Clawhammer Ukulele Tutorial with Easy Play-Along

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    Clawhammer strumming is typically associated with the banjo, but it's a great option for the ukulele as well. In this tutorial, I break down the clawhammer strum into really manageable steps and share an easy play-along for Li'l Liza Jane, my favorite song for practicing new techniques.

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  • @bandnerdgrl
    @bandnerdgrl 2 года назад +8

    This was absolutely what I was looking for! Thank you so much-your instructions were very clear and easy to follow!

    • @MusicalMama
      @MusicalMama  2 года назад

      How wonderful, I'm so glad it was helpful to you! When you're ready for the next step, watch the follow-up video (no rush!): ruclips.net/video/Y0JDOJYZHhk/видео.html

  • @squidsandbacon
    @squidsandbacon 2 года назад +1

    Perfect, your video couldn't be simpler! Soon I'll be playing clawhammer with my friend who plays banjo!

  • @malcolmjameswakeman8480
    @malcolmjameswakeman8480 Год назад +1

    Really useful, I found easy to follow , I’m sending it to our Uke Club in Droitwich UK 😊

    • @MusicalMama
      @MusicalMama  Год назад

      Thanks for sharing. Happy strumming!

  • @rondivan
    @rondivan 2 года назад +1

    Great, this is exactly what I was looking for, now all I have to do is practice, thank you.

    • @MusicalMama
      @MusicalMama  2 года назад

      Yay! Once you have the strum down, try working on making chord changes while maintaining the strum. When you're ready to try clawhammer with a three-chord song, check out ruclips.net/video/Y0JDOJYZHhk/видео.html . Happy strumming!

  • @MikeBrown-dk7or
    @MikeBrown-dk7or Год назад

    I really appreciate this lesson because I just bought a banjolele. A really big thank you.

  • @JoseGonzalez-pz2qq
    @JoseGonzalez-pz2qq 5 месяцев назад

    Awesome! Received my banjo 🪕 ukulele last week. I’ll give this a try. Thx!

    • @MusicalMama
      @MusicalMama  5 месяцев назад

      How exciting! Happy strumming!

  • @marlo5239
    @marlo5239 Год назад +1

    WOW… This is Awesome… Thank You So Much, Great tutorial, Love the song 👍👍❤️🌷

    • @MusicalMama
      @MusicalMama  Год назад

      Yay! That's great to hear! When you're ready to try clawhammer with a three-chord song, check out part two: ruclips.net/video/Y0JDOJYZHhk/видео.html

  • @mikeclarke9281
    @mikeclarke9281 Год назад

    Great lesson, iv been trying to learn clawhamer for a while now, thanks

  • @Mymundanelife7
    @Mymundanelife7 2 года назад

    I’m looking at buying a banjoele, and am trying to learn clawhammer, this was a huge help!

    • @MusicalMama
      @MusicalMama  2 года назад

      How fun! I'm glad this video was helpful to you!

  • @LawrieFWhite
    @LawrieFWhite 2 года назад

    Thank you sooo much
    😂 not sure if you got faster or I got slower (✔️) but it is a great introduction to clawhammer which I have been trying to make time to learn for quite a while. A case of when the student is ready the teacher appears. Really good lesson 🙏🙏🙏

    • @MusicalMama
      @MusicalMama  2 года назад

      Aww, thanks! My sense of timing has improved a lot since I started playing, but I still tend to accelerate during these videos!

  • @michaelwach8452
    @michaelwach8452 10 месяцев назад

    Great tutorial--this is something I've been wanting to learn for a while. One question, how do you count this pattern?

    • @MusicalMama
      @MusicalMama  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks! You can count the four parts of this clawhammer strum as if you were counting in 4/4 time, so instead of counting 1 - 2 - 3 - 4, you can "count" pluck - rest - strum - thumb. If time signature is a new concept for you, this video can help: ruclips.net/video/fNbLqh0RMRw/видео.html

  • @juliarose18
    @juliarose18 Год назад

    You are an amazing teacher! Thank you! =)

  • @theoliviaarchives4794
    @theoliviaarchives4794 2 года назад

    Cool, good info. I love playing the banjo. I love playing the ukulele. I should get one of these!

  • @colson8327
    @colson8327 Год назад

    This was wonderful! Just found you! Thank you!

  • @lisacompton3661
    @lisacompton3661 2 года назад

    Just found you - great, thank you, Very clear instructions. Have subscribed.

  • @ferrolblackmon4637
    @ferrolblackmon4637 Год назад

    Great tutorial. Thank you.

  • @sorian_delorean3348
    @sorian_delorean3348 2 года назад

    Awesome.

  • @mandosandradios
    @mandosandradios 2 года назад

    Excellent

  • @janiceemery2008
    @janiceemery2008 2 года назад

    I would love to learn how to play the clawhammer Ukulele but the one you are playing it discontinued. Do you have a recommendation for another clawhammer ukelele? I love this tutorial. Thank you for sharing. Jan

    • @MusicalMama
      @MusicalMama  2 года назад +1

      Hi Jan- so glad you liked the tutorial! I’d recommend going to your local music store and trying out a few. You might find the banjo uke that’s perfect for you! In my experience, staff at independent music stores have been very knowledgeable and happy to help. I don’t tend to offer many recommendations beyond my preferred beginner uke (the Ohana SK-10), mostly because I’m not all that picky about my instruments and don’t feel terribly qualified in this area. Until you find the banjo uke you’re looking for, keep clawhammer strumming on any uke with high-G/reentrant tuning. Happy strumming!

  • @lv2rdhonu783
    @lv2rdhonu783 Год назад

    Thank you 👏🏻👍🏻👏🏻👍🏻

    • @MusicalMama
      @MusicalMama  Год назад

      You're welcome. Happy strumming!

  • @knuckandfenn
    @knuckandfenn Год назад

    I must be missing something because I seem to be missing a beat or stroke etc.
    Can you tell me are there any upstrokes in this lesson.Many thanks.

    • @MusicalMama
      @MusicalMama  Год назад

      Hello! No, there are no upstrokes in Clawhammer. It's a unique strum that is composed of four separate actions:
      1- PLUCK: strum down on the C string with your index fingernail
      2- REST: take a brief pause (crucial to getting the timing right)
      3- STRUM: strum down on the C, E, and A strings with your index fingernail
      4- THUMB: pick the G string with your thumb
      I hope this clarifies things!

    • @knuckandfenn
      @knuckandfenn Год назад

      @Musical Mama - Ukulele for Beginners thank you very much.

  • @robertjohnson1246
    @robertjohnson1246 2 года назад

    What model are you playing?

    • @MusicalMama
      @MusicalMama  2 года назад +1

      This is a Kala Brand US-BNJ-KOA-C, as seen here: kalabrand.com/products/usa-koa-banjo-ukulele.

  • @karent.8245
    @karent.8245 5 месяцев назад

    Wish I could see your right hand a bit more.😊

  • @PaulTheSkeptic
    @PaulTheSkeptic 2 года назад

    My volume is maxed out and it's still a bit low. Anyone else getting that?

  • @mekhane.broken9678
    @mekhane.broken9678 2 года назад

    I dont have the nails for this

    • @MusicalMama
      @MusicalMama  2 года назад +2

      Yes, this can feel a little awkward or uncomfortable at first! Some players will apply nail strengthener or a coat or two of nail polish to avoid weakening the nail.