How to Strum Ukulele with your Index Finger
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- Опубліковано 1 лип 2024
- How to Play Ukulele - Episode 8: Index Finger Strumming
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I usually strum with my index finger, as you demonstrate. However, for some reason, the nail on my index finger taps against the edge of the fretboard, making an audible tick sound. Any hints as to how to reduce/prevent this?
Thanks so much for asking! That’s a common issue actually, I’ve seen many high level ukulele players do that here and there during performances and even recordings! I used to hit the fingerboard so much on this ukulele that the edge is rounded now from wear haha. So I think it all comes down to a matter of control which you develop through repitition. With more practice you’ll have that issue less but every now and again I’m sure you’ll still whack your finger like we all do sometimes haha. One other thing to note is that the height of your strings and thickness of your fingerboard make a difference too- I make the fingerboards on the new ukulele I build thinner and it happens a lot less than it used to for me. And if you’re string action is ultra low you’re more likely to hit the fingerboard/body too. All the best and good luck!
@@CTrietschUkulelesWow, thanks for the quick reply. Glad to hear I'm not the only one with this problem. I had a feeling you were going to say "practice." Actually I re-watched your video, especially where the camera angle was looking straight up the fretboard. To my eye, it looked like tip of your index finger was moving in a fairly tight arc, so the tip of your finger was approaching the G string from an angle, instead of straight across the strings, which would make contact with the fretboard less likely. I think that your wrist rotation was generating that arc. Of course, that might not help in other strumming contexts, when the hand moves vertically further. Thanks again. Your ukuleles are beautiful. Someday I may be worthy of an instrument of that quality.
@@MikeWach you are worthy! I'd be honored to build you an ukulele and thank you for your compliments too. So what you're talking about with the wrist rotating is right on the money, I actually made a whole video on strumming wrist movement that might help you too! ua-cam.com/video/KKo0qImhbyQ/v-deo.htmlsi=ytDNnhXj0gHnR25S - I've heard a lot of pro players teach others by saying that you strum straight across the strings but I don't think that's right at all! The finger tip moves in an arc from your wrist rotating like you said, but also your wrist's ulnar/radial deviation and your finger's flexion and extension. It's multiple planes of motion across multiple joints but incorporating all of that gives you better control over your strum speed, control, and accuracy. Something else I just thought of too that might help you is to make sure that your strumming finger isn't too rigid: it should be stiff enough to flex and release each string but also pliable and give way a little as it hits each string. Then for harder strums it can be marginally stiffer and for softer strums a little more relaxed and so on. Happy to discuss these finer points with you, good talk and thanks again for commenting!
@@CTrietschUkuleles Lots to think about... I will check out the video you recommended, and try to pay a little more attention to what I'm doing. Thanks again for the suggestions--I will go through your video library in its entirety and see what else I can learn.
@@MikeWach Cool! All the best to you on your journey and thank you for checking out my other videos! Hope you find some helpful tips, keep in touch!
My finger just falling inside, nd can't play 4 at a single stroke
Im sorry to hear you’re having trouble! If this strum isn’t working out for you right now, maybe you can try strumming down all 4 strings with the side of your thumb, and then try coming back to the index finger in a little while when you’re ready. Best of luck!!!