Instead of writing the strumming above each bar of music, it is easier to write it as a rhythm pattern. This indicates which strumming pattern to use in each bar throughout the song. The rhythm pattern above the following example shows two quarter note strums followed by a half note strum.
Rhythm Pattern
This chord progression contains four different chords and is played with a rhythm pattern using both quarter and eighth note strums. If you have trouble with the strumming pattern or are unfamiliar with reading rhythms, see Progressive Complete Learn to Play Rhythm Guitar Manual.
Rhythm Pattern