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Guitar chord forum - chordie → Acoustic → Strumming patterns
Does anyone have a good way to figure out the strumming patterns for songs? When I read the chords on the music I just dont know when to strum and when to switch to the other chords. I know all songs are different so I was just wondering if there was a trick?
it's just best to know the song. If you don't know it then listen to it whilst you play to know where the changes are arranged.
When you strum, try to strum down first, with the downbeat of the song. There are four downbeats in a measure. Once you can strum down with the beat, then try to strum up in between the downbeats (these are upbeats.)
For me it is essential to listen to the song. Seeing it written down with chords written above it is not enough for me either. I must listen to the song. Then it's just a case of getting the rythmn right. As long as you have the rythm right it'll be ok.
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