Question about playing the guitar?

Question

I've been playing the electric guitar for about a year now (my brother taught me) but I've always had trouble with my strumming.. I should use more of my wrist instead of moving my whole forearm up and down. Can someone tell me how to use more of my wrist? Thanks

Answer 1

Yeah. Using your whole forearm is fine for playing loud, but to get more expression, or to play more quietly, u need to play from ur wrist.Try resting ur forearm, just below ur elbow, on the top corner of the guitar (between the side and front of the soundbox.) I do this alot, and it helps to keep my forearm still. My playing strokes then come from my wrist. It takes a bit of getting used to at first but it will come with practice. Hope this helps.

Answer 2

I'm learning about that, too.
My guitar teacher told me to move my hand with just using my wrist, in a up and down strum and it works.

Answer 3

Use the same motion you would use, when you use a little whisk broom to sweep! Just practice until it becomes smooth!