Video Question: Metronome Use and Strumming

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Date: December 4th, 2008 | Length: 1.95 | Instructor: Mark Lincoln

Felipe asked "This question is for Mark Lincoln how can I use the metronome with down down up down strumming or down up strumming? I have problems with my rhythm, can help me the metronome? Thank you. Felipe." Another benefit of being a member of JamPlay is the video response section. Our expert staff fields questions from our members and provides video responses each week.

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