Lets connect the chords in a pattern - one downstroke per beat or quarter note
You might recognize this sequence as the chords to Four Strong Winds by Ian Tyson
Play along with this, keeping a steady rhythm using downstrokes only.
You have played this song using only quarter notes with a downstroke.
You need, now, to review all the chords you know and practice rhythm
using whole notes, half notes, quarter notes and eight notes.
This is important. Then you can start to play many songs.
Adding upstrokes adds variety and interest
There are two types of strokes. The downstroke and the up stroke.
They are visually represented by these images. Rhythm Excercises
