Silent Strum Symbols
When an upward strum is made without contacting the strings it can be represented by this symbolp
When a downward strum is made without contacting the strings it can be represented by this symbolo
Some very useful and interesting rhythm patterns can result by incorporating eighth note rhythms with silent down strums o
Try the following rhythm holding a C chord.
This rhythm is the same as exercise 30 in Lesson Six, except the down strum on the third beat does not make contact with the strings. Practice this rhythm until you perfect it.
You can apply it to any chord progression you like. This is a very important rhythm and will be the basis of many other rhythms.
Apply this rhythm pattern to the following chord progression. Use pivot and slide fingers where possible to make the chord changes easier.
Try a variation of this rhythm pattern on the following turnaround progression in the key of G. To make the chord changes easier use the alternative fingerings from Lesson 12.
The following variation has a silent down strum on the 2nd and 3rd beat. Apply it to the next progression.
When changing between C and A7 use your second finger as a pivot.
