All Downs With An UP

This ‘up’ technically makes it a 16th strumming pattern, which is covered in the bonus section of this book on page 19. It is very similar to pattern 5 on page 11, so if you struggle, make sure you can do that one first. This is one of the MOST COMMON strumming patterns ever- so take the time to get it right!

NEW interactive TAB!

Set tempo to 80bpm (start slower if you need to), hit 'Loop', and jam along! 

On mobile, double tap TAB to loop and click the 'cog' symbol to set bpm.

Songs around this level that you can try out these 8th strumming variations include; 

•  ‘Live Forever’ by Oasis 
• ‘Knockin’ On Heavens Door’ by Bob Dylan/ Guns n Roses
• ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ by Lynyrd Skynyrd