Chords

G-Em - Transition

Focus on moving from one chord to another on the DOWNBEAT (Beat 1)

Rhythmic accuracy is more important than clarity!

If needed, use beats 3-4 to transition to beat 1 cleanly

Hence, DONT PLAY on those beats to PREPARE the next chord on DOWNBEAT!

Stand By Me - Rhythm Breakdown

Clap and count as slowly as needed!

Use LEAD SHEET for strumming directions

Follow the RH direction over each BEAT (up/down)

Think of the RH directions over the beat

Down-Down Up-3 Up-Down Up

Saying the directions IN TIME will help with RH movement

Stand By Me - Chordal Breakdown

Progression: G - Em - C - D7 - G

Our chord progression repeats without changing the entire time!

Note how many measures each chord gets by reading LEAD SHEET

Focus on LH by practicing chords changes and pushing on beat 1

When comfy, strum through beats 1 & 3