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2018-09-19
Updated:
2020-03-21

Learning Ukulele with Curt

Double Time Strum

The Double Time Strum has application in R&B, Funk, and Disco.

Author(s): Curt Sheller Publisher: Curt Sheller Publications Code: UL126-UKESTRUM1-Double-Time

Main Category: Strums Main Instrument: Ukulele

Categories: Chords, Rhythm, Strums

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Double Time Strum

The Double Time Strum has application in R&B, Funk, and Disco.

The Double Time Strum is a Level IV strum where the beat is sub divided into four and counted 1 2 3 4 for each beat. Strum down on the 1 and 3 an uo on the 2 and 4.

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Applications: R&B. Funk, and Disco

art by Curt Sheller

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