Learn the Island or Calypso Strum on the Ukulele - Easy Beginning Ukulele

[@s9925-b6s]

This is by far the best explanation of the island strum I've seen. Feeling the rhythm first and breaking it down into tiny segments really helps. Thanks a bunch! 🍌🥥

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for letting me know.

[@chumthungongullie327]

Watched 6 videos and then landed on this ...got a better gist on the strumming pattern faster on this channel..thanks

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Glad it helped! Thanks for letting me know.

[@annkuehnel6915]

I love being your Patreon, Lisa! I’ve learned a lot and your zooms are so much fun!

[@theresamiller850]

I love your music teacher tricks for teaching strums! I pick them up easily, but not so good at explaining to others! This will help!

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Rock on!

[@linda7452]

You are FANTASTIC!!!! I'm a 70 y/o pianist and retired music educator/teacher who just decided to buy a new ukulele last week and teach myself to play. Thank you for the banana-coconut chant... helpful, since my strumming technique frustrates. I would love to practice more but my poor fingertips - OUCH. I just found your channel and enjoying the lessons. I have one suggestion (as a variation on your fruits, since I live in S FL and grow all of these in my yard) is to substitute pa-Pay-a for coconut. I find that the up strum (pa) and down on (Pay) matches the rhythm pattern, whereas coconut is more awkward as the first syllable is the strongest in that word. Just a thought that might help!

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Thank so much! Papaya!! That's brilliant. Thanks. I have a beginning class coming up. I will try that with my in person students.

[@etanaf]

I watched this so I could teach it to my 7yo great niece, and it was easy but I did not see how it would make the island Strum, but Then AMAZING, when you put it all together with the AIR not played, it all fell into place. I'm not quite sure even what happened and what you did. I really didn't like it much, but then AMAZING in one step I was playing the Island Strum. So I DO highly recommend this tutorial to learn the Island Strum for the first time. (I had learned it 2 years ago, and really struggled with it). You are a magician, Lisa (Or, should I say, "A MUSIC TEACHER!!!:)

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Thank you so much. I need to update my New to Uke Guide. I do have a different follow up to this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3-8n62NlM-MZtk

[@angelinaolaitiman3639]

Banana coconut really works🤗

[@TheUkuleleFool]

I’m glad you found this helpful!

[@dc3399]

That was fun! I can strum with concentration. But I can't strum and sing at the same time. I guess it takes practice, practice, practice

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Practice, and playing with others. I do 2 jams a month online for Patrons with easy songs. Playing is more fun than practicing.

[@CanadaAstro]

Brilliant! Thank you. Thinking of buying a Ukulele specifically to play and learn Calypso. Any tips on buying a quality Ukulele Lisa? Thanks in advance. Going to eat a Banana for breakfast now,

[@TheUkuleleFool]

There are really solid brands available on Amazon. I own the ukuleles on my Amazon Store front - www.amazon.com/shop/theukulelefool - I get a small commission if you buy any of these. Other brands I have played and respect that have entry level kits - Aklot, Donner and Kimise. You might want to think about size. Most adults find the Concert size a good fit. Bigger hands do like the Tenor size. I play with several folks that like the smaller soprano size. Good luck on your ukulele adventures and banana breakfasts!

[@rroe5718]

Working on that new coordination......like rubbing your tummy with left had and top of head with right. Will take awhile, but Practice, Practice, Practice :)

[@TheUkuleleFool]

You got this! Practice in your head when you have a spare moment. It really works.

[@rexdonahough241]

"i subscribed" and am glad i did great vids

[@barbaramorgan689]

Where is the link to Harry Bellefonte?

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Here you go - kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3-8n62NlM-MZtksi=dzzJgZ5KXwXuHlHT

[@elainepalmer8268]

I bored the pants off my family learning this. I spent a couple of weeks walking around the house chanting down, down, up, up, down, up. And incorporating food into the equation always helps!

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Good for you.

[@stevenml5748]

Thank you.

[@TheUkuleleFool]

You're welcome!

[@markmagyar3160]

Thank you for this lesson. It was interestingly helpful for me. and I like bananas... 🍌☺ _because they have no bones.

[@TheUkuleleFool]

You're welcome 😊 I will be doing a free live lesson May 15. It will be a 2 chord songs with a lot of ways to add spice. Come join us - email me - [e-mail]