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Double Time Strum

The Double Time Strum has application in R&B, Funk, and Disco.

Publisher: Curt Sheller Publications Authors(s): Curt Sheller
Category: Strums Instrument: Ukulele
Subjects(s): RhythmStrumsR&BFunkDisco
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Double Time Strum

The Double Time Strum has application in R&B, Funk, and Disco.

The Double Time Strum is a Level IV strum where the beat is sub divided into four and counted 1 2 3 4 for each beat. Strum down on the 1 and 3 an uo on the 2 and 4.

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