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Playing up strums can be a difficult technique to master. Here, we cover the fundamentals, mechanics and top tips to get you strumming any basic pattern like a pro!
Top tip
As a warm up, get used to doing just up strums, as shown in the video at 1:11.
Strumming pattern 1 - mixing down and up strums
The arrows here indicate down and up strums. The numbers represent the count for this rhythm over the beat.
Strumming pattern 2 - most common EVER!
Notice the line between the & and beat 3. This is called a tie. This shows that beat 3 is not played, but the strum from beat 2 & carries over.
Course Outline
Techniques and Theory for Ukulele
C Minor Pentatonic Scale on Ukulele
Adding Up Strums on Ukulele
Ukulele D Major and Minor Chord
Ukulele E Minor Chord
Ukulele C Major Scale
How to Know Which Chords Go Together?
Use a Capo To Play More Songs
Ukulele Practice Routine for Level 2
When To Move On From Ukulele Level 2
Shake It Off (Ukulele)
Brown Eyed Girl (Ukulele)
Lean On Me (Ukulele)
Stand By Me (Simplified Ukulele)
Wipeout (Ukulele)