Current Pattern
Basic Downstrokes
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Tempo80 BPM
80BPM
40200
Practice Tips
- 1Start slow — increase tempo only when the pattern feels automatic.
- 2Keep your strumming arm relaxed and loose at the wrist.
- 3Focus on consistent timing between down and up strokes.
- 4Even rest beats (—) require your arm to keep moving in rhythm.
Strumming Patterns
About this tool
About Guitar Strumming Practice
Guitar Tool Hub's strumming practice tool uses animated visual guides to show every down and up stroke in real time. Start at a slow tempo to lock in the movement, then gradually increase speed until the pattern feels natural. Each pattern includes a click sound synced to the strum to reinforce timing. Covers the most widely used strumming patterns in pop, folk, rock, and acoustic guitar playing — from simple all-downstrokes to syncopated patterns with rests.
- 01Animated down (↓) and up (↑) stroke guides
- 02Adjustable tempo from 40–200 BPM
- 03Multiple popular strumming patterns
- 04Optional click sound synced to strums
- 05Beat number display below each stroke
- 06Free — no download needed