Rhythm Symbols
This is a half note strum. It lasts for two beats. There are two half note strums in one bar of * time.
This is a quarter note strum. It lasts for one beat. There are four quarter note strums in one bar of * time.
These are a pair of eighth note strums. Each strum lasts for half a beat. There are eight eighth note strums in one bar of * time. Play the larger downward strum louder.
These Strums are a group of sixteenth note strums. Each strum lasts for one quarter of a beat. There are sixteen sixteenth note strums in one bar of * time. Play the larger downward strum louder.
This is a group of three eighth note triplet strums. Each strum in the group lasts for one third of a beat. There are twelve eighth note triplet strums in one bar of * time. Play the larger downward strum louder.
A broken strum symbol indicates that the strings are not to be strummed.
When playing a staccato strum all six strings are stopped from sounding immediately after the strum. This is done with the right hand.
The percussive strum is created by releasing the left hand pressure but still touching the strings lightly. When you strum the strings with a pick they make a percussive sound.
