Strumming
To play the C chord, play all four strings at the same time using your index finger or a pick. This is called a strum. A downward strum, which lasts for one beat, is shown below the chord symbol by a t.
Strumming with the pick
Strumming with the first finger
Strum Symbol
This is the symbol for strumming motion. It appears above the staff along with a series of t and y symbols that indicate the direction you should strum the strings.
Quarter Note Strum
This is the symbol for a downward quarter note strum. It lasts for one beat. There are four quarter note strums in one measure of * time.
Whole Note Strum
This is a whole note strum. It lasts for four beats. There is one whole note strum in one measure of * time.
In this book you will always strum chords downwards. In the following music, there are four measures of C chords played as quarter note strums. Strum the C chord four times in each of these measures. The final measure contains one strum of the C chord to make the song sound finished.
