Strumming Pattern for Stranger (Olivia Rodrigo) CHORDS Guitar Lesson

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Strumming Pattern 1 (Main Pattern)

This pattern is used for most of the song, both in verses and choruses.

Count:

1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and

Strumming:

Down, Down-Up, Down-Up, Down, Down-Up, Down-Up




Example:

For verses: Repeat this pattern four times per chord.

Example for C chord:

Down, Down-Up, Down-Up, Down, Down-Up, Down-Up (x4)

For choruses: Repeat this pattern twice per chord.

Example for C chord:

Down, Down-Up, Down-Up, Down, Down-Up, Down-Up (x2)




Application in Verse:

C chord: 4 times

A minor chord: 4 times

F over C chord: 4 times

G add 4 chord: 2 times

G7 chord: 2 times

Application in Chorus:

C chord: 2 times

F over C chord: 1 time

C chord: 1 time

Strumming Pattern 2 (Secondary Pattern)

Count:

1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and

Strumming:

Down, Down-Up, Down, Down-Up, Down, Down-Up, Down, Down-Up

Vertical Line: Indicates chord change in the middle of the pattern.

Example Walk-Down:

Start on C chord:

Down, Down-Up

Move to G add 4 chord:

Down, Down-Up

Example with lyrics:

For verse 2 during the walk-down:

On C chord:

Down, Down-Up

On G add 4 chord:

Down, Down-Up

Transition to A minor and continue.

Putting It All Together

Verses:

Play Strumming Pattern 1 four times for each chord except during walk-downs.

For walk-downs, use Strumming Pattern 2 as needed.

Choruses:

Play Strumming Pattern 1 twice for each chord except specified changes where a single time is indicated.

Example Verse with Strumming:

C: Down, Down-Up, Down-Up, Down, Down-Up, Down-Up (x4)
A minor: Down, Down-Up, Down-Up, Down, Down-Up, Down-Up (x4)
F over C: Down, Down-Up, Down-Up, Down, Down-Up, Down-Up (x4)
G add 4: Down, Down-Up, Down-Up (x2)
G7: Down, Down-Up, Down-Up (x2)

Example Chorus with Strumming:

C: Down, Down-Up, Down-Up, Down, Down-Up, Down-Up (x2)
F over C: Down, Down-Up, Down-Up, Down, Down-Up, Down-Up (x1)
C: Down, Down-Up, Down-Up, Down, Down-Up, Down-Up (x1)




Chords Needed
C:     x32010
Am:    x02210
F/C:   x3321x
Gadd4: 32001x
G7:    320001

Tips:

• Start with single down strums on each chord change while singing to get comfortable with chord transitions.
• Gradually incorporate the full strumming patterns as you gain confidence.
• Practice slowly and build up to the song's tempo.

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