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First, I’m only on week two, so take my experience for what it’s worth.

At this stage I’ve been enjoying playing songs with a backing track.

What I mean:

I find a song with cords I know or want to stretch myself with (something like Ed Sheeran’s “Sing” – Em, Am)

I find either the original or some other video to play along with. (sometimes this requires a capo to find the right key)

I start by strumming only on the major beats (usually 1, or 1&3) to find the chord changes

Then I add a simple strumming pattern

This way I don’t have to know the whole song to be able to play a whole song.

And I can keep adding as I get better.