Here we cover how to play 8th strumming with a down and up strumming motion, which needs to be done in a particular way.

Interactive TAB

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

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Recap - Why ‘all downs’ or ‘downs and ups’ with 8th strumming?

• 8ths 'all down' strumming is appropriate for slower songs (60 to 100 bpm)

• 8ths 'down & up' strumming is appropriate for faster tempo songs (100 to 150bpm +)

Songs with this strumming include;

Have A Nice Day - Stereophonics

Cheerleader - OMI

Songbird - Oasis