Dumb How to play chords question

Being a sax player I know how to play the notes, but an not sure what
to do with guitar chords.

so you have a measure with various quarter and eighth notes with the
chord box listed above the measure.

How is one supposed to determine whether to strum and hold the chord
for the entire measure or strum it to the beat of the song, say four
times for a 4/4 song.

If I can figure this one out I may just be able to deal with this
guitar business.


Thx from a crusty old musician trying to learn something new...

Craig
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