''It is not unusual for verse and chorus to be one strum pattern and the bridge to be a different one.''
Thanks Zurf
2 2012-06-03 11:52:07
Topic: Appropriate Strumming (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hi there! I just need some guidance on how to strum better. At the moment I'm trying different strumming techniques from set rythms on the web - along with what I feel are suitable for the song. The problem is that after learning a strumming technique which I thought sounded ok playing basic chords (Elton John - can you feel the love tonight - Lion king theme song), it turned out that there was a much better way of strumming to it, as my music teacher demonstrated (All my music lessons are in Chinese as I'm living in China so communication can be a little tricky). The strumming pattern also changed with verse and chorus. So, I just need to your help on what I can do to improve my strumming. Do I need to strum according to the words? When is it appropriate to strum up and down?
Any help would be much appreciated.