How To Hold The Ukulele - Got A Ukulele Beginners Tips

[@TaiChiKnees]

Well, this fixed the terrible shoulder and neck pain I was getting for the last two weeks while I started learning to play. You're a lifesaver. Thanks!!!

[@EnoshimaUke]

Even though I'm not a beginner (anymore) I found this rather useful. I like that you've not got hung up on a "right way". It's whatever feels comfortable and works for the player. For me, it depends on whether I'm seated or not, but I tend to keep the neck up a bit and slightly away from my body for ease of chord changes.

[@GotAUkulele]

+EnoshimaUke Yeah, I hold in different ways depending on sitting or standing.

[@StarSaphire9981]

Conclusion: Time to buy a strap.

[@GotAUkulele]

StarSaphire9981 for some people straps really help. Don’t really use one personally though.

[@zyrealo.c5806]

Yup

[@humairakhan4197]

Have i been holding my ukulele upside down all this time

[@GotAUkulele]

No idea?

[@JosephLachh]

Are the strings facing your chest? Just kidding haha. Well if you're playing left handed you might be. The right arm is the strumming arm.

[@zefanyapardede2867]

My arm is so weak... My ukulele slips all the time!

[@GotAUkulele]

Common problem when starting out - all I can say is with practice it DOES get easier

[@usernamemykel]

So strap the uke.

[@zanik8326]

@@usernamemykel yeah but u cant learn from that

[@zanik8326]

@@usernamemykel its like saying "sence i dont have money might as well steal from someone cuz i dont wana learn and work"

[@BooliDeano]

Thanks for this video Baz! I've sent the link to at least a few dozen folks that needed help asking me about this topic, and after viewing your video here, and practicing along, they all thanked me a short time afterwards, so I am passing on the gratitude coming from more than just me. The ripple effect of your continued support to the ukulele community goes far and wide, and many folks besides just me, truly appreciate everything you do. Kudos brother! :)

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks man!

[@Lucy-pu8yb]

Hi, I've just began to learn to play the ukulele and I'm finding that the wrist of my fretting hand can become quite sore, a bit like a mild cramping pain, is this my arm getting used to the new position or am I holding/playing the fretboard wrong? Thank you

[@GotAUkulele]

+Lucy McGowan It's almost certainly normal cramp from your arms and hands doing things they are not used to. Most beginners go through it. The important thing is to listen to your body - if the pain persists, take a break for a day then revisit. Playing through that kind of pain isn't a good idea as it can lead to inflamation. But with breaks and more practice, eventually it should go away.

[@Lucy-pu8yb]

+GotAUkulele okay, thank you!

[@stummkind]

but if I hold it in front of my chest the neck just slips downwards if I dont actually hold with my left hand? o_O this gives me trouble to switch from F to Em..

[@GotAUkulele]

Practice I am afraid - there is no magic to how I am doing it in the video - just practice. The fretting hand is there to lightly support the neck up and stop it slipping. The left hand IS supposed to touch the neck - just no need to throttle it.

[@milkyway1832]

EXACTLYYYYY HELPPPPPPPP

[@Dr.HazharGhaderi]

My arms big, my ukulele tiny... horrible combination 😥

[@GotAUkulele]

+Hazhar Ghaderi Nah - this guy is 6'4" tall - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fX_bqIyoit-li7M

[@Dr.HazharGhaderi]

+GotAUkulele hehe ok. I guess I need to figure out how to hold the Ukulele (in an ergonomically feasible way)

[@Dr.HazharGhaderi]

+GotAUkulele when I hold the Ukulele like 3:30, the tip of my middle finger just reaches the beginning of the fret board...I think my Ukulele is too small, it's my first so I have no idea.

[@GotAUkulele]

+Hazhar Ghaderi No such thing as too small a ukulele. I play ukuleles half the size of this one - you just have to slightly adjust you grip

[@Dr.HazharGhaderi]

+GotAUkulele Ok I'll see what I can do.

[@agatabaeva3384]

Felt the need to find this video, even though i’ve been playing for a year, because I realised that I am 100% doing something wrong here. Self-taught, and somehow when i hold my ukulele, after 30 minutes or so, i can not feel my fingers anymore. And it totally helped! Reeeally unusual feeling to hold it differently now, but I can feel my fingers and I think it’s a success!) Thank you!

[@GotAUkulele]

So glad it helped - yep - the real trick is that your arms should be 'supporting' not so much 'holding' - light touch!

[@Ghostly-00]

Thanks for the tips. The neck of my ukulele was falling whenever I changed chords lol

[@Scorlistica]

What a gem to have found your channel and web site on learning to play ukulele! Thanks, Baz!

[@GotAUkulele]

Thank you!

[@BooliDeano]

Thanks for the video. I'm sure this will help many folks to get started.

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks - simple stuff, but probably one of the first questions absolute beginners tend to ask.

[@Hexecode]

Wonderful tips! This is exactly what I was searching for. Thank you!

[@GotAUkulele]

My pleasure. Thanks!

[@pearlpeebles4395]

Is the holding position any different for a shorter soprano uke? also, what's the best way to position your fingers on the frets for the most even resonance?

[@GotAUkulele]

Yes - the same. Just a bit more compact on the arms. As for fingers - keep thumb on back of neck, ensure fingers engage frets straight down and perpendicular to fingerboard, not on an angle. Also don’t squeeze too hard - light touch

[@angelofmusic477]

I think you need a strap especially for concert and tenor size. You also need to tilt the head rest a bit higher than the body so as to allow better chord change. My 2 cents.

[@GotAUkulele]

I actually dont use a strap on any size uke. But recognise that many do!

[@xiaomeng7180]

Thanks! This is the most lucid explaination I've ever seen about How to hold a Ukulele.

[@GotAUkulele]

My pleasure

[@GotAUkulele]

One for absolute #ukulele beginners

[@Glitchy_Stiitchy]

I sit when I play because as a fattie, we generally have to deal with massive DDD boulders that prohibit us to hold these as small chested women or men normally do >__>

[@Glitchy_Stiitchy]

WhiteVII I am thoroughly onvinced that you do not understand how breasts work. Why comment if you completely missed my point? You are only wasting my time.

[@GotAUkulele]

Posts deleted - I know many women who struggle for exactly the same reason.

[@Glitchy_Stiitchy]

WhiteVII Yes, because having a DD or even a D would be far superior and magically give me the room needed to hold a ukulele in the same manner a male with no breasts can. Shit is hard when you are naturally endowed. Unless I become emaciated, there is no way I can lose THAT much of my breasts, which were already mentioned to be a DDD...and even then, I would still have a substantially larger chest compared to your average A cup. Point clearly made about your lack of knowledge in terms of breasts. What a joke!

[@TheLittleVirus]

Oh my god, this is why I can't seem to get a hold of it! I thought I was just holding it wrong! Stupid boobs. :(

[@usernamemykel]

Send them to me.

[@lauralichterman1858]

It’s an old video but it seemed worth a shot to ask- I am struggling with my new ukulele sliding away from me… I try to tuck it into my elbow crook like you show, but the body then just slides away from my chest like it will just fall if I let it unless I also hold it in place with my fretting hand, and when I rest it on my leg instead it slides around on my lap… I am thinking my hands will need to be able to move freely to change my finger positions and strum, but I seem to need at least one hand to hold the instrument in place… it does have a smooth satin type finish, but they all seemed to be quite smooth at the shop and I can’t imagine it is just the shape of my bust, all shapes of people play… am I destined to play with a strap? That is fine but I don’t actually have one, I just got the uke and tuner and bag. I don’t have any notable experience with playing an instrument so learning the fretting is already plenty hard without worrying that the whole thing will fall to the floor. Any tips would be welcome! 🙏

[@GotAUkulele]

It may be that a strap is your option - my wife always uses one as anatomically she has the same issue as you. One other thing to consider though - I know many use small pieces of velcro (the hook side) on the back of an instrument - not many, but can help create some grip onto your clothing - just a thought

[@susanalexander2559]

That was incredible helpful. Thank you.

[@GotAUkulele]

My pleasure!

[@ChrisLupetti]

Thank you for a great video. I am finding my hand that plays the chords on the neck has to stay at a certain angle to move between ukulele chords in a clean and precise manner. Would you say it's important to hold a ukulele neck much like a classical guitarist might hold a nylon string guitar neck?

[@GotAUkulele]

I think it's actually very different for everyone - also depends on whether you naturally keep your thum on the back of the neck or be lazy like me and hook it around.

[@unbehagen]

THANKS! Sounds stupid but the person who taught me hadn't mentioned the sweet spot so I was really struggling trying to strum over the hole haha

[@GotAUkulele]

It's not compulsory and moving your strum position around will change the tone - up the neck - bassier - down toward the bridge - brighter - but the sweet spot is certainly a good place to start when learning and for most general play

[@losangel11]

I've been holding my uke wrong this entire time I've been teaching myself. This way is so much easier!

[@GotAUkulele]

Glad it helped!

[@losangel11]

@@GotAUkulele Thanks! 👍

[@electricorgan6919]

hi just want a confirmation which is for let handed strum using left hand and hold the chord using right hand isn’t?

[@GotAUkulele]

Most right handed players strum with the right hand and fret with the left. Left handers do a variety of things - most commonly the reverse, but not always.

[@annewright7291]

I play on my knee, for the reason already mentioned. Have found that a piece of chamois leather on my knee under the uke prevents it slipping.

[@GotAUkulele]

If you check out some of the worlds top performers - male and female, you will find quite a few perform seated and with the uke on the knee. George Hinchcliffe of the Ukulele Orchestra of GB does it all the time - another good technique and nothing wrong with it whatsoever

[@froggyguts9623]

I may be 5 years late but I’ve been playing the ukulele for a couple months now and I’ve started experiencing some pain in my thumb from the direction I hold it in when I play certain notes, do you have any idea what might be causing it?

[@GotAUkulele]

Probably just your hand conforming to different exercise. However - do be very careful if it persists as it could be a signal of nerve irritation - don't just play through it if it doesn't stop.

[@e.castlerock8454]

froggyguts - Did your thumb pain subside on its own? I've been trying to learn the ukulele for a few months now. My thumb feels very weak and somewhat sore when trying to keep it at the back of the neck to hold it and form the chords. Wondering if it just takes a long time to strengthen. I didn't think it would take three months! I'd like some assurance from people who have gone through this that I'm on the right track.

[@froggyguts9623]

@@e.castlerock8454 yes! over time the pain subsides, and as you get more accustomed to your instrument you will get more comfortable with playing and holding it correctly. i’ve been playing over a year now and it’s gotten much more natural over time

[@e.castlerock8454]

@@froggyguts9623 - Thanks for the assurance! I keep thinking of giving up because of all sorts of difficulties (not just the thumb), but I'll keep at it.

[@soomysoom1419]

Which arms do I hold and strum with if I'm right handed?

[@demonhunter5478]

If you're right-handed you hold the neck with your left hand and strum with your right hand

[@muzhikforchaplin1203]

Even though I'm right handed holding it left handed is way more comfortable... should I hold it that way? And also do you have to have a "left" handed ukulele if you play it left handed?

[@GotAUkulele]

There is no absolute right and wrong with this Seth, but I would say the following 1. I dont think I know ANY right handed players who play left handed - it may seem uncomfortable, but when learning it's ALL unfomfortable! 2. If playing left handed you ideally need to reverse the strings - this also may involve reversing the bridge saddle and the nut slots. Not doing that is making use of learning resources much harder as they will be assuming the G string is nearest the ceiling and the A nearest the floor. There are other sound issues also - for example a down strum sounds the way it does because it expects the hand to hit the G first and the A last. Playing the ukulele reveresed without swapping the strings makes a down strum sound like an up strum! In short - if you are right handed, I personally can think of lots of reasons to suggest you will be happier further down the line sticking to right handed. Saying all that - there are no rules against playing it backwards if you want to - just be aware that you may be making things harder for yourself!

[@lexigeggus5872]

Seth Williams I do the same thing with ukuleles and guitars how strange

[@julianaleo631]

I'm curious to know what is a good quality ukulele to purchase? I got a cheap one by Donner...for my beginning stages. Would love to know the difference between a tenor and a soprano type too. Thanks in advance Juliana

[@usernamemykel]

Soprano is the smallest, then concert, then tenor, then baritone. Good quality is over $250 bucks, and with a solid top.

[@GotAUkulele]

Nonsense. Doesn't need to be solid wood - that's a total myth. Professional laminates can be as good or better than cheap solid woods - take a look at Kiwaya

[@h4nabi328]

I some times have one leg higher then the other so it could support the ukulele because it's comfortable for me,is that ok?

[@GotAUkulele]

Of course it's ok - whatever makes it more comfortable is what is important.

[@kaysisi5240]

I’ve been holding me uke the opposite the way for a long time and can’t seem to the play the other way is it a bad thing if I do play it this way and if it is I don’t know how to start playing the other way :(((((

[@GotAUkulele]

No - this doesn't say it's a bad way - it's aimed at new starters. If you have found playing it the other way up is comfortable for you and you can make the chords - then that's all that matters

[@soo.ngii-]

The problem is I have the most Sweat Hands even if I don't do anything...

[@GotAUkulele]

That can be a problem - think a strap will certainly help you and give the ukulele support

[@soo.ngii-]

+GotAUkulele Yeah, I am only 12 and I don't really know if I can afford one. If I were to buy one, it has to be cheap and free shipping.

[@GotAUkulele]

What, a uke or a strap? Straps cost far less than ukuleles!

[@soo.ngii-]

***** straps.

[@soo.ngii-]

+GotAUkulele Also, Do you know how to bar a Ukelele, That is especially hard for me. I don't really know why, but whenever I try to bar it comes out off because I don't put too much pressure because it hurts a lot. I don't know if it's me or the ukelele.

[@lilybrown6613]

I bought a ukulele a couple of minutes ago, and I was wondering, what is a good size for VERY beginners? I bought a soprano, but I don't know if it's too small. Should I have bought a concert uke? I'm 12 and I have "regular" sized hands 😂

[@GotAUkulele]

+Lily Brown They are all valid ukuleles. You see many people claim that if you have bigger hands you need a bigger ukulele. It's is a total MYTH. The scale of the ukulele actually has little to do with space for fingers and things like the width at the nut and the profile of the neck have far more impact. Also bigger ukes can create bigger stretches for beginners. BUt you know.. the internet sucks and people see something, believe it's true and just keep repeating it.

[@klaraciric6282]

i really liked the second song you played, where can i find the tablature so i can play it too? that is, if i can find it at all, thank you in advance

[@GotAUkulele]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJzOanaOhpZ0kLc

[@julietthompson9163]

I’m right handed, but it feels more comfortable and easier to strum and hold the body with my left hand. Can I play it that way or do I have to hold the body with my right?

[@GotAUkulele]

Juliet Thompson it very much depends on the player but if you are a righty I would encourage you to play that way. Learning materials will be easier but it also removed a tonne of hassle and cost associated with left handed instruments

[@malakl9789]

What hand do you strum with and what hand do you hold the fretboard with cos I think I've been holding it wrong cos I'm left handed

[@GotAUkulele]

It can vary - normally if you are right handed you strum with your right and fret with left. If you are left handed you flip the strings and strum with your left and fret with the right. However - I know a few left handers play in the right handed style!

[@usernamemykel]

Barry, if he flips the strings without flipping the nut, his thick strings will be in narrow slots and his thin strings will be in wide slots - not so good.

[@GotAUkulele]

Agree - didn't say he should do that?

[@lucyl15]

My left hand is my dominant hand so do I strum with my left or hold it with my left?

[@GotAUkulele]

Difficult question to answer as there is no one size fits all. I did some research with many left handers and they all seem to choose different options. The one they chose is basically what was best for them. I wrote the article below on the subject which may help explain the main options. www.gotaukulele.com/2016/09/how-do-i-play-ukulele-if-i-am-left.html

[@JOHN-kc1pw]

stevenuniversetrash Hello, fellow Steven Universe fan!

[@ichimori88]

stevenuniversetrash im a lefty, but naturally i play right handed (fretting left, strumming right). It totally depends on u. No rules

[@Ghostly-00]

Well with the guitar people strum with their dominant hand. I imagine it'd be the same with a ukulele. (Fun Fact: Kurt Cobain was right handed but played a left handed guitar.)

[@l.asisters8471]

Idek

[@Gasoline85]

Very useful tip. Thanks!

[@GotAUkulele]

My pleasure!

[@menaceii4106]

What would be suggested for a beginning 12 year old. I'm pretty short and have regular hands

[@GotAUkulele]

I dont tend to think that ukuleles should be any different for youngsters or adults - nor do I think that hand size should matter. For very small kids though I would accept that sopranos are easier. Depends on how big a 12 year old we are talking about. My daughter is nearly 7 and can hold and play a concert perfectly easily. As for what to choose - again - depends on budget - in fact for a child I would argue it's unfair to give them a cheap and unplayable instrument - it will only put them off and that just isnt fair. This is the full list of my reviews - suggest you set your budget then look at the sopranos and concerts that have the highest scores! www.gotaukulele.com/p/ukulele-reviews.html

[@menaceii4106]

+GotAUkulele thanks, I have one that I saw online that has really good review and it's has a tuner and chords book and is specified for beginners. Thank so much, I just wanted to make sure that I didn't order it and end up paying for something I couldn't hold properly or any other defects

[@GotAUkulele]

Beware online - and I would never recommend being swayed into a ukulele because it was bundled with a tuner and book - that usually means the ukulele itself isnt great. Seriously - speak to a ukulele specialist (there are not many about) and take advice. These are the stores I recommend. Avoid Amazon deals! www.gotaukulele.com/p/ukulele-stores.html

[@menaceii4106]

It was from an official ukulele shop and there most reviews saying it was good but thatvit needs new strings so I was planning on getting the actual deal and going out for stings, but I'll definitely check an actual store

[@GotAUkulele]

You see - when you say - 'official ukulele shop' that is the problem - there are tons of shops claiming they are specialists, but in reality know of literally only about 5 or 6 worldiwde that would recommnend. Which shop was it?

[@thedemonunderyourbed-co6jq]

Thx this was very helpful

[@GotAUkulele]

My pleasure

[@chadjohnson-authormusician8072]

I don't understand why straps aren't commonplace for ukes. They make it easier and more comfortable to play, so why not use one? Case in point: Something as simple as playing an open C6 chord (all four strings open) and then moving up to a barred F6 chord (all strings barred at the fifth fret) is quite awkward without a strap, because you need your fretting hand to support the weight of the neck. And it's difficult to move the fret hand up to fifth position while not accidentally touching the first string. It's not impossible, but it's certainly not terribly comfortable. I want to be comfortable when I play; I don't care if purists say you shouldn't use a strap. I tried for months when I first started to go without a strap, just because it seemed to be the way most people played it. The second I put a strap on, I thought, "Why in THE hell didn't I do this sooner?"

[@GotAUkulele]

I think it's purely down to traditionalists. I don't actually use a strap myself to make it easier, as I learned without one - but I DO use one on stage for convenience - leaves hands free for grabbing a drink!

[@Jinx_Arcane_-gi5gq]

Does it matter what hand you use?

[@GotAUkulele]

Obviously this is the way that people who are right handed would play. If you are left handed you have a few options how to approach it. No one way is better than any other as it depends on the person and what they find comfortable - these are your options - www.gotaukulele.com/2016/09/how-do-i-play-ukulele-if-i-am-left.html

[@laurasanchez-herederorepis5738]

Many thanks man! This really helps!

[@GotAUkulele]

My pleasure!

[@ellabuckler9001]

Thank you so much this helped a lot

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks!

[@davealmeida9786]

I just started playing the ukulele, and find that the meaty area at the bottom of my thumb gets sore within minutes of playing - any idea why? any tips would be appreciated thanks

[@GotAUkulele]

+Dave Almeida perfectly normal / it's just a callous building. I'm afraid the only answer it to keep going. When I started out many years ago on guitar played finger style I had the same thing. Eventually you won't notice it as the thumb will toughen

[@phoreversuicidal1481]

If I write with my right hand how do I hold/play a ukelele

[@GotAUkulele]

Usually that means you are right handed, so that would tend to mean you strum and hold the body with your right hand. Your left does the fretting

[@phoreversuicidal1481]

GotAUkulele thank you I ordered a ukulele and it should come in a week so I'll be beinge watching all of your videos. I'm just a beginner

[@lunx-.2879]

Phorever Suicidal hey wondering how you’re doing in progress?

[@Bourne0814]

I think I hold my ukulele a similar way, but the corner of the uke digs into my forearm and leaves vastly looking red lines. I'm thinking about getting a hard leather arm brace to protect my veins and nerves. I'm not squeezing the uke or anything. That's just what happen why standing with my arm naturally resting on the uke.

[@GotAUkulele]

A bit of a mark is normal but not too much. If you are not squeezing it think your use of the word resting is your issue - the arm should come around the uke from the base not rest of the top edge

[@a.diagnosed_idi0t]

Thank you, earlier I was getting mad at myself because the ukulele kept slipping. This was really helpful

[@GotAUkulele]

Glad it helped!

[@sortof3337]

My ukulele is a little bigger than yours and I am having a lot of trouble doing that. I cannot hold with just my right hand, and I can't change chords if I use my left hand to hold the ukulele. What do I do?

[@GotAUkulele]

I have ukuleles of all sizes and can do this, but with the biggest - baritone, I tend to use a strap. If yours is bigger than this it must be tenor or baritone. I'd say either more practice (it is achievable) or a strap.

[@sortof3337]

Thank you very much. I am watching videos and practicing. I have background with guitar so I can play when strap on on another concerto that i have, but both of them keep sleeping away without strap. :)

[@ermweezer]

I’m trying to keep it held into my right arm, but I always find myself having way more support from my left hand so I have a really hard time changing chords, it’s pretty frustrating how it just slips from my right arm quickly but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@GotAUkulele]

Left hand should not be doing the holding. Work on getting the uke steady with inside of forearm. It should just float in the fretting hand

[@OpiemM]

I have a similar problem: If I hold my uke steadily with my right arm, then I cannot strum. The moment I start strumming, the head of the uke starting falling down. I have to rely on my left hand to keep the uke in place, making shifting cords extremely difficult, particularly ones like Em . . . 😥

[@StarsComplex]

thank you for this! !:)

[@GotAUkulele]

+Star's Complex Music My pleasure!

[@sdjagger2790]

can you make a tutorial to the melodie at 4:08? Please? :)

[@GotAUkulele]

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[@gwen9509]

do you hold it the same way if youre left handed?

[@GotAUkulele]

If playing it flipped (ie fretting with right hand, not left) - you hold the same but in reverse.

[@chilicheesevlog]

Dude that elbow crook- what a game changer! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@GotAUkulele]

Glad it helped!

[@smileyGra]

i feel like i can't change chords fast enough because im holding it with my left arm too but if i dont it just gets all wobbly help

[@GotAUkulele]

Honestly - it's just practice - don't strangle the neck too firmly - very light touch with the fretting hand - should only rest gently in that hand so you can move around quickly.

[@smileyGra]

@@GotAUkulele thanks for the advice! i feel like my strumming hand is moving the uke a lot tho so if i don't hold it with fretting hang then it wobbles

[@rachelle10]

Firstly, my ukulele is not glossy, it's matte, so that works a little less well. Secondly, boobs. Thirdly, I actually wanted to know how to hold my fretting hand, because my thumb is weird and it can bend backwards pretty far, so that's the position it automatically falls in when I start playing chords, but that's not very comfortable for a long time.

[@GotAUkulele]

Sounds like a strap is the way for you to go!

[@shouaun]

Tqsm ;) 53yrs old n learning

[@GotAUkulele]

Wonderful!

[@strafeanator4864]

The fact that one of your sleeves is up and the other isn't is giving me an OCD attack lol.

[@GotAUkulele]

Really? It's just to stop the sleeves muting the strings...

[@ermweezer]

not what obsessive compulsive disorder is but for sure

[@joanwong2104]

How do I play the chords without touching the other strings??

[@GotAUkulele]

Practice is the only answer I’m afraid... ensure your fingers land down on strings perpendicular to neck and not on an angle.

[@joanwong2104]

GotAUkulele ah... I see. Thanks anyway

[@johnvititoe6051]

I like your sweater...who made it? Great videos, by the way!

[@GotAUkulele]

Quicksilver I think ... lol!

[@regionalatmeme6677]

What hand do u hold it wih

[@GotAUkulele]

+Panic! At the Piølets depends entirely whether you are left or right handed!

[@DerektheGuitarist]

thank you!

[@GotAUkulele]

No worries!

[@usernamemykel]

I thought for sure that after buying my 4th uke, a pro-grade Kanilea K2T, that I'd be cured of Ukulele Acquisition Syndrome, because after all, what could be better? How about a Kanilea-made Islander MT-4 like-new for (a bargained price of) $50 USD? Darn, there's no cure! ; ) BTW - 5 ukes in 4 months - is that a record?

[@GotAUkulele]

I bought three in 2 weeks last month!

[@usernamemykel]

Unfair! ; ) You have better access to have them in your hands and evaluate them. GOOD for you! Enjoy! Mahalo Mike

[@fernie5128]

Thanks so much!

[@GotAUkulele]

My pleasure!

[@spiderman70]

I literally searched this because when I fist held a ukelele my hands starting shaking

[@GotAUkulele]

Hope this helps!

[@spiderman70]

@@GotAUkulele this helped a lot. Thank you💞

[@cass_is_a_fork]

I’m not really a beginner, think I’m holding it wrong because every time I play particularly complex chords my hands hurts so much from trying to hold down the strings

[@GotAUkulele]

That could also be down to pressure being applied. It's natural to squeeze the uke, but you will see that professionals have a really light touch. Seems counter intuitive, but you really only need enough pressure to engage the string to the fret crown, nothing more.

[@coreywahr9259]

Thank you!

[@GotAUkulele]

My pleasure - tons more beginners tips (the stuff tutor books gloss over) here www.gotaukulele.com/p/beginners-guides.html?m=0

[@RavenMadd9]

thank you

[@irenehuang1339]

My finger keeps touching the a string

[@nournametalla3679]

MY UKULELE KEEPS SLIPPING WHEN IM CHANGING BETWEEN CHORDS WHAT IS LIFE SHOULD PLAY NAKED?

[@GotAUkulele]

Yeah... exactly that.

[@GotAUkulele]

Btw.. tons more beginners tips (the stuff tutor books gloss over) here www.gotaukulele.com/p/beginners-guides.html?m=0

[@MiaHessMusic]

thanks!!

[@GotAUkulele]

Mia Hess Pleasure!

[@stellawright88]

Thaaaaank you!

[@GotAUkulele]

+Stella Wright my pleasure..

[@pippinlockwood1908]

U find myself moving my entire arm when I play helppp

[@GotAUkulele]

Practice I’m afraid!

[@talalalu]

Whenever I Hold my uke it hurts my chest, as a girl:( #begginer

[@GotAUkulele]

Common problem - and one my wife had when she played in our band. She found using a strap was a real help

[@iheart.vannaa]

I’m getting a ukulele

[@GotAUkulele]

Great!!

[@famefatal666]

Okay so im so confused! I play the ukulele right side every single tutorial is left handed side *I QUIT UKULELE*

[@GotAUkulele]

No - this is a right handed video. But even if it wasn’t it’s just a mirror image

[@Bourne0814]

I'm left-handed, but I don't know the first thing about any stringed instrument. So, it should make no difference to me if I'm left or right handed. Just like how I learned to use a right-handed mouse or right-handed videogame controllers. I had no idea there was such a thing as a left-handed version of this stuff. I'm learning right-handed. I don't know much, but I'm learning and I don't really feel like learning left-handed would be of any benefit to me compared to right-handed.

[@rosaleenshine9988]

Just screenshot 3:52

[@ronthedon5317]

This channel still active?

[@GotAUkulele]

Ummm - pretty much every week?

[@GotAUkulele]

Click on channel name - videos most weeks

[@crewe99]

Don’t fret 🤪

[@scarlettwebb27]

Bruh my boobs are in the way😂😂😂😂

[@scarlettwebb27]

GotAUkulele thank you :)

[@maryhopely6310]

Hi early jk

[@GotAUkulele]

Eh?

[@maryhopely6310]

GotAUkulele it’s a joke cause I’m a couple years late

[@kimberlynegedeon9480]

You take too long to start

[@GotAUkulele]

Too long to start what?

[@kdot8340]

"But i be careful where i shoot the gravy Hold the base of it like a ukulele!"

[@jorgebarreras3002]

geez a minute and a half with no instructions nor a face... skip!

[@GotAUkulele]

Might want to see somebody about attention deficit disorder

[@christinaaaaah]

do you hold the ukulele on the left or right side

[@GotAUkulele]

Depends if you are left or right handed

[@herbert1661]

Thank you!

[@GotAUkulele]

Welcome!

[@DKMRFCBrlz]

thank you

[@GotAUkulele]

My pleasure!