How to Strum a Ukulele

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Learn how to strum a ukulele - the right way. Master the downward and upward stroke, learn proper hand positioning, and even get some nail grooming tips!

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    Sharon G
    This is the best HELP going. Thank you so very much. Love your test during the lessons they help me a lot. Found interest in the Ukulele and I wanted to learn the IZ Somewhere over the rainbow/What a wonderful world for the last three years and I just happen to catch your YouTube video and now I'm able to follow and understand what to do and with a lot of practice this 55 year young lady gonna be playing her favorite song. I can't express how much I'm thankful for you and your talents.
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    Anthony J
    Thank you for the intro
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    Simon J
    Thank you for that. I have watched dozen of videos where strumming was explained but not with the camera angles or commentary re part of the finger used during each part of the strum. ... Simple stuff, however, this is the only tute I've found that's gone to the bother of explaining it in such detail. .. So thanks again fro that. - It really has cleared up a lot for me. :-)
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    Super Ukulele
    You're welcome Simon. It helps if you can see things at different camera angles for sure when learning strum techniques. ~Aaron
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    Deb T
    Very good lesson!! I'm glad to learn the proper strumming and using my fingernail as a pick!!!
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    Super Ukulele
    Hi Deb! Thanks again! It really helps the fingers glide across the strings better with the fingernail grown out for strumming. It also increases the volume of the strum as well. Happy strumming:)
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    Lara M
    That's was really helpful! Thank you :)
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    Super Ukulele
    You're very welcome Lara. More lessons in the making. ~Aaron
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