Folk strum

Down, down up, up, down up · on C

Chord

Used in Knockin' on Heaven's Door and Let It Be

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70BPMSong tempo

How to practice the strum patterns

Keep your strumming hand moving down and up in time, even on the gaps. The arrows show when the pick actually hits the strings.

Learn a pattern on one easy chord first. Then play the songs that use it.

Count out loud with the numbers under the arrows: one and two and. Slow the tempo down until every strum lands on its count.

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