Practice the following ^ time rhythm patterns holding a C chord shape. Apply any of these patterns to the previous chord progression.
Rhythm Pattern
Scarborough Fair contains the abbreviation rit, in bar 17, which stands for ritardando, meaning to gradually slow down.
Rhythm Pattern
Em
To play the Em chord, use all four fingers of your left hand as shown in the diagram. Strum all four strings.
The following chord progression is in ^ time and uses three minor chords. Use your first finger as a pivot when changing between Dm and G7. Notice the use of a two bar rhythm pattern for this example.
Suggested Rhythm Pattern
Morning Has Broken is a well-known folk song in ^ time.
Rhythm Pattern
This traditional Irish song is also in ^ time.
Rhythm Pattern