strumming basics
By ClickCash
@ClickCash (29)
Singapore
April 10, 2007 7:52pm CST
i am new to playing the guitar. I like to learn some basic strumming patterns that can produce really nice melodies. I think the strumming patterns I am looking for are more then just strumming downwards. I am can tell from listening to some songs on the radio or TV that the strumming is a combination of up and down strokes - but when up, when down, how many up, how many down, I don't know! Can someone guide me on this or point me a website which show me how this is down and how this sounds like (very important!) via a mp3 file or sound file format?
Thanks!
2 responses
@deputysalty (57)
• United States
22 Apr 07
Strumming is whatever you want. It is rhythm guitar playing.
I suggest reading this guide on Ultimate-guitar to get you started.
http://tinyurl.com/2rwz9k
Here's a nice riff from Chili Peppers i think.
e|---------------------------------------------
b|---------------------------------------------
g|---------------------------------------------
d|---------------------------------------------
a|--9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-5-5-5-5-7-7-7-7-9 and repeating
e|--7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-3-3-3-3-5-5-5-5-7----------
@Jaytech (2251)
•
17 Apr 07
the best program for learning guitar is....
http://www.guitar-pro.com/en/index.php
They have lessons in all genres & levels, it isn't free but it's a great program with new tabs being released constantly, well worth looking into if you're serious :)
