5 Effective Strumming Patterns for Beginners [Ukulele Lesson]

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[Panman]

Yes at approaching 63 yrs just got my first "Ukulele", no more motorbikes. So far just the sound of a wailing banshee crossed with a strangled cat. I have been checking out a lot of tutorials and enjoying, this seems the best so far for strumming tuition, many thanks.

[iicecreams]

1:32 down down down down
2:58 down up, down up, down up, down up
4:19 down, down up, down, down up
6:36 down, down up, up, down up

YA WELCOME !

[cassmama]

brilliant tutorial, easy to follow I CAN strum!! Thanks SO much, never too late to learn, I am 75, going on for 35! (In my head!) THANKS AGAIN! 

[Dombroski]

I’ve watched so many videos already and this is the only one that’s made me feel like I can actually do this and I actually know the strumming patterns a little now! He’s very good at teaching !

[maybethistimenow]

A great teacher. Calm, easy style whilst being encouraging.

[adjm]

Great place to start for someone who has never played guitar or ukelele before. You're a great speaker that made me feel like anyone can learn to play.

[bseiden]

I had NO IDEA that strumming could be so complicated...thank you so very much for sharing your gift with others...I always thought I had a good sense of rhythm until I tried strumming...wow what an eye opener.... I am really enjoying your tutorials they are great...and you are a great instructor....

[johnmeksa]

I'm 77 years old and learning the ukulele. This young man has helped me.

[YolandaWatson]

Dude! Before coming across this video I was struggling to get these strums down, but idk, something about the way you kept your voice calm and leveled made me feel calm and much more confident. Thanks so so much for this.

[Atanasii]

Woah.. he said "I know that you can do it" *sobs* Thank you for believing in us! (i am not sarcastic, it was sweet really)

[mdlmusic]

Great job! I've been playing guitar for fifty years and recently started playing the ukulele. I never really thought about the technical aspect of strumming, it just seemed to come naturally. This has made it very hard for me to explain or teach other people how I'm doing it. Your calm and measured approach is one I'm going to try to emulate. Thanks.

[OneMusicSchool]

You are a great teacher. I don’t know why I’m only finding you now. Keep up the great work.

[RitaBonita]

Love your video! You are so sweet and such a calm, encouraging teacher. I'm practicing the 5 patterns daily and definitely see and hear improvement.

[allie]

This is a fantastic video, so helpful!  You are a great instructor, thank you so much. I was having trouble with my strumming, but this is really clear and concise.

[bingo]

OK Brett – thanks for all the clear & sensible advice on strumming.  Your patience and enthusiasm make you a great teacher.  I'm just about ready to get my first ukulele (can't wait!!) and these exercises are the very thing I'll need to get a good start.

[TheTurnerized]

Brilliant. Very well explained. I like your patient and calm way of taking as well.

[galacticat]

Such a calming voice. I paused the video for 5 minutes or so to practice the last strumming pattern and it worked well!

[jennyjenjen]

I literally just started learning today. I now have a few chords down. Thank you for this video. I definitely strum better with a pick. It feels so relaxing practicing the Ukulele

[zoelarson]

Perfect lesson, you are such a good teacher....calm and no hype. It really was easy following your lesson...
I've searched for the right teacher and you are HE!

[toitu_te_tiriti]

What a nice and relaxed approach, thanks. I really felt that I learnt and didn't feel rushed.