Free Ukulele Lesson - Advanced Strumming Techniques

[@honeychurchgipsy6]

I think the problem some viewers may be having is expecting to be held by the hand and shown in detail every aspect of how to execute these strums. This video is clearly titled "advanced strumming techniques" and therefore assumes that you already know how to play: it is about ideas to vary your playing and add different techniques. I have watched this a few times and always find it helpful and inspiring, so many thanks to Aaron for giving up his time to encourage people to play the uke a little better!

[@haole08067]

It is clearly titled “Free Ukulele Lesson - Advanced Strumming Techniques”. The reason I clicked on it is because I know how to play ukulele with basic strums. I’ve already seen people use advanced techniques but am having trouble doing it. So I clicked on the video labeled as a lesson in advanced techniques. Yes I expected hand holding because that is what the title implies.

[@suziofftheplanet977]

agree

[@HawaiiMusicSupplyTUS]

@OfficeAddict007 Whatever feels most comfortable. In Hawaii kids start on Soprano and mostly go onto the other sizes. They are just different sounds and feel. Aloha!

[@HawaiiMusicSupplyTUS]

The ukulele in the video is a very nice Ko'olau. Check out our online store to see what we have in stock!

[@Designntech]

Very impressed with the lesson. Easy to understand.

[@LydiaLuHunt]

It was very cool watching this...... But it did not help me with my strumming.

[@PhillRobinson]

+Lydia Hirn read my reply

[@zoeyjoziee8885]

no

[@27soltik]

@HawaiiMusicSupply I love tenor ukes...i want Kala Arcacia Tenor ukelele so bad!!!!

[@Mrstealurgrill]

I'm relearning from 10 years ago, please keep up the good work.

[@Saladzingers]

Hey Joey man! I upgraded last year - most folks start on a £15er, but want something that sounds better fairly soon. Here's my honest opinion: 1) You pretty much get what you pay for, but also 2) Any ukulele designed and built as a proper instrument by a proper instrument maker is going to sound so much better than what you hold in your hands now. So save up as much as you can, try some ukes out, pay what is comfortable for you and then know in you heart "this is the best uke for me!" ...

[@loshous]

sounds great.. any chance you can teach how to chuck rather than just show cause you are really good at it

[@zachbdude]

i got my ukulele 4 days ago and ive been practicing this cord progression. i still have soe tweeking to do but its a great cord progression. great videos thanks for all the help. what are some other cord progressions for begginiers?

[@HawaiiMusicSupplyTUS]

No problem! Stay tuned for more videos and visit our website for a chance to win $50!

[@lemonsourkid]

he makes it look soooooo easy.

[@HawaiiMusicSupplyTUS]

@iskonomist Bound to happen. Sorry so late, I just took over checking these. Aloha

[@TheGracieGirl96]

In Brisbane there's Allan's music in Queen Street Mall which sells ukeleles.

[@4nim4trix]

Holy crap lol. You're so pro and your lessons are awesome :D

[@celestia7269]

Can you please do a more detailed tutorial? These strumming patterns are really nice

[@UkeGirl100]

That reggae example was SWEET! Wish I could strum like that....

[@HawaiiMusicSupplyTUS]

@SKAxISxNOTxDEAD Yes. We sell them for $50. Aloha

[@Timmycom]

I have long nails on my left hand, that I've shaped into pick like shapes - A lot of guitarists do this for fingerpicking and hand strumming - I'd know because I play guitar as well and that's the main reason why I grow them. But it doesn't matter because all stringed instrements that are played in this way is in principle the same. - Basically. grow them a bit, and shape them a bit the long smoothed sides of a plectrum. I find it helps. Also - file them so they don't get caught.

[@haole08067]

You are good af on the ukes, but I don’t feel I’ve learned from this lesson. I can already play simple songs like Surf but I’m looking to learn to play more advanced stuff. That’s how I ended up here. I’m gonna check for other videos that better explain but if you haven’t made one that truly shows how, please do. Some of us started playing at an older age it’s harder for us to learn because of this.

[@IcepickL]

What is the breakdown of the pattern you did at the end with the chucking? It sounded really good, and I would love to learn it.

[@AlbertoDati]

Man, this uke sounds soooo nice? What model is? Aloha!

[@HawaiiMusicSupplyTUS]

@NeonHeart1 Tenor

[@richimie]

I love the Ukulele, i have some expensive guitars but i play my cheap Ukulele the most, even in bed. great videos

[@BTMovieSecondChannel]

Just reading this from bed, holding my uke. Hehe

[@IcepickL]

What is the breakdown of the pattern you did at the end with the chucking? It sounded really good, and I would love to learn it. And I am sure this is covered somewhere, but what is the strum pattern/chord progression for the opening sequence?

[@mrgolftennisviolin]

Hey Aaron, ur vids are rly helpful! please keep them coming! in the bit you play at the end, how do you do those really fast strums between chords? i've been trying to figure it out, i see shimabukuro do similar things, but i can't quite get a handle on it. Anything you'd sugest?

[@lysin]

it looks so cool, this big guy with the small guitar :) I love it ;)

[@HawaiiMusicSupplyTUS]

@HoyFilipinoBoy Take it easy and try to get it smooth.

[@spoc193comcastnet]

thanks man. your really helpful

[@nuklehed]

Is there a wrong way to strum? I like to use my thumbnail on the up stroke and one or two fingernails (index, middle) on the down. It sounds nice and full, but is it technically correct?

[@luckyperi1]

hey!! do you know any flamenco strumming patterns? theres no tutos for ukuleles

[@islandblood58]

@mygame0100 try to just relax. feel the strings brush up against your fingers. it takes some time especially if your new

[@mygame0100]

any tip on how to fan better??

[@joeyman24123]

I just got my first ukulele for about £15 but want to upgrade to something a bit better! Maybe around £50-70. Or is it worth changing the strings and trying to improve the one i have cus im strapped for cash?!?! any suggestions?

[@samc5209]

SOMEONE PLEASE MAKE A TUTORIAL FOR THE LAST PART

[@SidneyTurner]

Great bunch of videos! I am also saying this as it looks like if I DIDNT like them, this guy would beat me up ;D

[@MidnightsanitariumTV]

can you use a guitar pick

[@OffenburgerJungs]

wow your amazig i dont play on a ukulele i learn with my cousins guitar but this video helped me a lot thanks

[@Sevilou]

that was awesome thank you

[@girlyweirdo4658]

"Start with down down up up down" Oh this will be easy *does it* *realizes it is really difficult for me*

[@dktrooper8898]

I wish I can one day strum that!!!!

[@PhillRobinson]

Some negative remarks on her ? When explaining strumming technique you have to link it to note durations timing and what time signature the music is written in. If you don't you are going to have students doing 4/4 in a 6/8 ect.

[@lloydturner93]

I hate how good you are!

[@agventures9237]

This man flexed on my life and dipped

[@ikaika92]

damn don't your fingers hurt when u play? like when u chuck or fan?

[@LiLPinoySteve]

damn nice skills dude =) thank you

[@xillyxueying]

what are the chords used?

[@NeonHeart1]

Is this a baritone ukulele?

[@ur2hotgurl]

what ukulele is this? thanks

[@himatsuri]

You might be doing it wrong, I've been chucking for a while now and nothing's wrong with my uke.

[@joeyjr858]

MAHALO Bruddah Aaron! SOLID cuz'

[@RitchieSiakimotu]

you are the man..

[@HoyFilipinoBoy]

my finger and fingernails get caught if i strum with more than my pointer finger, im scared my uke string might snap. anyone have any ideas to deal with this? :/

[@yunalee319]

It's like ur hand is a flopping burger

[@steven-xj8wj]

omg

[@terance0111]

It was not a lesson in any way. Just some random strumming patterns. Didn't reflect on teaching any of those

[@rlupita82]

Dude, it literally says ukulele lesson on the title

[@haole08067]

The Double Slits It does say Ukulele lesson in the title. Are you implying that the title alone means it teaches something and the contents of the video don’t matter?

[@ukuleleuniverse]

Mahalo for sharing. Joyce

[@fishyycow]

this video is helpful because it says once you have a chord progression, YOU can change the depth of your 'song' with just your strumming pattern. you are in complete control, so go tear shit up.

[@demontweeker3429]

Why do people post negative comments on here? If you don't find the lesson helpful, then fine, but most people do, so the problem is most likely to be with you, not the chap giving the lesson. There isn't a charge for the lesson, nor are you obligated to be watching it, so why would you moan? Some people are just never happy. Just go away and stop slagging off somebody who is doing a good thing.

[@itsmejerkface]

+Demontweeker Well you sure did take the time to drop some negative reflection.

[@tomtowle]

I am going to have to disagree. People have an opinion and KZbin allows them to share it. If the provider of the video wants to respond they can do so.

[@seonaidb]

There's a difference between hate and constructive criticism. "I enjoyed watching you play, but you haven't shown the technique" would be a perfectly good example. This guy is undoubtedly an excellent player, he just needs some help learning to instruct. There's nothing so terrible in that, learning to teach is a skill in itself.

[@jfyorck]

Aaron you are da man! Mahalo!

[@wazzupbeckham]

shit you're GOOD

[@IcepickL]

Actually its C Am F G7.

[@jfyorck]

you super bruddah, mahalo

[@Monticello28]

that sounds like octopuses garden all uked up

[@latinillusion00]

Love it! will visit the page because i didnt learm much :P hugs!

[@Juviejamesespra]

Love it!

[@Juviejamesespra]

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[@siddharthgollapudi07]

I hope by now you would habe learnt it.

[@UkeGirl100]

Also internet, if they don't have what you're looking for.

[@jasongarrett2322]

Dang man:D

[@geebztv]

I think that looks like a Pono

[@himatsuri]

Looks like a tenor to me.

[@Saladzingers]

...because like ANYTHING, especially in music, people love to talk stuff up and down. If you listen to everyone, you think you have to spend £1000 on a genuine vintage curly koa uke or something, but you know what? You don't. There are some great ukes in the price range you mention. Check out Lanikai ukes.

[@27soltik]

ha...i got it bra...just playing around ma ookulele and learn it master it...hehehehe

[@EmoShnitzel]

Am I the only one who can't seem to play his ukulele at all?

[@johnnyregep4169]

This was not helpful at all.

[@sumerege8377]

The man is teaching excellent techniques and also the title clearly says that its advance so what the fuck do you want him to teach?If you didn't find this helpful,go search how to play uke for dumb fuckers.Perhaps that should help you.

[@captjamestk]

Down Up Down Up! No, never.....

[@cyraxxz]

... y iem so gud at strumming so fast. bcoz of myi wanking hand. lols..

[@phildinh852]

#RestOfTheFuckingOwl

[@clarabellea]

a great demo of skill but not a great lesson. i needs to be broken down more, strum patt ern etc

[@gronkitadronkooto6966]

Hey. I like you.

[@1337kamikaze]

Fingers sound better anyways. Play a guitar if you want a picked sound imo

[@chriscorr9124]

Impressive but not great for structured 'learning'

[@jessicamunhoz2659]

well that was kind of useless