Banjo Ukulele Bluegrass Strum Tutorial - Rolling in My Sweet Baby's Arms

Learn to play the Banjo Ukulele Bluegrass strum with this updated tutorial! We learn to play the Bluegrass Classic tune Rolling in My Sweet Baby's Arms. This tutorial teaches simple strumming as well as some more advanced strumming to get that real old-time sound out of your banjolele or ukulele!
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0:00 intro
0:22 chords
1:12 basic strumming
3:59 bluegrass strum
9:14 song play thru
11:10 bonus technique

[@gav1nwood]

I’ve had a banjolele for 12 months and hardly ever picked it up - deciding I preferred the ukulele. Discovering your Chanel has opened up a whole new chapter for me. I can now enjoy both by playing different songs. Thanks so much!

[@fourstringstrummer]

Hey Gavin! That's exactly what I found as well! I find there are songs/styles I play on stand ukes and ones I play on banjo ukes and it has opened up a lot of new material and playing options. I'm having a blast with it. Glad you're enjoying your banjo uke now as well!! Kelly

[@Sue-vo3lq]

I find it helpful to hum the song first, while trying to do the very fast strumming. Good way to transition into singing the lyrics.

[@fourstringstrummer]

@@Sue-vo3lq that is exactly what I do. I hum till I get the strumming/chords - then I work on one verse at a time for the kyrics

[@MikeBrown-dk7or]

Great fun to play, Kelly. I especially enjoyed learning the ending. A big thank you.

[@fourstringstrummer]

Hey Mike! Always fun to have a BIG finish!! Glad you enjoyed it - it's been a favourite of mine for many years! Kelly

[@tartanmctwisted0218]

Excellent and thanx for learning me how to tune...👍

[@fourstringstrummer]

Thanks - glad you enjoyed it!! Kelly

[@stevesstrings5243]

Thanks for the lesson! I especially liked the strum options. I’ve been stuck in the island strum and need to break out!

[@fourstringstrummer]

Hey Steve! Glad you enjoyed it. If you're looking for strumming options check out the videos on "double strum" and "5 Steps to My Secret Strum" - they're kinda fun! I love working a number of different strums into one song. I just recorded a video about that called accent strumming - it'll be out in a couple of weeks. Love your channel by the way! I used to build and repair instruments too. Thanks again! Kelly

[@ferg492]

Only recently discovered you, pleased I did. You were reviewing the enya mini, so I got one so I could take it away with me in my truck and I love it 👍 since watching you I've had my banjolele back out because I'm loving your lessons on Bluegrass 👍👍👍

[@fourstringstrummer]

Hey Colin! Glad you're enjoying the banjo uke videos! They are so much fun and I find I play a lot more as a result - they open up a whole new type of music! Thanks - Kelly

[@MikeBrown-dk7or]

A great review of quick chord changes, strumming patterns and hammer-ons. The song was a real foot tapper. A big thank you, Kelly.

[@fourstringstrummer]

Thanks Mike! Another one of my old favourites!! Appreciate your kind words EVERY week! Kelly

[@MrDuckbutter85]

I have been waiting for this one. 🎉

[@fourstringstrummer]

It's a classic!! One of my favourite tunes! Glad you enjoyed it! Kelly

[@chirples]

Great share on adjusting the timing!👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@fourstringstrummer]

Thanks!! I really like that feature!

[@shanecamp15]

You’ve taught me alot dude, thanks for making your content 🤙🤙

[@fourstringstrummer]

Thanks Shane! Glad you're enjoying it! Kelly