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Strumming Pattern 6 — Syncopated Upstroke
Classic syncopated pattern: the '&' of beat 2 continues into beat 3 with two upstrokes.
6 minutes
BPM 50–110
Strumming Pattern
Strum direction pattern to practice.
↓–↓↑–↑↓–
How to Practice
- 1Pattern: ↓ _ ↓↑ _ ↑ ↓ _
- 2The two consecutive upstrokes (beats '&2' and '&3') is the characteristic feel of this pattern.
- 3Keep the arm moving — the skip on beat 3 is an air swing.
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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