15 Easy Strumming Songs You Can Play with Just 4 Chords
Most beginner guitarists quit because they’re not playing actual music. They practice chord shapes in a vacuum and wonder why they can’t play a single song that sounds like something. The fix: learn four chords, two strumming patterns, then play real songs immediately.
The Magic Four Chords
G, D, Em, C. That’s it. Lauren Bateman demonstrates how these four chords unlock 15 easy strumming songs across genres—from pop to country to rock.
Two Patterns, Infinite Songs
With just two strumming patterns, you can play every song in this collection. That’s the secret to easy strumming songs: simple chords, simple patterns, consistent practice.
Video credit: Lauren Bateman Guitar