Originally Posted by: indra.mazumder89

My question is : When I am strumming the D major chord, all the 4 strings needs to be played while doing both the downstroke and upstroke; for A major chord - all the 5 strings needs to be played while doing both the downstroke and upstroke?

[p]Yes, it is best to aim for that as the ideal. But in a practical sense it's not always necessary to get all 5 strings in on every single strum. Sometimes it's enough to get most of the lower strings on the downstrum, then most of the upper strings on the upstrum.

But practice slowly with the ideal in mind. Use minimal motion, don't strum harder or wider than you need to clear the strings. Strum lightly & graze over the strings, don't dig in too much.

Keep practicing & try to enjoy the process. Hope this helps!