Hi im 61 and just learning the ukelele and your lessns are so clear and nice to understand i used to play the drums so not much problem with timing i love the uk and you make it fun
@UkuleleWales3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the lovely comment Mitch, very glad to be helping.
@charharrison24432 жыл бұрын
I am 73 and am learning so you can do it.
@royzview62544 жыл бұрын
I use a leather plectrum too they are firm enough to pluck but flexible enough to strum without that twangy sound plastic makes. I make all of mine by cutting up old belts to the desired size and shape.
@UkuleleWales4 жыл бұрын
Yep, leather is my fav too. Fantastic you are making your own. I do keep meaning to have a go at making one with an old belt but haven't got around to it............ yet!
@karennorthrop22934 жыл бұрын
I just heard about this channel today, and am I ever happy! Ukulaliens has been my favorite play-along channel for a long time. Thanks so much.
@UkuleleWales4 жыл бұрын
Thank You karen for your support on BOTH channels. A lovely comment Thank You.
@ChrisJones-md9jz Жыл бұрын
My Yuke is arriving today & I've been getting so excited watching your videos. Thank you. 😊
@UkuleleWales Жыл бұрын
Ooooh, exciting times. I hope it arrived safely and you are having fun with it.
@ChrisJones-md9jz Жыл бұрын
All good thanks. Having so much fun 😀
@petersutton42993 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Thanks for the reassurance on finger use. I could never use a pick or plectrum as you call it - it just sounds horrible when I try, but I thought I should give it a more determined effort and look at different types. This video is exactly what I was looking for,. All together in one place. Thank you..
@UkuleleWales3 жыл бұрын
Glad to help Peter. I only use one when I need to these days but it's always handy to at least be able to use it if needed.
@nimvx58263 жыл бұрын
This helped sm! I’m a beginner ukulele player and ur channel helps me a lot
@UkuleleWales3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help, Thanks for the lovely comment.
@wylancslass4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. I have been playing 14 months and in the first couple of weeks used a felt pick that came with the Ukulele. Wasn't keen and soon dropped the plectrum or pick. Interesting hearing the sound of your favourite leather plectrum. It sounded pretty good. I might just invest in one .. just in case. Thank you for covering subjects that are not often covered by Ukulele teachers. I appreciate that.
@UkuleleWales4 жыл бұрын
And Thank You for all your support and comments Wendy. Really glad you are enjoying the videos and topics.
@billmumbo26973 жыл бұрын
I use various picks felt and leather for uke's, Dunlop Jazz3 mainly for electric guitar and mandolin lots of different ones for acoustic depending what style I'm attempting to play .I wish I could get some of those big triangular tortex ones with a cork grip not seen those for years🇬🇧👍
@UkuleleWales3 жыл бұрын
Haven't seen any cork grip picks Bill but they sound interesting. My preference is leather but I'll use a felt pick in an emergency (not that I use picks much)
@billmumbo26973 жыл бұрын
@@UkuleleWales weii as i grow increasingly arthritic picks seem to develop a life of their own then there's.those chameleon plectrums whatever colour they are when dropped they immediately become the same colour as the carpet!🤣👍👍🇫🇴
@lishavi66073 жыл бұрын
I share my own but recent experience on the use of a plectrum. I am sometimes playing a 38mm nylon Dunlop pick. I believe it is the thinnest. It is pleasant because it is very flexible, sensitive and I get a very nice sound, even close to the sound of the fingers. It allows all the nuances of touch. Sound volume and speed can be well measured. It is to be tested. L. from Belgium.
@UkuleleWales3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, I do have some very thing picks so will try it.
@geoffreyrees69123 жыл бұрын
lost the tip of my right finger many years ago and I use a very thin plectrum for guitar which I find clicky on the uke.Will try a leather pick.Thanks for the advice.
@UkuleleWales3 жыл бұрын
Hope you like the leather picks, definitely my favs.
@geoffreyrees69123 жыл бұрын
@@UkuleleWales Fantastic I am using them on a nylon string guitar that I have as well.Making a bid difference!!! Thanks for the tip.
@peterkeane77674 жыл бұрын
As a Novice its reassuring that you like the Leather Plectrum! (Having ended up with a fair selection of Nylon,Felt,Plastic and Leather Plectrums) I didnt mean to do this,but in order to find out what was what,this is what resulted! It might be handy if instead of a selection of thickness of usually Felt or Plastic you were sent one of each type for working out what is for you! I will try to persevere with Thumb and Finger,especially as its the finger tips that seem to be far softer than I imagined they were after 60+ years of general use! Really enjoying your output and dearly wish I could get to your school ( Maybe post Vacine)! The Ukulele has saved my Sanity as due to Illness Ive been effectively Cast out from Society,but I am at last beginning to recognise some of the noise I make as Tunes! After giving up the Recorder as a mistake at 12,this has been like Magic! What a great Instrument they are!I think of them as the 'Jack Russell' of instruments as they are little and full of character! Both arw now my constant companions!
@UkuleleWales4 жыл бұрын
Hi Peter, glad the video reassured you. I don't ofetn use the (always leather)plectrum BUT I do when I need to and yes, keep going with finger and thumb but don't be frightened to use the lick when needed. I took me a while of trying different ones.
@RockStarOscarStern634Ай бұрын
A Regular Guitar Pick might work great on a Steel String Electric Ukulele
@faithoverfear704 жыл бұрын
Good use for those old leather belts that no longer fit. I like the sound on thin nylon on electric uke. Been waiting for an order of felts ones.
@UkuleleWales4 жыл бұрын
Hi Lisa, I'm going to try to make some leather plectrums and possibly out of old belts. Will do a video if I do!
@johnsshed995 Жыл бұрын
My wife go's mad when I start sorting through the plastic recycling bin to find any sort of plastic I can make plectrums from. I have tryed everything from milk jugs to old buckets but the favourite at the moment are the red lids off tubs of instant mash .lol
@UkuleleWales Жыл бұрын
😂 loved reading this John, can picture it now! So does this mean that you are now eating more mash?? 😉
@jlo2724 жыл бұрын
Very informative thank you
@UkuleleWales4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@bridgetpollock6760 Жыл бұрын
I can't keep a hold of a felt pick! I play guitar and use a pick all the time. Those felt ones just turn in my fingers.
@UkuleleWales Жыл бұрын
I much prefer the leather picks to be honest, I find them much easier to keep hold of.
@stephenearnshaw85662 жыл бұрын
Hi Rachel. You said on the video you would add a link to where you buy the leather picks but I can’t find it
@UkuleleWales2 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve, the links are towards the bottom of the description but I'll post one here too. These are my favourite picks. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174080574050
@joeskill46632 жыл бұрын
Do you sometimes use a pick for your electric ukes?..🤷♂️
@UkuleleWales2 жыл бұрын
Hi Joe, I do sometimes use a pick on the steel strings, especially for rock. I use a thin, plastic guitar pick when I do.
@Mulberry20003 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this - my finger hurts when playing the Uke.
@UkuleleWales3 жыл бұрын
Glad to be helpful.
@t.g.9982 жыл бұрын
Hello. Have you ever tried the bass ukulele using the plectrum?
@UkuleleWales2 жыл бұрын
Hi, normally I don't play bass with a plectrum unless I HAVE to because of sore fingers. Maybe I should do a video to compare the different picks on bass too?
@tgbs92612 жыл бұрын
@@UkuleleWales Would be interesting to hear how they sound. I bought my first ukebass a few months back and I more comfortable using the plectrum (felt).
@tangobayus Жыл бұрын
I like a medium Fender pick.
@UkuleleWales Жыл бұрын
Just be careful as a plastic pick can sound overly “clicky” sometime. 👍
@abagatelle4 жыл бұрын
Yes, use a plectrum for twiddly bits sometimes
@UkuleleWales4 жыл бұрын
Twiddly bits are made for plectrums! LOL
@briandilhomick64884 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@UkuleleWales4 жыл бұрын
No problem
@dragos89843 жыл бұрын
Hello! Can i use a wooden pick on ukulele?
@UkuleleWales3 жыл бұрын
Hi Dragos, personally I wouldn't as I prefer leather but you'd need to be careful not to pick too hard I would have thought.
@dragos89843 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@lilicesar83864 жыл бұрын
TY ♡
@deniseshaw38713 жыл бұрын
I wish I could strum with a plectrum ..how can I learn
@UkuleleWales3 жыл бұрын
Hi Denise, I think the trick with using a plectrum is to be very light and almost use it as an extenstion of your fingers / hand rather than trying to move it sepertately. If I get a chance I'll try and do a lesson on it.
@deniseshaw38713 жыл бұрын
@@UkuleleWales I am not a very light strummer !!!!
@UkuleleWales3 жыл бұрын
@@deniseshaw3871 Have you tried a leather one?
@deniseshaw38713 жыл бұрын
@@UkuleleWales I have a felt like the sound of it on my steel string Soundsmith just frustrated I cant do it !!
@IterrАй бұрын
Plectrum!
@Dr_Crayon4 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say im the 1000th view
@UkuleleWales4 жыл бұрын
This made me smile so much. Congrats LOL
@davidbaird18983 жыл бұрын
Felt for me.
@UkuleleWales3 жыл бұрын
I don't mind felt either David although a well worn in leather is my fav.
@kenrutherford11092 жыл бұрын
I *never* use a pick bc the sound is too damn loud
@UkuleleWales2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ken, have you tried a leather pick. I hate the plastic ones and find generally the felt ones are very stiff but once a leather pick becomes softer over time, they can play quite a subtle sound. I very rarely play with a pick these days unless I really have to.
@kenrutherford11092 жыл бұрын
@@UkuleleWales Never tried one of those
@KXHelpercom2 жыл бұрын
WAY too many ads on your youtube video. I can't watch it. Sorry. Love you though...
@UkuleleWales2 жыл бұрын
Fair comment but they're just the standard ads. Any money helps me grow the channel and make better vids.