Strumming Lessons

Lesson 6 of 6

The off-beat bounce

Hit only the 'ands' — reggae and ska live here.

Strum up on the off-beats only; stay silent on the beats.

Count '1-AND-2-AND' and play just the ANDs. It bounces.

Off-beat bounce
Only the 'ands' — the reggae/ska skank. Ghost the strings on the beats.
Hold A minor and strum
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Tempo76 BPM
That skank is instantly recognisable — and a great feel to own.