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  Up strumming

  Posted by LAM on February 26, 2024 at 6:10 pm

  Just going through the strumming lesson in 30 days to play…its not clear to me if the intent is to hit each string on the up strum or only the high E, appreciate insights

  LAM replied 2 years ago 3 Members · 4 Replies
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  Moose408

  Member

  February 26, 2024 at 10:07 pm

  The common suggestion for up-strums is to hit the bottom 3-4 strings. It’s not exact but should be more than 1 and less than 6. The tab will typically show four strings.

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    LAM

    Member

    February 27, 2024 at 5:13 pm

    thank-you

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  albert_d

  Member

  February 27, 2024 at 8:50 am

  Our brains are amazing (when they are working). They will hear and fill in the [implied] notes that please them. So you don’t have to strum all the strings for a listener to enjoy the sound. Whatever strings you hit will be sufficient. The ear will fill in the rest. That’s some of the joy of it and the rhythm that the upstroke brings.

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    LAM

    Member

    February 27, 2024 at 5:14 pm

    thanks

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