8Strummer 2.0.1

A RHYTHM GUITAR PRIMER:

Keep that pick hand moving in time until it becomes second nature.

A VITAL RESOURCE FOR PRACTICING AND IMPROVING RHYTHM GUITAR SKILLS:

Practice strumming complex rhythm patterns and aim for flawless timing!

A USEFUL SONGWRITING TOOL:

Discover the ideal groove for your upcoming song!

• Strumming in 8ths is:
  • 4 down-strums on the numbered beats
  • 4 up-strums on the 'ands': 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & = down, up, down, up, down, up, down, up.

• Strumming in 16ths is:
  • 8 down-strums on the numbered beats and the 'ands'
  • 8 up-strums on the in-betweens: 1 e & a 2 e & a 3 e & a 4 e & a = down, up, down, up, etc...

IMPORTANT: Always maintain consistent up-and-down motion with your strumming hand, including rest strokes.

• Practice with a metronome and one of the 27 chord shapes provided.
• Save your preferred patterns.
• Shake to randomize the pattern.
• Diverse notation types available.
• Incorporates muted and ringing chords for variation.

Designed and developed in collaboration with guitarist and instructor Simon Nelson.