Strumming with barre chords
Summary
When strumming with barre chords (instead of open chords), you can emphasize more on the rhythm. Here are some tricks that you can try.
Sound
Example 1
Example 2
Explanation example 1
Chords
Dm, C, G, Am. All barre versions.
Strumming pattern
You keep alternating ups and downs. v is where you hit the chord downwards, ^ is where you hit the chord upwards, . is where you hit the strings but you 'lift' the chord up.
Played slowly
Explanation example 2
Chords
D C D C Bm. All barre.
The strumming
On every downstroke, you hit the low notes. On every upstroke, you hit the high notes. Simple!
Played slowly
Final tips
- Lift up the chord and strum (rhythm effect)
- Only press the notes that you want to play and dampen the notes that you don't play
- Emphasize on high or low notes
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