How do you write a strumming pattern?
How to Learn a New Strum Pattern
- Step 1: Say it before you play it. Strumming patterns involve strumming down and strumming up. ...
- Step 2: Practice the strumming rhythm on just one chord. Once you have the strumming rhythm in your mind, it's time to start playing it. ...
- Step 3: Practice the strumming rhythm on a real song.
What is the symbol for up strum?
Quite simply, the first symbol (shaped like a bottomless square) is a down strum . The other one (shaped like a V) is an up strum .