Alternating Strumming Patterns

 

We will continue to use the 'and one and' count for the next several examples

If you don't understand the count, watch the video below, and compare it with the video and audio tracks. Imitate what you see and what you hear.

Open D Major	Open A Major
Here is a video of the left hand part. Alternate between open D major and A major. (See the diagram above.)

Click on the Microsong button to the right to hear the mp3 practice track for the video above.