Video Question: Advanced Strumming Patterns

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Date: January 8th, 2008 | Length: 3.66 | Instructor: Matt Hammond

Bernarddude asks, "How about some advanced strumming patterns?" Another benefit of being a member of JamPlay is the video response section. Our expert staff fields questions from our members and provides video responses each week.

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