Driving Bluegrass Rhythm: Strumming 16th Notes

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Driving Bluegrass Rhythm Strumming 16th Notes

This is another boom chick strumming pattern, that can also be used in medium tempo bluegrass songs.

I'm using the G chord for this, and again adding the D note in the 3rd fret on the 2nd string.

I'm using downstrokes, and upstrokes with the pick. This is also a 16th note strumming pattern, but there's no ghost strum in this one. If you don't know what this is, check out Driving Bluegrass Rhythm At A Medium Tempo

Play the 6th string with the pick, and then an upstroke on the bottom 3 or 4 strings. Strum the same strings with a downstroke, and then another upstroke. Then play the open 4th string, and strum the strings with an upstroke. Strum the strings again with a downstroke, and then another upstroke.

I'm not counting in this one, but you can if you want to. Play the 6th string on the count of 1, strum with an upstroke on "E". Strum with a downstroke on "and", upstroke on "A". Play the open 4th string on 2, strum with an upstroke on "E". Downstroke on "and", then upstroke on "A".

I played this very slow so you could get it right, without speed being a factor. We will speed it up soon, and also add some fills.

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