Combining quarter notes, eighth notes, rests and ties. Watch video.

As you continue through the course always keep in mind the most important element in basic rhythm for strumming on the guitar which is moving your arm with a steady continuous motion from the elbow.

This rhythm uses a quarter note on the first beat, a quarter rest on the second beat, pairs of eighth notes on the third and fourth beats. The eighth note on the upbeat of three is tied to the down beat of four. Watch video.

This rhythm uses a quarter note on the first beat, an eighth rest on the down beat of two followed by an eighth note on the upbeat, a pair of eighth notes on the third beat and a quarter note on the fourth beat. The eighth note on the upbeat of two is tied to the downbeat of three. Watch video.

This rhythm is similar to the one above only a pair of eighth notes are added on the fourth beat. Also, the eighth note on the upbeat of three is tied to the down beat of four. Watch video.

This rhythm uses a combination of eighth notes and eighth rests. Watch video.

Trouble Shooting - if you're having problems or it just doesn't sound right watch this video.

This rhythm is similar to the previous one, only a tie is added from the upbeat of two to the down beat of three. Watch video. 

This rhythm uses a quarter note on the first beat, pairs of eighth notes on beats two, three and four. The eighth note on the upbeat of two is tied to the down beat of three. Watch video.

This rhythm is similar to the previous one, a tie is added combining the quarter note on the first beat to the eighth note on the down beat of two. Watch Video.

This rhythm is similar to the previous one but an eighth rest is on the down beat of four. Watch video.

This rhythm uses a pair of eighth notes on the first beat followed by an eighth rest and eighth note on beats two, three and four. Watch video.

This rhythm uses quarter notes on the first and third beats, an eighth rest followed by an eight note on the second and fourth beats. Watch video.

This rhythm is similar to the previous one but a tie is added combining the upbeat of two to the down beat of three. Watch video.