10 Helpful Strumming Tips - Day 1/16 Days of Strumming for Beginners

[@maryunnerstall847]

Very encouraging to know that I am not the only one whose finger gets caught in the strings. 😊

[@joettegrimes9129]

One word to describe your dancing is PASSION 💕💕💕

[@luyang5147]

There are many videos of teaching ukulele, but yours are always clear, interesting, easy to follow. To me, you are the best in youtube!

[@OneMusicSchool]

Wow, thank you!

[@karolypirate7660]

True

[@gracie8922]

I agree!

[@rb-tq1dd]

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[@097_suryakantdhote9]

Awesome!! I got it in 5 minutes “Thankyou so much for the video”

[@OneMusicSchool]

Yeah! Glad it helped!

[@johnsanborn4658]

Katie. My daughter and I absolutely love watching your videos. I have picked up sooooo much from watching your stuff and she's beginning to copy and try to... She's only 2

[@OneMusicSchool]

She's only 2!?!?!?!?! That's amazing!!!!! I'm so happy that this channel has helped you and continues to help and make music fun. How awesome that you can share music with your little one at such a young age. That really warms my heart.

[@southerngirlsociety]

You must have heard that I was about to lose my mind with this!! I grew up studying classical piano from kindergarten through college so music is nothing new to me but this strumming thing is and I keep struggling. SOOOO frustrated so thank you for doing these for us!!

[@arc1105]

10 Helpful strumming tips 16 Days Uketobering 1 Music School Katie Excellent timing🎶🎸🎶 Strumming patterns are my biggest challenge. Counting does help keep me accountable to the beat. Like that audible shaker indicator idea too, thanks for this study session. Happy day

[@OneMusicSchool]

Good to see you here! Love the Uketober :)

[@TwixyNo]

The ending was especially charming.

[@OneMusicSchool]

:). She's my sunshine. Thanks for being here.

[@chantalsaulnier2746]

I’m starting the 16 strumming days challenge with you Katie. Thank you for your tutorials. 💖🙋‍♀️🇨🇦

[@OneMusicSchool]

You got this! I believe in you!

[@vickyminneti9566]

Agreed! Best Uke teacher on This platform! I am starting to place my thumb behind my index finger for stability; kinda feels like holding a guitar pick without the pick!

[@thegreensnail6930]

Ohhhh never seen a cute little finger shaker before!! Kinda adds a little percussion into the mix, too! ☺️ I also found myself bobbing my head along with you as you used it. 😁

[@OneMusicSchool]

I love it! It really does add a little something doesn't it :). I hope you're doing alright.

[@irenepistia]

She is very pretty teacher, she has a positive energy to start off the day

[@OneMusicSchool]

Thank you! You are kind!

[@cassandracao18]

It is a totally useful video for me. I will follow your instructions recommending on this video. Thanks Katie!

[@OneMusicSchool]

Glad it was helpful! :). Thanks so much for watching.

[@ThereseCatanzano]

Hi Katie, I wanted to thank you for engaging with your students and subscribers. My daughter Melanie follows and watches you all the time. She is chronically very sick. She is in respiratory failure and is in a wheelchair. There are many medical interventions she needs and I want to thank you from my heart for your faith in Jesus and for being on KZbin for her to watch while we are doing her aggressive medical treatments. She used to play the guitar and ukelele but is unable. She still goes to guitar lessons, but she is having trouble being in her wheelchair and playing. I just wanted you to know that she really loves you and she listens to you alot and especially when you talk about Jesus. Thank you. I hope you read this. I tried contacting you through your website but was unable. God bless you, your channel and your family. Take care and God continue to be with you, Therese

[@OneMusicSchool]

Hi Therese, Thank you so much for your support and for your encouragement. It means so much :). You daughter is such a ray of sunshine. I'm sorry that I was unable to receive your message, and I don't know why it didn't go through; however, try messaging me via my email [e-mail], and I will look for it there. From there we can discuss more. Thank you again and have a wonderful day, Katie

[@melcatRR]

hi Katie it's Mel and my mom we love you so much remember that you are loved

[@adorablecats9891]

Excellent information. Thank you so much.

[@gracie8922]

Thank you! I was thumb strummer, and I wanted to learn how to chuck! It was a struggle and I never thought that I’d find a video that was helpful for me, but now I can practice with my index finger and hopefully get better!

[@emmilymanrique4491]

I'm happy because I needed this video. Thank you!

[@OneMusicSchool]

HI! Thanks for joining me and watching :).

[@donjanine2114]

Thank you for putting together this strumming course :-) I learned a lot already today looking forward to the rest of your videos thank you very much. Don 👍😇

[@OneMusicSchool]

So happy that this is something that you want to see :).

[@dinakennedy9304]

oh my gosh this was so helpful! So much less efforting in my strumming hand already =) Thank you!

[@OneMusicSchool]

I'm so glad!

[@TjTurdle]

I have a lot of trouble with strumming so you already know I'm watching all of these... I also might currently be in Spanish class

[@OneMusicSchool]

I hope this series helps, and I'm glad it's something that you wanted to see.

[@panthraper]

U r a lovely teacher... God bless

[@OneMusicSchool]

Thank you! You too!

[@ckingkoy]

This is so amazing Ms. Katie thank you so much

[@OneMusicSchool]

So happy that this helped.

[@coming_out_97]

Thank you so much, Teacher 😊🙏

[@OneMusicSchool]

Glad this helped 😀.

[@coming_out_97]

@@OneMusicSchool I am just starting, and yes stucked in strumming, so I will complete the strumming series first, then I will see chords, Is that okay, teacher ?

[@kalyani3890]

You are the teacher I wish I had!! I loveee you're channel ♥️♥️

[@OneMusicSchool]

Wow, thank you!

[@tysoncete2986]

This is great! Happy to join :)

[@OneMusicSchool]

Welcome aboard!

[@lilianacb4692]

great tips, you are the best!

[@joannayoung3513]

Woohoo I can't wait to go through this entire series. This is EXACTLY what I need right now to level up my skills. Thank you, Katie!! I just signed up for your Patreon as well so excited to maximize that with you.

[@OneMusicSchool]

YEAH!! Thanks for joining me on Patreon! I really appreciate your support.

[@katiecnaranjo]

Love that uke! It's so pretty!😍

[@OneMusicSchool]

I love it too! I'm borrowing it from Heid Music and I don't want to give it back :). Hahahah Thanks for watching :).

[@katiecnaranjo]

😂😂😂😊

[@SM-so8hh]

This is a great idea, I will definitely be watching all the videos! I would like to learn different strumming patterns rather than using the same few all the time

[@OneMusicSchool]

I hope you like the strumming patterns and songs I selected :).

[@beckiewrites]

I’m excited for this series

[@OneMusicSchool]

YEAH! So glad you want to join us. How did you like video number two? I just posted it today.

[@zeinashakhshir1913]

This will be very helpful thank you

[@OneMusicSchool]

Glad it was helpful!

[@awiealissa]

I still remember how hard I found it to find the matching strumming patterns. I used to send songs to a friend and ask him which strumming pattern would fit! Meanwhile it's sooo easy for me. I'm looking forward to improving my technique with your videos anyway :)

[@OneMusicSchool]

Wow! You a such a talented musician and teacher, so thank you for watching. Coming from you means a lot :).

[@Noleggeisha]

Super happy to have found this series, it’s my first video on your channel and I loved it 😊 I hope the series will help get some strumming out of me 😅

[@huiding8186]

Let’s just say , I NEED THIS

[@OneMusicSchool]

:)

[@audreygiamlayhoon]

Thank you!

[@OneMusicSchool]

Thanks for being here!

[@joseantonioperez9870]

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[@totallytay]

Love it! :D

[@OneMusicSchool]

Yeah!!! So happy that you liked it!

[@ArtbooksReviewed]

Brilliant videos. I'm enjoying learning a lot from you. In this video about strumming, would you say its best to grow your nails on your strumming hand?

[@OneMusicSchool]

Good question. My nails are longer on my strumming hand and my chording hand has very short nails if any. That’s just my personal preference. I hope that helps. Thanks so much for watching! I really appreciate it.

[@jlo272]

Awesome

[@captaineldar2975]

Yes I need this

[@OneMusicSchool]

YEAH!!!! So happy that this is something that you wanted to see.

[@captaineldar2975]

Wow thanks I just finished watching and know I feel like I'm a pro

[@captaineldar2975]

Thank you

[@OneMusicSchool]

Glad this helped :).

[@TroyNaumu808]

LOVE IT !!!!

[@OneMusicSchool]

HI!!!

[@bensharpe2013]

Hi Katie, my first comment on your channel! I have only been playing for a few months so this series will be very useful for me. Thanks very much :-) Edit: I meant to ask, what Uke do you play in this video? It looks and sounds great.

[@eternal_wildflower]

Love it!✨💯 Does it apply on the guitar as well?

[@OneMusicSchool]

Yes it does! I don't have the play alongs for the guitar, but you could play along with me with guitar chords and they would match. The strumming patterns are still the same for guitar as well.

[@eternal_wildflower]

@@OneMusicSchool Noted, thank you so much!

[@spaztekwarrior]

I missed your voice. :) Thanks for the video :)

[@OneMusicSchool]

Awww! Thanks. This was so encouraging to read. Thank you.

[@inkognitopracholochos]

1/16 day of Stroking im ready and even few days ahead!

[@OneMusicSchool]

:)

[@inkognitopracholochos]

@@OneMusicSchool just kidding :D i really need to practice struming on my guitar and ukulele many of musician say that i hit the strings hard. :D (I have guitar for 16days and ukulele for like 3months)

[@vanshikadoshi3103]

Heyy how are you? Awesome video!! I want to ask that even i strum down with index and up with thumb. And sometimes i feel that the upstrum is very loud/harsh. It would mean a lot if you answer!

[@anonymousbosch949]

What I find hard is with a strum pattern where you alternate with a regular strum on one beat and then the next is to chuck. Its not too hard for me to just do chuck strums only, but then that doesn't sound so great!

[@rebekahgriffith4292]

Hi Katie! Thanks for the upload! Are you going to be helping us with guitar strumming too, or just ukulele? It is fine either way, I was just wondering, because I do not own a ukulele, and I do own a guitar. Thanks! -Rebekah

[@OneMusicSchool]

Hi! I'm glad that you want guitar videos. The strumming patterns and most of the concepts will be transferable to the guitar except for the practice track graphics. You can play along with me with the guitar chords, but they won't have the guitar graphics. I have more guitar planned. I promise :).

[@rebekahgriffith4292]

@@OneMusicSchool OK! Thank you so much! I absolutely love your videos, they are so easy to understand, and I learned your tutorial for "Reckless Love", and it was the first song I ever played on the guitar! I want to thank you for inspiring me to play :)

[@sawariture6269]

You play uke so beautifully.....can play any Bollywood song on ukulele...... please.....for me...😭

[@OneMusicSchool]

Thanks for watching!

[@grahamwilson4354]

Hi Katie great lesson thanks - I am trying to find an Ohana Shaker - Ohana does not sell to the public and my local uke store does not carry them - Tried on line search but to no avail - do you know who has them in stock please. Mahalo.

[@OneMusicSchool]

Hi Graham! Sorry that I didn't leave a link. I know amazon has a bunch. I'll update the link in the description box.

[@grahamwilson4354]

Thanks Katie - Chris Wu from Ohana guided me to Aloha City Ukes - ordered one woo hoo alohacityukes.com/products/ohana-rhythm-ring-percussion-shaker-fits-on-finger?_pos=4&_sid=28c360e0f&_ss=r

[@bittertruthteller3063]

Hey, hope u are fine I wanted to know that I sometime struggle while playing some chords where I have to place my index finger horizontally. Those chords are a nightmare. Can u please help me with that???

[@OneMusicSchool]

Hi :). I think you're talking about barre chords, is that right? I do have an entire course on my Patreon Page called barre chord boot camp that goes into technique, exercises, and songs to practice those barre chords. If you become a patron, there is a quicklink called "Barre Chord Boot Camp" that contains all of the handouts and video lessons. That can be found at www.patreon.com/onemusicschool. I do have a couple of free videos that I think will help get you started, and I'll link them below. Bb Video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXubkHSYr65obLM Squeezing Too Hard - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJCblXZ8j9-Fj68 Better Sounding Chords - kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3fVdYBoh9-fgsk Barre Chords - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaetineJicutq7s

[@bittertruthteller3063]

@@OneMusicSchool Thanks a lot. It would help me alot

[@OneMusicSchool]

I hope this helps :)

[@Dabu-Dabu]

Great.. now I can't stop thinking about the sound of Ukulele Police's siren...

[@OneMusicSchool]

HAHAHAH!!!

[@marioalbertogonzalez]

Can someone tell me if this will also work for a guitar?

[@evermore4694]

one of my uke string broke 😭😭😭😭😭 i cant use it rn

[@OneMusicSchool]

Oh no!!!!

[@eljjhn11]

KZbin made me realize how poor I am to attend Guitar Lessons so they recommended me this video uwu :))

[@LonskiBig]

.....Right- hand technique is the whole ball game.....

[@OneMusicSchool]

I agree!

[@Dabu-Dabu]

I think I was born to strum.. cos most of my days are 'Meeeeeeeh'...

[@OneMusicSchool]

HAHAHA Nice!

[@chongloi6409]

1 comment

[@OneMusicSchool]

Woohoo!!! Thanks for being here! I really appreciate it.

[@beepbopboop3221]

Oh, is that why some people wear bell bracelets?

[@FireinTheBowl]

Strumming has been my white whale. I can switch chords fine, but when I strum down it sounds weird

[@nainaborah1021]

sound is really poor:(

[@OneMusicSchool]

How so? What do you mean? Let me know your thoughts.