Bluegrass Rhythm Guitar In-Depth - Bass-Strum & Down-Up-Down-Up Strum.

Here is an in depth lesson about playing basic bluegrass rhythm guitar. It covers the basic alternating bass strum (which I refer to as "Bass-Strum"). Focus on clearly playing the bass notes and playing the top three (G-B-e) strings for the strum. Also concentrate on playing the bass notes right over the rosette behind the sound-hole and play the strum as close to the bridge as possible. Aim for the "V" space between the back of the pickguard and the bridge.

The "Down-Up-Down-Up" strum is more difficult. Practice it very slowly concentrating on being exactly accurate on what strings you are playing. the up-strokes should be on the B-G-D strings and the down-stroke on the G-B-e strings. Remember to keep the beat as straight and even as possible. Don't swing it. Remember that it should sound like a train, not a cowboy.

Post questions below and I'll try to answer them.

Good luck!

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