list Thanks a lot Justin 👍👍👍
Comment from : Jayanta c

i lost my 10 picks in 2 days i needed this
Comment from : Takemitchi

Here's it for what i was looking for tq sir for all the efforts n time to teach for PPL like us🥺😍tq so much sir God bless you
Comment from : Ammudhasagaymary

So nice sir
Comment from : p swapna v aruna

I don’t think i have ever used a pick been playing for 3+ years never liked the pick
Comment from : pro shooters

Well jokes on you I lost my pick and I'm to lazy to buy a new one
Comment from : NotSoEthan

I strum with my finger nails because its louder and comfy-
Comment from : Isabel♡

This was very helpful Thank you for your content! :)
Comment from : Kat Ward

I down stroke with the back of my first finger and up stroke with the back of my thumb
Comment from : André Carrasquillo

great video, I'm a beginner ,i bought a fender acoustic squire but don't have a pic yet lol, so this is great until i get my lazy self to the pick store
Comment from : Reindeer Bermy

What guitar is Justin using here?
Comment from : Lewis Larsen

you need to relax your hand and strum up with flesh I personally do not like the sound and feeling of a pick
Comment from : lain

When not using a pick, I tend to just use my index finger with my thumb against it as though holding a pick
Comment from : VicDeViking

TY <3
Comment from : Boom

ive just got past the intro and once again im going against the grain
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Thank you! Wonderful lesson, simply and clear!
Comment from : Maria Peisakhova

This is really hard with someone with nail biting habit because I feel most comfortable with a pick so without a pick I would LIKE to do the holding pick sorts thing but it feels so uncomfortable
Comment from : OfficiallyChris

Thanks for the tipsbrbtw: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life
Comment from : mr j

Thank you for this video I"ve been practicing ukulele on my own for almost a year Love it Happen to have a guitar now and it was to big I thought at first but I like the sound I can make some Don't want to use a pick and practicing my own sounds with thumb and other fingers with out guidance as its just a start Glad to know thats ok and that ppl do different techniques Maybe I'll get past an E cord one day Right now I like the sound of strumming thin cords and picking and thick cords and picking Just realized that with such a huge instrument I can actually do that Thanks again from a 50 year old who just loves learning and need the sound for my own peace of mind
Comment from : Frizzy Dizzy Creations

Picked up guitar for the first time, held it right way, strummed it via thumb, and my left hand is useless at frets, I might just hold it left handed
Comment from : Nobody

I’ve been trying to play with a pick for so long, but i just couldn’t get the sound I wanted It always sounded too harsh, too loud, and I couldn’t really tell where my hand was in relation to the strings well because I’m a very tactile person It put me off from continuing to pursue the guitar because I just couldn’t get it But trying this out has really inspired me to keep going! My strumming sounds a lot more consistent and it’s exactly how I imagined playing a guitar would feel with my fingers on the strings I just want to strum some tunes on my back porch haha, and if I come across a song I want to play that would sound better with a pick, maybe I’ll pick it up again and try again
Comment from : Delta Loraine

I use the first finger and thumb technique but I do it from the wrist rotation instead of the entire arm This is pretty much a clone technique when using a pick with it's primary benefite being less right arm fatigue
Comment from : Steve Colby

Playing a steel string guitar without a pick is like playing a trap-set with no sticks It can worksort of lol If you play without a pick you should be playing a nylon string guitar
Comment from : Chris Newbury

i wanna learn this so i can play guitar even when i lose my pick for the 60th time
Comment from : JasonRusty

Thank you for another logical and informative video I enjoy your approach as a perpetual learner BUT not an accomplished guitarist!
Comment from : Mike Schott

Ty I been struggling w this I love using a pick but its rare that i can Its loud I have a toddler and my moms been working in our basement since covid Peoples schedule dont let me play loud The up strum sounds wonky and thats exactly what the problem is I couldn't get a way to sound as clear as a pick I want clarity, minus the volume This is what happens when u pick guitar up at 40
Comment from : Nicole Wyatt

And try to avoid hitting the wood of your guitar I would add
Comment from : Dirk Mertens

great lesson thank you
Comment from : Erdogan Essat

This video was stupid I have NEVER seen anyone play with their index finger ONLY Or thumb for that matter, but at least that one is not completely stupid This doesn't seem like anything you need to be "taught" - just do what seems right for you and the song you're playing For me (most of the time), I hold my hand sorta like I'm holding a pick, but it's all very "loosey goosey", my thumb and index finger are NOT pressed together, just touching a little On the downstroke my first 3 fingers hit the strings, on the upstroke it's my thumb Nobody taught me this (never had a lesson in 50+ years) it just is what came naturally Just do what YOU can do Everything will work out
Comment from : TheProgrammerGuy