Rock in E minor — strumming pattern New

Level 2 rock

The same Em-C-G-D progression with a more defined down/up strumming pattern, typical of basic rock rhythm guitar.

Tips

Keep your strumming arm moving continuously, even on beats where you don't hit the strings.

Chord progression — Em

Bar 1 Em i
Bar 2 C VI
Bar 3 G III
Bar 4 D VII

Chords

Suggested progression plan

  1. Rock in A minor — chord changes
  2. Rock in A minor — advanced
  3. Rock in A minor — advanced hobbyist level
  4. Blues in E — double-time shuffle

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