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Strumming Pattern 4 — Down-Skip-Down-Up

Down on 1, skip the '&', Down-Up on 2, repeat. One of the most common pop/rock patterns.

5 minutes
BPM 50–120

Strumming Pattern

Strum direction pattern to practice.

↓–↓↑↓–↓↑

How to Practice

  1. 1Pattern: ↓ _ ↓↑ ↓ _ ↓↑
  2. 2The skip on the first '&' gives it a slight bounce feel.

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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