Tim's Strumming Patterns
Follow these simple progressive patterns to master strumming chords on a mandolin or guitar.

Strumming Pattern #1
Four simple downstrokes, with a physical difference between beats 1&3 and 2&4
Strumming Pattern #2
Four simple downstrokes, with a physical difference between beats 1&3 and 2&4
Strumming Pattern #3
Four simple downstrokes, with a physical difference between beats 1&3 and 2&4
Strumming Pattern #4
Four simple downstrokes, with a physical difference between beats 1&3 and 2&4
Strumming Pattern #5
Four simple downstrokes, with a physical difference between beats 1&3 and 2&4
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