How To Strum The Ukulele Better - How to Count Music - Ukulele Tutorial

[@arciafrench993]

I really enjoy your channel. You are the only one I’ve found that slowly & simply explains things along with demonstrating. Thanks. So keep up teaching us beginners.

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Thank you so much for the kinds words! I promise to keep helping!

[@hyabussa5747]

When Joe Lewis (RIP) came in to train with us his constant lesson was "foundation" which for him was footwork, position and balance from that. This lesson from TTP is the foundation, I have have found, to my music path. From here it is easier to explore the diverse aspects of music.

[@StephanieDouglassMusic]

That was so much fun! I'm a music teacher and I write songs but I've been wondering how I could introduce more variety in my uke playing. This would be a great activity for kids, having them mix and match the beats like that. Thank you for a great lesson!

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Cheers Stephanie, I appreciate you and what you do for the kids!

[@elizafaria967]

Basic beat is 1, 2, 3, 4 with down strums on each beat. These are quarter notes. 1:35 Split in two quarter notes become eighth notes and are generally played “up” So 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1⬇️ &⬆️ 2⬇️ &⬆️ 3⬇️ &⬆️ 4⬇️ &⬆️

[@freesk8]

This really helped my guitar strumming! Thanks! :)

[@lindenrosam4781]

This is fabulous thank you. You’re really all about the rhythm rather than just teaching the pattern, and with uke it seems the rhythm is what its all about. I just need to play more in order to practice 😀

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Happy that you are liking the lesson! Learning to count has been one of the most valuable tools in accelerating my learning process.

[@idkhow]

im so happy i learned all the basics in band before i actually started playing music on my own

[@JuanMrDude]

Amazing video man! Thanks for the help

[@Lonewolf-bj9nl]

The AND s helped me understand and keep up better

[@daviddean5267]

That helped a lot, cheers! Bought my uke 2 years ago and only started really playing it this year.

[@mrbrian826]

Bought my neice a uke for Xmas. She is getting there with the chords and confidently switching between them but her strumming and timing isn't there yet. Slowly putting together a playlist to go through with her and this is a great help. Thank you!

[@AnitaLife27]

Great lesson!!! Fav 'd and shared!!!

[@leonisol8570]

Awesome videos!! They sooo helpful and fun!

[@donnalee5145]

This is GREAT! I even understand it😁

[@schulzg]

I’ve owned my ukulele now for over 4 years, and I always start to teach myself but end up giving up (or looked for something to distract me from practicing and lying to myself about practicing later lol). That said, if I’m real with myself, the strum struggle is what I can’t seem to get. Just couldn’t understand or break down the awesome songs I wanted to play but end up choking on not being able to grasp the strum. I really want to pick it up again. I have a traditional piano background and can read sheet music (not tabs lol). So I hope I can do it now. 😅😬😫 Seriously this video of yours was huge. Hope it was all I needed. Wish me luck.

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Me too! Good luck and let me know how it goes, I'm routing for you!

[@tuomollaonkoivu]

how is your progress going on? still lying to yourself? :D

[@tuomollaonkoivu]

or have u started to practice? :)

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Tyler! I have notifications turned on for your channel, but I didn’t get a notification for this 😱😱😱

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Hmmmm..... I wonder why that is?

[@vittorianabronzi5965]

Thank you!!!!😊

[@cindybranga673]

When I strum, my fingers get stuck on the strings. How can I make it look like I'm strumming with ease like you are.

[@TenThumbsProductions]

That happened to me ALL the time when I was learning and it was because I was strumming over the sound hole. It happens a lot less if you strum where the neck and the body of the ukulele come together. This will show you exactly what I mean. Give it a try and let me know how it goes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWelfpdqe8aljdU

[@nmalinda]

Do you have a video hon how to chuck when you strum? I just can't seem to understand how that works?

[@keira3290]

nmalinda hey you still looking for a tutorial ?

[@Golfcentric]

Genius!!!

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Patreons get your PDF printable break down here! www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-strum-and-19207726

[@BirdWhisperer46]

At 1:05, can you tell me what the Tempo is? I want to set my metronome there. Thanks. :o)

[@nathaliecarrera8637]

Hello can you give me the chords of the song Hey soul sister that you present in the tuto ? THANKS

[@jerryanderson9161]

Great! Thanks

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Jerry Anderson thank for watching friend!

[@goldenruletrainingandgroom5961]

I can't find the PDF for this lesson? When I click the links above and I get to a page that shows a PDF for Mr Big.

[@iperezgenius]

I know this might sou d like a really basic question but I have a real hard time holding the uke so that when I ay it doesn't fall... I have no strap. Any recommendations

[@saladink9987]

i am a music noob. This is my second week into learning the first instrument, ukuele. This is really helpful. I am hoping that I have a hidden talent lol. Any tips lol??

[@TenThumbsProductions]

I got lots of tips man! First off welcome, great choice choosing the Ukulele. So, think about the chords and strum patterns, these are the tools that you create songs with. A song is 3 elements, melody (what you sing, but this can also be played, that is what 'instrumental' songs are') the harmony, these are the chords, and the rhythm, in the case of the ukulele the strum pattern. By knowing as many strum patterns and chords as possible you are going to learn songs a lot faster. So here is as video with the 5 most important strum patterns that you will see A LOT kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIusfnaEf7VkpKc and here is every beginner chord kzbin.info/www/bejne/b16kp5h7f5eradU People who say the Ukulele is "easy" are mistaken, it is easy to get started and very difficult to master, so it will take hard work and dedciation depending on how far you want to go, so an organied practice routine is very important. For you it could be 5 minute warm up, playing somehting you know, 20 minutes doing the strum patterns 20 minutes review the chords and then after 45 minutes find a song and spend 45 minutes learning that new song. If you practice those 90 minutes daily you will be REALLY good in a year, and you will be ready to impress friends and family in less than a month!

[@saladink9987]

And here I was thinking that 45 minutes is enough for daily practice. But, I really appreciate the fundamentals that you provided. I have been practicing the 4 beginner chords from your video, and they are sounding good (I think). G chord is a little struggle because sometimes I fail to pin all the strings in time during transition. This is partially because I need to develop finger muscles on my left hand. I don’t know if this is a common thing. Thankfully, I am seeing improvement as I am practicing each day. Is this “finger separation” a common struggle? Just wondering if you have had students or followers that also struggle(d) with this issue. Also, I am trying to develop my rhythm while strumming. The other day, I was trying to play “I am yours” by following your video. Alas, I struggled with rhythm. I didn’t practice 45 minutes though lol. However, I would deeply appreciate if you can give some tips (and/or make a video) on how to develop rhythm. I am trying to be able to identify beats within a song. I had some friends during university years that could break down a song by listening to it. I know that might be a long way into my future, but my goal is to learn music through ukulele and then be able to play a few more instruments.

[@user-qd4zc4iv6s]

I was taught to strum with my thumb and I’ve been playing for about 5 years. I don’t know how to properly strum as I have gotten too used to strumming with just my thumb. Do you have any tips?

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Megan L Hi Megan, there is a time and place for the “thumb strum” especially in chord melody when you want to emphasis a particular note, so don’t feel like it was wasted time, but when you are signing and jamming the index finger is a better option. Here is a video to help you get you started. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWelfpdqe8aljdU

[@user-qd4zc4iv6s]

TenThumbs Productions Thank you! I will watch the video

[@harrisonroberts9646]

Dude could you please do a tutorial of Tadow by Maego and FKJ for ukulele. I think it would sound awesome on uke!

[@hairycanarythethird]

Hell yeah, add an up.

[@Margareth20648]

I would like to add a song to the contest, but I don't know how. I tried to find it here. Can you help me?

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Hi Marga, how are you? Would you like to enter or suggest a new theme? If you'd like to enter just email me your entry to [e-mail] or if you'd like to suggest a new idea feel free to suggest here.

[@Margareth20648]

Thanks, I made my own song, no Disney team music. I showed to my family, they said it is good. I don't know if I can do one with the Disney song. I will send to you just in case. I am new with the uku, I play as much as I can, but I still a little green. So, can you give me an idea of strumming for that music? Thanks!

[@8ntfrogn]

When I can finally play rhythm , I will be so happy. Maybe I shouldn’t have waited till late 50’s to play an instrument.

[@TenThumbsProductions]

You got it! Consistency and enthusiasm and you'll nail it! Really slow it down, slow and smooth with become quick and smooth quickly! The ukulele tongue twister haha

[@8ntfrogn]

@@TenThumbsProductions say it at 16th count three times. Haha. Thank you

[@saintsi6997]

I'm new to ukulele and music(about 3 months), I can't seem to transition from robotic C, Am, F & G7 chords strumming to musical strumming any advice please. Kind Regards Si.

[@espresshoe9253]

Saint Si when I was starting I hated this advice but. Practice.

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Try it without a strum pattern, just really focus on clean changes, that will help a ton!

[@billgedh]

Argh!! This is maddening! 1 month into playing the uke, how long does it take to get the rhythm and ultimately strumming down? Struggling with DDUUDU...

[@TenThumbsProductions]

billgedh do you have trouble with other strum patterns, or just that one?

[@billgedh]

TenThumbs Productions . Well keep in mind I am one month in so chord progression and changes are improving daily . super excited on my progress - your email videos are great. I haven’t even looked at the other strumming patterns as I am struggling with just the basic one I mentioned. Ive read that you can play a ton songs with this strumming pattern. I know this is a journey and I’m pretty patient.

[@billgedh]

TenThumbs Productions I’ll stick with it and keep ya posted. 👍

[@jacksongarbino6805]

I’m trying to learn ukulele because I wanna learn how to play spongebob songs but it’s hard for me to switch chords do you have any tips?

[@flowersinchaos8725]

i cant get the 16th right 😭

[@ajayxavier6459]

First one hehehe

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Early bird gets the worm!

[@thekid8732]

Second?

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Second!

[@DeviouS-DaggerS]

Uhhhhhhhhhh.... may not be here yet. 🦗

[@universalroads8176]

Tyler I need some lessons! check your messenger

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Dankest Productions on the road my dude, I’ll get at you next week ASAP my brother