Taylor Swift - Shake It Off File

A basic "down-down-down-down" pattern works for beginners. To make it sound like the record, add accents on beats 2 and 4 and use palm muting to create a percussive, "staccato" feel.

To match Taylor’s bright, pop sound, imagine the sound resonating in your cheekbones (the "mask") rather than deep in your throat. Taylor Swift - Shake It Off

Use a "step-touch" motion—step to the right and touch your left foot, then repeat on the opposite side. A basic "down-down-down-down" pattern works for beginners