THE MOST POPULAR UKULELE STRUM | ISLAND/CALYPSO STRUM TUTORIAL

[@rickysomborn]

Anyone else try and harmonize the D DU UDU part of the video ....no, just me? OK 😁😁😁

[@kyladerrig1930]

Me to

[@apala734]

Gone through a lot of Uke instructors on youtube, Bernadette is easily the most helpful. SO thankful she's on the platform!

[@eolden7749]

And beautiful.

[@confusedwhynot]

I so appreciate how you broke down the island strum. It wasn't until I came across your channel that I could even have the confidence that I could learn it. I'm in my 60's an I'm trying to pick up a musical instrument that I could afford. I have always loved music and have had a desire to learned several instruments. I have only ever had lesson on piano when in college for one semester. I spared my wrist and couldn't play with both hands effectively for 6 weeks. We could never afford lessons when I was a kid. I have encouraged my children to learn an instrument since they were young. My daughter finely picked up the violin when she was in sixth grade. She hasn't had any formal lessons except at school in a group. We live in a small community with teachers, but their lessons are always full. We have a friend who minored in music in college and has spent time working with all of us. She doesn't charge us which is a blessing. We don't have regular lessons, but we have a good time and enjoy her friendship.

[@shelley8897]

Bernadette, I want you to know I so appreciate what you do and I watch and practice every one of your videos. You have given me such an enjoyment for the ukulele. I can not thank you enough! From South Wales in the uk.

[@chadinthe8019]

This was easily the best (and easiest) uke teaching video I’ve seen on here so far

[@Chirrae]

This was such a coincidence since you posted this when i was looking for tutorials on the calypso pattern and so far to be honest yours was alot easier to comprehend. Thank you!!!

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Hi Raelix!!! Thank you so much for that sweet comment. I’m glad this video helped you with the calypso strum :) See you in future video comment sections! 🤗

[@i.am.shaneclark]

This is the BEST tutorial on the island strum. Thank you! It has really helped.

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

YAYYYYY!!! Thank you so much 😊 I’m really glad it helped you!

[@robertgates3258]

This is perfect for where Im at on my really long learning curve...Im going to spend a few days on this video...Strumming is sort of easy by itself...until I have to change cords and sing at the same time then it all falls apart instantly. thanks again Bernadette!!!

[@chrisykemp4005]

The best teacher by far that I have found on you tube.Thank you

[@stevecrawford3551]

This takes time to learn the strumming. I learned from your other video to keep your strumming arm moving even when you are not strumming. I learn from piano, that you master new techniques one step at a time until you master it. Best regards. 😀🥳

[@pgcrow]

Brilliant! Thank you Bernadette for breaking this down so well.

[@estebanp7997]

Bernee: Thanks for the walk thru. It really helped me the the "timing". Nice CHUCK preview!

[@stchannel2476]

I enjoyed this video. I started learning the ukulele and want to learn this island strum..Thank you. I luv way u teach things so simply without over explaining.

[@sorhain]

I could not even understand what everyone else has been doing until I watched your video! Thank you so much!!! I'm really bad at rhythm, but this has given me a place to start practicing!

[@candecarro]

Thank you, Bernadette, that was great practice! I had just done your "Chuck" exercise and enjoyed that, too. Awesome.

[@jpodris1]

This was very helpful. Thank you! My daughter and I love seeing and hearing your cats in the video! 😻

[@lukejavor4739]

First time I've ever felt the music inside thanks to this practice!

[@scottschultzcsp]

This has been the most satisfying 3 weeks of my life!!! THANK YOU

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

🥹❤️ wow, thank you so much for that sweet comment, Scott!!!

[@TenThumbsProductions]

I call this strum "Old faithful" because it works with everything, jazz, hip-hip, metal, whatever you want.

[@jae3004]

First strumming pattern I learned on guitar and took it to ukulele with me. You really can't go wrong with it!

[@jvblhc]

Thank you for this tutorials. I've had a ukulele for about five years or so and can play reasonably well but your videos should help me a great deal.

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a comment, Jay! That is very kind of you 🤗🤗🤗

[@nellyellis946]

Aww great 👏🏻 I love the island strum and island strum variations ❣️

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Thank you so much, Nelly!!! 💛💛💛 it truly is a handy strum :)

[@yunie4296]

This is really nice Ms.B! Sometimes I was having trouble strumming while borrowing my friend's uke. This video really helped me. ❤️

[@TheSirenandThePirate]

Day 3 with my uke and I’m all smiles playing and watching this!! Thank you!

[@anapaniagua4546]

after struggling like crazy to get it, this video helped a lot! thanks! love the energy and the way u explain things

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Aww 🥰

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

That’s a huge compliment. Thank you so so much

[@veroabel2639]

Thank you Teacher Bernadette! At last! I am able to play Ukulele which really sounds like an Ukulele not and not a sound of a guitar😄😄. Thank for sharing your skills to us! May the Lord bless you more! You're such a blessings to many!

[@paulbabulal2312]

Mam you are doing good job. Keep going. Good wishes.

[@jamesflynn560]

Brenadette could we have more reggea lessons please!! keep up the great work, iv learned soo much from you, but i need to get back to the early seventes in london when it was reggea time! x

[@smr6026]

This actually helped me differentiate the strums a lot better so I can finally do island again(instead of strumming down with the thumb like I did when I first started out!)

[@gsantini8518]

Wonderful, great & a pleasure to practice on! New to the Uke but you are a BIG help💖👍😘

[@Elvis-dw7ux]

Zabardast cheers from Toronto....I will try it on my guitar.....

[@Ukemama2018]

Just taught my 8th grade students the island. This will be a great video to use today for practice!!

[@Kevin-nr9lj]

Awesome tutorial for the island strum. I could never break it down like that KitKat made herself so comfortable :D

[@alessandrabellydance788]

😊 Oh I forgot to say ... I'm not fluent in English, but I can understand and learn on your channel for this reason that I love 😍

[@Grr8jon]

Love it! I hope you make the chuck version.

[@pamelafasolo1526]

I love the cat!

[@stevesstrings5243]

I love the island strum! It is definitely my go-to strum pattern. I suppose I should push myself to practice others 😉

[@selfportrait64]

Thank you for the demo! Will be adding to my practice. I just started playing in the New Year. Really enjoy and find your instruction easy to follow and super helpful!

[@colleenfi9111]

Thanks B! Just discovered you and went and got a lil Uke! Good Cats Eat Apples! ? Uke has odd tuning compared to guitar. Learning to strum with you and your Cats is a joy! Thanks again!

[@enyamusicglobal]

Happy strumming!

[@ipb6697]

You are an amazing teacher!!!! It was difficult for me but now I can do it. Thank you!!!! Can you please a video of a combination of strum island with chuck? Thanks :)

[@pamelamergl517]

Love the kitty 🙂🙂❤🐾

[@CountessoMonteCristo]

Thank you so much for this video. You are such an awesome teacher. I started uke a couple months ago and have been struggling with island strum. Still haven't mastered it, but I plan on returning to this video time after time!

[@Beautyofcolors]

Astonishing video.

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Wow, thank you so much 😊

[@MMauricette]

The cat and I appreciate your lessons :)

[@muxesuu]

I need to venture out into more strumming patterns. I’m more of a finger style player than a strumming player. ❤️❤️

[@reckonimokie123]

Love the kitty

[@michaelgadd81]

Love it! Thanks Bernadette

[@joseantonioperez9870]

Bendición me encantó gracias amiga cuídate Bendición guapicima Saludos desde Marbella málaga España Dios té amar bonitas voz

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Muchas gracias, Joseantonio!! Saludos 🌻🌻🌻

[@laswannabees7163]

Our forever friend! 🏝️

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Yes!! The most handy strumming pattern!!

[@alessandrabellydance788]

Hello dear friend 😃! I'm new to Ukulele, I met your channel a short time ago and it's helping me a lot😉. Love the simple way you use to teach. Congratulations! 💐 👏🏻 I wanted to make you a wish ... ☺️Please teach a simple and slower version for the songs "Wherever you will go" and "I'm yours." Thanks ❤ 😘

[@badmonks]

Thank you so much. Loved that lesson cuz I learned a new chord and strum pattern!

[@sekookies]

Thank you for making this video. It helped me a lot :)))

[@angaramacrafts8564]

Lovely!!!❤

[@terripetersen7212]

Thank you for your help!

[@sharonstimson4090]

Wonderful! My husband and I are playing together

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

That is beautiful 😭❤️👏🏼

[@joseantonioperez9870]

Genial me encanta súper bien feliz día bonito con Dios amiga bendiciones saludos desde mabella Málaga España guapa ❤❤🎉🎉😢😮😅😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤

[@brookegrantgilbert8078]

I love your vidios bernadette

[@MusicalJourney2018]

I have learnt this mam. Some days ago with your help.

[@caddiaries3309]

I like all of tutorials

[@gimilledablo]

I don't have Ukelele yet but I'm now so excited to have one! Watching this tutorials in advance hehehe and also I love your cat 💛

[@candecarro]

Gimille-- What are you waiting for!!?? Get a Ukulele! I started Apr 1, I now have two, and I practice every single day. You'll love it!

[@gimilledablo]

@@candecarro Hi! Already got Ukulele and still practicing! 😊❤

[@hyhing1]

i love your videos so much !!!

[@vincentnavea6999]

cute cat, cute teacher, nice tutorial

[@teresak9543]

I love Kit Kat! 💕

[@natashalindner2059]

lol - I got distracted by the wandering cat but sincerely grateful for the practice.

[@sarahanita4634]

Thank you very much you are the best.. Love you

[@chuck6318]

Oh boy, this middle-aged white man has to relax, focus, and work on his rhythm. Or lack thereof! I'll be following along on this lesson for a while.

[@JBirdTaylor]

Can you do a tutorial video for “How Far I’ll Go” - Alessia Cara?! ❤

[@girlafffraid]

Hi! Did you make the video with the chuck added? If so, may I please get the link? I tried looking but there’s so many videos lol thanks in advance! 😅

[@Anoob20]

Hello , I was watching other videos where mute with little finger side ( median side ) on hand. . Which is correct???

[@julianajusoh9729]

I’m distracted by your cat🤣 sooo cuteee🥺❤️❤️❤️

[@CrossrockCases]

Very nice video!

[@Carl-w7z]

really greT. Thanks

[@robertodominguez8790]

So sweet the cat (el minino) jjijijij

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Siiiiii! Mis gatitos son bien metiches 😂😂

[@robertodominguez8790]

@@BernadetteTeachesMusic jajaja son lindos! salu2

[@JamesDonatelli]

Hi Bernadette, which video editing software do you use? Is it on a mac?

[@anthonywaterhousr4198]

well explained, find timing a problem, thanks, tudo bem. ou bien.

[@joseantonioperez9870]

Hola bonita eres una bendición guapísima temazo Saludos desde Marbella España besos y abrazos para ti guapa feliz días genial ukulele me encanta tú VOZ eres mi favorita eres tú

[@katiemynette4285]

Heart of Kentucky

[@falynn3879]

Can u please show us how to play kiss the rain and river flows in u

[@rhebabond7553]

🌴thank you 😻

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

🌻🌻🌻 thank you too!!!

[@davidbliss5294]

Hi Bernadette, are the strings the original Enya as I have just got one for xmas and have read to change the strings

[@FenrirInFlowers]

Those look like the original strings for that model. D'Addario Titaniums have a slight purple cast to them, which these seem to have. My Enya KUT-MAD came with them. So did my Caramel CT204. They seem to be quite popular lately with companies who have been trying to expand past just Aquila as the default. I love their twinkle on a solid wood uke, but strings are very much personal preference. I do plan to change my Caramel because I got it to be a Low G. You can experiment with new brands at every string change and decide what works best for your uke, playing style and tastes. Unless you really dislike something about them they should be fine until you are ready for a string change.

[@falynn3879]

Can u show us how to play yiruma's songs

[@playstarts]

I love your cat

[@sirewangpho5146]

Need the island strum with chuck| asap?!

[@christinemarie007]

FYI: This way of teaching the *Island Strum* was very easy for me. I never managed to learn it with the Beginners Ukulele Strumming Challenge 5.

[@serongilbert5132]

thanh you,miss beautiful.

[@AimanRosli]

😍

[@charitosia9167]

I saw Kitkat your cat its cute 😍😂😅😄😘😛😻

[@francesmacknight883]

B

[@psilver03]

Perfect, my wife can benefit from this.

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Give your wife a hug from me!!! 🤗

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Give your wife a hug from me!!! 🤗

[@psilver03]

Bernadette Teaches Music haha! Will do! Always! Thanks for your videos.

[@womillionbazillion810]

Where’s the 1k update 🏁

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

AHHHH!!! I didn’t know it passed 1k likes. Looks like it’s time for that 😉

[@AceHardy]

🌴☀️

5:50... i missed u.

[@colinuk4509]

Helloo.☺☺☺

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

COLIN!!! How are you? 💛💛💛

[@colinuk4509]

Still keeping my strings in tune! I had a vision of watching Laurel and Hardy with you? So I thought I would send you this link 😎😎. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYuwpayDaNR_qrM

[@mitzigarnett5818]

COME ON!!!! 1K FOR THE CHUCK!!!

[@urjasud7475]

Oh my god lady I love you

[@XieTianXieDi888]

When you discover this tutorial after practicing the La Vie En Rose tutorial for the past couple days…

[@kijaved1]

Your fingers are extraordinarily long.

[@aztecguy]

いつも猫が見たいですよ‼️

[@alickdunbar]

Me myself rather to do DDU-UDD

[@beeeboxer]

Who came here from Ms Christine ?