It will take a couple of days to check things out, but I think I know something that will help you.

It would really help me to know what you want to play, and then we can figure out the best strumming paterns.

If you want something to get you started try a basic boom chick strum, check out my tutorial called "Basic Chords, and Rhythm".

http://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=82

JD