Merengue — Guitar

On the acoustic guitar, a chord progression comes to life as full, ringing shapes, with the low string anchoring the bass and the rest filling out the harmony. Merengue is Caribbean party music in two beats: fast tempo, a straight-ahead pulse, and a joy that practically forces you to dance. On this page you'll find the genre's strumming patterns, that is, the rhythmic figures that keep the party spinning without a pause.

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Updated July 9, 2026