Strumming

Lesson 5/39 | Study Time: 5 Min
Course: Ukulele Chords
Strumming

Strumming

Play all four strings at the same time with your index finger, thumb or pick, using a downward motion. This is called a strum. Hold the pick lightly and strum from the wrist. Keep your wrist relaxed. If any notes buzz or sound deadened, you may have to press harder with the left hand fingers and make sure that your fingers are just behind the fret.

Strumming with the first finger

Strumming with the thumb

Strumming with the fingers

Strumming with the pick

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1- The Rudiments Of Music 2- INTRODUCTION 3- A Chords 4- Using a Tuner 5- Time Signatures 6- B<span class=" symbolA">b</span>/A<span class="symbolA">#</span> Chords 7- Note Values 8- B Chords 9- Chord Diagrams 10- Strumming 11- C Chords 12- Notes, Rhythms And Rests 13- C<span class=" symbolA">#</span>/D<span class="symbolA">b</span> Chords 14- How To Hold The Ukulele 15- The Major Scale 16- Left Hand Technique 17- D Chords 18- Sharps And Flats 19- The Chromatic Scale 20- Parts Of The Ukulele 21- E<span class=" symbolA">b</span>/D<span class="symbolA">#</span> Chords 22- More About Major Scales 23- E Chords 24- What Is A Chord? 25- The F Major Scale 26- F Chords 27- How To Read Sheet Music 28- F<span class=" symbolA">#</span>/G<span class="symbolA">b</span> Chords 29- Easy Chord Table 30- Keys And Key Signatures 31- G Chords 32- Chord Symbols And Alternatives 33- Transposing 34- A<span class=" symbolA">b</span>/G<span class="symbolA">#</span> Chords 35- How To Transpose 36- The Capo 37- Chord Construction 38- Chord Progressions 39- Turnaround Progressions

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