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In my example I was using an 8 bar loop. Changing the chord every 2 bars. so there would be 8 total strums in the 2 4/4 measures.

For example
count in.........
4/4 Tic Tic Tic Tic
..1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8.. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 (dots inserted to keep the numbers inline with the strums)
| A / / / | A / / / | D / / / | D / / / | Repeat



Maybe try thinking of it this way....

1&2&3&4&

Makes it easier to follow. If you’re playing a guitar, mandolin, etc. with a pick and you’re using an alternating picking pattern with 8th notes over 4/4 timing, the notes that fall on the numbers will be downstrokes and the notes that fall on the “&” will be upstrokes. (Except when you intentionally vary the pattern or screw up). grin

Good luck, have fun and welcome to the PG forums.

Last edited by bobcflatpicker; 04/09/16 09:07 AM.
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