When an upward strum is made without contacting the strings it can be represented by:p
When a downward strum is made without contacting the strings it can be represented by o
Base Note Rhythm Pattern
Try the following rhythm holding a G chord.
This rhythm is the same as the last eighth note pattern (variation H) in lesson 6 except that the down strum on the third beat does not make contact with the strings. Practice this rhythm holding a G chord shape until you perfect it and then use it with the following chord progression. You can apply this rhythm to any chord progression you like. This is a very important rhythm and will be the basis of many other rhythms.