In this video
Learn the 2nd most common strumming pattern ever with this variation of a pattern we covered earlier in this course
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
Course Outline
Strumming Course
Introduction and 'Strumming Family Tree' concept
How To Hold A Guitar Properly
Top Strumming Tips & Tricks!
Strumming On The Beat
8th All Down Strumming
8th Strumming with Down and Ups
The Off Beat & Reggae Style Strumming
Adding Accents to 8th All Down Strumming
Missing Up Strums With 8th Strumming
Triplet ‘Folk’ Style Strumming
All Downs With An UP
Miss a D on Beat 3 (Most common srumming pattern)
Blues Shuffle & Triplets
Daft Punk Style Strumming
Johnny Cash Strumming
Bob Dylan Strumming
Strumming Family Tree recap
Introduction to 16th Strumming
Chord Changing Rhythm Guitar Trick
Rock Rhythm Strumming
Double Time!
Percussive Hits
Bo Diddley Rhythm