Strumming Lessons

Lesson 3 of 6

The famous strum

D · D-U · U-D-U — you've heard it a thousand times.

It sounds advanced; it's really just your hand never stopping.

Ghost the strings on the gaps so the rhythm stays even.

D · D-U · U-D-U
The famous one. Keep your hand swinging; just miss the strings on the rests.
Hold C major and strum
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Tempo68 BPM
This one pattern will carry you through an astonishing number of songs.