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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 50100

Strumming Pattern

Strum direction pattern to practice.

How to Practice

  1. 1Pattern: _ ↑ ↓ _ ↓ _ ↓ _
  2. 2Silent downswing on beat 1, first actual strum is the upstroke on '&1'.
  3. 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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