Strum is an well-known playing technique of the guitar beside using arpeggio playing style. When playing chords on the guitar, strums are an easy way to create rhythmic patterns.

Strum Down
Down:  When learning a strum pattern, this sign shows the time that strum hand swipes strings to down direction.

 

Strum Down
Up: This sign shows the time that strum hand swipes string to up direction.

 

Strum Down
Down Miss: This sign shows the time that strum hand does not touch the strings.

 

Strum Down
Up Miss: This sign shows the time that strum hand does not touch the strings.

 

Strum Down
Mute: This sign shows the time that strum hand mutes the strings with palm.