Most popular strumming patterns?

1. Down Strums: This is the simplest and most common strumming pattern, where you strum down with your pick or fingers on all the strings at once.

2. Down-Up Strums: This strumming pattern combines down and up strums to create a more rhythmic feel. To play it, you strum down on the first beat and up on the second beat, and repeat this pattern.

3. Island Strum (or Calypso Strum): This is a reggae-inspired strumming pattern where you strum down on the first beat, up on the second beat, and then down again quickly on the third beat. The fourth beat is typically muted.

4. Waltz Strum: This strumming pattern creates a waltz-like feel by emphasizing the first beat of each measure. To play it, you strum down on beat one, and then up on beats two and three.

5. Latin Strum: This strumming pattern is commonly used in Latin American music and has a syncopated feel. To play it, you strum down on the first beat, and then up and down quickly on the second beat.

6. Flamenco Strum: This strumming pattern is used in flamenco music and involves a combination of fingerpicking and strumming. It typically features fast, intricate rhythms played on the guitar's soundboard.

You can play many songs that are categorized by rhythms.

These are just a few examples of popular strumming patterns, and there are countless variations and combinations that can be used in different musical contexts.