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