I got an ukulele today!!! I am gonna be on ur channel literally all night!!! I cant wait to learn some songs!! ive heard that house of gold is easy so I'm gonna learn some more cords then start learning that song!!
@Hmagnuson
7 жыл бұрын
amber k love your profile pic and best of luck to you!
@milkydanny8316
7 жыл бұрын
you're in for a ride i got mine about 4 days ago, i spent the first 24 hours trying to learn how to tune, next day learning how to play the judge, and trying to learn how to strum and play the gmaj chord for the past 2 days. this shit got me stressed out. (try to spot how many twenty one pilots songs there are in this comment)
@tango1191
7 жыл бұрын
amber k Good luck!
@sophiseiden7065
7 жыл бұрын
amber k try to learn Riptide by Vance Joy!
@jinscupofcoffee7075
7 жыл бұрын
amber k can't help falling in love by Elvis Presley (twenty one pilots cover) is quite easy, you can go with that one too!
@lu8440
4 жыл бұрын
Elise then: Here’s how to play an ukulele!😊 Elise now: I went to a Kidz Bop concert and now I’m questioning my life choices.
@jackboss1763
6 жыл бұрын
Just got a ukulele for Christmas yesterday and I’ve been watching ur channel all day!!! You’ve been helping so much!! I love you so much and can’t wait to get better watching you!!
@EliseEcklund
6 жыл бұрын
That's awesome!!!
@lilmoonlight2867
6 жыл бұрын
Jack Boss me too 😂
@TheFgts69
6 жыл бұрын
Jack Boss hows the progress?
@oddreym2569
5 жыл бұрын
I got one for Christmas this year 😂
@greasenob4821
5 жыл бұрын
Me too except a year later
@jaiciekrutzfeld7383
5 жыл бұрын
Use felt picks when using ukulele with nylon strings because it prevents the clicking noises.
@Alex-bv6gc
5 жыл бұрын
Jaicie Krutzfeld same
@evelyn-bz7hv
4 жыл бұрын
I do t have one but I wish I did
@bruhnomars1249
3 жыл бұрын
Weird the music shop I went to said to use felt picks bc plastic ones wear down the strings faster
@jarekg3740
3 жыл бұрын
@@bruhnomars1249 i mean they are both valid reasons
@feza7478
7 жыл бұрын
I found you by accident but I stayed cause I'm getting my ukulele soon. yay. Hope it's something similar to a guitar. And just so you know I'm obsessed with you but in a good way tho.
@aline140
7 жыл бұрын
Sophotis Same story a couple weeks ago. I have my ukulele now and if you can play the guitar it's not hard at all and her tutorials really help!!
@EliseEcklund
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I'm happy to have you here! And ukulele is much easier than guitar!:) love you
@mollielynnjean
5 жыл бұрын
@Momorizz Hirai LMAO same. the og song we all love
@jesusisthetruth4497
5 жыл бұрын
Vesta K yay 😊
@juniperkwedi3781
5 жыл бұрын
I was strumming with my thumb but I struggled with the ups but with your second method I can strum up and down and that's amazing. Thank you very much
@lisanneder.4962
7 жыл бұрын
This was such a struggle to figure out when I first started and I could never find a good tutorial. This is great!
@LindonPBolton
5 жыл бұрын
I find it really difficult strumming with my fingers so use a felt pick but they always feel too stiff (3mm thick) and can sound a bit harsh so I cut them in two with a sharp knife which makes them more flexible and I think gives a nicer sound. Best advice I was given when I got my uke was find what works for you and go with it
@ohwellhey6221
5 жыл бұрын
oh lol I thought it said you strummed with a knife
@adamdavis4417
5 жыл бұрын
Hard picks sound horrible and I’d only use them playing bass. Maybe try a .38 or a 1.5? Just a suggestion .. happy strumming!
@sparkymikey25
2 жыл бұрын
I know your comment is 3 years old so maybe you already know but they make felt and leather picks made just for ukes
@something588
Ай бұрын
@@ohwellhey6221 Bro I'm so close to doing that mf be breaking my fingers 😭🙏
@alisonh_
7 жыл бұрын
ELISE i just bought a ukulele and it's still on its way here so in preparation i'm literally binge watching all of your videos! much excite
@EliseEcklund
7 жыл бұрын
YAY! I'm so excited for you!!
@anet221
6 жыл бұрын
That's exactly what I'm doing right now 😅😊
@peach7780
6 жыл бұрын
Alison H IM DOING THE SAME
@zeinhakki3367
6 жыл бұрын
Lol same
@juicedeggs
4 жыл бұрын
Alison H legend has it it’s still shipping
@kyliebohach3966
5 жыл бұрын
when i strum, the string gets caught in my cuticle //:
@nikiroblox979
4 жыл бұрын
OMG same
@hsmacaraig
4 жыл бұрын
the side is my fingers are burning rn. ahhhhhh
@mayatypebeat6426
4 жыл бұрын
SAME.
@emilywhitehouse2768
4 жыл бұрын
Same! Does anyone know how to fix this?
@destiny8967
4 жыл бұрын
Same. I actually found this technique where i strum down with my thumb and up with my index idk if anyone else does it but it cured the cuticle problem and u dont even have to use ur nails
@doniaw5550
5 жыл бұрын
So happy that someone else strums with their index finger! I always thought I was the only one!
@jakedorian3721
5 жыл бұрын
I’m really pleased I found this video! I got a ukelele about a week ago and I’ve been practicing non stop, I’ve picked it up really well but I was worried I was doing everything wrong because every tutorial I watch, they were playing with their index finger. I tried that and it felt completely uncomfortable so I’ve been automatically going back to playing with my thumb and getting frustrated with myself for it. Now I know it’s not a wrong way and it’s actually fine to play it that way I can relax, do it the way I’m comfortable with and focus on keeping my strum patterns in Rythym (I’m getting there 😂 my brain just seems to refuse to go up twice in a row when I need to right now)
@xbecxxx
2 жыл бұрын
Does anyone else use all their fingers to strum and to come back up? Is that completely wrong?
@ceci.m3180
7 жыл бұрын
Hehe this is totally random but I like your plaid shirt. hehe
@EliseEcklund
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!:)
@jesusisthetruth4497
5 жыл бұрын
Ceci .M aw lol it’s pretty nice :)
@ericcartman5374
4 жыл бұрын
Tee hee~
@fitz_scouter
4 жыл бұрын
Its a lesbian
@Jay-kv4rj
3 жыл бұрын
@@fitz_scouter that’s exactly what I thought😭😭😭😭😭
@steveprimeau1407
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Elise. I've recently purchased a ukulele, and I've been trying to develop a strum using my index finger, but I can't seem to get the hang of it - not to mention it hurts like a bugger after awhile. I was really starting to get discouraged with this because most ukulele players use their index finger for strumming, so I figured I might as well give up because in the ukulele world, it's the index or nothing - at least that's what I thought. But now I see that's not the case. I played guitar years ago and had developed a pretty mean strum using my thumb. I even preferred that over a pick. It just seemed so natural to me. So thanks to you, from now on, I will use my thumb on my ukulele and if anybody complains, I'll say talk to Elise! 😊
@AnnaJahn729
7 жыл бұрын
So glad you made this video! I've been strumming with my thumb ever since I started playing because it feels most natural, everyone else I know uses their index finger and I thought I was going crazy or strumming completely wrong!
@southpark180
4 жыл бұрын
I got my ukulele yesterday for my birthday and I am glad to be taught by Elise
@UnknownUser-ub8xr
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so SO much for making ur tutorials! I’ve only had my ukulele for a week or two and I’ve been trying to find the best tutorials I can. Ur videos have been absolutely PERFECT! Thank you SO MUCH!
@SophieGordon-n1s
Жыл бұрын
Finally someone said you can strum a ukulele with a pick! As a guitar player that HATES strumming without a pick, it felt VERY wrong strumming the ukulele with my hands. Btw ur tutorials are amazing
@lukemeister3891
6 жыл бұрын
I just got my ukulele on Christmas yesterday too and I’ve seen a lot of vids and yours were more helpful ! Thx Elise 👍
@EliseEcklund
6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!!:)
@user45548
4 жыл бұрын
Luke Meister I got one today which is also Christmas 😂 and I nearly don’t sound that bad because of these videos
@youlookgreatinhats
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This is the only strumming tutorial I've found that shows close-ups of what the heck my fingers are supposed to be doing! All your videos are so encouraging and helpful, thanks for taking the time to make them! :)
@emilyaleo441
7 жыл бұрын
0_0 i use my thumb going down and my pointer to go up :/
@anitak8283
6 жыл бұрын
Wow this is actually more comfortable than the one which I've been doing. (With the thumb) Thanks.
@devon631
6 жыл бұрын
Same
@n4rutosb4llz
6 жыл бұрын
Same
@fredisnotarobot6626
6 жыл бұрын
That takes me too long to switch fingers lol
@ndig-gj6zk
6 жыл бұрын
Woah I’ve never seen that before
@notpeach17
3 жыл бұрын
I've seen so many videos on how to strum for beginners and your video is the only one i understand really glad i found this video!
@TylerJohnson-jp2sh
6 жыл бұрын
playing the ukulele on the shitter rn.
@2toobi
6 жыл бұрын
Tyler Johnson goals
@madilewis9291
6 жыл бұрын
😂
@lucassmith2328
6 жыл бұрын
If you want to learn how to play the ukulele like a pro then visit this website here: MootPlay.xyz
@uhhhhhwhat8118
5 жыл бұрын
xo xo it's a toilet lmao
@livvylag
5 жыл бұрын
@@lucassmith2328 bro- this dude is already a pro. This person has reached the ultimate level, the highest form of power, this person has reached immortality. "hoot-play" cannot upgrade an already legendary person.
@cosmina8975
3 жыл бұрын
I got my ukuelele 3 days ago. And I've been struggling so much with my fingers positions for strumming, cause I used 3 fingers and I don't even know why I just couldn't find a comfortable way to do it, because either one of my fingers got caught in some string or it just didn't sound really well. And after watching this video I found 2 potential ways to strum easier and more comfortable. Thank you💚
@foyasoul2
5 жыл бұрын
I use the claw method because, it’s the most comfortable for me. It’s where you press your index finger and your thumb together and make a claw with the rest of the fingers. Then you strum up and down with the fingernails of your index finger and your thumb. The Ukulele Teacher has a better explanation of this in a video he made about strumming a uke.
@woodglimm609
5 жыл бұрын
I got my uke a few days ago and tried strumming with my index finger because I always saw that way in your videos but since I also play the guitar I always automatically switch back to strumming with my thumb. That's the most comfortable way for me
@shelbyapodaca4586
4 жыл бұрын
So I saw your sisters video of her one year comparison for playing the ukulele. So that's how I found you, this video was super helpful considering the fact you didn't think so. you would think strumming would be the simple part haha. Thank you so much! Going to check out your other videos :)
@jamiehagland6698
2 жыл бұрын
I went from strumming with straight fingers then with my thumb, to index and thumb now I use my middle, ring, and pinkie fingers to strum. I find the three fingers easiest for me and maybe for others too!
@genaseareigard535
7 жыл бұрын
When I strum I usually use my index finger going down and my thumb strumming up. I guess that's just the easiest for me.
@sandrinasajnani7544
5 жыл бұрын
Genasea Reigard same
@sandrinasajnani7544
5 жыл бұрын
But sometime i use three fingers to trum down and my thumb to strum up....(not including my pinkie tho) ..
@adamdavis4417
5 жыл бұрын
Genasea Reigard that’s exactly how I strum my guitar .. hope it sounds good on the lil guy haha.
@gxck0645
4 жыл бұрын
Lol the same but reverse thumb is for down and index for up
@Zensorii
4 жыл бұрын
bro i- i use my thumb for going down and i use my index for strumming up-
@presidentoftheworld5045
4 жыл бұрын
I literally got a uke and I got home jumped on my bed and was on your channel till 3:30 am practicing “the judge” all night and now I can play it throughly and it took me only one night to understand the chords. You are such a huge help.
@sophiseiden7065
7 жыл бұрын
Elise I asked this yesterday 😂 but do you have any advice for becoming more confident with your voice and not getting scared? Ily and Eden!!❤️💕💕💕❤️❤️❤️💕
@greye_l
5 жыл бұрын
Im getting a uke for my bday and im a bit unsure about that aswell, im sure youre a good singer tho x
@mariateresastella8526
5 жыл бұрын
This video was SUPER HELPFUL. I asked my friends who play and none of them could explain this!!!
@kerignn
6 жыл бұрын
I have long fingernails so when I started playing I found it difficult to strum “normally”. So I just kinda went with it and ended up finding myself strumming with my first three fingers (pointer, middle, & ring finger) and now it feels weird to do it any other way so I’ve always stuck with it. Idk if others strum the same way or not but it works for me¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@a.s.1563
4 жыл бұрын
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@ainesh.m
2 жыл бұрын
I strum with the nails of my index and middle fingers and it feels natural
@Nerino
Жыл бұрын
Works for me also, how does it look after 5 years? :D
@donsmith820
4 ай бұрын
Elise - I’ve been playing guitar since 1979 and several other stringed instruments since around 2000. I’ve recently developed an interest in the ukulele and found this video while trying to figure out how to generate more volume while strumming. It’s really helpful, so thank you! Anyway, I’ve got a suggestion for you. You said you don’t like the sound of the ukulele when you strum it with a pick. In that case, try strumming with one of the two more rounded edges of the pick rather than with the point. You might *still* not like the sound, but I guarantee you that it will be smoother and more pleasing to your ears. Let me know what you think …
@isabellahernandez7218
6 жыл бұрын
You inspire me to keep playing
@EliseEcklund
6 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy to hear that
@nathanfarrell4306
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Gotten a ukelele as a gift since I've wanted one for years, never played any string instrument and honestly felt like an idiot having to KZitem how to strum, but you were really concise and I'm going to have fun flopping my thumb up and down hopefully in a sort of musical way
@jacksonmorris4508
7 жыл бұрын
WHERE MY NOTITFACATION SQUAD AT!!!?????!???? LOVE YOU ELISE!!!!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️😁❤️❤️❤️😁 Can you do a Message Man toutoral
@tpwkeva
7 жыл бұрын
right here!!
@Chihiro99685
6 жыл бұрын
Omg yeeess that would be amazing!!
@hamzadjamaa879
6 жыл бұрын
Jackson Morris Not certain about the points made but ,if anyone else wants to uncover easy ukulele songs to play try Pycanta Amazing Ukulele Protocol (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my mate got excellent results with it.
@edengaia6254
6 жыл бұрын
Jackson Morris YO NOTIFICATION SQUAD WHERE THE REST OF YOU AT
@lauren-ru3ir
6 жыл бұрын
What’s a Message man?
@slammingconcrete
3 жыл бұрын
I just got that exact Luna ukulele a week ago in Hawaii!! Trip of a lifetime, and hearing them play it there was the most peaceful thing ever and I need to learn to play it!!
@witchubatt
6 жыл бұрын
Just got my ukulele an hour ago and this was so helpful!! Thank you👍🏻❤️
@EliseEcklund
6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!:)
@ushijima69
3 жыл бұрын
i was always used to using my thumb in strumming because im more comfortable with that but i always see other people play it with their index, so now i decided to look it up. nice to know that thumbs are accepted : D
@ryleighnorris9027
7 жыл бұрын
Hah I strum with my pointer finger! Also Elise I'm learning "The Judge" on ukulele, your video on it was very very helpful. I watch all ur vids to help me learn both uke and guitar, so thank you.
@EliseEcklund
7 жыл бұрын
Yay! I'm glad to hear that! You're very welcome!:)
@alice-jy4zk
5 жыл бұрын
ryleigh norris the judge is suck a good song
@d0wn2marsgurl
8 ай бұрын
I got a ukulele for Christmas, and I've been using a homemade felt pick to strum since I got it. Its worked out well.
@hereischarles
6 жыл бұрын
Im nit the only one using their index for strumming!!! Yayy!!!💙💙💙
@miigwetchful
3 жыл бұрын
You are the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your method saved me. I was going back and fourth with my nail and it kept getting caught. Now using my nail to stroke down and my finger to stroke back up sounds perfect
@user-ye1zj4cl1m
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! I think I'm getting a uke for Christmas and this is very helpful. I definitely want to learn some easy FOB songs! (they are my fav 😂😊)💜tysm
@rebeccahart791
5 жыл бұрын
Loved this video! I've seen several videos that basically said DO IT THIS WAY, and I've been having so much trouble! I'm a total newbie (have had my uke 5 days) so I want to make sure I'm not picking up bad habits, but it's wonderful to see that there isn't always one right way. Your way seems so much more comfortable for me!!!
@dumbnutz5145
5 жыл бұрын
I use my index going down and my thumb going up mostly a guitar habbit
@stormtroopercylon5605
5 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!! It is so hard to find a video that shows strumming slowly and from different angles! They all expect you to know how to do it without breaking it down like this. I was about to give up on playing uke because I could not upstrum. You have honestly and truly saved my ukes from Craigslist.
@nayhagill16
7 жыл бұрын
thank you so much!! and i'm fangirling so hard rn you used my comment ❤️
@EliseEcklund
7 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!! Thanks for asking such a great question!
@teaisfortired-6467
7 жыл бұрын
I've been watching you for a while and I just got my ukulele and you've been helping me out so much, I've learned The Judge and some other songs by far but it's only my third day. I can already see so much improvement with my speed and fretting and strumming just from watching these videos, honestly thank you for being a wonderful bean.
@maureenbarbaud8345
7 жыл бұрын
I personally use all my fingers to strum except for my index finger, I don't know why but it awkwardly stays up and it makes my hand look like those hand foam things supporters wear. I've always thought it's weird but maybe I'm not the only one in that case who knows! haha
@hosannahlatham9368
5 жыл бұрын
Maureen Barbaud I DO THIS TOO!! 🤠
@screenqueen3682
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for showing me this, it’s so much quieter and more controlled and love this. Using a pick was so much more difficult
@spectra3295
6 жыл бұрын
Sooo If you strum down with you thumb and go back up with your fingers it felt comfortable to me tbh but idk I think it’s weird
@shastastan1935
2 жыл бұрын
I think the phrase, "Whatever works best for you" is specious. That phrase is only valid for me after I become aware of some different possibilities. I like the feel and sound of the thumb going down, but not the sound of my thumbnail on the strings going up. You have given me an idea to avoid the nail sound using the index finger that I'm going try. Thanks so much!
@strayersend
7 жыл бұрын
Elise, I was just wondering what camera, microphone, and editing software you use? Thanks!
@EliseEcklund
7 жыл бұрын
Here's the link to the camera & mic that I use: kit.com/eliseecklund/my-gear-for-youtube And the software I use is iMovie:) Hope that helps!
@northohm
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making this content for your viewers. Just bought an enya uke and am really excited to use your lessons to learn how to play. Much appreciation!
@sholamason5006
7 жыл бұрын
I've always used 4 of my fingers (all except the thumb) and just kinda used to ends of my fingers but sometimes my nails and the bottom idk if anyone else does this but I know no different I've done it for years
@eviesage1151
5 жыл бұрын
Shola Mason your profile picture....we are soul mates
@tronkeystov454
4 жыл бұрын
I know I'm replying 2 years later, but that's exactly what I do
@toster387
4 жыл бұрын
I do that and it bliters my ring finger if I mess up a little and my skin strums the ukulele
@tired3869
3 жыл бұрын
same same ! glad to see others do it too
@owenmorris179
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Elise, I have just bought a concert ukelele and your strumming options were fantastic. I now need to choose my preferred option and begin. Owen from Wales UK
@hey_no_problem5012
7 жыл бұрын
You should try a foam pick instead. It should sound better! 🙂
@marissaellis6919
6 жыл бұрын
I recently got a ukulele and was strumming with my thumb! I found it very awkward when I strummed with my thumb and started looking for other ways. I just found your video and I actually really like to now strum with my index video! Thank you for the help! ☺
@user-hr3xg2cz7p
5 жыл бұрын
For me I like to pretend I’m holding a pick but I use my fingers. Idk how to esplain
@amberd2673
5 жыл бұрын
:3 :3 same! I’ve done that since I started playing ukulele in 2014. I also strum guitar that way, which I have been playing since 2016.
@julieadriansewellwatson4286
4 жыл бұрын
Finally, a really easy way to strum, thanks so so much. Other said to had to use your pointer finger, the flesh part of it. The nail part is perfect!! yeah!! thanks so much!
@elipost1703
7 жыл бұрын
Okay, I find it most comfortable to strum with my index finger but, when ever I do that I get really bad blood blisters on my finger. Does anyone else have this problem?
@aobhamongan6913
7 жыл бұрын
PAY YOUR FUCKING TAXES You could be strumming too hard, try strumming softer. You will get blisters no matter what from playing the ukulele/guitar but if they're so bad that they start to bleed, you're usually strumming too roughly :)
@elipost1703
7 жыл бұрын
Everia Okay, I'll try. Thanks for the feedback.
@kassieketchum6098
7 жыл бұрын
same
@lexibogart9262
6 жыл бұрын
If youre a beginner, this usually happens and as time goes on your fingers willl eventually get used to it so don't worry, it's normal.
@23lovelyroses11
6 жыл бұрын
I strum with my thumb and I’ve been acquiring blisters but I’m a beginner so I expected as much🤷🏾♀️
@rerelikuru6492
3 жыл бұрын
thank you soooo much its my first time to play ukulele and idk how to strum it and you save my lifeeee and now im a big fan of you!
@vwhatever8151
5 жыл бұрын
ahh i have a weird habit of using the pas of my thumb to down strum and and the pad of my pointer finger to up strum 😂
@samuellewis5468
5 жыл бұрын
I do the same thing!
@caniget500subswithzerocont8
4 жыл бұрын
Same here. I get a better sound out of my songs his way. Maybe it's the ting of the A string on the upstrums...idk
@jmharrisjr
4 жыл бұрын
I just want to say that I have watched a multitude of strumming instruction videos and none of it clicked for me til I watched yours. Thank you so much. It has made a huge difference in my playing. Now if I can just improve on those damn chord changes.
@carlapopa4653
5 жыл бұрын
I somehow strum it like I’m holding a pick, though I’m not. I strum both my Uke and my Guitar so.. Disclaimer: I am a beginner, so don’t jump on me!
@amberd2673
5 жыл бұрын
Carla Popa that’s how I do it too! And I’ve been playing ukulele since 2014 and guitar since 2016
@tschikofcabinets2109
4 жыл бұрын
ME TOO
@cookiemonster7766
6 жыл бұрын
I strum with my thumb going down, and my index finger going up. I also tried ur way Elise, with the index finger only, and it sounded pretty good so I'ma practice that😊 Thanks!
@재민너
6 жыл бұрын
ELISE PLEASE HELP ME When I strum with my fingers it usually gets caught between the strings Please help me with my problem And usually I normally strum with a pick since I couldn't strum with fingers correctly
@giuseppinagagliardi5946
6 жыл бұрын
Same tbh I feel so stupid omg
@eviesage1151
5 жыл бұрын
You got tiny fingers bruh
@hosannahlatham9368
5 жыл бұрын
Try not to strum as hard and only let the tips of your fingers/fingernails strum against the strings
@samuelc.3575
5 жыл бұрын
태형김 if you really need to get a foam or felt pick those sound better or glide over the strings down press down too hard on them
@LindonPBolton
5 жыл бұрын
I find it really difficult strumming with my fingers so use a felt pick but I found they they feel a bit too stiff as they're about 3mm thick so use sharp knife to cut them into 2 which makes them more flexible and I personally think gives a better sound. Find what works for you and go with it is the best advice I've been given since getting my uke
@hibiscuspetal1026
3 жыл бұрын
I ordered your signature concert ukulele and it just arrived today! I’ve been learning some chords, Sony’s and strumming patterns!
@vimvim8239
5 жыл бұрын
I strum like this: Down - middle Up - thumb Like if you do this too
@kingas_stuff7305
4 жыл бұрын
I have your signature travel ukelele, your signature strap and *very short nails.*. I am learning to stum. When I strum with my index video, the strings don't soud clear, and my skin above my nail hurts. With the 2 other methods I can finally produce clear strumming! Thank you so much!
@misty31d47
5 жыл бұрын
Anyone watching in 2019 Also I always find down with my fingernails and up with my thumb nail
@jesusisthetruth4497
5 жыл бұрын
Misty 31 :D yes right here 😊
@wandaliffulcluck3021
4 жыл бұрын
2020 😁
@alexlara2279
4 жыл бұрын
I am watching in 2020! 😁
@BirdWhisperer46
4 жыл бұрын
June 2020
@samk4379
4 жыл бұрын
yess that’s what i do
@hellboy.95
4 жыл бұрын
my mum is ordering a ukulele for me tomorrow so i’m binging on videos like this so that i can be a little prepared when it comes :)
@joliemorgan6149
7 жыл бұрын
is it bad that i strum with all four fingers then come up with the thumb?
@EliseEcklund
7 жыл бұрын
No, not at all! If it works for you, keep rocking it!:)
@David-ub8bv
7 жыл бұрын
morgan moss That's exaclty what I do
@fearofpaint
6 жыл бұрын
Yay! Glad you said that - I thought i was developing a bad habit but I find it SO much easier...
@williamblankenship8209
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I was told that the index could be used but when ever I did the notes came out “dead”. I now know it was bc I was using like the inside of my finger and it not being in full contact with the strings. As soon as I tried the way you showed it sound 1000x better! Thank you again! Love you channel!
@Karen-yn7px
6 жыл бұрын
THAT COMMENT HAD DAN ON ITTT
@MyTANKTV
6 жыл бұрын
Hah Hah omg I saw it to and looked in the comments to see if I was the only one
@rosieshaw9246
6 жыл бұрын
That is the comment I was looking for
@bug7807
6 жыл бұрын
yee the phandom my phamily
@hxte01
5 жыл бұрын
Karen cmon why you keep taking the kids
@Luuute
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much just from the beginning. Its taken me like 5 or 6 videos just to find one that actually shows how to strum and which part of your fingers you're using. Every other video either just doesnt show it or goes super fast as if "For new ukulele players" means "You better know how this works"
@annieegonzalez
7 жыл бұрын
Did you self teach yourself the ukulele?
@EliseEcklund
7 жыл бұрын
Yes:)
@samanthap9252
5 жыл бұрын
I strum with my pointer and middle fingers, with my nails. Like, kinda flat on my nails, I guess? And then going up I use my thumb the same way. I just got my ukulele very recently, but that's what I found comfortable. Also, thank you so much for your videos, even though I just got my ukulele like 3 days ago, I can already play Riptide by Vance Joy and Ghost by Halsey because of you 😊 Thank you!!!
@samuelc.3575
5 жыл бұрын
I strum like this: I use my index finger to go up whenever there’s an up in the pattern and then I use my thumb to go down
@richardkane3966
5 жыл бұрын
WOW! I got an Ukelele today, got home and looked up "ukelele tips" and found your video and guess what. EXACT SAME UKELELE I JUST BOUGHT TODAY!!! what are the odds! i prefer the index finger method btw,
@dark_attribute
5 жыл бұрын
Tbh i like using my pick but my dad always gets mad at me for doing it, he says its too loud But I literally can't strum with my fingers, every method hurts and I can't get all the strings, and i think its bc i have unusually long fingers and the skin above my nail is rly sensitive (i burned them on the oven lmao) Can anyone help me pls
@Alex-bv6gc
5 жыл бұрын
El77 same
@abbeyjackson2724
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, I got a ukulele for christmas and I didn't know how to play but then I found your channel and now I know how to tune, strum, change my fingers to the right chords and all of your videos helped me so much thank you!!😊
@Alicia-wq8wj
6 жыл бұрын
who else uses a pick to play? i feel like not too many people use picks
@adamdavis4417
5 жыл бұрын
alicia has a migraine I don’t even use one with my guitar, I actually hate the sound. But it sounded good on the ukulele.
@bluehair774
5 жыл бұрын
My friend said you were weird because you strum above the hole and not over it. I looked at her dead in the eye and said, "Strum how you like and leave me in peace to learn to play the uke. Thank you!"
@j.ivisuals2767
3 жыл бұрын
Jesus loves you all 💕
@Sergeantlil
Ай бұрын
He loves you too❤❤
@matthewtorres4802
5 жыл бұрын
Best strumming video I’ve seen all the other ones I watched weren’t really clear but this helped a lot tysm!
@nadiaturley2670
7 жыл бұрын
aw you're so sweet :')
@oneruzel
3 жыл бұрын
I never thought I'll be back here in ur past videos 'caus i want to learn ukelele, i love ur vids!!!
@kaydenceromano7313
4 жыл бұрын
hey Elise! today i got my ukulele and wanted to learn every way to strum possible and wanted to watch your video, i tried every way in this video and turns out i loved your way to do it! even tho ima potato at the ukulele im getting better
@jaspershieldmawblei1453
4 жыл бұрын
I just bought an ukulele and I have no idea how to play...then i watched some of your videos,it help me a alot.✌✌
@internetcowboy9365
3 жыл бұрын
This video has been very helpful. I've only had my ukulele a few weeks and i'm loving it and I've learned a few songs but i'm still not happy with my strumming. I also use the index finger as I find it the easiest way to strum but until watching this video, I never curved my finger. I would just use the skin of my finger for up and down while keeping the finger straight. Bending the finger and using the nail more than the skin has helped my strumming sound a lot more consistent. I'm going to practice using the nail for the down strum and the skin for the up strum like you seem to do now as I think that'll work best for me also. I might need to file my nails though as they get stuck on the strings occasionally hahaha
@JB-nr7re
5 жыл бұрын
I just went back to this video since I’ve been learning for a while and tried the first finger instead of the thumb that I’ve been doing because that was easy for me to start and the index finger I notice you hear more of the singing of the strings instead of more of a humming with the thumb. Going to probably use the index now
@linklover10203
3 жыл бұрын
Got the ukukele, realized I have to learn how to strum. Was pleasantly surprised to see we have the same ukulele!
@witheredcrystal9358
3 жыл бұрын
Pics really aren't that bad it just depends on what it is made out of, like I have the soft/hard material for mine and it doesn't have that sort of plastic sound that I HATE when I use plastic pics. I got mine off of Amazon for like $5 for two and they work great!
@oorviofficial6901
2 жыл бұрын
I got my Ukulele today.. so excited 😍
@jinscupofcoffee7075
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Elise! How are you doing? Your videos helped me a lot on playing my ukulele, and you inspired me too! Thank you for making videos and helping thousand of people, you deserve so much more! Lots of love!❤
@faithhawley4036
6 жыл бұрын
Her channel helped me with my ukulele so much! Thank you Elise!
@HenriqueSantosCosta
6 жыл бұрын
I'm a total beginner, and I was trying to mimic someone I saw who used the sides of her index finger, but I was having trouble getting it right. To me, the natural way is with my thumb. That's how I first strum the cords. But I tried you tip on the index and it was as easy as the thumb. So I just realized what I was missing: the hand has to be totally relaxed. It doesn't matter if it's with the index, thumb, nails or not. Just relax the hand and it should be fine.
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