5 Effective Strumming Patterns for Beginners [Ukulele Lesson]

[@i143icecreams]

1:32 down down down down 2:58 down up, down up, down up, down up 4:19 down, down up, down, down up 6:36 down, down up, up, down up YA WELCOME !

[@huybugoy]

yoo thanks

[@luckyducky7173]

Thanks

[@dariandavis6332]

you just saved me 8 minutes thank you

[@frqnklins]

i143icecreams God bless you

[@Proche27]

Honolulu101 doing gods work

[@Pan1man4]

Yes at approaching 63 yrs just got my first "Ukulele", no more motorbikes. So far just the sound of a wailing banshee crossed with a strangled cat. I have been checking out a lot of tutorials and enjoying, this seems the best so far for strumming tuition, many thanks.

[@noodle-berrii2908]

+Roger Scott LMAO!!! Thank you so much...I picked up my very first ukulele today...and pretty much sound like you've just described! Good to know I'm not the only one ;)

[@sarabell4442]

Roger Scott 1:42 me at any chance to point the finger at my friend XD

[@marielescobar784]

Tuning helps.... We tune because we care.

[@aashnamehta9696]

Hahaha you're hilarious

[@andrewmadsen2555]

Set him to 1.25 speed and he sounds normal

[@SlittyDoesGames]

thank you so much

[@UltimateFinal13]

actually 2.0 speed still sound fine

[@MrJDuckyy]

Oh good lord, thank you so much!

[@maureenwilando]

😂😂😂

[@perrondenais684]

lol true, the strumming sounds better there too, at least I put him back to normal and i thought I accidentally set it to slomo 0.5

[@cassmama9]

brilliant tutorial, easy to follow I CAN strum!! Thanks SO much, never too late to learn, I am 75, going on for 35! (In my head!) THANKS AGAIN!

[@ADMayday]

Pat Murphy Well done! I admire your enthusiasm! Better late than never. Thank you for setting a good example for other older musicians!

[@aviroter1349]

Pat Murphy I love your comment Pat! I completely agree that this is an excellent tutorial, thank you Brett! and that it's never too late to learn. Thank you for the inspiration

[@keepashrestha6097]

Pat Murphyhi i just love your video on youtube ukulele lessons beginners. for more informations goole panlarko amazing uke planner. thank you

[@kaylenewhelan5164]

YES

[@raulitocojones]

Pat Murphy i m 44 and i thought was to late thank you im getting mine soon.

[@helenhulsey7239]

The Bob Ross of Ukulele. :)

[@em_p_three]

Helen Hulsey No wrong chords, just happy strumming! :D

[@user-cq4wh2sg5i]

YES! You nailed it! 😊 he just has that voice...

[@danatrago7051]

yup lol

[@isaakgamboa5152]

That’s the biggest compliment anyone can get o.o

[@Latexi_LMX]

So true, it is awesome!

[@katchen2626]

urgh strumming is so hard for me

[@marissachetcuti6321]

same

[@isniffingglue]

Kat Chen just relax. It is really hard at first and I am still trying to get it too but it's easier to just relax

[@cheyennealtosax5004]

omg yesss same here my whole class can strum but not me

[@rhiannemartin1566]

Yeah me too :(

[@amelia-ge1rg]

Kat Chen my fingers r too fat I hate myself

[@Atanasii18]

Woah.. he said "I know that you can do it" *sobs* Thank you for believing in us! (i am not sarcastic, it was sweet really)

[@user-me4yz]

mood

[@pizzaman4855]

mood

[@AndrewMNelms]

mood

[@toni4570]

mood

[@minoalymeg]

mood

[@bseiden44]

I had NO IDEA that strumming could be so complicated...thank you so very much for sharing your gift with others...I always thought I had a good sense of rhythm until I tried strumming...wow what an eye opener.... I am really enjoying your tutorials they are great...and you are a great instructor....

[@angry3erbian799]

i don't even own a ukulele i have to go to Berlin tomarrow what the hell am i doing

[@baileyb3541]

honestly thats a whole mood.

[@annachickenalfredo770]

lol

[@kohikohi5531]

How was your trip to Berlin . . . 3 years ago

[@illusionfadesaway2239]

Did you get it yet?

[@jesusisthetruth4497]

Angry3erbian oooo

[@Dombroski23]

I’ve watched so many videos already and this is the only one that’s made me feel like I can actually do this and I actually know the strumming patterns a little now! He’s very good at teaching !

[@UkuleleTricks]

Awesome, Sarah! You definitely can do this! Keep up the good practice.

[@_juicebandit]

"Alright, so that's the down, down, down, down strumming pattern." Adorable.

[@maybethistimenow]

A great teacher. Calm, easy style whilst being encouraging.

[@adjm29]

Great place to start for someone who has never played guitar or ukelele before. You're a great speaker that made me feel like anyone can learn to play.

[@UkuleleTricks]

Hi Jim, as robbedace mentioned, there a variety of ways to strum the ukulele. To start, I recommend strumming down with the nail-side of your index finger and up with the flesh side of your index finger. Alternatively, you might strum down with the nail-side of your middle and ring fingers and up with the flesh side of your index finger.

[@Tribilife]

Ok

[@dailodai9586]

this video would of been perfect if there was a close up on the finger as it is strumming. like detailed instructions on how the finger tips placements and or strength on the strings needed

[@lnnc3860]

I need this so bad because my nails are making this harder for me

[@tripulet]

I had to cut my nails on my fretting hand (the one on the neck) because I've found it easier to press down on the strings with the tip of my finger (underneath the nail but above the pad of the finger), and my nails prevented me from doing that when they were long

[@sdingsor1]

I second the request for close-up on the finger as it strums. It's not clear whether you're strumming with the thumb or the fingers and/or whether it changes with down stroke to up stroke.

[@OneMusicSchool]

You are a great teacher. I don’t know why I’m only finding you now. Keep up the great work.

[@OneMusicSchool]

👍🏼

[@ashwinanil1748]

Well you are shit

[@ZaynahM]

@@ashwinanil1748 look at urself

[@amritbanerjee]

No he isn’t.... one music school you are... cause you talk about time and notations which is the right way to learn... this can be a recipe for disaster 🙂

[@lisamo7337]

I agree with this comment!! I loved his teaching as well!!!!

[@sunnyxsyd]

so I thought I was going to post an original comment, talking about how soothing his voice is and how incredibly attractive he is, until I scrolled down to realize that's what everyone is talking about. awesome.

[@zucchini_flowers]

Classy

[@toni4570]

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[@johnmeksa3090]

I'm 77 years old and learning the ukulele. This young man has helped me.

[@1mdlmusic]

Great job! I've been playing guitar for fifty years and recently started playing the ukulele. I never really thought about the technical aspect of strumming, it just seemed to come naturally. This has made it very hard for me to explain or teach other people how I'm doing it. Your calm and measured approach is one I'm going to try to emulate. Thanks.

[@geburael]

your a natural teacher. Thank you

[@coralinejones1208]

Chris Speak Amazing video! It's essential to all especially the advice about is beginners guide to playing the ukulele. The help things i also found for how to play the eddie vedder ukulele songs was Panlarko Amazing Uke Planner - search google if you want.

[@jennyjenjen80]

I literally just started learning today. I now have a few chords down. Thank you for this video. I definitely strum better with a pick. It feels so relaxing practicing the Ukulele

[@allie2026]

This is a fantastic video, so helpful! You are a great instructor, thank you so much. I was having trouble with my strumming, but this is really clear and concise.

[@siriusrx4371]

I just got my ukulele on monday, Honestly no other youtuber was able to help me better understand. Thank you so much!

[@mohanjoshi8078]

This is an amazing lesson to learn different strumming patterns for beginners. I am still working on fifth pattern, almost there but need to practice more. Thanks, Mohan Joshi Houston Texas.

[@valeriemorgan1886]

Bret, you are adorable. Just bought my first ukelele yesterday. I am 60 y.o. It's a fun little thing.

[@MiaHessMusic]

Thank you, you are so reassuring. I've been playing about a year and strumming is my downfall! Chords: no problem. Strumming..meh! I will practice! Thank you again! You ARE the Bob Ross of ukulele teachers, and that is a real compliment!!

[@RitaBonita49]

Love your video! You are so sweet and such a calm, encouraging teacher. I'm practicing the 5 patterns daily and definitely see and hear improvement.

[@Juniorwoodrow]

My 5, almost 6 year old grandson was able to follow and strum along with you on these..awesome!! Thanks!

[@TheTurnerized]

Brilliant. Very well explained. I like your patient and calm way of taking as well.

[@zetalyn]

Trying to learn so that I can teach my 5yr old Grand daughter..You have a nice clear easy way of teaching. Thank you ,x

[@kwindstorm]

I've just started playing the uke as part of my bachelor of ed degree and I'm really loving it. Your videos are fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@wilasjirasinwanich4883]

i love the way you show the way to strummimg ukulele ..easy to remember no too fast and not too slow

[@liva.2733]

My self-esteem at parties 1:33

[@shirointhos]

i... 😭😭

[@teabag3211]

Liv A. HAHA

[@queentamirah4055]

Yup

[@gvthrie]

i-

[@zoelarson1592]

Perfect lesson, you are such a good teacher....calm and no hype. It really was easy following your lesson... I've searched for the right teacher and you are HE!

[@SuperBlueyes2011]

What a nice and relaxed approach, thanks. I really felt that I learnt and didn't feel rushed.

[@Liz-vg1im]

I'm so excited because it didn't sound as bad as I thought it would! I love my little ukelele so much I really wanna learn how to play. Thank you for the video you're such a sweet teacher. God bless you

[@StardustofSeraph]

Thank you so much for working at a beginner's pace. So far, most of the beginner ukulele videos available on KZbin were truly going too fast. You are an excellent instructor!

[@shelly2163]

I learned more from him in 5 minutes than all my You Tube videos combined. what a great teacher!!

[@Gentleman808]

Love the video. Perfectly easy for beginners. Clear and precise without rushing. Thanks for the vid!

[@UkuleleTricks]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@UkuleleTricks]

Great thoughts and ideas. I actually go over all of these things in quite a bit of depth in my video lesson course Ukulele Strumming Tricks. I address some of these in my free ukulele lesson book, which you can also find over at my website. Enjoy!

[@lindapascarella8864]

These strumming patterns are very simple and fun! Thanks!

[@bingo1232]

OK Brett - thanks for all the clear & sensible advice on strumming. Your patience and enthusiasm make you a great teacher. I'm just about ready to get my first ukulele (can't wait!!) and these exercises are the very thing I'll need to get a good start.

[@janiscates7270]

Very helpful! But ... when do you use which style? How do you know which to use?

[@UkuleleTricks]

Hi Alec, I like to use the nail side of my ring or middle fingers for down strums and the side or nail side of my thumb for up strums. Sounds similar to you. For some patterns, I'll opt to use just a loose and relaxed index finger.

[@izzyglane]

You are an excellent teacher.

[@swordman2000]

I know this video is almost 6 years old. but I have to say its one of the best strumming pattern walkthru especially WITH the worksheet. I really do appreciate it and Thank You for the little tutorial.

[@thefatmanmx]

You my good sir, are a gentleman and a scholar. Thank you.

[@galacticat7144]

Such a calming voice. I paused the video for 5 minutes or so to practice the last strumming pattern and it worked well!

[@samarthshukla2143]

You are an excellent tutor! Keep it up young man🥰

[@UkuleleTricks]

Thank you so much!

[@blvws]

I like how this guy knew just how bad I am at strumming. Lots of other videos kind of assume a basic degree of competence. This man didn't judge me for my true lack of talent

[@kymber.r]

You are the cutest creature. The video is a little slow for folks with ADHD, but so well laid out and patient for beginners who might be feeling lost or frustrated without it. Thanks so much for posting this! What a huge help! (I was practicing with you, in the air, because my Uke hasn't arrived yet)

[@MrByrd-io2tw]

Did ur uke arrive yet

[@MrBsUkuleleChannel]

This is one of the first videos I started watching 5 years ago when I started the ukulele. Thanks.

[@UkuleleTricks]

Aw, that's amazing Mr. B! Congrats on all the progress you've made over the years. It's great to be apart of your journey.

[@brookesanders4079]

i cant seem to get past the last one. his calmness is almost unsettling yet also very annoying when your already frustrated

[@ohwell2790]

You are a very week women.

[@Dasha-tz5et]

@@ohwell2790 Your grammar is weaker.

[@zucchini_flowers]

@@Dasha-tz5et Spelling, actually. His grammar is fine.

[@Dasha-tz5et]

@@zucchini_flowers Oh shoot yeah you're right. My bad!

[@PlanetEarthLifeSkills]

Thank you for going at a speed I could handle! Yes this is slow, but I'm new and needed it so slow! I'll practise more if I can do it. By the 5th pattern, my thumb had a mind of it's own, but I love it.

[@evaharvey7466]

Thank you! You are obviously a born teacher. That was incredibly clear and easy to understand. Very appreciative. :-)

[@tulipchowdhury2074]

Awesome lesson for a beginner. Thanks.

[@tabestorm9259]

I always end up strumming one string too hard or missing out on one. And my ring finger is starting to hurt. I know I don't have to press hard, to get a C, but I have to hold the ukulele up somehow and it's almost impossible to do that just by the thumb.

[@vishwaramesh]

exactly! I'm facing the same problem. I think I'm just going to have to figure out a strap to hold the uke up.

[@7jv2n]

same😞

[@joon245]

I'm only learning the uke but I'm pretty good at guitar and if stuff starts to hurt, keep going, It must be pretty bad for me , playing with my blisters and raw skin but it's made me a better player so far

[@7jv2n]

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[@patientzero0003]

Thank you young man. It's always nice to see young people helping out us older folks learn something. : )

[@DianaMurrayAuthor]

I love this video! Super helpful! Thanks!

[@carolgriffiths2996]

Took up the uke in 2 months of lock down...never quite "got" strumming, but thank you ,this really helps

[@morgan-jd5ws]

im having trouble strumming up, i always end up plucking just 1 or maybe 2 strings. any tips?

[@hildac1901]

is it hard to play a ukelele??

[@liverbird46]

It's just practice. I'm still having trouble. Sometimes I'm ok other times my fingers catch on the strings. I think the main thing is to keep your wrist relaxed.

[@liverbird46]

Fairly simple but you need to practice.

[@groovyt7696]

RainbowPudding try loosening up

[@katherineryan7900]

Practice and find the way of strumming that suits you best. For me using my whole hand makes me do that but just using my thumb or pointer is a lot easier and effective.

[@barbart_]

at last someone who can explain and build up the patterns!! i've been trying to understand this for months! thank you, good teacher!

[@samm6871]

your voice is soooooooooo calming! great vid! :-D your very clear and esy to understand!

[@shtonker8]

Aloha from Hawai'i! Mahalo for your tutorial...every bit helps to make playing the Ooo-ku-lele, Hawaiian pronunciation, jumping flea...mo beddah...a hui hou malama ke kanikapila

[@JenineYBear]

you have a god voice. so soothing ;-;

[@heythere2121]

I just ordered my kala tye dye ukadelic and it will arrive by today evening. I’m so excited 🤩

[@din4359]

My ukulele comes in tomorrow :)

[@sarahdonovan3733]

Jayfeather- nice!!

[@kenzlane5512]

Jayfeather how's it going? :)

[@TOOTSWEET61]

This strumming tutorial is the best and helped me the most.The counting out of the beats is a winning technique to master the rhythm of the down up strokes I didn't find this on any of the other videos. well done.

[@bambamtastic8826]

Is the ukelele easier to play if I knew how to play the guitar?

[@CVJordan]

Yeah, it's pretty similar. Once you learn the fairly simple chord shapes it'll feel like playing a toy guitar.

[@마르케티에드오르도]

mechanical movements are useful, but the logic behind the ukulele works in a completely different way

[@마르케티에드오르도]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYXYZ2mtqrKims0 watch an example

[@mandysvlogs9730]

Thank you .. You are the sweetest teacher I have found in KZbin

[@wellsfiction506]

How do you get the strumming to sound like that? Supposedly I have the tune right, but it sounds off somewhat.

[@analflores]

me too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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[@miasaidhuhh]

Same here, but mine sounds a lot off. Even though I have it tuned right...

[@sarahdaly10]

are you strumming where he is, like a bit upwards on the ukulele?

[@amandapauls1491]

Damon Bell could it be the sound coming from a computer sounds a tad different or I am out to lunch on that theory??

[@munin81]

This was really helpful. You're so calm and you explain everything really well.

[@cbiscuit4695]

why does he remind me of bo burnham

[@HIEEE2112]

+c biscuit omg i thought the exact same thing

[@haneyz4284]

OMG yesss!! 😂

[@ShawnaTheGirl]

Why does this person who looks just like this other person remind me of this person?

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[@crackpipecharmbracelet]

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[@elicelrodullo8860]

thank you soo much! got so much struggle not memorizing chords, but on my strumming skills. thank you! this is so helpful for beginners like me. Godbless

[@m00nie16]

youre like the bob ross of ukuleles

[@nocause3174]

Cry-Baby 価値のない 😂 tru

[@Moeeex]

old but good. been practicing the uklele for a while now and have watched at least one thousand videos and tutorials. yet this has been more informative and helpful than any of which I learned from.

[@UkuleleTricks]

Thanks for your comment, Moe! Glad it helps!

[@MarTomak]

SUBSCRIBED!

[@priyankade3141]

I bought ukulele 2 weeks back and trying to learn online. Was struggling with strumming...This is so helpful. Thank you so much!

[@Minxisphinx]

Thanks i M gonna be a ukulele master in no time... They tried to make me go to rehab, but i said no,no,no

[@kristiblier4246]

Where is the like button?

[@kristiblier4246]

Oh, there it is

[@Thetopsy13]

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[@troylabrie]

Thanks Brett, for taking the time to make the video.

[@asher2865]

Hey! You look just like Charlie from Lost!

[@LornaAbsher]

This was a lot of help. Thank you. I'll probably watch this video A LOT of times before I have it down. No pun intended.

[@aleishazitahmargallo1009]

why am i even watching this, i don't have a ukulele

[@sayrellechayebaltao5646]

Alei Margallo HAHAHA. me too 😂

[@sevensandnines]

me too

[@nikkili11]

Because he's cute..? lol

[@lesgill6204]

Just started, cracking tutorial,will keep on watching.THANKS.

[@manjirojohn3502]

He was so handsome that I forgot to play the ukulele. xD

[@lindaluersen9810]

Thank you. Watched this several times. It’s so helpful

[@idabeyerholm9696]

I can't strum. How shall my fingers be when strumming? UgH

[@tinaxvp]

Ida Beyerholm i just use a pick

[@QueenRexy]

Do not use a pick! First, you can scratch up your uke with a pick. But also, it's just a crutch. You have to learn how to strum without it at some point. It's better to start from the beginning than to have to learn how later on. Strumming is hard. Just keep practicing and trying different things to find what works for you.

[@kingkags3604]

Ida Beyerholm I kinda use all of my fingers (if that makes sense). Maybe it's easier for me because I play the guitar. 😅

[@idabeyerholm9696]

Hey Brekker! Yeah it may be. I'll just keep practising. C: Maybe I should take some lessons

[@bluelynx12]

Queen Rexy actually, you can use a pick. As long as it's a felt one (they make picks specifically for ukulele's) :)

[@chummyboye2829]

Probably the best channel for uke beginners

[@alexisreynolds4277]

Just because we all need to learn how to strum doesn't mean you need to talk like we're 5 years old and barely understand English hahah

[@christinawestbrook3355]

I actually appreciate that he does that. Sorry, but some of us actually have no idea how to play instruments to save our lives. It's nice to see someone who doesn't talk fast, so people like me, who get frustrated easily, can actually play along too, and learn something.

[@donnarevell3794]

We'll you look nice in your picture if that accounts for anything.

[@donnarevell3794]

Alexis Reynolds Well you look nice in your picture if that means anything.

[@majoluna2541]

We just have to be grateful that someone is teaching us how to play

[@ambers7001]

You are a very effective, chill teacher. Thank you for sharing your skills the way you do.

[@julietteferry-danini2773]

It's so weird that I don't understand the last one but somehow my hand is doing it anyway haha

[@민트-e3d]

Yay, I am making so much progress with these videos.

[@oshibo]

I cant keep the 4 count I don't know why! I get too hyper and start counting fast and every where like I cannot chill. Can someone link me to a video that plays 4 ticks over and over or something because I need it implanted into my head.

[@JulesShaltis]

Listen to songs and count "1,2,3,4" with the beats in the songs with all the songs you listen to! This might help you stay on beat

[@charisdenny7367]

+Oshi Webb I thought I was doing an okay job of it, but my friend who is a professional musician was just shaking his head at me. Apparently I speed up as I go, too. :-( Anyway, he had me put a metronome app on my phone, and it's really helped me.

[@kfdisawesome]

Look up onlinemetronome

[@PplEtr]

Okay! That confirms it. I have been trying to find the "right way" to strum, but what I've seen from various videos and what you wrote above, is that not only do different people do it different ways, but each person may use a different finger/position for strumming depending on the context.

[@disco_bard]

O_O Holy shit-snacks he's gorgeous.

[@vyho3683]

I Lol'ed at your comment!

[@letsgolesbians9617]

Me, a lesbian: Yeah, he is.

[@YolandaWatson]

Dude! Before coming across this video I was struggling to get these strums down, but idk, something about the way you kept your voice calm and leveled made me feel calm and much more confident. Thanks so so much for this.

[@APandaToRemember]

I can't even understand what you're talking about. Stop being so handsome, you're not helping me at all. XD

[@simonestern9039]

ha ha.. he is a cutie, and a great tutorial!

[@gabe8309]

Calm your thirsty ass down :P

[@SuperWoodburningTutorials]

My strumming is better now. Thank you, Brett!

[@itsausername333]

So I may or may not have clicked this video cause of the attractive guy.

[@lilaboo873]

Me, too. Hahaha!

[@naw2099]

You guys are weird. I clicked it cause I need someone to teach me to play the ukulele

[@maisybell8458]

Why does it matter?

[@itaca1986]

:)

[@itsausername333]

Heather Laney How is weird for somebody to notice somebody attractive... I mean I did click this to learn how to play my new ukulele, but it doesn't hurt that the guy just happen to be also good looking.