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Strumming Pattern 24 — Opens on Upstroke
Starts on an '&1' upstroke, then quarter-note downs. Advanced feel with delayed entry.
7 minutes
BPM 50–100
Strumming Pattern
Strum direction pattern to practice.
–↑↓–↓–↓–
How to Practice
- 1Pattern: _ ↑ ↓ _ ↓ _ ↓ _
- 2Silent downswing on beat 1, first actual strum is the upstroke on '&1'.
- 3Visualize counting out loud to make the first beat feel natural.
Tips & Techniques
- •Keep your strumming arm moving in a constant 8th-note pendulum — even on 'miss' slots your arm swings through the air.
- •Start at 60 BPM and only speed up when the pattern feels automatic.
- •Count aloud: '1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &' while you play.
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