how to sing and strum a ukulele AT THE SAME TIME

[@ksiezniczkaciemnosci2846]

me: hmm elise should do a tutorial for- elise: *posts* me: HOW CAN YOU READ MY MIND

[@lalehsahraei5810]

sheila joseph I know right?! I was waiting for this

[@siddahayes2424]

This is literally me!!!

[@lisafortis]

no właśnie

[@jesuslovesyou2616]

Jesus died for your sinssss

[@adrianoines521]

The fact that you used comic sans just makes the video ten times better

[@EliseEcklund]

:)

[@xinnixity.j]

:)

[@Artisaart]

:)

[@bm_peep48]

:)

[@diya.surana]

:)

[@no_one_lol]

before the cool **inserts pic of josh dun** run out

[@dixonnn404]

lanaisalonelyfren I

[@UrMom-rs1jw]

That was my favorite part ahha

[@jesuslovesyou2616]

Jesus died for your sinssss

[@kristalyze666]

@@jesuslovesyou2616 no

[@Abracadabra845]

​@@jesuslovesyou2616 That's so random, but ok?

[@bluemelxdy6610]

Me: *can sing & strum at the same time* Elise: *uploads vid* Me: *M U S T W AT C H*

[@wesleysmith6550]

HeyItsKity sameeee

[@beingsherlocked5578]

Same 😂

[@kaylajames5727]

Same

[@patrickk2710]

Same

[@semiautmatictrapdr7965]

Hhhh I watched it for the opposite reason. :/

[@Rosa-ds1jf]

What also maybe could help is first singing along in your head while strumming, and mouthing the words along, so you don't get thrown of guard by your own voice, but you can also kinda practice that way. And then if you can sing it along in your head you can actually start to sing along.

[@AngelicWitch444]

Rosa omg! That actually worked! 😱😱

[@davidputnam4534]

Great ideas!

[@ihatemattmurdock]

Rosa i cant even do that

[@claudiabarrera9476]

Rosa how do you know

[@paigemadeline4320]

You are a saint I swear

[@meganincorvaia5950]

I first practiced the DDU UDU strumming pattern so much that i can't mess up when i sing and play

[@absoluteemly]

Megan Incorvaia I did too, for like a whole week 😂

[@anonomousdoughnut3169]

Same but then I get messed up if the strumming pattern is anything else

[@lottevanderbas9356]

AnonomousDoughnut same tough, it's just too hard! :( practice practice practice...

[@sariho4955]

Did that too...

[@veronicapiper4507]

i did that but now i can’t get any other strumming pattern down haha glad im not alone

[@valentinat8464]

i almost died when i saw josh 😂😂😂

[@mr.longlungsjoseph2815]

valentina t omg 😂 same

[@cleo_con]

valentina t I screamed

[@3536sbir]

Omg😎

[@gregfogarty7461]

Thank you SOOOO much for your tutorials. Your rhythm for Somewhere over the Rainbow is pitch perfect. If you’re every inspired I’d love if you could do an easy tutorial for I’ll Fly Away with C, G and F

[@EliseEcklund]

Thank you so much Greg! I’m glad the tutorials help! I’ll have to look into I’ll fly away! Good suggestion:)

[@briannabear1459]

Lol I Loved How You Edited The Lyrics😂

[@EliseEcklund]

Thank you!!:)

[@jennawinge6950]

thru da craks

[@yoouamourarts]

Jenna Winge makes it way more better 😂

[@realmessem]

step 1: know how to sing Me: That's a problem

[@harvyleo]

Ikr

[@kittipratt4000]

hahahahaha

[@lostinthisworld2751]

Could u tell me how to song🐸?

[@mansuraakhter2098]

You're the only youtuber from whom I've learnt playing ukulele.Thanks a lot for your videos.plz!!!! Do a tutorial of wolves by Marshmello and Selena gomez.

[@EliseEcklund]

You're welcome! And thanks for the suggestion! I will look into it!:)

[@jesuslovesyou2616]

Jesus died for your sinssss

[@deniz1452]

@@jesuslovesyou2616 wut-

[@chinmayee4133]

finally, now i can actually be good at the ukulele

[@lemon-scented3168]

you know you've found an incredibly nice youtuber when almost all of the comments are hearted ^-^ and thanks so much for this video, today I was trying to figure out how to sing and strum at the same time... and then you uploaded lmao

[@MiniMidget553]

for the longst time i genuinely thought she doesn't smile but now I feel satisfied

[@itz_madison5594]

Reads title Me: I NEED THIS Edit: omg the Josh Dun in the lyrics 😂

[@coffeecoffee4810]

I like the word you said “PRACTICE” . That’s really true . 😺

[@GrantVanderKlipp]

THE JOSH DUN PICTURE hahahahhaha hahahah

[@cheyanne6132]

I love how Elise goes back and hearts our comments❤️

[@imaneo584]

i just want you to know that i know how to do this but you’re my favorite uke youtuber of all time and you help me sooo much! i’m basically pretty advanced in the uke bc of you, but you should make more videos like this but for guitar!!❤️🙂

[@EliseEcklund]

That's awesome! And thank you so much!!!:)

[@jesuslovesyou2616]

Jesus died for your sinssss

[@taylormurphy1537]

Day 3 of learning to play ukulele! This was really helpful and helped me realize that it’s going to take time to sing and strum at the same time, and to not be so hard on myself 😊

[@reggardner7548]

I’ve been playing ukulele for one week now Bear in mind I have never played a musical instrument in my life I’ve just watch this video clip and nailed all the chords whistling the Tune I’m well delighted thank you

[@manirana32]

Love your videos! Just started learning to play the ukulele and your videos are really helpful! Lots of love from Germany! ❤️❤️

[@EliseEcklund]

Thank you so much

[@nataliek236]

I originally chose this song to start learning for a talent show (this weekend) and I was practicing today, and I was still using only down strums, but then I seen this video. Thank you! For all of your videos! After watching this, I'm getting it down so much quicker

[@EliseEcklund]

I'm so happy to hear that! You're welcome!:)

[@katelyn5840]

This is what l struggle with the most, and this was really helpful!

[@EliseEcklund]

I'm so happy to hear that this was helpful!:)

[@ekaterina1852]

With love from Russia Your tutorials are the best, thank you very much

[@EliseEcklund]

You're welcome! I'm glad they help!:)

[@sulukosbayeva6040]

ХЭЛЛОУ ИЗ КАЗАХСТАНА))0)

[@tannfiercethecontentmaker]

I'm Russian too)) you're my fav KZbinr 😍

[@faculorca]

Omg i needed this so much

[@anna5257]

Facundo Lorca Sameeeee

[@benthomson1491]

This video helped a lot, especially with the words that you start your next chord on. This deserves a phat like

[@kit2906]

I love your editing style so much lmao

[@EliseEcklund]

Thank you!!:)

[@Quinoahsarche]

you are so amazing - just got an ukulele and its really fun to practice with the help of your videos! all the best

[@okh6157]

I wanna get a ukulele so bad lol especially now bc of quarantine 😕

[@Quinoahsarche]

Lena Randjelovic , you should! They are so cheap and really easy to play - just get one from amazon (or better support your local shops ;) )

[@taylorkaffenberger7360]

1:48 I like how she used Josh dun instead of done

[@EliseEcklund]

;)

[@anna5257]

That was exactly what I needed :))

[@enorartist]

i find you way more clear than french teacher ! it's a little hard to learn english songs being french but thanks to you i'm capable of playing uke more or less comfortably !!!! love u :)

[@grace-hf8ux]

HAHHAA I DIED READING THE LYRICS 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ArchieBC]

This really is a great lesson. And your personality & voice are so non-threatening that it takes away any fear of trying your suggestions.

[@vivianm6276]

this was by far the most helpful tutorial ive seen on singing and strumming, thank u :3)

[@EliseEcklund]

You're welcome!!:) I'm so happy to hear that!

[@nandaramos1442]

Girl thank you so much!!! I just got my own uk some weeks ago and as a beginner, I'm looking for a good reference and professors in KZbin. You are definetly one of them! Thank lots

[@EliseEcklund]

You're welcome! I'm so happy to hear my tutorials help!:)

[@alexnndder]

Thank you! You and the Ukulele Teacher are a life saver🙌

[@EliseEcklund]

You're welcome!!:)

[@a.bilazzo51]

Elise Ecklund ur my fav music teacher u are the only one I learn from on uke

[@hackerman108]

I was struggling with singing riptide and youtube recommended this! You're my ukulele teacher since day-1

[@alliament7705]

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED, YOU WIZARD

[@caraa177]

This video was actually super helpful! I have been practicing strumming for like an hour now.

[@akshatasheth651]

I NEEDED THIS SO BAD. You're always the life saver Elise!

[@SH1974]

When I started Ukulele about a Year ago, humming the sung melody (instead of singing) helped me a lot keeping the focus on the Uke - then singing just the chorus - then sing and play together.

[@jujupaige5340]

I got my first ukulele today and i still don't know how to do the cords, I'm kinda a difficult person to teach so this didn't help that much but it would probally when i learn the cords ty elise

[@sock9766]

Juju Paige I know I’m late but my tip would be take your time, it’s all about practice

[@anuradhamandal8777]

How are u doing now ?

[@averie-w.]

Chords* sry that was just bothersome lol 😆

[@RachelRose2]

I struggled with this when I first started (about a year ago) and learned by taking it slow, and I would start with humming while I played and sang the words later on!

[@jpeelz]

I’m fine with single down strums but actual strumming patterns are questionable.

[@sheilaspeake7013]

Bruh ur literally subscribed to the same people I am!!!

[@toniadeyinka280]

🥲same bro same

[@marinainthewild1214]

I started to watch your channel even though I hadn’t got an ukulele! And now I’m sitting with my own baby uke)) Thanks for all these help which you’re giving us ! :)

[@EliseEcklund]

You're welcome!! I'm glad they help!!:)

[@carysjones5159]

You've inspired me to play ukulele! Your videos are so amazing and helpful!👌🏻👌🏻😁💙

[@EliseEcklund]

I'm so happy to hear that! And thanks:)

[@amandastephens9767]

My favorite strumming pattern is probably DDUDU I’ve been playing ukulele for 9 months now and I already know barre chords :) Elise you taught me a lot of tips and things which I love and I’m also self-taught, and now I’m learning guitar! (Also gonna teach myself guitar!) I love your videos so much, they really help me! :)

[@holymortuary]

i screamed when i saw the "before the cool *josh dun* run out" oh my god

[@EliseEcklund]

:)

[@stchannel2476]

Thanks for the great video. I’m a singer and just began the ukulele lately and eventually I want to sing and play at the same time.

[@juliabraasch1710]

wait what the hell i was literally searching for a video like this yesterday

[@jenna7529]

Thanks that helped me out. I'm struggling with combining the strumming pattern and chords. But now I know better what to do and that I must slow down before adding the lyrics. I'm just a beginner and your tips have been really helpful❤

[@atuk6733]

Your videos are super helpful!! Thank you💖💖

[@EliseEcklund]

You're welcome!!:)

[@lettuce8635]

When I watched this about 3 weeks ago, I couldn’t strums and sings together. I followed your technique and kept practising with different songs for 3 weeks and now I can do it😃. It takes a while to practise, but eventually you will get it.

[@lilianasaucedx]

When is the tweet song coming?! I wanna listen to see how it turned out!

[@EliseEcklund]

Next Saturday:)

[@theone-ro6rz]

I don't even have a uke yet but you're my favourite channel and you betcha I'll be here non stop learning songs from you Absolutely incredible Elise 😍🙌

[@naderfilms3860]

Haha I was just searching for this and you uploaded AMAZİNG 😂😂😂

[@robertbeury1176]

Yes, thank you for the single strum advice. I found myself doing this in parts when I first tried to sing while playing.i will do it all the way now. Can’t wait to try it.

[@ournzway1434]

Me: ok what’s an easy song to learn My thoughts: I’m yours Me: let’s learn that My brain: learns it Me: ughhhh I cant sing and strum at the same time My thoughts: let’s see if Elise has a video about that Me: YESSSSS Me: watches video Elise: I’m going to use I’m yours as an example Me: OMG EVEN BETTER Thanks for the great vid 😊🦋

[@hajni4699]

Literally the same thing happened to me

[@whatamidoinghere._.4407]

I never knew it was a struggle until I heard others complain and I was like... I WAS BLESSED (Ofc you know extra me never wanted to start with single downstrums. Went straight to complex singing and strumming) Like..how....how was I this blessed

[@duckrock55]

My problem is that I really want to sing and strum one way (DD UDU DD) but I keep switching to a different pattern! (D DU UDU)

[@mimzy4515]

Me too

[@daltonadams7555]

You are the best teacher ever and gave us a smile

[@EliseEcklund]

Thank you so much!!:)

[@ambermedved3688]

I was just playing and thinking about this lol thank you!

[@EliseEcklund]

You're welcome!!:)

[@morganmay9238]

I bought a ukulele today bc I found this channel. Tysm I love my uke so much and I never would have gotten it if it weren’t for this channel. I used to play the guitar so I’m kinda catching on quickly. Ur videos help me so much. 💓✨👑

[@user-iz3px8me4i]

The struggle is real

[@omegaiteration]

I've sung "I'm a Believer" since watching re-runs of The Monkees in the 80's as a kid, and forget the words while strumming. Thank you for the tips!!!

[@semiautomatic6334]

Great video 😍i just bought an ukulele last month

[@EliseEcklund]

Thank you! And that's awesome!!

[@ness.ness.]

This is so helpful! I'm getting a ukelele for Xmas so I'm binge watching a lot of your videos :)

[@ちゃん-f9o]

It heeeelps!!! thanks, Elise a lot💕 love from Russia)

[@EliseEcklund]

You're welcome!:)

[@SusiOfficial]

You are the best ukulele tutor on KZbin 😊 so thankful to have you!

[@EliseEcklund]

Thank you!! You're so sweet!:)

[@anikaganesh8360]

I love you so much Elise!!!! Can you do a Red tutorial on uke by Taylor Swift?!?

[@user-xu4ft7vo9d]

Thank you!!! I just started playing and your videos helped me so much.

[@hueningzzz]

Me: *can’t even strum or play anything* Elise: *posts video* Me: ELISE POSTS, I MUST WATCH

[@laramonsterr]

True! Practice and feeling are everything. I started learning ukulele in 2015 and I admit that I had a hard time trying to strum and sing at the same time. I'm Yours by Jason Mraz was also the first song that I learned and I also started just by playing single down strum at first then by twos and so on and so forth. :) This is such a great video especially for those who are still beginners out there. Welcome to the ukulele club, guys! :)

[@jesters.workshop]

Elise could you do a cover of one of Abbey Glover’s song? Her songs are incredible and I would love to hear a cover and maybe even a tutorial from you!! 💕💕 thanks for the tips loved the video

[@EliseEcklund]

I will try to! Thanks for the suggestion!:)

[@nessienotyourbuisiness3236]

Thank you so much Elise, this is a second of your videos I watched and it's better and better. Thanks to the previous one I learned to play barre chords! I have just subscribed as you explanations are so very clear, helpful and the general tone uplifting and motivating. Your warm smile and kind words are nice too, thanks a lot and all the best! Enjoy the weekend :-)

[@ximenarivas3554]

you should do a q&a :)

[@EliseEcklund]

hopefully soon!:)

[@paleyrodney6396]

I’ve actually been meaning to ask you this! I had to keep practicing a lot to teach myself how to play and sing at the same time. I love you and all your covers and tutorials! You’ve taught me so much!!❤️

[@EliseEcklund]

Thank you so much! I'm glad the tutorials help!:)

[@francesann72]

I can strum and sing at the same time, but when I add strumming patterns in, that's when I have problems. Hopefully this vid helps!!

[@kittipratt4000]

You're kind of amazing. I've been struggling with very basic things while at the same time mastering more complicated ones. I've watched tutorials and talked to different people who are already accomplished musicians, yet no one could explain strumming or chucking to me in a way I understood, until you. I'm so happy I found you! Now if you'll excuse me, I have to watch all of your videos. Thank you!

[@EliseEcklund]

I'm so happy to hear that!! Keep up the practice!!

[@camzilla_does_music834]

*You know da wae*

[@ronnipaints6128]

This is the way I've been doing this sense I started 4 weeks ago. I've learned about 12 cords so I can play plenty of songs. I haven't been able to do a pattern. This is wonderful advice. I'm actually practicing 3 to 5 hours a day. I'm hoping to get this strumming down soon.

[@gisstupid2635]

1:49 I DIED HAHAHAHAH

[@ItsSha25]

Hello, I know maybe it's out of context but i really love the way you talk. Your pronouncation is very clear to me, as I'm an english learner. Thank you for your tutorials💜

[@erikaunknown3479]

this is very helpful. omg Josh dun was there.😂😂😂💀

[@franneh]

You're an excellent teacher and i've improved sooo much from watching your videos! Especially starting with single strums... THANK YOU! xox

[@myfantasyworld2324]

Do you still make guitar tutorials? If yes, could you do a tutorial for a song from Mania?

[@mimibroad4050]

Mania is such a good album

[@ryliebauer4497]

the other day i was like "ughh i wanna learn how to sing and strum but i dont like how these other youtubers explain it..when is elise gonna put out a video on it" AND LITERALLY YOU DID thank you so much i needed this😂

[@ksiezniczkaciemnosci2846]

you're the best

[@EliseEcklund]

nah, ur the best

[@ksiezniczkaciemnosci2846]

aaw i'm so happy now

[@elianadavis2732]

You are the best , very young and so kind explaining and giving us your experience as a Ukulele player 🥰

[@claudiareyner3371]

Joooshhh❤️ i'm crying😂😂

[@theerinmiranda]

i love how your singing just gets like slightly better through the video as your voice warms up more lol (still sounds like a beautiful angel tho)

[@Takatibbies]

Hi branchy

[@amandalee363]

omgeee, just when im struggling in singing you belong with me with that 4 chords... Thank uuuuuuu, I knew it that I must practice single strum first... i loveeee yaaahhhhb

[@cherfancherfan6682]

thx for this tips I will follow them carefully love you Elise💗

[@EliseEcklund]

You're welcome!! Love you

[@edgyedgelord477]

I loved that with my ukulele I could practice singing. For a long time I practiced only the down strums and it really gave to time to learn chords, learn how to get comfortable with playing an instrument, practice timing and practice my singing as well. Because the down strums where easy I could choose songs that where a bit harder and I could also experiment with choosing my own tempo and singing variations. To everyone that wants to play an instrument but is scared to. Buy a ukulele and just do the downstrums until you're comfortable doing more. It still sounds great and you can really practice how comfortable you are with an instrument.

[@iluvnoodles8736]

OMG I DIDNT EVEN ASK BUT IT HAPPENED OMG ELISE HHH

[@EliseEcklund]

[@inerks4162]

i love how you are so willing to share your techniques. you have given such wonderful tips. i hope time will come that i will be able to play the ukulele as comfortable as you are playing it. all the best to your channel.

[@frankis3371]

i love you!!

[@EliseEcklund]

i love you

[@ButterflyDrache]

You´re just so nice. The world needs more people like you.