How to Sing and Strum - 3 Ways

[@arc1105]

Ahhh, hum and strum, yes. My brain doesn't have to focus on, cords, strumming AND words. Humming kind of flows with the strumming. This helps, feels natural and sounds good. A nice confidence boost. This is fun, thank you One Music School

[@OneMusicSchool]

I'm so happy that there was one technique that you found useful. This seems to be a struggle for a lot of people.

[@arc1105]

One Music School Hi Katie, it was nice to have the options. It was good of you to ask your subscribers the questions of what we would like to see in your video. Appreciate all your works.

[@jaredvasquez4018]

AWESOME ADVICE ! IVE BEEN STRUGGLING WITH SINGING AND STRUMMING AND THIS HELPED A LOT

[@OneMusicSchool]

I'm so happy that this helped you! This seems to be something that a lot of people struggle with, so I'm glad this video was useful 😀.

[@herbdandilion3434]

This was so useful for me! I'm a beginner uke player this year. Strumming patterns and singing is one of the very hardest things for me. Putting them together is just so frustrating. It's good to know these are solid ways to learn how to do them at the same time because I already do some of them! So I'm on the right track!

[@franciemokihana9539]

I'm back from vacation!Thanks Katie! 2.5 months later, I've gotten pretty comfortable playing Lava AND singing to it... A lot of humming to get to get here! My husband is like - What the heck is that song!! All the chords sounded a like to him, until I started humming and singing it, then the tune made sense. Yup, alot of cat howling sounds... Carpe Diem! Never give up! Merci for all your help. -francie-

[@OneMusicSchool]

Woohoo! I'm so happy for you and for your growth😀❤️😀. I hope you had a great vacation filled with relaxing days.

[@franciemokihana9539]

Went to Hawaii on a cruise... Took uke lessons, actually got on stage with our group and played Pearly Shells and Tiny Bubbles. Your videos helped to reinforce what I had learned. Thank you soooooo much... Takes a bow 💃🤗😀🌺

[@OneMusicSchool]

Oh my gosh, that sounds absolutely amazing!!! I'm so happy that you were able to go to such a beautiful place and learn something new 😀😀😀. I'm so proud of you for getting on stage. Most people are too scared, so I applaud you. I hope you have a great day and happy strumming ❤️🎶.

[@franciemokihana9539]

Mahalo! Yes, I will continue to practice. Strum on! 🤓🤗😂😊

[@folafola7581]

@@franciemokihana9539 hey how have you been?

[@ghchoice2234]

Amazing lesson thank very much, I saw a lot of lesson but this one I really feel it, specially explaining the mechanic of a « second nature » I loved the lesson Many thanks 🙏

[@raymondeargle8653]

Thank you this helps me teach our senior s in our lounge Lizards in Rocklin California

[@mglmdesilva]

I just discovered your segment and love your tutorials .. Now at 85, learning the ukulele only a couple of years ..through U Tube..was challenging but enjoyable.. will definitely follow you.. You have a beautiful voice.. Michael of Sydney, Australia..

[@OneMusicSchool]

Your kind words made my day, and I'm thrilled that this channel has helped you. Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to write to me. I'm so appreciate you :).

[@MiaHessMusic]

Hi! Very nice video! I'm a professional singer too, but only been uke-ing for 3 1/2 years. One of my teachers gave me good advice for learning a new song. Listen to 1 or 2 versions of the song. Listen a lot. Listen the original, and some covers too. See what the patterns and repitions of sounds and words are. Then you have a few choices. Start by singing the chords. Sing the melody but substituing the words for the chords names. For the song you were doing (I think I have the chords right, not sure): "F ---- Eb---". etc Then you can, as you said, hum and play. You can also play and SAY the words. Then you put it all together, slowly, like you said in another video. Another GREAT piece of advice I got was mix up the playing order. In other words, if it's an AABA pattern, start with the bridge and play out to they end, then come back to the top. My teacher said people start songs out fine, then a lot ofthe time, it falls apart by the bridge or by the end, especially if the end is slightly different. So the suggestion that you mix it up. Like you said, it's like pieces to a puzzle. Another thing that helps me is, since I have to transpose a lot of the songs that I do, I write it out, then type it out. When I'm just learning to sing a song and not play it, that's a bit of a different process. Hope this helps someone!

[@OneMusicSchool]

Wonderful advice! Thank you for taking the time to leave your thoughts 😀.

[@MiaHessMusic]

@@OneMusicSchool my pleasure! You're a good teacher, and have a delightful way about you.

[@adorablecats9891]

Great advice. To hum & play is best advice ever. I have been struggling with trying to sing; hasn’t gone well but I can guarantee you this is going to help a ton. Thank you so very much.

[@curtisloud1027]

Thankyou Katie. Fingers move too fast at cord changes . Have uke will practice.

[@Erica__Marsh]

Very helpful tips! I have 2 songs that I can play and sing...to my liking anyway lol. New songs are a challenge! I will be trying some of your tips!

[@audreyd.5357]

I like your methods! One more that helps me out is to play the song and strum to it, you don't need to think about singing and you can get a good feel of tempo, where to hit what chords, etc. :)

[@OneMusicSchool]

That's great advice!

[@jackiichocolate3172]

Thanks Miss Katie.It really helps me so much.Boost up my confident in singing and playing .Back to practise now. 謝謝你.。Love you lots!

[@OneMusicSchool]

Love you, too! Thanks for watching ❤️.

[@SuperWave86]

Nice method!! Love the humming and strumming method! Gotta work on that to play and sing at the same time cause i forget my own lyrics or covers I’ve done! Thx for the video!! Good job! 👍

[@OneMusicSchool]

I'm so happy that this helped you :). I so appreciate you watching and for leaving me such an encouraging comment. Have a great day!

[@angieq2227]

Great tips!! Thanks for sharing your personal experience. Makes me feel comfortable with my own journey as a beginner on ukuele.

[@meaningfulsongs5231]

Strum and hum makes a lot of sense. Three things are going on in singing and playing: the strumming, the melody, and the words. Strum and hum adds them one at a time. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@yourbffnat3602]

I am so excited! Yesterday I was actually able to do a 6:8 strumming pattern while singing! It was actually to your Rescue by Lauren daigle song! I just had to get into a groove and relax, I had to let go, like I do when I am in my car doing my steering wheel drums lol. When I allow my more feeling/musical brain to take over instead of my thinking brain, it all just clicked! I also want to start playing at church :) .

[@OneMusicSchool]

I’m so excited and happy for you!!!!!!

[@yourbffnat3602]

@@OneMusicSchool thank you Katie :) . Thank you for making this channel, it had been so helpful!

[@itsliellav]

The last way is very helpful for me! Thank you for that advice it's really good❤

[@OneMusicSchool]

I'm so happy that this helped you :). Thanks for watching and have a great day!

[@itsliellav]

One Music School Thank you! and have a great day too! 🤗

[@raven4114]

Thank you so much for your videos, I love them and they really help

[@OneMusicSchool]

Thank you so much for watching! I appreciate your support, and I wouldn't be where I am now with the support of people like you. Thank you ❤️.

[@boom_its_rory]

Thank you so much, I just got a uke and this helps SO MUCH!! btw, your voice is so satisfying I could listen to you sing forever XD

[@denakoren]

Thanks for making a video about this!!! I wish all beginner tutorials acknowledged this... they make you feel like an idiot because you aren’t doing both, but it’s actually really hard. Thanks for making me feel sane again!

[@mandi4122]

Thank you so much for all your videos! They're so helpful and you're such a great teacher! I actually got so frustrated with this that I stopped trying to learn and just gave up and put my uke away. I just got it back out a few days ago and I'm so glad i found this video! Thank you so much ❤

[@Charcharazard]

a problem i have when learning new songs is i sometimes forget to sing some of the words, especially as i change chords - so i guess i kinda naturally do the hum method! I heard your brain can't really multitask, your fingers have to know what they're doing by themselves before you can start singing too - like the first method you mentioned.

[@khingbetacora4254]

I just want to say that all of your videos are so helpful

[@cmdrsupermashek7773]

I can sing only if im reading the lyrics. But when I’m trying to sing from memory my hands are getting out of my control :( I’ll practice more with your tips, thank you so much

[@Ren_Melon]

I’m gonna try the hum and strum! I’ll update you when I can do it!

[@emiltan687]

thanks ive wont know what i know without you

[@OneMusicSchool]

You're so sweet! I'm so happy this was useful to you❤️🎶😀.

[@razgurung7708]

Great advice. Thank u for this lesson . I used to sing song which are close to my heart. Like Gospel song And that's how I HV learn to sing with rhythm on guitar.

[@OneMusicSchool]

THat's how I learned to sing and play at the same time :).

[@razgurung7708]

One Music School tysm for replying

[@Greg-vd5om]

Excellent Video, Katie....1, 3 and 2 are my favorite ways to do this (in that order).....Yea, my math teacher always did say I could't count correctly!...LOL....

[@elainecasil6607]

Thank you for your time and gift. 😍

[@sandramuehlhausen4406]

Thank you soooo very much for your arrangement of Sound of silence. You are so interesting to work with. I’m kinda new but do know a little music. Again thanks for getting back to me so quickly. I’ll be signing up with you shortly. Sandi

[@OneMusicSchool]

I'm excited that you're excited for it :). I just hope I can edit it soon.

[@OneMusicSchool]

Hi, I just wanted to let you know that I just posted a tutorial for "Sound of Silence" today, and here's the link. Thanks for your requests. Sound of Silence - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7KmmyXg8SAaJo

[@edu4evergreen]

You are extremely beautiful 😍 And helped me a lot. Thank you so much!

[@OneMusicSchool]

I'm so happy that this helped you! Thank you so much for watching.

[@2bcmusic]

Also use a metronome or drum machine to help make sure your tempo is steady. Start at a slow tempo and work up to full speed.

[@OneMusicSchool]

YEs! You always want to use your Metronome. It is your best friend :).

[@Itsspanda]

Thank you! My singing isn’t that good either, but I’m working on it!

[@RockClass101]

Great advice!

[@OneMusicSchool]

Oh, thank you! I'm honored that you watched this video.

[@RockClass101]

I love to learn and I always pick up something new from your lessons :)

[@Crazybros0]

Thank you so much it helped a lot

[@nellyperez3340]

Thank you this is really helpful

[@preetisuman22]

your videos are so helpful and easy to learn for beginners like me. Thank you for the lessons😍

[@OneMusicSchool]

I'm so happy that this channel has helped you! Thank you for taking the time to leave me a comment and for your kind words. I hope you have a great day!

[@preetisuman22]

You too have a great day. 😀😊

[@OneMusicSchool]

By the way, the camera work on your channel is great! I love it!

[@preetisuman22]

Thank you so much. I'm glad that you checked it out

[@preetisuman22]

and also in case you are wondering what language I was singing in It's Hindi. I'm from India :)

[@OikosFamilyMinistries]

everything helped me - so grateful for you - you have a lovely spirit - very impelling

[@mariehall736]

Thank you so much! You have a beautiful voice 🌟

[@bumblebee5926]

Great advice !! I enjoy your videos.

[@Sarakatiuska]

I love this! Thank you so much!

[@OneMusicSchool]

Thanks for watching. I'm so happy it helped 😀.

[@Chamian]

I thought I was the only one... But after seeing all these comments i realize I'm not alone.. And I feel better now.. 😪😪😪

[@cuteeightria]

Thank you so much for the advice, it really helps 💗💗

[@OneMusicSchool]

Yeah! I'm so happy that this helped you😀. Thanks for watching 🎶❤️😀.

[@fernandavaleria6362]

Thank you 😘 you have help me a lot ❤

[@anthonyslattery8808]

Thank you great advice

[@quercusrubra3633]

Since I've started concentrating on my strumming patterns I've lost the ability to sing along. I've been doing the #3 method (even before I saw this video) and I'm finally able to sing, at least, a few words without messing up. It's like being able to rub your belly, pat your head, and dance at the same time. 😜

[@annayasmine2000]

singing while playing guitar for the beginner is very hard ! and thats me 😂😭

[@OneMusicSchool]

I completely agree, but don't give up. Give it time and practice, and keep going 😀. You can do it.

[@lunalindhardtlunding6426]

Hi, I have learned so much from your videos, can you please make a tutorial on how to play meet me in the hallway by harry styles?

[@flora6015]

Thank u so much this helped me very well !

[@OneMusicSchool]

I'm so happy that this helped you! Thanks for watching.

[@britstemporaryaccount1354]

Very helpful

[@renacorey5728]

13th like! Thanks for the video! 😁 this is the most helpful sing and strum video I have seen!

[@OneMusicSchool]

Awww! That means so much to me, and that is a huge compliment 😀❤️🎶. Thank you so much!

[@renacorey5728]

One Music School your jacket is amazing btw! ❤️

[@OneMusicSchool]

Oh thanks😀. I've been looking for something like it for years, but I couldn't find one that wasn't HUGE on me. I'm only 5 feet tall😂. I finally found one last year.

[@melanie6679]

you're a great teacher, thank you for your tutorials. Can you possibly do a tutorial of "buckskin stallion blues" cover by amy annelle? It's from three billboards outside ebbing, missouri

[@fiorerosso3655]

hi can you tell me pls what kind of ukulele is the best? i tried a uku soprano but its too high for me to sing (im a girl soprano) and now i have a ortega ru5-ba that in italian is called "baritono" but to me its too low to sing good... im desperate pls help me

[@trg8858]

fiore rosso get a tenor ukulele

[@2bcmusic]

Tenor, concert, and soprano ukuleles are all tuned the same, so that won't help your pitch problem. Generally the uke will be playing chords an octave higher than the melody. Maybe you're just starting on too high of a note? You may also want to transpose the key to something that is easier to sing.

[@juliemparsons]

It doesn't matter what you are playing, you need to start with songs that are in the key you can sing and then transpose songs that are too high or low for you into a key that suits you. If you find this too hard try loge.net. You can copy and paste in the song in the key that's wrong for you and then keep changing it until you find one that suits.

[@davidpearson7108]

Julie Parsons m

[@aljeronegimpayan7905]

Thank you, it was really helpful

[@OneMusicSchool]

That makes me so happy that this helped you 😀. Let me know which technique helped you the most.

[@livsparkles59]

this video is so helpful thanks!

[@OneMusicSchool]

Yeah! I'm so glad that this helped you :). Let me know which technique worked best for you.

[@cherfancherfan6682]

thx for have done this video it helped me so mush❤

[@OneMusicSchool]

I'm so happy that this helped you:). Keep playing and singing.

[@passingwhim]

So helpful!

[@OneMusicSchool]

So happy to see you in the comments today, and I'm glad that this helped :).

[@susanloo8915]

May I know the name of this song in your video? Thank you for making this video. You are a great teacher!!

[@tracy800]

rewrite the stars !

[@susanloo8915]

Tracy Thank you for your reply. You are the Best! I love U!

[@tracy800]

no problem !

[@deepikagoru9459]

I don't have this problem in single or double or 4 strum or 8 strum or 16 strum. Just 3 strum, 5 strum, 6 strum , 7 strum and so on.. I can't even divide the song in uneven numbers like above. It's easier to divide 2 or 2*2 or 2*2*2 or 2*2*2*2

[@yukonpanwar]

Quite helpfull

[@patrickhung1026]

Good way to teach

[@kyn2749]

tysm 🥺

[@OneMusicSchool]

So glad that this helped :). Thanks for watching and have a great day.

[@gpwil3847]

Thank you.

[@rugilekat2840]

thanks a lot! It really helps :)

[@OneMusicSchool]

Thanks for watching! I was wondering if people would want to see my take on this topic because there are so many other videos out there about singing and strumming, so I'm happy this helped you.

[@reyna8138]

could you make a tutorial for good for you from dear evan hansen

[@OneMusicSchool]

Thank you so much for watching. Hopefully I'll be able to get to it.

[@jasneskis]

I'll try that.

[@shakiltasnimul]

Thanks a lot mam....

[@OneMusicSchool]

I'm so happy that this helped you :).

[@verenahopp5472]

Strumming and singing, yeah, but if I try to chuck...muhaahaha

[@RoaringKetchup]

You're my hero!

[@mensfraternityfightclub9727]

Thank you!...I am trying to do too much. ;)

[@sunnygoodspeed4999]

My music teacher is exactly like you, her name is Jessica Klee but I don’t know if you know her

[@OneMusicSchool]

Sorry, but I don't know her.

[@sunnygoodspeed4999]

Its all good, also I entered your giveaway and I was really impressed with the ukulele and the case

[@JK-pn6lj]

[@JK-pn6lj]

It's definitely very helpful. I immediately feel more comfortable! Thank you so much!!!

[@kuroxave]

😮😮😮😮

[@mentallymaitiu3172]

My problem is keeping the strumming pattern

[@OneMusicSchool]

I have a strumming series that just started yesterday! Check it out :). Today is day two, so you're just in time. I hope it helps.

[@pympton]

Please be single.