How to Strum Any Song by Ear (using "Knockin' on Heaven's Door")

How to learn strumming patterns by ear!
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In this guitar lesson, we dive deep into Bob Dylan's classic "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" and uncover the real secret to its strumming pattern. While it may seem like there’s no set rhythm, I’ll teach you how to play by feel, without needing to memorize a specific pattern! You’ll learn how to emphasize beats, use offbeats effectively, and capture the groove of any song just by listening.

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▶️ Table of Contents

0:00 - Intro
1:29 - Steady Stream Of Down-Ups
2:51 - Dynamic Wave
3:46 - Adding Emphasis
4:59 - Considering Off-Beats
6:05 - Putting it Together
7:08 - How to Apply This Concept to Any Song
9:01 - Tips & Resources

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