Strumming in 3/4 has the same basic principles has in 4/4, strum down on the numbers (1 2 3) and up on the and’s (+’s)! For 6/8, just double ’em and you’ll be good. The way I number them (Rhythm 1, Rhythm 2, etc.) are just a way to ensure we’re talking about the same strumming pattern. Be sure to keep the numbers consistent!

Rhythm 1

d d d

1 2 3

Rhythm 2

d u d u d u

1 + 2 + 3 +

Rhythm 3

d d u d u

1 2 + 3 +

Rhythm 4

d d u d

1 2 + 3

Rhythm 5

d u d u

1 (2) + 3 +

Rhythm 6

u d d u

(1) + 2 3 +

Rhythm 7

u u d

(1) + (2) + 3

Rhythm 8

d d u d u d d u

1 2 + 3 (1) + 2 3 +

Rhythm 9

d u d u u u d

1 (2) + 3 + (1) + (2) + 3

Rhythm 10

B d u d u u d u d

1 2 + 3 + (1) + 2 + 3

-Related Lesson-

0:25 – Rhythms – Strumming the Guitar | BO 5/10

4:20 – Playing Open Chords | BO 4/10

PDF’s

3/4 Rhythms, Rhythms | Strumming Patterns, Open Chords