The Bruddah Iz Strum-Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Bruddah Iz, Israel Kamakawiwoʻole was a great Hawaiian musician and spirit. His high, sweet voice, positive vibes, pride in his culture and great island feel in his ukulele strumming enchanted the whole world when he came out with his Somewhere Over The Rainbow/Wonderful World cover in the 90's. The popularity of the ukulele over the past 25 years has a lot to do with him.
This strum eludes some uke players and I do get asked about it all the time. This is my interpretation of it broken down. There are other interpretations, some quite good. The "chuck" can be replaced with a striking of the low G with the thumb, for instance. Let's see what it is all about!
Here's Briddah Iz himself playing it:
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Here's a song sheet to learn the chords and lyrics:
tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/...
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[@dmhboag5882]

Very nice, thanks.

[@willeel3750]

I've listened to several tutorials and your strum sounds the closest to Iz and you make it easier to understand. Thanks

[@robd7703]

Thanks Jeff. You have a good presentation. Easy to understand and concise. Much appreciated.

[@jeffweinbergeruke]

My pleasure!

[@Mostafa20268]

Many thanks Jeff !

[@jeffweinbergeruke]

You got it!

[@barblerski2935]

Excellent tuition, clear & simple, thank you so much

[@jeffweinbergeruke]

My pleasure!

[@nancyikeler]

Awesome!!! Thanks so much Jeff!!

[@StephenPerry-dv4tb]

Thanks for breaking down something that always mystified me!

[@jeffweinbergeruke]

Glad to help!

[@enix777]

Thanks! 🎉

[@happychick5052]

Love it