Wow, this is really helpful. I’m happy you shared this. I’ve been playing almost 4 months and hadn’t seen this sort of explanation before. I’m learning via You Tube only and had missed this type of basic instruction. The “mechanics” help a lot and I can’t wait to practice after learning the correct way to hold my uke.
I was reviewing a podcast and saw this link in the body so thought I would check it out to check out how I should be holding my uke. When I first started, I think I got the info from one of the UU+ beginner instructional videos and have been doing it pretty much as you show. However, I wanted to say that this video is fabulous for beginners and it allowed me to understand better how I've been holding my uke and why. Glad this video is in the UU+ collection.
Thank you for making this video! I've tried searching videos on how to hold an ukulele in the past but they haven't helped me so much XD This video is perfect! And the technical details were exactly what I needed. I am looking forward to practising and getting better at playing this lovely instrument. Mahalo
Thank you for your demo on how to hold my ukulele..i almost gave up playing as i am getting lots of pain in arm And shoulder..i am learning and can play lots now as i stopped playing a year ago and have started ip again....i think im a but tense as well..i am not a young person so probably more vunerable to aches and pains...but i will walk around the house holding it......
Great lesson there Aaron, very good angle and use of the tiny ukulele. I followed your illustrations and everything made sense, going to go try this on my lunch break.
I still consider myself a bit of a beginner, so this was a helpful refresher. The song I'm currently learning uses the A chord a lot - and my hand on the ukulele neck has started to get sore due to the position! Not sure if this counts as suffering for my art but I like how dramatic that sounds.
8:59 I don't get this. If i rested the base on the neck, I can't reach for the first fret. My index 2.3 inches which either mutes the first string or is impossible. The other tutorials uses the thumb against the back, that is much harder holding the ukelele in place for the swap.
I have to release balanced spot (base of pointing finger of left hand) for changing chord to Em, Bb and some barre chords. That makes me difficult to keep holding Uke through playing.
If you can hold and support the ukulele fine but it starts to fall when you strum, it could be your strumming technique. We're working on a video for that as well.
I have been playing for 6 years. BUT this was so helpful. Totally changes the way I hold my uke, and makes it so much easier. Thank you so much Aaron.
WHERE DID YOU GET THE LITTLE UKULELE?!?
Wow, this is really helpful. I’m happy you shared this. I’ve been playing almost 4 months and hadn’t seen this sort of explanation before. I’m learning via You Tube only and had missed this type of basic instruction. The “mechanics” help a lot and I can’t wait to practice after learning the correct way to hold my uke.
I was reviewing a podcast and saw this link in the body so thought I would check it out to check out how I should be holding my uke. When I first started, I think I got the info from one of the UU+ beginner instructional videos and have been doing it pretty much as you show. However, I wanted to say that this video is fabulous for beginners and it allowed me to understand better how I've been holding my uke and why. Glad this video is in the UU+ collection.
This is so helpful Aaron! I am going to share it far and wide.
Thank you for making this video! I've tried searching videos on how to hold an ukulele in the past but they haven't helped me so much XD This video is perfect! And the technical details were exactly what I needed. I am looking forward to practising and getting better at playing this lovely instrument. Mahalo
thank you for watching!
@@ukuleleunderground Aw thank you!
Thank you for your demo on how to hold my ukulele..i almost gave up playing as i am getting lots of pain in arm And shoulder..i am learning and can play lots now as i stopped playing a year ago and have started ip again....i think im a but tense as well..i am not a young person so probably more vunerable to aches and pains...but i will walk around the house holding it......
Thanks 😀
This has helped me soooo much! Thank you
Just bought my ukulele...this video really helped me on how to hold it...thanks a ton.
Just what I needed. Thanks Aaron!!
Great lesson there Aaron, very good angle and use of the tiny ukulele. I followed your illustrations and everything made sense, going to go try this on my lunch break.
Owww little Ukulele 😍
I still consider myself a bit of a beginner, so this was a helpful refresher. The song I'm currently learning uses the A chord a lot - and my hand on the ukulele neck has started to get sore due to the position! Not sure if this counts as suffering for my art but I like how dramatic that sounds.
8:59 I don't get this. If i rested the base on the neck, I can't reach for the first fret. My index 2.3 inches which either mutes the first string or is impossible. The other tutorials uses the thumb against the back, that is much harder holding the ukelele in place for the swap.
Started watching then got distracted by the tiny uke. 😆 😍😍😍
Don't you have one of those cute little ukes?? ;-D
Renee Forsythe I do have a cute little uke. Not that tiny though. 😆
A mi me pasó igual XD
Great info
I've never commented but i ran into this video when it was posted a d its a touchstone for me. Ergonomics matters for long term enjoyment😊
Excelente explicación, muchas gracias!.
I have to release balanced spot (base of pointing finger of left hand) for changing chord to Em, Bb and some barre chords. That makes me difficult to keep holding Uke through playing.
Kinda good 😉 Thank you!
Thank you Aaron!!! 🙏🏻
That was fun, thanks Aaron.
Well spent 11 minutes.
I have the fret board keep creeping forward out of my hand. Unless my strumming hand hold it back.
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TO SHOW IS BETTER THAN 1000 WORDS
well I think I'll never be able to hold it without a strap... I don't know what I'm doing wrong but it just won't work😭
If you can hold and support the ukulele fine but it starts to fall when you strum, it could be your strumming technique. We're working on a video for that as well.
@@ukuleleunderground Alright I'll watch it then :)
@@ukuleleunderground did the strumming video (with the same great detail as this one) get put up?
R u filipino????
Holding a ukulele is not a rocket science dude. No one with a brain or at least half of it needs a 10 minutes long video, come on.
Agreed...but dumbos like me will need such a video. :)