Play A-Long songs on app, how often to strum?

[c20f1989]

I am a little confused with the play along songs on the app. I am in grade 1, module 4. Some of the songs come with strumming patterns. Am I suppose to play that pattern for the entire bar, or just play the chord when a chord is shown? I.e. the strum pattern is d d u ud. When the bar comes up it shows an E. Do I strum E 5 times in that bar or just once? Also when you have two chords in one bar how does that change it?

[sairfingers]

What’s the song you’re trying to play?

[c20f1989]

For What It’s Worth by Buffalo Springfield is what I play the most, but I mean in general. Give peace a chance, Get the Party Started by Pink.

[Socio]

How to use the “Strum” section of a song

See the following for applying strumming pattern on app: Also check Justin’s song lessons to learn the songs including strumming patterns. So much is missed from relying on the app to learn a song compared tk learning it from Justin’s song lessons. Use the lessons and then the app for the backing track.

[c20f1989]

Thank you

[LesPaulMoreRay]

Yea I wish musopia would key the chord when it’s supposed to be played as opposed to once every bar.