Uke Minutes 153 – How to Strum Your Ukulele
Hey UUers! Recently we’ve been having a blast (from the past!) reviewing some basic concepts for beginners. This time on Uke Minutes, Aldrine revisits the basic strum and how to get started strumming your ukulele. Remember to keep your strumming finger relaxed and really work on grazing your strings lightly to get an even tone. [...]
Uke Minutes 151 – Ukulele Tips on Strumming
Hey UUers! Are you ready to kick your weekend into gear with a little uke love!? This week on Uke Minutes, Aldrine takes it back to the beginning with a few simple tips on strumming for beginners! Especially when you’re starting out, it’s important to relax, find the proper position, and ease into a natural [...]
[UU+] Seminar: How to Strum Anything Part 2 (15 min)
In part 2 of this seminar Aldrine will teach you how to put all the techniques together to create your own strumming patterns to play any song.
Uke Minutes 141 – Staggered Strumming (+ UKEtoberfest!)
Hey UUers! Today Aldrine and the UU guys are hanging out at UKEtoberfest (in Eugene, OR)! This all-day event is being held at the Eugene Faith Center so if you’re in the area, come on down and hang out with us! This kicks off Ukulele Underground’s two-week live TOUR in Oregon & Washington – check [...]
[UU+] Seminar: How to Strum Anything part 1 (25 min)
In this new seminar, Aldrine will teach you how to build your own strumming patterns to strum anything you could every want to strum. In part 1, you’ll learn the components that go into creating a strumming pattern then learn where to put which component. Where do chunks and rolls go? You’ll find out here!
Uke Minutes 137 – Strumming Dynamics (Volume Control)
Hey UUers! How’s everyone doing on this fine Saturday!? Today on Uke Minutes Aldrine breaks down the basics of Strumming Dynamics, that is, changing the mood during a song by changing the volume and “attitude” of your strum. Check it out and let us know what you think! Also, we’re closing in on the last [...]
Uke Minutes 115 – The Sextuplet Strum
Hey UUers! This week Matt (thejumpingflea) is back again for another episode of Uke Minutes, this time breaking down the Sextuplet Strum! Check it out, practice it and get it down smooth, and let us know what you think! Today Aldrine and Aaron are in Denver for the 4th Annual Swallow Hill Denver Ukulele Festival. [...]
Uke Minutes 99 – 1st Beat Emphasis Strum
Hey UUers! It’s another Saturday & another episode of Uke Minutes! Much like last week’s episode, Aldrine employs the “emphasis” strum, this time on the 1st beat, to create a strumming pattern to add a little variety to your songs. Try it out, experiment with other strumming patterns, and show us what you come up [...]
Uke Minutes 98 – 2nd Beat Emphasis Strum
Hey UUers! Are you ready for another weekend!? Ready or not, it’s here – along with another episode of Uke Minutes! This time Aldrine shows you an interesting strumming technique in the “2nd Beat Emphasis Strum.” The main concept involves slowing down a particular strum for emphasis, which can dramatically change the style and feel [...]
Uke Minutes 97 – Simple Bluegrass Strumming for the Ukulele
Hey UUers! Over the past few years, the ukulele has been popping up more and more in the bluegrass scene – with it’s high, twangy strings, it’s a perfect addition to round out any bluegrass song. In this week’s episode of Uke Minutes, Aldrine shows you a quick little strumming technique to add that bluegrass-y [...]