Is It Worth Your Money?! Ukulele Strap Review

[@Kevin-nr9lj]

It serves only half its purpose :D I won't feel comfortable attaching that hook to the sound hole like that. Is this the only strap option for ukuleles without the strap button?

[@Kevin-nr9lj]

+100 points for AriGato and KitKat playing in the background.

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

there is another strap option that I am planning on showing next week, actually ;)

[@Kevin-nr9lj]

Yes. Hope that is safer than this :D

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

+Kevin you're absolutely right. Over time it could affect the sound hole, huh?

[@Kevin-nr9lj]

Yes.. It is pulling the top off.

[@jayliebenberg7549]

I love the kitties just playing around in the background.

[@dirklewanzik6000]

I liked the information. But it was also funny to see the different holding option in the second half of your video. You have a great sense of humor. Thx.

[@DieterLo1]

So many different ways to use Ukulele straps. I am trying different things to find out what is the most comfortable. Greetings from Germany!

[@radioboys8986]

ahoy some may want to also check the Uke Leash strap, also the Magic Fluke strap

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

+radio boys thank you! Will do :)

[@chrismartin.13]

1:22 The iconic cat fight XD

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

😆 so vicious

[@MARKLINMAN1]

Omg PURPLE! Love it! The strap is cool as well. 😍

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

+MARKLINMAN1 thank you!!! I'm trying to use more colors 😂

[@kazartlab2458]

Thank you for your review. I am new to Ukulele and I also found out that my Ukulele doesn't have that piece underneath for attaching a Ukulele Strap. So this video really helped me. =)

[@Greg-vd5om]

Yes, I am not a fan of the sound hole strap but, it can be somewhat useful...Cat leash? thanks for your good video!

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

+Greg Reynolds 😂😂😂 cat leash!!! Haaahahhaa.

[@johnpritchard7722]

Thanks, I had the first strap with the ukalale but didn't how to fix it

[@ken-vc8bf]

I think we both shared a good laugh. I have a similar strap, used it once then never bothered with it again. I may if I'm in a silly mood try the alternative way of using it, but then again perhaps not. Ken

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Did you ever try the alternative way of using it?!

[@ken-vc8bf]

Bernadette Teaches Music .I did try it but either the strap is too short or I am too wide. I think it must be the former. This video still makes me laugh - a good tonic on a cold, grey day. Ken

[@MasterSkySparklez]

can you do a video explaining capos? are they cheap and is it worth getting one?

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

I was just thinking about this! I only have one at the moment, so I will try to get my hands on a few more ;)

[@MasterSkySparklez]

Bernadette Teaches Music I'll be waiting patiently for this video :)

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Okay :D

[@vllrrql]

Awesome helpful video! Thanks !

[@lilbitatatime3763]

If the strap I purchased doesn't work I may crochet a strap that fits on the body and the neck. I've seen other videos with that but it needs to have that hour glass body.

[@rockingdanteachingman]

Great review Bernadette.

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

+Rocking Dan Teaching Man thank you!

[@lilbitatatime3763]

The other strap may be longer to have it over the shoulder. Mine is too long so I will have to cut and sew it. My wrists are weak from many years of typing so a strap may be helpful until I can build a little strength in them.

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

hey! How are you doing? Did you start using the strap while you practice?

[@lilbitatatime3763]

I used the strap once and didn't like it. Suppose I have to get accustom to wearing it. Now that my finger is better and we processed our chickens I can get back to practicing the ukulele in between baking pies, attending my DS's concert choir and getting prepped for Thanksgiving. Are you & Jose cooking a turkey?

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

+LilBit AtATime professed your chickens!?

[@lilbitatatime3763]

We grow poultry for our family's consumption. Also have egg laying hens.

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

+LilBit AtATime that is fantastic. So healthy. I am impressed!

[@luanymiranda6757]

Esse vídeo veio na hora certa! Meu ukulele acabou de chegar e eu ainda estou tendo alguns problemas para segurá-lo :/ Vou comprar o meu "Ukulele Strap" pra me ajudar :) Obrigada pelo vídeo!

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

+Luany Miranda I al so happy you liked this video! I will be making a few more videos about straps later this week, so stay tuned ;)

[@luanymiranda6757]

Thank you!

[@TeeOhDeeDee]

your my favorite "uke tuber"

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

+Todd Wilson 😭😭😭 thank you!!!!

[@B0rnles13]

You have excellent form! I just got a Tenor Ukulele today, but I didn't know you could get Baritone Uke's, anyway, the uke came with strap buttons fitted to the body, but the strap was like the one you used 1st, for the price I paid £46.99 I expected something better for a strap, how could you relax while playing, all the time conscious of the fact the Uke could fall if you let go. I think I will make a strap, like a guitar strap, or even a piece of string. I learned "You Are My Sunshine", and oddly it inspired me to play some blues on the uke! Hurrah for 4 stringed instruments!!!

[@jheannamerieandresdaplas1109]

The strap is good but the cats behind you is funny

[@KILO-uv2wi]

Great video and I adore those kitties! 😻

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

+Kim Maye 😸😺 thank you! I adore them!

[@garyhondel9020]

Thank you so much for this video! I enjoy this and your other videos very much. I bought a BEAUTIFUL Breedlove Uke but I am a bit disappointed that it didn't have strap buttons. Not a single one! I am so tempted to drill holes for buttons but I would cringe the whole time I'm doing it. I wish there were more options than just that one that hooks into the bottom of the sound hole. I don't have a strap yet but I'm wondering if the ones you suggested could be hooked into the top of the hole, instead of the bottom? It seems like it would balance that way so you could let go of it. Am I wrong about this? When I first started shopping for straps I actually thought this was how they hooked on. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Sincerely, Gary from Alaska

[@Keile93]

3:44 was hilarious! Anyway my first strap, bought before finding your DIY uke strap video, was like this, and I didn't like it at all. zero support on the neck

[@SteveMartinUSA]

Well, I see pros like James Hill, Ukulele Zen (Stuart Fuchs) and Jake Shimabukuro wearing straps. So if we're aspiring to play more difficult pieces then why wouldn't we use them indefinitely?

[@lilichen6488]

Love your videos! I really want an strap button installed in my ukulele but I don't know if it is worth it. I reckon it shouldn't make cracks on the wood is it is well drilled, but doesn't it destroys the wood after using it for a period of time? I mean, the strap pushes the button against the hole in order to hold it.... doesn't the hole gets bigger with the time? If anyone is familiar with them, please tell me... I know it would make it a lot more comfortable to play but I don't want to destroy my new ukulele!

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Hey! I know the feeling!! I didn't want to make holes in my ukuleles because I don't know if I will change my mind about them in the long run BUT I did make a video for how to add strap buttons to your ukulele for under $5 (and NO DRILLING!) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hILQn4lugNV3osU

[@cmmbsnyder55]

Ms B, your beautiful - no question on that, you're entertaining and most importantly you're very informative. I finally got my new tenor today and it has no buttons and I'm frightfully afraid of having some music store tech drill on it. The hook strap scares me! Terry said he will have some straps coming soon to his store so maybe I'll wait and see what becomes available. At this point, I'm not sure what to do. I feel the hook in the sound hole will over time leave usage marks -- not acceptable! Anyway, I will continue to monitor your other videos.

[@AKANKHADAS-h3h]

Thank you very much

[@learciniega5045]

I've never liked this kind of straps, but my uke doesn't have a strap thing at the end. I'm ok with making a hole and putting the strap buttom but I don't know if it's worthy, what do you think?

[@learciniega5045]

And also, I want to buy a capo but I can't find any ukulele ones, can I use a guitar capo on my uke? Thank you! ♥

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

+Wiki I found a solution that may save you from having to make a hole. I will hopefully have that video done and published on Saturday/Sunday

[@yuyu9229]

Hey Plazi! I would like to mention 2 things. Most straps serves it's complete purpose, but on the other hand these serve less than quarter. It is actually insensible to attach the hook to the sound hole as, it will reduce the sound quality and look really weird hanging off of the ukulele. It is also not secure and can lead to a broken ukulele. It is hilariously funny seeing people wearing these tiny straps! I would recommend to buy a strap that you tie to your ukulele's tuning board and should get in a music shop! 2nd, can you make a video on capos? I have a couple for my guitar and started using for my uke a few weeks back. Is there a certain capo for each instrument?

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Hey! I recently got 2 capos in a PR package, so I will think of a clever way to make a capo video ;)

[@yuyu9229]

Bernadette Teaches Music 😃

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

+アリヤザラ 😉

[@savannah6363]

Thank you for the review!! Your so pretty and I love your videos

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

HEY! Did you get your ukulele? Are you in love?!?!

[@savannah6363]

Yeah.. I got it and I love it, but a little while after I got it... I broke my arm! So it is harder to play, but I have been using the best of my abilty! to practice

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

+iiPotatoFreak 😱😱😱 how did you do that!?!????!!!

[@savannah6363]

A gymnastics trick called a back handspring

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

+iiPotatoFreak 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@abirzaman8039]

I love your accent 😍

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Thank you! I don't realize I have one!! Hahahaa

[@abirzaman8039]

Bernadette Teaches Music been following you from day 1 . God bless you ❤

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

+Abir Zaman thaaank you!!!

[@abirzaman8039]

Love from Bangladesh ✋ 🇧🇩

[@MoustroAudioDesigns]

This video cracks me up! :-)

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

+Moustro | Composer 😂 thank you!

[@sofiastefani]

OMG, I love your cat at 1 min😂

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

I know! lol She is something else ^.^

[@Greg-vd5om]

Are you comfortable with having the strap buttons installed on your Uke? I am not sure that I am on my expensive Uke but, wish at least 1 had been done.

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

+Greg Reynolds hmm :/ I have never considered this. Maybe I'll experiment with it on my cheaper uke! Should I turn it into a KZbin video?

[@Greg-vd5om]

Sure, I think that can be helpful. But, I am still quite guarded about drilling a hole in my Anuenue.

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

yeah... lots to consider!

[@notworthit8935]

😱😱😱😍😍😍😍 KITTYSSSS

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

I absolutely love love love them!

[@rachealbrett3860]

Your cats are so cute

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

+Racheal Brett thank you!! I'm in love with them 😸😺

[@rachealbrett3860]

Bernadette Teaches Music Do you know any good ukuleles that are great sounding but cheapish around $90 and preferably electric.I need an upgrade from my beginner ukulele.Thanks.

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

+Darrell Williams THANK YOU, Darrell!!! I really appreciate this!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@rachealbrett3860]

Darrell Williams i cannot purchase this brand beacause they dont send to australia

[@gempizza6425]

In the pic, it shows the strap wrap around the top of the arm, not the back of the neck..maybe it could feel better that way

[@helenaglen5836]

I loved watching the cats

[@coldelio]

"How to say Ukulele in 4 different ways"

[@roboticfennec193]

Honestly the easiest thing to do is just put a strap button on your uke. I was scared to do it at first but it was super easy

[@vikdopak2166]

Lol, how is a uke heavy? It weights about as much as my phone wtf. If you buy an SG guitar, I get complaining about neck dive...still not heavy tho.

[@SebDowntown]

Bravo Bernadette! You are fun. You strap me up good. :) Please visit us in La Palma, Canary Islands. Have fun. Pura vida! Seb.

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Hola Seb! Muchas gracias por la invitación! Me encantaría visitar La Palma! 💛💛💛

[@just_callme_sushi7423]

I wear my neck strap like a shoulder strap

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

😂

[@just_callme_sushi7423]

Bernadette Teaches Music I mean it works

[@Doodlebug211]

What a stunning loookin girl

[@donnyf12]

Haha.. Be careful not to get too hung up in that strap!

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Dude, I know. The second strap idea was RIDICULOUS!

[@Pilpup]

ook eh lelel

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@dimitristsiaplis2656]

OOKOOLELE

[@rebekahjess4383]

Ooookooooolele Lololololol

[@narayanlimbu9056]

this strap is for kids XD

[@EletricalMonkey]

Lol that doesn't seem very practical

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

😂 right?!