Two Measure Tied Strumming Patterns

Syncopated strumming patterns created with Ties are often extended into two-measure patterns, allowing a note from the 1st measure to be held across the barline and into the second measure. Typically, this is done on the 4th beat of the 1st measure into the 1st beat of the second measure. The two-measure tied patterns below will help you get comfortable with holding notes across barlines while strumming and can lead to some very interesting and creative strumming patterns.

Practice the following syncopated two-measure strumming patterns using tied notes. Make sure you carefully analyze the patterns below to make sure you are placing downstrokes and upstrokes in the correct locations. Remember that rests require the player to completely mute the strings of the guitar so there is no sound.