[bhbayless]

Originally Posted by GuitarFundi

Is Ryan just strumming most of the time or is he strumming and picking out notes so fast I just can't see it? Camera work is good evidently my eyes aren't...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0z-4IKjXkBk

I think I understand what you're trying to ask. He's emphasizing the root note of the chord on the downstroke before the hammer on or pull off.