Bluegrass Ukulele Strumming Tutorial - Orange Blossom Special

This week you can learn my Ukulele Bluegrass Strumming Technique. I've had lots of questions about this strumming so today I break it down to make it easier to learn. I'll also show you other tips and techniques to get that bluegrass sound out of your ukulele while playing the old Classic tune The Orange Blossom Special. This song can be played as a simple 3 chord song or a 4 chord song.
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0:00 - 0:31 Intro
0:32 - 1:42 Chords
1:43 - 3:30 Basic strums
3:31 - 5:23 Percussive strum
5:24 - 11:39 Bluegrass strum
11:40 - 13:55 Railroad strum
13:56 - 16:48 Chord Bouncing
16:49 - 20:41 Instrumental
20:42 - 22:46 Play thru
22:47 - 24:17 BONUS info

[@fourstringstrummer]

Hey Paulette!! Glad you're onboard with us! I'm in Brampton btw so maybe we've met somewhere along the way. So glad you're enjoying the videos!! Kelly

[@pkirkey6932]

Can’t tell you how glad am to have stumbled on your awesome channel. I’m pretty sure I know you from somewhere. I knew you were Canadian when your chemin de fer n’était pas complètement massacré. You’re by far the best uke teacher out there.

[@r-cc4qn]

Thank you SO much for breaking down the techniques and bringing it altogether at the end!! I'll be working through this video over and over for a while 😂✌️

[@fourstringstrummer]

Glad you enjoyed it! Have fun!! Kelly

[@JoeC1977]

Great lesson - this is just what I need. I can play many many songs, I do open mics. My strumming styles though are limited and hopefully these additional strums will enhance my performances and entertain my audiences even more. I will be checking out more of your videos. Thank you. 😊

[@fourstringstrummer]

Hey Joe! Glad you liked it! There are lots of different types of strums in the various videos. Enjoy!! Kelly

[@owenandapril9707]

As a Hawaiian ukulele player I found this an awesome tutorial.

[@fourstringstrummer]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@chirples]

The bike comparison seems like quite a stretch for me right now but if you say so!!😉 👏👏👏👏 love the song

[@fourstringstrummer]

You will SOOOOO ride that!

[@chirples]

@@fourstringstrummer❤

[@karent.8245]

OMG!!! I am literally crying from your "swampy" throat episode!! My husband asked if I was ok cause I was laughing so hard! Thank you for that!!!

[@fourstringstrummer]

Yaaa... sometimes I say stuff first and think later! Glad you enjoyed it!! 😀 Kelly

[@thereseg7203]

Kelly, that was an excellent assortment of chocolate box styles today. Pushing the envelope I like that. The flick with the finger was a great fit to the song and one I will be practicing. Quite a few Artists have covered Orange Blossom Special. I have a soft spot for Glen Campbell and the Live Performance with Johnny Cash on his Show is well worth a watch if you have not seen it.

[@fourstringstrummer]

Hey Therese! Thanks! Ya I kinda jammed a lot into this one!! Glad you liked it! Kelly

[@bonniedavidson936]

Another great lesson. You are keeping us on our toes. I am way behind. But I love hearing you play and sing. One of the highlights of my week. Kelly !!!

[@fourstringstrummer]

Thanks so much Bonnie!!

[@user-xd7bq3wz9e]

Thanks for another great tutorial! I will be practicing while watching Netflix 😅 I’ve improved so much practicing this way, as I find I’m more relaxed when my focus is devided .

[@fourstringstrummer]

Thanks Christine!! Hopefully the rest of the family doesn't mind !! 😜

[@user-xd7bq3wz9e]

Well there’s only me so no worries there 😂I can play to my hearts content 😌@@fourstringstrummer

[@marytow4391]

Great lesson-and you’re right- a lot of fun! Thank you!

[@fourstringstrummer]

Thanks Mary!! Kelly

[@truecrimewithglenclark9098]

cheers , ive been looking for some bluegrass tutorials, my ultimate goal is playing preacher and the bear by billy strings with some licks aswell.

[@fourstringstrummer]

Glad you liked it! I'll have to look that song up. Billy Strings - that boy can play!! Kelly

[@wandam3295]

😳🤯👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@fourstringstrummer]

Hey Wanda!! Thanks!! Have fun!!

[@banjo-dx6mz]

Loving the strumming 😊. The time has come to buy a uke. Any suggestions on what type for beginners. Gonna put my banjo a side for a while.❤

[@fourstringstrummer]

LOTS of good options out there. I've really been enjoying the TK-14 Tenor from Ohana - it's one of their lower end instruments but the sound is great, they look really good and they are priced right! If you're looking for something more upscale I also like the Ohana TK-35G which is all solid wood with a high gloss finish. It sounds fabulous and looks gorgeous! If you're thinking about something a bit different the Pineapple Concert - also all solid wood is a nice mid-priced option. Mahogany with high gloss. I did a video recently where I highlighted that uke.

[@banjo-dx6mz]

@@fourstringstrummer I've just bought one from eBay used .....no idea if it's what I need🤔

[@fourstringstrummer]

@@banjo-dx6mz cool! Which one did you get??!

[@randywalker1925]

Thank you Kelly that was an awesome lesson I'm assuming you can do the same thing on a banjolele😊😊😊

[@randywalker1925]

I really dig the price tag hanging from the headstock it reminds me of Minnie pearls hat😂😂😂❤😊

[@fourstringstrummer]

Absolutely - that strum/those techniques work the same on banjo uke. Check out the banjo uke playlist and you'll see lots of content like that. Thanks Randy!! Kelly

[@fourstringstrummer]

@@randywalker1925 maybe I should start the videos with a big HOWDYYYY!! 🤣

[@banjo-dx6mz]

Ashbury. ?

[@fourstringstrummer]

Hmm not familiar with that brand...I've heard of a brand called Aersi - I think it's called. Did you get a concert? Tenor?

[@banjo-dx6mz]

@@fourstringstrummer concert C4 acoustic

[@fourstringstrummer]

@@banjo-dx6mz sounds good!! Enjoy!

[@banjo-dx6mz]

I think it's quite old

[@fourstringstrummer]

@@banjo-dx6mz that's okay as long as everything is in order it should be fine