Ukulele Strumming Pattern Secrets

Explore split picking for ukulele strumming, hitting only the first three strings on down and up strokes to add texture to four-string patterns.

Master one rest strumming technique for ukulele, splitting each strum into one note and the rest, mirroring the split pick method for a country sound on G to C chords.

Master percussive mutes on ukulele by resting your picking hand to cut strings and create a drum-like effect, showing the contrast between g and d.

Learn four beat downstrums on ukulele, switching between G and C while counting beats, and practice with blowing in the wind.

Master the basic rock strum pattern down, down, down, up, switching between F minor and C chords, embracing silent beats to shape creative strumming, with Wonderwall by Oasis as practice.

Master the calypso strum with a reggae feel by emphasizing beats two and four, using a down-up with a percussive mute, cycling through f, g, c, back to f.

Learn the island strum on ukulele, using upbeats on the and counts and the four-beat cycle while switching between F and A chords for a calm, beachy rhythm.

Practice a pop ballad strum with swing, using the down-down-up-up-down-down-up-up pattern, starting on A minor and moving to G with 1 2 3 4 counts.

Master the country waltz strum pattern, down up down down up down, switching between F and A minor chords. Improve right-hand rhythm with split picking or the one rest method.

master the standard four-beat ukulele strumming pattern: down, down, up, up, down, up; count beats, use upstrokes, and practice with C and G chords.

Learn the blues shuffle on ukulele, mastering a three-beat strumming pattern of down down down up, with counting 123, and practice along to Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls.

Master the swing strum with a down-up on one and down-up on three, paired with chords like A minor to E minor, and practice along to Hallelujah.

Master the simple three-beat ukulele strumming with a one-rest method, counting 1, rest on 2 and 3, and switch between C and D7 for Piano Man.

Learn the ballad strum with the down, down up down pattern, moving between E minor, G, and A while counting one and two and three.

Learn the standard three-beat ukulele strumming pattern, emphasizing down, up, down, up, with chord changes from D7 to F, and practice using Take It to the Limit as an example.

Learn a Latin strum pattern with a three-beat shuffle, down and up on every beat, practiced slowly on F and G, for choruses and strong song sections.

Explore five-beat and seven-beat ukulele strumming patterns, learn the five-beat pattern down down up down down up, and practice with example songs like the Mission Impossible theme.

Explore the seven beat strum on the ukulele alongside the familiar four beat and three beat defaults, with practical phrasing and alternatives for applying seven beat patterns in songs.

Apply any of the 16 ukulele strumming patterns to a favorite song or your own chord progression, and share a final project recording or written reflection detailing the process.

Build confidence with your ukulele strumming hand by mastering the patterns and techniques learned, and connect with the instructor for any questions as you move to the next lesson.