Here's the performance video and downloadable audio jam track for Beginner Level 3 - Jam track 2.

Aims

• Play the D, A and G major chords in this track

• Transition smoothly between all chords (a down strum will highlight the first beat of a bar)

• Try the 8ths down strumming pattern with downs and ups variation

This is the same chord progression as in Level 3 - Jam Track 1 but in double time - meaning two beats per chord.

8ths Strumming - Downs and Ups Variation

The strumming pattern here is:

Down - Down - Down - Up - Down - Up

With the last Down - Up - Down - Up on the A chord each time round.

As a rule, the down strums always have to be on the beat. With this strumming, the up strums have to be on the off beat.

Remember to tap your foot to the beat!

It really helps if you develop the habit of tapping your foot whenever you listen to any music. This will help you feel a beat naturally, rather than having to count it.

You should also work towards tapping your foot on the beat with ALL strumming patterns you learn. This means you will internalise the rhythm and make playing in time natural and easy!