When learning how to play guitar, the first strumming pattern you need to understand is the simple eighth-note downstroke/upstroke pattern.

Revenson focused on teaching the group the strumming techniques for a range of musical styles, including rock, reggae, bluegrass and punk rock.

We're breaking 22 essential chords into three areas – beginner guitar chords, folk and blues. There's plenty of inspiration here for any style and skill level though, plus audio for every chord ...