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What is the basic strumming pattern?
A strumming pattern is a preset pattern of down and up strokes played with your fingers or a pick against the strings. The strumming pattern will determine the rhythm for your music. You can strum with either your fingers or with a pick. Strumming with your fingers. There are several ways to strum with your fingers.
How many different strumming patterns are there?
Applying The Strumming Patterns: You've now got five basic strumming patterns to use. It may take you a while to get them down perfectly, but once you can play these patterns and understand the Constant Strumming Technique, you'll be closer to being able to pick out the strumming patterns in your favorite songs.
