Now we are going to bring in some more eighth notes to make two very common progressions.

Video Lesson

 

RUST 4

Using some 8th notes to make a cool pattern.

 

Open String Ring

One very common thing that happens in the real world is that the open strings are played with the final up strum of the bar when you are changing chords. I can choose when I do it or when I don't, but it's a great help for a beginner to have that little extra time to make the chord changes (not that we will be joining the chord sequences and the strumming patterns just yet!

I know you might think that sometimes it's not going to sound good, and you would be right. Sometimes it sounds great and sometimes it doesn't - you have to use your ears... again... if it sounds good, it is good.

 

RUST 8

This is another common pattern, and important one, because we will be devloping this pattern soon, so make sure that you give this plenty of practice. Really aim to make it feel natural and easy, so you don't have to think about it. Repetition will make that work for you!

 

Let's now look at some songs and chord sequences: BC-147 • Easy Songs For Stage 4

 

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