In sixteenth note rhythm patterns there are four strums per beat. Play the following sixteenth note strum pattern twice holding a root 5 minor chord.
Notice that the strum on the "+" sections of the count are down strums.
The following two progressions use sixteenth note rhythm patterns combined with percussive strums.
The Larrivee Parlor Guitar has a smaller body and shorter neck than standard acoustic guitars. This means the frets are closer together, making it easier for people with smaller hands to play . Despite its size, this guitar is surprisingly loud and has a beautiful tone. It’s particularly good for Folk, Ragtime and Country Blues. Because of its smaller size, the Larrivee parlor guitar was chosen as the staff guitar on the International Space Station.