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Intermediate Rhythms - 'Syncopated' Common Time

2026-02-25 2 Dailymotion

One of the more difficult intermediate strumming patterns due to its speed and double syncopation in the second bar. This pattern is two bars in length - the first bar is a carbon copy of my common time rhythm (see beginner level strumming patterns - link below), and the second bar syncopates over beat 1 and beat 3. Names I use for this particular pattern include…

Intermediate Common Time
Syncopated Common Time
Disco Common Time

Case Study: ‘I’m So Excited’ by The Pointed Sisters.

If you are finding this rhythm too difficult, you may need to return to my six fundamental rhythms and put some more study in. Link Below…

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJH5khGeichyfyNGImQewFFoX7i0vu7ht