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Originally Posted by JonPR
This.
Eg, if we're talking about Wagon Wheel, which version? There are lots. Do they all have the same strum pattern? If not, which one is "correct"? Does it matter?
Essentially in ALL strum patterns (in 4/4) the hand moves DUDUDUDU (D on the beats, U between, otherwise how do you get to your next D?  ). Which strokes hit the strings (and how hard)? That's kind of up to you. |
As stated, I'm talking about the album version (ocms) and as I've also stated, several patterns obviously work. While several patterns work, it's a good exercise to first be able to mimic the original and improvise from there, rather than just playing it a little off and pretending I meant to change it up.
I disagree with your second paragraph. Tons of patterns have down strums on the '&'. I'm not sure if that's going on in WW, but its in tons of easy songs (e.g., Wild Thing). And how hard to hit the strings on a given beat is everything in playing a song correctly.