strumming patterns
Chord movement sequences
Strumming patterns are the rhythmic sequences guitarists use when striking the strings—which beats get downstrokes, which get upstrokes, which get skipped.
A simple pattern might be down-down-up-up-down-up repeated throughout a song.
Different patterns suit different genres: folk songs favor steady quarter-note strums, while reggae emphasizes offbeats.
Learning a few basic strumming patterns is essential for beginning guitarists.
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