Tim's Strumming Patterns

Follow these simple progressive patterns to master strumming chords on a mandolin or guitar. 

Strumming Pattern #1

Four simple downstrokes, with a physical difference between beats 1&3 and 2&4

 

Strumming Pattern #2

Four simple downstrokes, with a physical difference between beats 1&3 and 2&4

 

Strumming Pattern #3

Four simple downstrokes, with a physical difference between beats 1&3 and 2&4

 

Strumming Pattern #4

Four simple downstrokes, with a physical difference between beats 1&3 and 2&4

 

Strumming Pattern #5

Four simple downstrokes, with a physical difference between beats 1&3 and 2&4

 

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