Published:
2018-09-19
Updated:
2026-09-02
Learning Ukulele with Curt
Rock Heavy Strum
The Rock Heavy Strum has application in Rock, Hard Rock, and Pop.
Author(s): Curt Sheller, Chuck Anderson Publisher: Curt Sheller Publications, Anderson Music Publications Code: UL126-UKESTRUM1-Rock-Heavy
Main Category: Strums Main Instrument: Ukulele
Categories: Chords, Rhythm, Strums, Rock
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The Rock Heavy Strum has application in Rock, Hard Rock, and Pop.
A Rock Heavy Strum is typically a four beat pattern where each beat is sub divided into two and counted
`1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +`
. It is strummed with all down strokes for that heavy
feel.
Tap your foot four (4) times in even rhythm. (Alternate – use a metronome)
Count:
- 1 + for the 1st beat (tap)
- 2 + for the 2nd beat (tap)
- 3 + for the 3rd beat (tap)
- 4 + for the 4th beat (tap)
Strike every count with a down stroke .
Strike the 2-count and 4-count harder than the rest of the strokes.
This pattern equals 4 beats. Every 2 strums equals 1 beat. If you require a beat pattern other than 4, modify the original pattern.
Applications: Rock, Hard Rock, Metal and Pop
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