Ukulele Strum Workshop a.k.a. STRUM SERIES

If you already know the melody and how the song goes, you can pretty much accompany yourself by looking at a ukulele song sheet which gives the lyrics and chords. Rarely does a typical songsheet give the rhythm or what to do with your strumming and plucking hand.

To guide ukulele players on what best to do, I am launching a new series of one-hour workshops in ZOOM. Participants receive handouts and video recordings they can use until the next session.

Besides the basics of posture and position, I also answer questions like

  • Which finger or fingers should I use?
  • What are the different ways to produce sound?
  • Should I do anything with my chord fingering hand?
  • Which strum pattern is most appropriate for this song?
  • What are the special effects? When are they used?
  • Should I grow nails?
  • Which part of the ukulele should I strum? Is there any difference?
  • Is there a difference between a slow and a fast strum?
  • What does calypso strum refer to? How is that different from reggae?
  • What does CHK mean?
  • Is muting important? When is it best used?

These are also outlined in the Three Chord Thursday goals.

Register for these classes starting in January 2021.

Strum on Suspended Chords – taster workshop
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