3 DIY Ukulele Straps Under $5!!! (No drilling)

In this video we are going to make 3 different ukulele straps that will all cost you under $5. This is the first time that I make a Do-It-Yourself video on my channel, so if you would like to see more like this, give the video a thumbs up!
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T-Shirt Yarn
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Natural Jute Twine String
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Command Mini Hooks, Clear, 6-Hooks
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Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear, Golden-I
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My ukuleles
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Marker I used to draw on my ukulele
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TIME STAMPS ⏲
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Strap #1 - Easiest & Free! 1:04
This strap doesn't require you to purchase anything new. It works, but it is not my favorite.
Strap #2 - Effective and Aesthetically Pleasing 2:50
This strap will need a command. Link:👉 amzn.to/2h6F9dY
Blue Kala Ukulele used: amzn.to/2gDPCjU
Strap #3 - Mimmicks professional strap buttons 6:02
This strap will need 2 command hooks. Link:👉 amzn.to/2h6F9dY
Makala Baritone Ukulele used: amzn.to/2zyV8bp
Final Thoughts - Which one is my favorite?! 8:32
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TIME STAMPS ⏲ (Skip ahead to the good stuff) Strap #1 - Easiest & Free! 1:04 This strap doesn't require you to purchase anything new. It works, but it is not my favorite. Strap #2 - Effective and Aesthetically Pleasing 2:50 This strap will need a command. Link:👉 amzn.to/2h6F9dY Blue Kala Ukulele used: amzn.to/2gDPCjU Strap #3 - Mimmicks professional strap buttons 6:02 This strap will need 2 command hooks. Link:👉 amzn.to/2h6F9dY Makala Baritone Ukulele used: amzn.to/2zyV8bp Final Thoughts - Which one is my favorite?! 8:32

[@odamacenogui]

05:30 Whats the ukulele name? The "model"

[@josecostales4212]

P.

[@santoshanc]

It's all good, she's very generous with her talents! Thankyou, Bernadette!

[@kamrynclaire]

i love the way she says “ukulele” :))

[@azharulkamil7551]

Yeaa! Me too

[@atomiccryptonite5201]

Its actually the proper pronunciation!

[@murk.mp4760]

The pronunciation is actually Hawaiian

[@keti.rg.editzzz]

Germans say Ukulele also like Mrs.B😊

[@Justinepl]

In Poland we also pronounce “ukulele” this way ☺️. It’s very natural for me.

[@sairakm8766]

You remind me of nymphadora tonks from harry potter. She's one of my favourite characters

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

OMG!!!! Thank you so much!!!! I love her and Harry Potter!!!!!

[@sairakm8766]

Bernadette Teaches Music WOW😺😻

[@nickiemariollehindang1542]

EYYYYYY ARE U A POTTER HEAD😍

[@jesusisthetruth4497]

Saira KM :)))

[@riveraesthetics2335]

Ookolele

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

tha's right!

[@riveraesthetics2335]

Bernadette Teaches Music i wasnt making fun💜 i i just like the way you say it💜

[@madlyketchup]

that’s how it was originally pronounced (it’s how it should be said) haha

[@riveraesthetics2335]

sal schorp thanks for the fun fact i actually didnt know that!❤😂

[@barbariclasagna2]

That's how I say it too. Not because I just pronounce it that way, but because I like to.

[@whatlauralikes.]

I just did the first option it makes me super happy haha

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

+whatlauralikes. ☽ yay!!!! Glad you liked it :)

[@clarisse4822]

J'me disais bien que je t'avais déjà vu quelque part ; J'ADORE tes vidéos continues comme ça !

[@kellinwinchester502]

6:40 "But I think it would work because it's gravity." Me: **sings MCR*** GRAVITY DON'T MEAN TOO MUCH TO ME.

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Gina Winchester 😂😂😂👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@bellardz8217]

I FOUND MY FELLOW EMOS HI

[@kellinwinchester502]

alltimebored_ HI!

[@raniaa8430]

KILLJOYS REJOICE

[@5tarshaped]

Kellin Winchester is that a unicorn? Nope that’s Gerard defying gravity again🙄

[@smellyrhinostudio]

So glad I decided to look at your older videos and most popular..I needed this one! I am enjoying your lessons. You're a good teacher!

[@jillstephenson]

Oh my gosh!! How did you know that I needed this 😂 I've been needing a uke strap and I'm knitting one right now, but this is so much easier!!

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Jill Stephenson if you knitted a long strand you can use that as your strap!

[@loverlyme]

A knitted or crocheted band would be great. You'll have to post a pic of yours when it's done. What a cool idea.

[@katieliz]

Great idea! Im going to knit mine too!

[@CathyEMorgan]

@@loverlyme I just found some fun-colored parachute cord I was going to braid, but now I'm going to ask my Mom to knit it for me!

[@jesusisthetruth4497]

Jill Stephenson :)

[@lauraleeharden8358]

I'm a sewer, I made my own strap..love it these are great ideas.

[@kurtwolfmeyer7199]

Just a thought, if you like the way strap 2 hangs but the ease of strap 3, try putting the hook pointing down on the back of the head and hook it like you would strap 3.

[@eleanorclub]

I like strap 2 because it seems more supportive . That said , #3 is easier to remove completely. Thanks for the video!

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

that's exactly how I feel!

[@MsUnderHere]

The hook upside down on the back of the head would be the best solution I think. Then it's all removable and the neck is supported.

[@MEMORABLE.MOMENTS]

How long resisted?

[@denisehossack1654]

I improvised a strap using an old Obie belt from a second hand market stall. Thanks for the great ideas!

[@Diana-zo5uv]

I loved the command hook idea!! I've never thought about that

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Diana1707 I looked on Pinterest for HOURS to find something that was different from Strap #1. Hidden in the caves of Pinterest I found this idea 💡

[@Diana-zo5uv]

Bernadette Teaches Music that's what I call dedication

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

+Diana1707 😂 thank you!!!

[@Shindai]

Second one's my favourite, I like the tassles too, it's the prettiest :)

[@lindy2]

My first ukulele has a command hook. I use an old purse strap with a small key ring at the end. It has served me well for 7 years and counting! The strap is most likely woven in Guatamala, so it looks similar to a traditional strap, just not as wide.

[@rosemariewatkins1478]

I've used option #2 on a soprano uke for 3 years and the command hook is still holding well

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Thank you for letting us know! This is excellent!

[@BedtimeAnytimeStories]

Good to know! I am scared to drill into my uke and was wondering about command strips.

[@robertmarrow]

I made a strap that holds just the neck which is the only part that needs support since the body sits in my lap (I play sitting). Just wind each end around the neck and tie to the length that suits. Tying with a bow instead of a knot makes it flexible. Now I can use my left hand with my thumb behind the neck without worrying about using my left hand to hold the neck in position. Thanks for giving me this great idea.

[@jmysflix]

I would never have thought of this but fitted the command hooks to my Ukulele 6 months ago. They have stayed in place, completely reliable - thanks for a very useful tip.

[@Koshe4ka777]

which command hooks did you choose? I'm trying to find some reliable and sticky too

[@ryleighroberts5770]

Thanks! I’ve been wondering how to get a strap without drilling a hole and now I have! I will definitely try this

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Let me know how it works for you, Ryleigh!

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

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[@toni2606]

#3 - I also like your tassels! The command hooks are a great idea for the lacquered ukes that don't have them and would likely be damaged by strap button installation. Really useful video! 🙂

[@NylaPoo14]

absolutely loved this video! I've been wanting to make straps for my children for a while now! this is such a creative way to do it. I just became the proud mother of a baritone ukulele, I found him at a pawn shop and got him for $20, in PERFECT condition!!!!!! I also have a concert, tenor, and soprano! I love your family of ukuleles!

[@sashasakura9328]

I like the third one because you can take it off! I never thought of using command strips! Thank you!

[@11jokerchen11]

You're so cute, I love that you painted the hooks and then your nails the same colour and how you customise everything. I actually got a strap with my ukulele and it's really pretty but I don't wanna drill into my ukulele for a hook so this video is perfect, thank you! I'll definitely try option 2. Already tried option 1 myself but don't like how that looks either.

[@missjmotyka]

This is great! I am sharing it with the members of my uke club!!! Thank you!!

[@Keile93]

the command hack was so helping, and I'm literally sending this to all my uke-fan friends!

[@littlbirdelittlbirde4382]

I absolutely adore your solution!. I live in a caravan & I use those command hooks for all kinds of things ! The insides of cabinet/closet doors are one of my favorites. Under the sink inside walls . But I Never thought of putting them on my uke! You are my new favorite female thinker! I will send a pic.

[@knegron631]

Thank you so much!!!! I needed a strap but I couldn’t find an easy one that didn’t require drilling holes and I only have one so I didn’t want to risk it. You’re the best!!

[@violinzeta]

Yesssss! I love the t-shirt yarn idea and the tassels they make are perfect!

[@sararobert9855]

I made a first version strap but because I sew, I made bias tape and added buttons and button holes to put it in place, so that I don't have to tie it. I don't really like it however because the part at the "waist" bothers me when I am playing. So maybe it would be a good idea to try that with the other options but instead of tying the ends I would put on a button on the part at the top of the uke (for the 2nd version), and then just a buttonhole to go in the hook(s). Just sharing the idea for all the sewing lovers :) Be careful though, if you do the 2nd version, put the button hole at the very end of the strap, and the button higher, because you won't be able to make the button go behind the strings.

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Hi Sara! I love your insight! Thank you so much! I’m going to pin this comment so that more people can see it!

[@addi6875]

Sara Mauffrey I do have a ukulele and I could see that getting annoying where the waist is 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@colson8327]

Brilliant idea!

[@heatheredwards2591]

Thank you so much! I made a strap following your tutorial and I love it!

[@ukurockstar]

This is brilliant! I just bought a Kala Waterman, and I love option #3 for adding a strap to my plastic uke.

[@lindsaygoodrich5833]

Thank you! I made the 2nd one and I love it! Great tutorial.

[@baldyhead1]

The command strips and shoelace method worked perfectly! Thanks !

[@LaneDrifter]

Your command hook hack was perfect for my uncommonly shaped Zither Heaven Banjolele! Thank you!

[@k0waibunni]

I can’t wait to check out ukuleles tomorrow! I’ve never picked one up and I can’t wait to play 😁😁

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Ahhh!!! Take picture and video so you can compare when you leave the store! Hope you find the right fit!

[@MrRichard1280]

Love this idea. I have some of these similar hooks in my desk drawer. Never thought of this. You are very brilliant to come up with this.

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Yes! It’s a simple solution for the people who don’t want to drill into their ukes! I didn’t think of this, though. I was in a music teacher forum when someone shared that tip ☺️

[@rhumba969]

I love your creative ideas, pretty yet simple straps. Getting my 4th ukulele today and very hopeful that I will learn to play properly and diligently!!! I just reconnect with your channel. I love your way of teaching, giving students enough time to emulate how your fingers are placed. Your ‘look up’ prompt works really well for me. Can’t wait to start for real, this time. You’re doing a great job, thank you so much.

[@saidurga1]

Love the designs on the 3rd ukulele. Looks adorable. 😍😍

[@happytobeuke6653]

Thanks for all the creative DIY videos!!!

[@davidmarkham4891]

Excellent straps ! Thanks !

[@rakehell404]

Thanks! This is very creative and useful.

[@julielevinmfttherapycounse2237]

Thank you! I have a northern uke - triangle shaped, and I've been trying to figure out a strap solution without drilling. This is perfect.

[@jpooguru7884]

Great idea! Ya look so cute ! Making option 3 ASAP!

[@ellenlehrer945]

Love this video for a couple of reasons. First, like you, I don't care for a long introduction and unnecessary chatter. Second, great ideas! I'm hooked! (Pun intended.)

[@ellenlehrer945]

Made #3 today with Paracord which comes in a variety of nice colors and patterns. Works great! (And if I can make it, anyone can. I cannot do anything "crafty.")

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

+Ellen Lehrer 😂 that is awesome!!!!

[@thestudent2978]

All the options are so good!! I love 'em❤️❤️

[@piaojx]

I just made one from shoe lace, works fine and looks cute! Thank you very much for sharing!

[@chrismartin.13]

More pleaseee! I love ukulele diys!

[@confectionsofachocolatier3099]

Thank you for the idea. I like the last two ideas

[@budd-gems1755]

Excellent ideas & information Bernadette!

[@OrthodoxMidwife]

I found this video super helpful. I like 2 and 3 the best. I’ve never used command hooks before but I’ll definitely try them!

[@joanbradwell9000]

Love these ideas, definitely going to try 2 & 3 of the demonstrations 😁

[@pachionart5586]

Thanks Bernadette! All my ukes have a strap now and it’s so much easier to move around with! Loving it! 💕

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Oh yay!!!! Isn't it crazy what a big difference the straps make? Thank you for coming back and letting me know it's working for you! ❤️❤️

[@riaagrawal3480]

My father got a ukulele as a gift but he had no interest in playing so i started learning it from your 30 day uke challenge and this video was just what i needed my ukulele was slipping so i couldn't play it properly . I amde the first strap and its so much better. A VERY BIG THANK YOU

[@heritage.home.crochet]

This is genius! Love command hooks!

[@BelleWhittington]

I have wondered how command hooks would work! Thank you for this video!

[@bsldige7]

My daughter just made strap #1 for her ukelele with a boot lace we had in the junk drawer, it works great! Thank you.

[@arina1402]

I used ukulele for the first time ever in class today for the kids to sing. Then only I realized the importance of ukulele strap. Lol. Glad I found your helpful vid. Thank you! ☺

[@kennethmiles2938]

I used a long shoe lace from the dollar store that is about 3/4" wide to make a strap for my mandolin. I do like the command hook idea for my ukes. Great idea.

[@alkersey2887]

I just got my baritone ukulele in the mail today, this video was really helpful!! Thank you so much!! 😄

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Yay!!!!! That’s awesome!!! Which bari uke did you buy?

[@88MarieJuana]

This is brilliant! Love da idea. I'll be doing this.

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Yay!!! Can't wait to see!!

[@LTian-so4td]

Awesome ideas! And really pretty!

[@LovelyArts4U]

I was just about to buy one, thanks for inspiration to make my own.

[@sara.4140]

Loooove thisss!! Totally getting that pack this week and trying this out, thank you so much love!❤️

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

hey! Have you tried them out yet?

[@lindagahr7216]

Great video....great idea! Thanks for sharing.

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

thank you too! :)

[@rosalierosales9915]

Great idea! Exactly what I was looking for! I'm going to make a few this weekend!! 😁

[@tanyanoel2203]

I like strap #2. Purchased my first ukulele today, it didn't have strap buttons and I was concerned about drilling a hole. Someone recommended Velcro and I just didn't want to do that. The Command Strip hook is so clever. I will picking up a pack of these strips tomorrow. Thanks so much Bernadette.

[@nicolabaker551]

love that the strap matches your pink hair! all your vids are very useful.

[@ramonparson7695]

You gave me some very good ideas I have 4 ukuleles that as only one strap button I will get myself some hooks thank you my friend all my best Ramon

[@marystephens2786]

Hi, Bernadette! Love your channel! Thank you for this DIY video. I made your second strap and really like it. Using a Command Strip is brilliant. You’re an excellent teacher! 😉

[@karenallen1047]

LOVE this!!! Thank you so much!

[@strikingtiger-filipinomart5043]

Thank you for this. Nice craft skills!

[@Liasisws]

You seriously are my hero. Thank you. This is beyond brilliant!!! And I do think you can put one of those pretty Uke or guitar straps on that. Thank you for sharing this great life hack!! 🥰🤙

[@bibhushakarki9681]

Thank you so much! I did the 3rd option and am loving it!

[@MEMORABLE.MOMENTS]

How long resisted?

[@socallyopward7607]

I just started playing and the Ukulele that I got was more due to opportunity however it did not come with a strap. This video is amazing and I'm learning halleluiah from another of your videos!!

[@sandykins1]

Love your videos. They are so upbeat!! My uke is on its way.

[@cecigonzalez7423]

The second one... I love it!!! ❤

[@beewonder4188]

You are delightful :). Thanks so much for this useful info! I'm probably just going to make the first one since it will get the job done and I already have material suitable to use.

[@hhkkuu123]

You did an excellent presentation!

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Thank you, Bob! I really appreciate that ☺️

[@scottt2012]

Thanks again, B. I really love your channel and how your cat finds a way to be in some of your videos. :D

[@elizabethpatterson5316]

Thank you so much, this was very helpful! ☺️

[@DonOctave]

The Command hooks worked great!

[@KP-us2id]

I already had the idea to use command hooks rather that screwing in the little knob for the straps, but I really love how you thought to paint it with metallic nail polish, it really gives it a nice look, I’m going to do that too!

[@pauladomjanovic4910]

Thank you so much! Very helpful! 😊

[@miriamconley3562]

Good ideas for someone who does arts and crafts! Thank you!

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Miriam Conley yeah! And for anyone who doesn’t want to drill into the ukulele

[@sadcafeuk]

Fantastic ... I love your ideas for making your own straps. I have eight ukes, all with different straps but I now wanna make my own original one with something special. The "command strip" idea is also cool as I have had to drill my ukes to fit button ... love love love this cool video, and also love love LOVE your pink hair . :)

[@anna_eme1546]

i've made the first one but I'm going to try the 2nd one which for me it's perfect! thank you very much! nice video!:)

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Thank you too, Anna! :) Let me know how it turns out!

[@chrishenningsen9179]

Your hair looks great like this Bernadette. Really appreciate your ukelele lessons and product reviews! Keep them coming please.

[@phoenixtrash6459]

This helped me out a lot! Thank you so much!!

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Aww! That's so sweet! Thank you!! :)

[@JodySamascott]

This is brilliant, love all your ideas! Thanks for sharing:)

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

thank you for your sweet comment!

[@rachealbrett3860]

Yay im glad it worked.😁 Thanks for trying it out.❤

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Racheal Brett GREAT idea you had!!! I had not seen anyone do it this way! You are so creative!!! Thank you so much 😘

[@JordanICM]

I've been looking for a way to get around drilling a peg. Thank you. I'm excited to try out the command hook.

[@keithgardner5818]

I love the fact that your hair matches the strap, and your nails match the hooks. You are always thinking about the esthetics of the situation! :) As for the straps, I am only having trouble holding my soprano. I don't have trouble supporting my concert ukulele or the tenors that I have played (I don't own one... yet!). But the soprano is just so little for me, I can't seem to get myself scrunched up enough to hold it securely with my left arm so that my right is free to move from one chord to certain others where I feel like I need to let go of the neck end to get my fingers into position. I kind of hesitate to do anything, because I know I am not the first person to be met with this problem! But rather than get frustrated by this, I am looking at a half-strap or uke leash that someone makes just to hold the neck end without needing to be attached to the other end (it attaches to the player instead). I'm hoping it will help in this situation without causing me to develop bad habits. I don't intend to use it on the larger ukes, so I think I will be ok. But I am not going to dye my hair pink. :)

[@karenkirwan1280]

Thank you 😊. I really need this ❤️

[@annyataylor2181]

THANKS I REALLY ENJOYED THIS AND FOUND IT HELPFUL!

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

THANK YOU, ANNA!

[@n3v3rg01ngback]

I needed this video. I have been drilling holes and attaching screws and washers for years.

[@heyits_cat8966]

Thank you so much for this!! My ukulele came with the first kind (as it was given to me) and my friends also got ones and we've been wanting the other kind of strap :D

[@alymalpica7870]

Bernie you are awesome as always! Love your videos. Keep them coming! 😁

[@Louisa-ei2kw]

This was a really helpful video and I am definitely going to try this! Thanks :) xx

[@lindakarl4973]

Strap #3 loos the best - love the color