Strum Patterns
Until now, the strums have been written above each measure of music. To make things easier, you can play the same strums for each measure, even if there are different chords. This is called a strum pattern. In the following song, there are two strums in every measure. The strum pattern looks like this:
Strum Pattern
To make all songs sound finished, always end with one strum of the first chord. The following songs contain all the notes and chords you have played so far. First learn each song by playing the notes. Then play the chords as you sing or hum the song. You can practice playing both parts separately with the band on the recording.
Here is another song which uses the notes C, D, E, F, and G.
Strum Pattern
Strum Pattern
Things to Remember
- Listen to the recording to hear if you are playing the notes correctly.
- Support your right hand as you play the notes.
- Count aloud as you strum, and change chords in time.
- Keep your left hand fingers as close to the strings as possible.
- Look at the music, not the ukulele.
Class Sessions
1- INTRODUCTION
2- How to Read Music
3- The Note D
4- The Half Note
5- The Note E
6- The Note F
7- LESSON SIX
8- Chords
9- The Quarter Rest
10- The Tie
11- The Three Four Time Signature
12- Strum Patterns
13- How to Hold the Ukulele
14- The Lead-in
15- Strumming
16- Bar Lines
17- The G7 Chord
18- Notes
19- Playing Two Chords
20- Chords
21- Strum Patterns