Are You Squeezing Too Hard? Try This!

[@ragamuffinukes2779]

That's a big one ---> understanding how LITTLE pressure we need & it changes by instrument... Thank you. One trick I do also is I play each chord arpeggio before I begin to clarify the strum/rhythm, this way I continue training my ear for tonality as well as ensuring clear notes singing in each chord... Chee & Maisel are so awesome! I just found their online festivals last week... GREAT resource for newbies like me...

[@arc1105]

Right on, that bent goose hand "technique-wrong" position is what slowed me down at first when beginning. Thanks for the reminder as I do forgot to relax the hand and have a straight wrist/hand when playing intensely

[@OneMusicSchool]

When I first started to play the guitar, the goose was always around 😂. Once my hand became strong get and a bought a better guitar, things improved. I think we’re not the only ones who struggled with this.

[@cilledelight]

Your simple tips and tricks really help me. Thank you so much Katie. Blessings.

[@OneMusicSchool]

Blessings to you as well! Thanks for watching 😀😀.

[@jackiichocolate3172]

Thanks for the tutorial,it helps me to solve my problems when I play certain chords.

[@OneMusicSchool]

Hi Jackii! So good to see you here as always. Thanks for watching, and I’m happy that it helped.

[@aleenazeejah273]

I love this channel! This is the only channel that helps me!!!! Thank you!!!!! This helped a lot!!!

[@OneMusicSchool]

That means a lot. There are so many fantastic channels out there, so thanks for taking the time to watch these videos ❤️❤️❤️❤️.

[@MiaHessMusic]

Thanks Katie, always good to review these things!

[@OneMusicSchool]

So happy to see you in the comments!!!

[@pujasupriya2905]

Ooh Wow! It really helped me a lot. It's really good!

[@OneMusicSchool]

Rock on! I'm so glad that this channel is helping you! Thanks so much for watching, and God bless!

[@magpiewench]

Thank you so much! I just hijacked my daughter's ukulele a few days ago and have been super frustrated at my hand cramping and fingertip soreness

[@arc1105]

Yes, ingraining your teachings into the memory of the muscles. Thanks ever so much for these helpful reminders to relax, enjoy and feel the music you hear 🎶🙏🎶

[@konstantinakarakitsou2137]

You are a good teacher. Thanks a lot!!!

[@OneMusicSchool]

I’m so happy this helped 😀. I’ve seen you in the comments a lot today, so thank you for watching!

[@AbhishekKumar-jk7uh]

It's really a nice video. It helped me a lot. Thank you so much

[@arc1105]

Ah, that's fun.... Playing with changing string pressure I'm finding different sounds in the notes. I was pressing to hard as a beginner, this light touch until the clear note is heard is now added to my practice repertoire 💪🎸💪

[@OneMusicSchool]

There’s so much more sweetness to the tone when I have a lighter touch. Sometimes I have to remind myself that the death grip is not necessary.

[@keliao8426]

Thank you so much. I actually tried your advice and I feel like my left hand is much more flexible now!

[@jericafrancis7723]

Thank you so much ma'am...this helped me a lot as a beginner....

[@OneMusicSchool]

So happy that this helped you 😀😀😀😀

[@HallelCalandrillo]

This was so helpful!!! My hand has been cramping recently and I thought it was something that I was just going to have to deal with 😅 thank you so much!

[@OneMusicSchool]

Perfect! I’m so happy this was here for you just in time.

[@alibell25]

Hi! Great video. Not sure if this is where I should ask this... could you possibly do a tutorial on “nobody but you” by Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani? I know there are a couple versions out there. This would be so amazing! Maybe finger picking?? 😄😃

[@armenvondoms1815]

I'm sure your daughter will be a musical prodigy from feeling the uke daily.😃 I really enjoy watching your videos. Helps me out a lot! I still have some issues with finger tip filling up the fret spaces. Especially up on the 12th frets. I play concert size and might go tenor.

[@arc1105]

So cool, I discovered fretting closer to the bar a while ago, and you just confirmed my thoughts that this is a better technique 🎶💃🎶

[@OneMusicSchool]

Yes, it’s the work smarter not harder technique 🤣.

[@dezscott46]

Thanks for all the advice ..After playing the guitar for almost 50 years I do have a problem holding the ukulele at a 45 degrees. Holding it like my guitar seems to work for me but I'm sure it could be better at 45 degrees

[@OneMusicSchool]

Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. If playing the ukulele more so parallel to the floor doesn’t bother you and is working well for you, I don’t see a problem 😀. Sometimes some things work or don’t work for everyone because we’re all different. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it.

[@milicaslavkovic2197]

Thank you so much for these tips. I love your videos. You are really amazing❤.

[@OneMusicSchool]

I'm so happy that this helped :). Thanks for being here!

[@taylor3848]

Ahhh!!! Yea finally a video that helped me and answered my personal question... “Why does this hurt!!!” Now it makes sense, thank you for this video.

[@OneMusicSchool]

YEAH!!!!!!! I'm so happy that this helped! I know exactly what you mean. When I first started to play the guitar, my hands would just ache until I realized that I didn't need to squeeze so hard. Thanks for watching and have a great day.

[@kiki751711]

That helped me so much! Thanks.💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️

[@OneMusicSchool]

I'm so happy this helped you :). Sending you lots of love!!!!

[@spaztekwarrior]

Good tips:) I find I still have to squeeze too hard for bar chords in order for all strings to ring out nicely. Argh! Yes I roll the finger over a bit, but still. If I concentrate before and during the bar chord I usually have success, but it doesn’t seem as ‘natural.’ :)

[@OneMusicSchool]

I know what you mean, and a lot of people have that same struggle. You're not along. It does take some time, but it does get better over time.

[@guzelbsk]

Helloooo, I've been following you from Turkey:) I love your style, the way you sing and your lessons have been very helpful for me! Thanx a lot, and btw you look very beautiful when your are pregnant tooo:)

[@OneMusicSchool]

You are so kind, and I'm so thankful that this channel is helping you. Thank you for taking the time to write to me and thank you for being so kind. I really appreciate you! Sending you lots of love :).

[@ecemcetinkaya2297]

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[@brianaustin2135]

Congratulations!!! 👶🏻

[@OneMusicSchool]

Thank you!!!!!

[@MichaelSmith-yy8fw]

I haven’t watched in a long time. .... CONGRATULATIONS 🎉!! MikeinMinnesota

[@OneMusicSchool]

Hi Mike!!! So good to see you again!

[@laetitiagregoire8034]

Merci!!! Quel bon conseil!!!!! Thank you very much!

[@simplesfia7877]

Btw, thank you so much! I already know how to do this, but you made it even easier. 😊❤️ Bye for now! 😊♥️

[@konstantinakarakitsou2137]

Wow!!!! Cute for the baby!!!! 😊😊😊👶👶👶

[@OneMusicSchool]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Ukemama2018]

Omg!!! Just tried this out and MAN! WHAT A DIFFERENCE. I thought I had to push down hard!

[@OneMusicSchool]

Yeah!!! I’m so happy that it helped 😀.

[@koniconga]

Omg never new expecting, love your videos very easy to follow. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤙🤙🤙🇵🇷🇵🇷

[@muzraz87]

That's really helpful. Thankyou so much. You are really beautiful..🥰

[@ecemcetinkaya2297]

Hiii. Yeay!!! New video🤩

[@OneMusicSchool]

YEAH!!!!! Good to see you!

[@ecemcetinkaya2297]

@@OneMusicSchool Good to see you too☺

[@OneMusicSchool]

😀😀😀😀😀

[@wingedkitsune6]

I've definitely been having trouble with this! I've entirely learned how to play the ukulele on my own and am definitely still a beginner, however I think I've picked up the incorrect technique for holding the ukulele neck. I've noticed that lots of folks, including you, support the neck between the first finger and thumb so that the thumb often peeks over the back of the neck. I've been pushing on the back of the neck with my thumb which doesn't feel correct, however, when I try the other way I find I have a hard time changing chords and pressing the strings accurately. However, I can see no other way to keep the ukulele in the 45 degree position, other than clamping down on the body of the ukulele with the right arm. Can you make a video on the proper technique to hold the neck and tips for changing chords more easily from this position?

[@amyanzinger5469]

Kristi Chau I have this problem as well. Although I’m somewhat the opposite of you. I can’t change cords very well holding the neck with my thumb at the back, it has to peek over to keep it steady, but then I can’t change to some cords properly. I’m looking forward to her answer for this.

[@e.miller8943]

Try using a strap. This eliminates haveing to hold and play the uke at the same time as well as keeping it at the same angle. I know some purists dislike straps, but it makes learning easier.

[@melyzamiharjo8735]

Mrs.katie, i'm newbie and want to learn playing guitar. could you please teach how to set guitar tone, if our guitar is loose ?

[@freddyavila8677]

Can you make a tutorial on the song this is my desire on guitar pls

[@OneMusicSchool]

Is that “Lord I Give You My Heart?”

[@sabrinekuo]

Hi Katie, can you teach how to present Bb chores? This is the one I'm always stuck with😭😭

[@colinuk4509]

Great advice. Nice Earthquake special effects also. 😨

[@OneMusicSchool]

Hahaha!!!! I’m glad you caught that! I was hoping someone would find that fun to watch .

[@colinuk4509]

Yes, I like those extra nuances , they make you extra special for learning and entertaining!! 🤗

[@alainfontaine9476]

Great! And how to prevent buzzing?

[@OneMusicSchool]

Good question. I’ll see what I can do.

[@joseantonioperez9870]

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[@OneMusicSchool]

😀😀😀😀

[@MitchsAdventure65]

Hi I am trying to play with my index finger on a chord, but the index finger must hold down on the 1st fret strings 1 & 2 together. I cant get it. the song I am working on is Sweet Child o mine. it comes out muted. Mind you This is all new to me, as I grew up l playing Trumpet.

[@OneMusicSchool]

Good question. I think u I bring t be lodging g off each finger instead of losing it down as you transition to the next note. It’s really common when people are working through scales and riffs for the first time. It’s kind of hard to explain, but I do have a video coming out soon about what you night be struggling with.

[@CamilleGras]

Hi Katie, any tips for beginners getting blisters while they strum?

[@joeumarov7491]

Hello! Could you please play a song named “Pure Love” by Arash? I love your channel. I love you! I wanna learn it from u

[@GodsOath_com]

Light bulb may have gone on about learning strumming: so I can strum patterns well with muted strings, but as soon as I play a chord and can hear the music of even just the same chord, my brain gets confused and it’s hard to maintain the strumming pattern. Then it popped into my head, this is what the finger shaker is for as a beginner to make the strumming pattern easier to hear above the chords, so it’s easier, just like when the strings are muted. Is this the purpose? Thanks!

[@amyanzinger5469]

How to get more flexibility out of my fingers? I have small hands and I feel like I can’t stretch them enough to put my fingers on the cords properly? Also any tips for laying fingers down for a Em cord all at once?

[@OneMusicSchool]

Those are some good questions. I don’t have any videos about stretches, but my ukulele 201 course on my Patreon Page revolves around Em transitions. It has 14 videos, and the link is in the description box.

[@OneMusicSchool]

Always enjoy your comments. Thank you 😊.

[@arc1105]

Yeah, hear that

[@OneMusicSchool]

😀

[@Ukemama2018]

I tried it...before I got to the part where you said "don't try" lol! I couldn't make a first either

[@OneMusicSchool]

Oh no! I hope you’re ok!

[@Ukemama2018]

@@OneMusicSchool I am 😊

[@karolypirate7660]

What are the names of the fretboards? Does it have names?

[@sedemdoku4598]

Can I apply this to guitar

[@OneMusicSchool]

Absolutely :)! It would work for any stringed instrument.

[@ellarittman1287]

Since when are you pregnant!?!? CONGRATULATIONS!!!! p.S Thankyou for this video it helped me alot

[@OneMusicSchool]

Thank you! I filmed this a while back 😀. My daughter was born March 20th 😀.

[@ellarittman1287]

@@OneMusicSchool Aww how sweet! Congratulations! 😍❤👍😊

[@KornFLakes0605]

U told to make a fist while doing the goose and I did and somehow it didn’t hurt that’s weird

[@OneMusicSchool]

Sweet! If I try that, it feels so uncomfortable 😂.

[@karolypirate7660]

@@OneMusicSchool that hurts for me😅

[@ProttoyDipto]

Can u please tell me the size of that ukulele

[@OneMusicSchool]

It’s a tenor 😃

[@joseantonioperez9870]

Gracias bendición guapa me encanta tú VOZ Saludos desde Marbella España besos y abrazos para ti bendición me encanta tú vidios yo tengo un ukulele amiga Saludos allá bendiciones

[@OneMusicSchool]

😀😀😀😀😀

[@kargovroom7701]

Awwwwww she's pregnant

[@OneMusicSchool]

I filmed this a while ago. I batch film, so I film lots of videos at once so that I can have months of material to edit for the future. My baby was born March 20th 😀.

[@kargovroom7701]

@@OneMusicSchool I WAS NOTICED. 😊

[@kargovroom7701]

Haha I screenshoted this to my friend

[@gadielbarahona3094]

In 22 hehe

[@OneMusicSchool]

Woohoo!! Thank you 😀.

[@KjellChristensen__KC-MUSIC]

Nice upload my dear friend. Stay safe. Cheers and Hug from Kjell

[@OneMusicSchool]

I hope you’re safe as well 😀.

[@kateycake5670]

i thought what i was doing was normal

[@OneMusicSchool]

I hope this helped :).

[@simplesfia7877]

I can make a fist when I bend my hand 😂😂😂 Because I'm only 7 years old 😂😂😂😱