How do you read strumming patterns?
How to read strumming patterns?
- ↑ and ↓ - the most basic component of a strumming pattern are the arrows showing the direction of your hand's movement. ...
- Little X above the arrow means that it's muted.
- Big X in place of an arrow stands for the palm mute.
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Do strum patterns matter?
Choosing a strumming pattern is a matter of preference. If five guitar players were in a room together, chances are that they would each come up with a slightly different pattern for the same song. ... When you're learning to sing and play at the same time, practice the strumming pattern until it's second nature.