How to strum a ukulele for beginners - 3 different methods!
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- Опубликовано: 23 июл 2024
- This video will give beginners 3 different ways to strum a ukulele! If you've ever wondered how to strum a ukulele, or what is the best way, I talk about it here! This includes methods with fingers and a pick. I hope this helps!
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Elise then: Here’s how to play an ukulele!😊
Elise now: I went to a Kidz Bop concert and now I’m questioning my life choices.
I got an ukulele today!!! I am gonna be on ur channel literally all night!!! I cant wait to learn some songs!! ive heard that house of gold is easy so I'm gonna learn some more cords then start learning that song!!
amber k love your profile pic and best of luck to you!
you're in for a ride
i got mine about 4 days ago, i spent the first 24 hours trying to learn how to tune, next day learning how to play the judge, and trying to learn how to strum and play the gmaj chord for the past 2 days. this shit got me stressed out.
(try to spot how many twenty one pilots songs there are in this comment)
amber k Good luck!
amber k try to learn Riptide by Vance Joy!
amber k can't help falling in love by Elvis Presley (twenty one pilots cover) is quite easy, you can go with that one too!
when i strum, the string gets caught in my cuticle //:
OMG same
the side is my fingers are burning rn. ahhhhhh
SAME.
Same! Does anyone know how to fix this?
Same. I actually found this technique where i strum down with my thumb and up with my index idk if anyone else does it but it cured the cuticle problem and u dont even have to use ur nails
Use felt picks when using ukulele with nylon strings because it prevents the clicking noises.
Jaicie Krutzfeld same
I do t have one but I wish I did
Weird the music shop I went to said to use felt picks bc plastic ones wear down the strings faster
@@bruhnomars1249 i mean they are both valid reasons
I found you by accident but I stayed cause I'm getting my ukulele soon. yay. Hope it's something similar to a guitar. And just so you know I'm obsessed with you but in a good way tho.
Sophotis Same story a couple weeks ago. I have my ukulele now and if you can play the guitar it's not hard at all and her tutorials really help!!
Thank you!! I'm happy to have you here! And ukulele is much easier than guitar!:) love you
@Momorizz Hirai LMAO same. the og song we all love
Vesta K yay 😊
Just got a ukulele for Christmas yesterday and I’ve been watching ur channel all day!!! You’ve been helping so much!! I love you so much and can’t wait to get better watching you!!
That's awesome!!!
Jack Boss me too 😂
Jack Boss hows the progress?
I got one for Christmas this year 😂
Me too except a year later
playing the ukulele on the shitter rn.
Tyler Johnson goals
😂
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I find it really difficult strumming with my fingers so use a felt pick but they always feel too stiff (3mm thick) and can sound a bit harsh so I cut them in two with a sharp knife which makes them more flexible and I think gives a nicer sound. Best advice I was given when I got my uke was find what works for you and go with it
oh lol I thought it said you strummed with a knife
Hard picks sound horrible and I’d only use them playing bass. Maybe try a .38 or a 1.5? Just a suggestion .. happy strumming!
I know your comment is 3 years old so maybe you already know but they make felt and leather picks made just for ukes
0_0 i use my thumb going down and my pointer to go up :/
Wow this is actually more comfortable than the one which I've been doing. (With the thumb) Thanks.
Same
Same
That takes me too long to switch fingers lol
Woah I’ve never seen that before
This was such a struggle to figure out when I first started and I could never find a good tutorial. This is great!
I was strumming with my thumb but I struggled with the ups but with your second method I can strum up and down and that's amazing. Thank you very much
Thank you so SO much for making ur tutorials! I’ve only had my ukulele for a week or two and I’ve been trying to find the best tutorials I can. Ur videos have been absolutely PERFECT! Thank you SO MUCH!
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Thank you!!:)
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@@fitz_scouter that’s exactly what I thought😭😭😭😭😭
ELISE i just bought a ukulele and it's still on its way here so in preparation i'm literally binge watching all of your videos! much excite
YAY! I'm so excited for you!!
That's exactly what I'm doing right now 😅😊
Alison H IM DOING THE SAME
Lol same
Alison H legend has it it’s still shipping
So happy that someone else strums with their index finger! I always thought I was the only one!
I've been watching you for a while and I just got my ukulele and you've been helping me out so much, I've learned The Judge and some other songs by far but it's only my third day. I can already see so much improvement with my speed and fretting and strumming just from watching these videos, honestly thank you for being a wonderful bean.
When I strum I usually use my index finger going down and my thumb strumming up. I guess that's just the easiest for me.
Genasea Reigard same
But sometime i use three fingers to trum down and my thumb to strum up....(not including my pinkie tho)
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Genasea Reigard that’s exactly how I strum my guitar .. hope it sounds good on the lil guy haha.
Lol the same but reverse thumb is for down and index for up
bro i- i use my thumb for going down and i use my index for strumming up-
Thank you! This is the only strumming tutorial I've found that shows close-ups of what the heck my fingers are supposed to be doing! All your videos are so encouraging and helpful, thanks for taking the time to make them! :)
Thank you so much for showing me this, it’s so much quieter and more controlled and love this. Using a pick was so much more difficult
Thank you, Elise. I've recently purchased a ukulele, and I've been trying to develop a strum using my index finger, but I can't seem to get the hang of it - not to mention it hurts like a bugger after awhile. I was really starting to get discouraged with this because most ukulele players use their index finger for strumming, so I figured I might as well give up because in the ukulele world, it's the index or nothing - at least that's what I thought. But now I see that's not the case. I played guitar years ago and had developed a pretty mean strum using my thumb. I even preferred that over a pick. It just seemed so natural to me. So thanks to you, from now on, I will use my thumb on my ukulele and if anybody complains, I'll say talk to Elise! 😊
I just got my ukulele on Christmas yesterday too and I’ve seen a lot of vids and yours were more helpful !
Thx Elise 👍
You're welcome!!:)
Luke Meister I got one today which is also Christmas 😂 and I nearly don’t sound that bad because of these videos
I’m really pleased I found this video! I got a ukelele about a week ago and I’ve been practicing non stop, I’ve picked it up really well but I was worried I was doing everything wrong because every tutorial I watch, they were playing with their index finger. I tried that and it felt completely uncomfortable so I’ve been automatically going back to playing with my thumb and getting frustrated with myself for it. Now I know it’s not a wrong way and it’s actually fine to play it that way I can relax, do it the way I’m comfortable with and focus on keeping my strum patterns in Rythym (I’m getting there 😂 my brain just seems to refuse to go up twice in a row when I need to right now)
Does anyone else use all their fingers to strum and to come back up? Is that completely wrong?
Thank you so much for making this content for your viewers. Just bought an enya uke and am really excited to use your lessons to learn how to play. Much appreciation!
I literally got a uke and I got home jumped on my bed and was on your channel till 3:30 am practicing “the judge” all night and now I can play it throughly and it took me only one night to understand the chords. You are such a huge help.
Thank you for this! I think I'm getting a uke for Christmas and this is very helpful. I definitely want to learn some easy FOB songs! (they are my fav 😂😊)💜tysm
I have long fingernails so when I started playing I found it difficult to strum “normally”. So I just kinda went with it and ended up finding myself strumming with my first three fingers (pointer, middle, & ring finger) and now it feels weird to do it any other way so I’ve always stuck with it. Idk if others strum the same way or not but it works for me¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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I strum with the nails of my index and middle fingers and it feels natural
Works for me also, how does it look after 5 years? :D
I love how you show me the details. I've seen like 5 different vids but this one is clearly the best. thanks lots !
Loved this video! I've seen several videos that basically said DO IT THIS WAY, and I've been having so much trouble! I'm a total newbie (have had my uke 5 days) so I want to make sure I'm not picking up bad habits, but it's wonderful to see that there isn't always one right way. Your way seems so much more comfortable for me!!!
So I saw your sisters video of her one year comparison for playing the ukulele. So that's how I found you, this video was super helpful considering the fact you didn't think so. you would think strumming would be the simple part haha. Thank you so much! Going to check out your other videos :)
So glad you made this video! I've been strumming with my thumb ever since I started playing because it feels most natural, everyone else I know uses their index finger and I thought I was going crazy or strumming completely wrong!
Thank you so much, I got a ukulele for christmas and I didn't know how to play but then I found your channel and now I know how to tune, strum, change my fingers to the right chords and all of your videos helped me so much thank you!!😊
I just got that exact Luna ukulele a week ago in Hawaii!! Trip of a lifetime, and hearing them play it there was the most peaceful thing ever and I need to learn to play it!!
I use the claw method because, it’s the most comfortable for me. It’s where you press your index finger and your thumb together and make a claw with the rest of the fingers. Then you strum up and down with the fingernails of your index finger and your thumb. The Ukulele Teacher has a better explanation of this in a video he made about strumming a uke.
You inspire me to keep playing
I'm so happy to hear that
Hey Elise! How are you doing? Your videos helped me a lot on playing my ukulele, and you inspired me too! Thank you for making videos and helping thousand of people, you deserve so much more! Lots of love!❤
Thank you so much! I was told that the index could be used but when ever I did the notes came out “dead”. I now know it was bc I was using like the inside of my finger and it not being in full contact with the strings. As soon as I tried the way you showed it sound 1000x better! Thank you again! Love you channel!
Just got my ukulele an hour ago and this was so helpful!! Thank you👍🏻❤️
You're welcome!:)
Im nit the only one using their index for strumming!!! Yayy!!!💙💙💙
Thank you! Gotten a ukelele as a gift since I've wanted one for years, never played any string instrument and honestly felt like an idiot having to RUclips how to strum, but you were really concise and I'm going to have fun flopping my thumb up and down hopefully in a sort of musical way
THANK YOU!! It is so hard to find a video that shows strumming slowly and from different angles! They all expect you to know how to do it without breaking it down like this. I was about to give up on playing uke because I could not upstrum. You have honestly and truly saved my ukes from Craigslist.
Elise I asked this yesterday 😂 but do you have any advice for becoming more confident with your voice and not getting scared? Ily and Eden!!❤️💕💕💕❤️❤️❤️💕
Im getting a uke for my bday and im a bit unsure about that aswell, im sure youre a good singer tho x
thank you so much!! and i'm fangirling so hard rn you used my comment ❤️
You're welcome!! Thanks for asking such a great question!
Thank you Elise, I have just bought a concert ukelele and your strumming options were fantastic. I now need to choose my preferred option and begin. Owen from Wales UK
Thanks Elise , that was just the lift i needed to get started , those little pointers make a huge difference when you're learning . Thanks for
sharing this and helping me along , this video was wonderful .
Hah I strum with my pointer finger! Also Elise I'm learning "The Judge" on ukulele, your video on it was very very helpful. I watch all ur vids to help me learn both uke and guitar, so thank you.
Yay! I'm glad to hear that! You're very welcome!:)
ryleigh norris the judge is suck a good song
Elise, I was just wondering what camera, microphone, and editing software you use? Thanks!
Here's the link to the camera & mic that I use: kit.com/eliseecklund/my-gear-for-youtube
And the software I use is iMovie:)
Hope that helps!
Thank you so much!!!! I’ve always thought that my ukulele wasn’t tuned or something but turns out it was just the way I strummed!! I use my index finger now and I’m loving the sound thank you so much this video really helped me out!!! 👍
I got my first ukulele today and I am sooo excited to learn how to play! This video was so helpful- I prefer the second method too. I will definitely be watching lots of your videos!
Okay, I find it most comfortable to strum with my index finger but, when ever I do that I get really bad blood blisters on my finger. Does anyone else have this problem?
PAY YOUR FUCKING TAXES You could be strumming too hard, try strumming softer. You will get blisters no matter what from playing the ukulele/guitar but if they're so bad that they start to bleed, you're usually strumming too roughly :)
Everia Okay, I'll try. Thanks for the feedback.
same
If youre a beginner, this usually happens and as time goes on your fingers willl eventually get used to it so don't worry, it's normal.
I strum with my thumb and I’ve been acquiring blisters but I’m a beginner so I expected as much🤷🏾♀️
I personally use all my fingers to strum except for my index finger, I don't know why but it awkwardly stays up and it makes my hand look like those hand foam things supporters wear. I've always thought it's weird but maybe I'm not the only one in that case who knows! haha
Maureen Barbaud I DO THIS TOO!! 🤠
I got my uke a few days ago and tried strumming with my index finger because I always saw that way in your videos but since I also play the guitar I always automatically switch back to strumming with my thumb. That's the most comfortable way for me
This video helped me so much! I was really struggling focusing on the notes and the strumming together but the pick made it so much easier😌 thanks❤️
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I use my index going down and my thumb going up mostly a guitar habbit
I got a ukulele for Christmas, and I've been using a homemade felt pick to strum since I got it. Its worked out well.
I've seen so many videos on how to strum for beginners and your video is the only one i understand really glad i found this video!
Sooo If you strum down with you thumb and go back up with your fingers it felt comfortable to me tbh but idk I think it’s weird
I've always used 4 of my fingers (all except the thumb) and just kinda used to ends of my fingers but sometimes my nails and the bottom idk if anyone else does this but I know no different I've done it for years
Shola Mason your profile picture....we are soul mates
I know I'm replying 2 years later, but that's exactly what I do
I do that and it bliters my ring finger if I mess up a little and my skin strums the ukulele
same same ! glad to see others do it too
Thank you so much for making this video I have had problems in the past with strumming but using my index finger made it so much easier for me!
Her channel helped me with my ukulele so much! Thank you Elise!
I use my middle finger for down strums and the my thumb for up strums. Someone once taught me that way and it's stuck!
That's what I do! I thought I was the only one!
I somehow strum it like I’m holding a pick, though I’m not. I strum both my Uke and my Guitar so..
Disclaimer: I am a beginner, so don’t jump on me!
Carla Popa that’s how I do it too! And I’ve been playing ukulele since 2014 and guitar since 2016
ME TOO
I just want to say that I have watched a multitude of strumming instruction videos and none of it clicked for me til I watched yours. Thank you so much. It has made a huge difference in my playing.
Now if I can just improve on those damn chord changes.
I got my ukulele yesterday for my birthday and I am glad to be taught by Elise
You should try a foam pick instead. It should sound better! 🙂
For me I like to pretend I’m holding a pick but I use my fingers. Idk how to esplain
:3 :3 same! I’ve done that since I started playing ukulele in 2014. I also strum guitar that way, which I have been playing since 2016.
I just got a ukulele yesterday, and could not figure out a comfortable way to strum. Using my index finger is so much easier and it plays so well! Thank you 😊!
I recently picked up the ukulele and you have no idea how helpful this video is -- thank you!!
Anyone watching in 2019
Also I always find down with my fingernails and up with my thumb nail
Misty 31 :D yes right here 😊
2020 😁
I am watching in 2020! 😁
June 2020
yess that’s what i do
ELISE PLEASE HELP ME
When I strum with my fingers it usually gets caught between the strings
Please help me with my problem
And usually I normally strum with a pick since I couldn't strum with fingers correctly
Same tbh
I feel so stupid omg
You got tiny fingers bruh
Try not to strum as hard and only let the tips of your fingers/fingernails strum against the strings
태형김 if you really need to get a foam or felt pick those sound better or glide over the strings down press down too hard on them
I find it really difficult strumming with my fingers so use a felt pick but I found they they feel a bit too stiff as they're about 3mm thick so use sharp knife to cut them into 2 which makes them more flexible and I personally think gives a better sound. Find what works for you and go with it is the best advice I've been given since getting my uke
Thankyou so so much!! ive been struggling to learn how to play with my thumb because it just didnt feel right or fluid enough but i tried using my index finger and it sounds and feels SO much better
I went from strumming with straight fingers then with my thumb, to index and thumb now I use my middle, ring, and pinkie fingers to strum. I find the three fingers easiest for me and maybe for others too!
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ahh i have a weird habit of using the pas of my thumb to down strum and and the pad of my pointer finger to up strum 😂
I do the same thing!
Same here. I get a better sound out of my songs his way. Maybe it's the ting of the A string on the upstrums...idk
Hey thanks so much Elise. I was strumming using pretty much all fingers and it was a disaster. Using just my index like you do made a huge difference in the sound and ease of playing.
Very helpful video! Just got my ukulele yesterday and aleady it feels pretty natural
is it bad that i strum with all four fingers then come up with the thumb?
No, not at all! If it works for you, keep rocking it!:)
morgan moss That's exaclty what I do
Yay! Glad you said that - I thought i was developing a bad habit but I find it SO much easier...
aw you're so sweet :')
i usually use my index finger for both up and down strums but i never really use my nail which im now gonna try! thank you so much for these videos they help me out so much (and honestly probably the reason i bought a uke and im really enjoying it)
This video has been very helpful. I've only had my ukulele a few weeks and i'm loving it and I've learned a few songs but i'm still not happy with my strumming. I also use the index finger as I find it the easiest way to strum but until watching this video, I never curved my finger. I would just use the skin of my finger for up and down while keeping the finger straight. Bending the finger and using the nail more than the skin has helped my strumming sound a lot more consistent. I'm going to practice using the nail for the down strum and the skin for the up strum like you seem to do now as I think that'll work best for me also. I might need to file my nails though as they get stuck on the strings occasionally hahaha
I strum like this: I use my index finger to go up whenever there’s an up in the pattern and then I use my thumb to go down
Did you self teach yourself the ukulele?
Yes:)
I got my ukuelele 3 days ago. And I've been struggling so much with my fingers positions for strumming, cause I used 3 fingers and I don't even know why I just couldn't find a comfortable way to do it, because either one of my fingers got caught in some string or it just didn't sound really well. And after watching this video I found 2 potential ways to strum easier and more comfortable. Thank you💚
I’m a complete beginner who started yesterday and this vid helped me so much! Thx!
I strum like this:
Down - middle
Up - thumb
Like if you do this too
who else uses a pick to play? i feel like not too many people use picks
alicia has a migraine I don’t even use one with my guitar, I actually hate the sound. But it sounded good on the ukulele.
Thank you for this video. I've struggled with strumming for a long time. This really helped.
I just went back to this video since I’ve been learning for a while and tried the first finger instead of the thumb that I’ve been doing because that was easy for me to start and the index finger I notice you hear more of the singing of the strings instead of more of a humming with the thumb. Going to probably use the index now
Tbh i like using my pick but my dad always gets mad at me for doing it, he says its too loud
But I literally can't strum with my fingers, every method hurts and I can't get all the strings, and i think its bc i have unusually long fingers and the skin above my nail is rly sensitive (i burned them on the oven lmao)
Can anyone help me pls
El77 same
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I got my Ukulele today.. so excited 😍
I was thinking about getting a ukulele when I saw one of your videos... then I watched almost all of the tutorials and you inspired me to just go for it and get it, thank you so much you are amazing😂💕
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What does that have to do with strumming a ukulele?
lol ok
I DO IT YOUR WAY TOO AHHH. Been watching dozens of videos tryig to change my strum thinking it was wrong or weird but you do it the same way! Yay i love your videos theyre so great
I ordered your signature concert ukulele and it just arrived today! I’ve been learning some chords, Sony’s and strumming patterns!
Best strumming video I’ve seen all the other ones I watched weren’t really clear but this helped a lot tysm!
i got a uke today, and i’m so excited!
It’s funny because I was just learning the song you were playing. Just for my ukulele for Christmas and it is the best
thank you soooo much its my first time to play ukulele and idk how to strum it and you save my lifeeee and now im a big fan of you!
You were lovely to learn from! Thank you for your guidance!