Pop in D — syncopated muted strums
The syncopated version of muted strumming over D, A, Bm, G: some beats are completely silent (the hand hits the strings without any of them ringing), for a punchier groove.
Tips
Break the rhythm down by clapping it first, clearly separating the played beats from the silent ones, before picking the guitar back up.
Understanding this type of exercise
E-A-B, syncopated muted strums
The syncopated version: on some beats the hand strikes the strings without any sounding. The arm never stops, even on the silent beats — that continuous motion is what keeps the tempo.
Chord progression — D
Bar 1
D
Bar 2
A
Bar 3
Bm
Bar 4
G