This Little Light of Mine - Banjo Uke Techniques Tutorial

[@robd7703]

You are a very good teacher. Thank you from Minnesota

[@fourstringstrummer]

Hey Rob! Thanks so much!! Glad you enjoyed the video! I have a lot of fun making them and when I hear that people like them it really makes my day. Feel free to join us at our new Facebook Group if you like - we're called "The Four String Strummers"! Kelly

[@chrispoppen5593]

You are good! A very good teacher. Thank you.

[@fourstringstrummer]

Thank you so much!! Glad you are enjoying the video! Kelly

[@MikeBrown-dk7or]

Thanks very much, Kelly. These techniques are very valuable.

[@fourstringstrummer]

Hey Mike! Glad you're enjoying them!! Kelly

[@BlessYourHeart254]

I loved the use of “lockdown” and “pandemic” as rhythm words, will serve as a reminder of the early 2020s

[@grantsmith8502]

Same cords as Worried man blues ,takes a worried man to sing a worried song etc. Enjoyed lesson thanks

[@fourstringstrummer]

Hey Grant - yes thats another one we need to do! Glad you enjoyed it. Kelly

[@craftlover9702]

OMG I am so happy I found your channel! I am learning more from you then I have any other channel! It's actually making sense to me. I actually am a traditional Country/bluegrass/folk singer, play very basic rhythm guitar, and performed semi professionally for over 30 years but I have always been drawn to the ukulele. I had one as a child and picked up a little but it wasn't till a year ago that I picked it up again and started to play basic chords. I have always wanted to learn how to embellish songs a bit but always found it too complicated. When I stumbled onto your channel your style of teaching is clicking for me and I am starting to get it. I know it will take a lot of practice but I am actually excited to learn. I thank you for sharing your talents! I do have a request if you ever have the time and I understand if you don't but I happen to sing this song in the key of C. I actually do a medley with Circle Be Unbroken, I saw the Light and This Little Light of Mine. Anything you can suggest on how to embellish it in the key of C would be greatly appreciated! Thanks again!! Oh and I also bought a banjolele so excited for more songs from you on that... LOL

[@fourstringstrummer]

Hey ! So happy you're enjoying the videos! You'll have a blast with you banjo uke - they are a lot of fun! Kelly

[@franklinstahl3711]

I have had one of these Banjo Uke's. I got it in Zanesville, Ohio about the year 1985 or 1986. The fretboard is all metal. The brand name is "Dixie." It didn't have a back to the drumhead so I made one. I also made a case for it. It has always been hard to keep tuned therefore I haven't played it much. You simplified the chord melody and your rendition of this song is very good. Thank you.

[@fourstringstrummer]

Hey Frank. Glad you enjoyed it! I've heard of those Dixie banjo ukes. I wonder if your tuners may be slipping a little? They sure are a lot of fun! Thanks Kelly

[@mikeclarke9281]

Great lesson, I've been playing my banjolele like a ukulele. Been trying to give it a more banjo vibe. So thanks for this

[@fourstringstrummer]

Thanks Mike! So glad you enjoyed it! I'm really enjoying putting these types of videos together. I have a playlist on my channel with a number of banjo uke videos to get help viewers get this type of sound. More to come! Be sure to check in on Saturday morning for another one similar to this! Kelly

[@Irene-fj1cv]

G'day! Thanks for doing something with the banjolele. I brought one ages ago and there is not much on KZbin to learn from. Love it that you are easy to follow. Keep up the good work. More banjolele play alongs please.

[@fourstringstrummer]

Thanks Irene - Glad you enjoyed it. I'll definitely be doing more. There are a few more banjo uke specific videos on my channel - see the banjo uke playlist. Thanks! Kelly

[@lisacompton3661]

Thank you Kelly - brilliant video and helpful tips. You're up there with the best of them! Yes - listen to the rhythm rather than fretting over the whole down up thing!

[@rhianevans2911]

Thank you so much just seen this !Wonderful teacher put it over so well .I am a beginner ! Diolch !Thank you from Wales UK .x

[@fourstringstrummer]

Hi Rhian! Thanks! So glad you enjoyed it! We've recently started our own Facebook Chat Group called The Four String Strummers. You'd be very welcome if you'd like to join us!! Kelly

[@Snowbearkay]

beautiful video Kelly... I sure do love listening to you play..

[@fourstringstrummer]

Thanks so much Christy! Glad you enjoyed it! Much appreciated! Kelly

[@pulti]

brilliant we will work on it, for the next song.

[@lturner744]

Congratulations on hitting one thousand subscribers. Well deserved

[@fourstringstrummer]

It's building slow but steady! Thanks again! Kelly

[@lturner744]

Your strumming comments are super helpful. Excellent tip to listen to the rhythm, which I think I’m finally getting better at. Muting the strings, which you suggested in an earlier video, seemed to help me quite a bit. As always, your videos are greatly appreciated.

[@fourstringstrummer]

Thanks Lucy!

[@DieterLo1]

Thanks for great teaching! It is totally new for me as beginner. But hope to be able to learn it!

[@fourstringstrummer]

Glad you're enjoying it! Have fun!! Kelly

[@DieterLo1]

@@fourstringstrummer Thanks! Enjoying if it is getting gradually better. Greetings from Germany!

[@Besami]

Hi Kelly! Great video as usual. I love your strums. You make Ukuleles sound so good! 🤗 I shall try to learn this with the clip clip strum for Sunday School!

[@fourstringstrummer]

Thats great! Its a fun tune and easy to make up your own words to which is also fun. Enjoy! Kelly

[@janebarrett8104]

Thank you for a great video. Great tips on strumming rhythm.

[@Studio_940]

Very good video, having just bought a Uke, this is helpful. Now I have to have a Banjolele, no doubt about it :)

[@brjplummer9415]

Hi Thanks very helpful. here is a suggestion. If you ever change your strings could you please fit Black Ones. Because they will be much easier for us to see what strings your fingers are on.

[@terrygray6078]

Absolutely brilliant thank you so much

[@fourstringstrummer]

Hi Terry - thanks for your nice words! I'm so happy you enjoyed it - it makes it all worthwhile!! Kelly

[@terrygray5116]

@@fourstringstrummer You sharing your knowledge and your tips are a inspiration to all .thank you very much

[@fourstringstrummer]

@@terrygray5116 Thanks again Terry! Much appreciated!

[@chirples]

Another fave👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@fourstringstrummer]

Thanks! I love playing this one!

[@bonniedavidson936]

Gosh darn it Kelly ! Now you are really making me want to get a banjo ukuele. 😂🙂. I think my little apartment is going to be filled with ukuleles! I love this tutorial ! I used to have a nice deering banjo. I sold it to my teacher. Was a win win. I was able to buy my Ohana ukulele that I love. ! Quick question. Is there any reason why you are playing on the fret board. Just curious I love how you are going through the strumming. I never really got it on the banjo. I don’t know why. It just didn’t fit me right. The concert ukulele is just perfect for me !

[@fourstringstrummer]

They really are a lot of fun! I find strumming a little further forward gives me the sound I like. I do the same on a standard uke as well.

[@gtaterbug]

I've been enjoying your channel and I recently purchased the Aklot banjolele, but am having a hard time getting it in tune. I notice you have a tuner on your banjolele headstock, what kind of tuner is it? Do you like it? Looking to buy one. Thanks.

[@fourstringstrummer]

I have several tuners - the Aklot one that came with the instrument works very well. I think the one I'm using in the video is a Snark. I find most different ones I've tried work pretty well.

[@kyleunzen9319]

I'm looking to buy a bangolele. And wondering what's the best bang for the Buck? What are you playing?

[@fourstringstrummer]

Hi Kyle - the one I'm playing is this video is an Aklot banjo uke. It was only around $100 with a gig bag etc. Pretty tough to beat that. Its a concert size. I've also owned a Gold Tone which honestly was a better instrument...more money though. If u just want to give it a try the Aklot might be worth checking out on Amazon. If you think you may stay with it a while longer or play more seriously, brands like Gold Tone or Deering may be worth a look.

[@kyleunzen9319]

@@fourstringstrummer thank you for the info. I appreciate the quick response 😉

[@Sassy-x5t]

I really enjoy your videos however I’m not sure what I’m doing, so I have an auto tuner now and trying to learn from you. I don’t understand what to do with my left hand not sure how to read music and position my fingers 😑 I have my banjo tunes to my dogs has fleas is this correct? Thanks

[@fourstringstrummer]

Hi there. Yup you've got the tuning right. gCEA are the notes you want the strings tuned to. If you're just getting rolling have a look at the beginners playlist in the channel. It goes over tuning, how to read chord charts and some basic strums. That might help get you started out. Have fun! Kelly

[@Sassy-x5t]

@@fourstringstrummer Thank You, I will check them out😀

[@wandam3295]

Hey Kelly! I hope you are doing well! 😁Just wondering if you’ve changed the strings on your Aklot Banjolele yet- and if you have any preferences on strings, or if you stuck with the Aquilla strings that came with it. Thanks!

[@fourstringstrummer]

Hey Wanda! Sorry for the LATE reply - I just saw your comment! I think I changed them a while back and would've gone with Aquila again - I like the sound of them and tend to use their strings on all of my ukes. All the best - Kelly

[@wandam3295]

@@fourstringstrummer Hey Kelly! Thanks for your reply😄 I hope you had a great summer! Looking forward to some more play alongs!!🤞🏻

[@fourstringstrummer]

@@wandam3295 Thanks Wanda! Yep summer was good - about to launch another round of videos so stay tuned!

[@wandam3295]

@@fourstringstrummer 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😁

[@fourstringstrummer]

@@wandam3295 Let me know if you have any songs you'd like covered and I'll see what I can do!

[@MichaelStoneham]

Why strumming so far up the neck on banjolele I find it best to play halfway between the neck ends and the bridge. It seemed strange using pan-de-mic for the strumming. I immediately heard God-Loves-Me.

[@fourstringstrummer]

I just find the sound nice and the strumming comfortable there. It doesn't really matter too much - it's just kinda where I "end up". I like ur alternative to "pandemic". Now that we aren't so caught up in all that, I use paintbrush and sledge hammer as my two words for the strumming. Again, whatever works for you and helps you get the idea is great! Thanks - Kelly

[@clawhammer704]

Where in the world did you find a armrest that will fit a 8 inch pot. I can’t find one nowhere.

[@fourstringstrummer]

Hi there - the armrest actually came with the instrument when I bought it. Maybe contact Aklot - perhaps they'll sell you one as a part...