Published:
2018-09-19
Updated:
2026-09-02
Learning Ukulele with Curt
Rock Light
The Rock Light Strum has applications in Light Rock, Pop, and Country.
Author(s): Curt Sheller, Chuck Anderson Publisher: Curt Sheller Publications, Anderson Music Publications Code: UL126-UKESTRUM1-Rock-Light
Main Category: Strums Main Instrument: Ukulele
Categories: Chords
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The Rock Light Strum has applications in Light Rock, Pop, and Country.
A Rock Light 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 an alternating down and up pattern. With the downbeat typically always a down stroke.
This strum is identical to the Rock Heavy Strum except that the strum strokes alternate between down and light strokes.
As indicated by it name, this strum is looser and lighter that the Rock Heavy Strum.
Applications: Light Rock, Pop, and Country
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