Strumming Pattern 29 — Skip the & of 3

Constant eighth notes but with a skip on '&' of beat 3. Creates a characteristic 'hiccup'.

7 minutes

BPM 50–100

Strumming Pattern

Strum direction pattern to practice.

↓↑↓↑–↑↓↑

How to Practice

1Pattern: ↓↑ ↓↑ _ ↑ ↓↑
2The missing down on beat 3 lands on an up instead — this syncopation is widely used in pop.
3Practice beats 2-3 in isolation: ↓↑ _ ↑

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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