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(@mike-beer)
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Anyone know the strumming pattern to the Don Mclean song American Pie. Thanks


   
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(@rahul)
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There can be many and no one can be termed as absolutely right.

I would say , put your headphones on.Turn on the song and play your guitar.That will give you a good feeling of the rhythm.


   
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(@artlutherie)
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Give this a try Hot apple pie

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(@matteo)
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Hi all

I suggest this pattern

a) first verse you have to strum once a chord (also in parts of the bridge)

b) chorus I play D/du/D/du/D/Du/u/du

c) verse d/du/u/du except when the chord changes half measure where I play a d/du for each chord

Matteo


   
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