ocr: Basic Strum Patterns Inthe following strums "B" will stand for bass or root of chord and the arrow will indicate which direction you should strum the guitar. Try rhythm pattern #1 on Silent Night,on the next page, using the complete pattern once through per measure. Now play through the rest of these patterns. Some of these will be used later in this book and you are encouraged to experiment with them on any songs you may do in the future. B= - Root Of The Chord Only 1. 2. B B,BD Pause Slighlty Before The Next Strum Doun Strum 3. 4. Up Only I B.-tD (B+B.D Strum, 1st, 2nd &3rd Strings
