How wonderful, I'm so glad it was helpful to you! When you're ready for the next step, watch the follow-up video (no rush!): th-cam.com/video/Y0JDOJYZHhk/w-d-xo.html
Thanks! You can count the four parts of this clawhammer strum as if you were counting in 4/4 time, so instead of counting 1 - 2 - 3 - 4, you can "count" pluck - rest - strum - thumb. If time signature is a new concept for you, this video can help: th-cam.com/video/fNbLqh0RMRw/w-d-xo.html
Yay! Once you have the strum down, try working on making chord changes while maintaining the strum. When you're ready to try clawhammer with a three-chord song, check out th-cam.com/video/Y0JDOJYZHhk/w-d-xo.html . Happy strumming!
Thank you sooo much 😂 not sure if you got faster or I got slower (✔️) but it is a great introduction to clawhammer which I have been trying to make time to learn for quite a while. A case of when the student is ready the teacher appears. Really good lesson 🙏🙏🙏
I would love to learn how to play the clawhammer Ukulele but the one you are playing it discontinued. Do you have a recommendation for another clawhammer ukelele? I love this tutorial. Thank you for sharing. Jan
Hi Jan- so glad you liked the tutorial! I’d recommend going to your local music store and trying out a few. You might find the banjo uke that’s perfect for you! In my experience, staff at independent music stores have been very knowledgeable and happy to help. I don’t tend to offer many recommendations beyond my preferred beginner uke (the Ohana SK-10), mostly because I’m not all that picky about my instruments and don’t feel terribly qualified in this area. Until you find the banjo uke you’re looking for, keep clawhammer strumming on any uke with high-G/reentrant tuning. Happy strumming!
Hello! No, there are no upstrokes in Clawhammer. It's a unique strum that is composed of four separate actions: 1- PLUCK: strum down on the C string with your index fingernail 2- REST: take a brief pause (crucial to getting the timing right) 3- STRUM: strum down on the C, E, and A strings with your index fingernail 4- THUMB: pick the G string with your thumb I hope this clarifies things!
Yes, this can feel a little awkward or uncomfortable at first! Some players will apply nail strengthener or a coat or two of nail polish to avoid weakening the nail.
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This was absolutely what I was looking for! Thank you so much-your instructions were very clear and easy to follow!
How wonderful, I'm so glad it was helpful to you! When you're ready for the next step, watch the follow-up video (no rush!): th-cam.com/video/Y0JDOJYZHhk/w-d-xo.html
Awesome! Received my banjo 🪕 ukulele last week. I’ll give this a try. Thx!
How exciting! Happy strumming!
Really useful, I found easy to follow , I’m sending it to our Uke Club in Droitwich UK 😊
Thanks for sharing. Happy strumming!
WOW… This is Awesome… Thank You So Much, Great tutorial, Love the song 👍👍❤️🌷
Yay! That's great to hear! When you're ready to try clawhammer with a three-chord song, check out part two: th-cam.com/video/Y0JDOJYZHhk/w-d-xo.html
Great lesson, iv been trying to learn clawhamer for a while now, thanks
Glad to help!
I really appreciate this lesson because I just bought a banjolele. A really big thank you.
Oh, how fun! Happy strumming!
Great tutorial--this is something I've been wanting to learn for a while. One question, how do you count this pattern?
Thanks! You can count the four parts of this clawhammer strum as if you were counting in 4/4 time, so instead of counting 1 - 2 - 3 - 4, you can "count" pluck - rest - strum - thumb. If time signature is a new concept for you, this video can help: th-cam.com/video/fNbLqh0RMRw/w-d-xo.html
Great, this is exactly what I was looking for, now all I have to do is practice, thank you.
Yay! Once you have the strum down, try working on making chord changes while maintaining the strum. When you're ready to try clawhammer with a three-chord song, check out th-cam.com/video/Y0JDOJYZHhk/w-d-xo.html . Happy strumming!
Perfect, your video couldn't be simpler! Soon I'll be playing clawhammer with my friend who plays banjo!
Yay! Happy strumming!
Great tutorial. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Cool, good info. I love playing the banjo. I love playing the ukulele. I should get one of these!
Go for it!
I’m looking at buying a banjoele, and am trying to learn clawhammer, this was a huge help!
How fun! I'm glad this video was helpful to you!
This was wonderful! Just found you! Thank you!
👋 Hi! Thank you so much!
Thank you sooo much
😂 not sure if you got faster or I got slower (✔️) but it is a great introduction to clawhammer which I have been trying to make time to learn for quite a while. A case of when the student is ready the teacher appears. Really good lesson 🙏🙏🙏
Aww, thanks! My sense of timing has improved a lot since I started playing, but I still tend to accelerate during these videos!
You are an amazing teacher! Thank you! =)
Aww, thank you so much! 💖
Just found you - great, thank you, Very clear instructions. Have subscribed.
Thank you!
I would love to learn how to play the clawhammer Ukulele but the one you are playing it discontinued. Do you have a recommendation for another clawhammer ukelele? I love this tutorial. Thank you for sharing. Jan
Hi Jan- so glad you liked the tutorial! I’d recommend going to your local music store and trying out a few. You might find the banjo uke that’s perfect for you! In my experience, staff at independent music stores have been very knowledgeable and happy to help. I don’t tend to offer many recommendations beyond my preferred beginner uke (the Ohana SK-10), mostly because I’m not all that picky about my instruments and don’t feel terribly qualified in this area. Until you find the banjo uke you’re looking for, keep clawhammer strumming on any uke with high-G/reentrant tuning. Happy strumming!
Awesome.
Excellent
Thanks!
Thank you 👏🏻👍🏻👏🏻👍🏻
You're welcome. Happy strumming!
I must be missing something because I seem to be missing a beat or stroke etc.
Can you tell me are there any upstrokes in this lesson.Many thanks.
Hello! No, there are no upstrokes in Clawhammer. It's a unique strum that is composed of four separate actions:
1- PLUCK: strum down on the C string with your index fingernail
2- REST: take a brief pause (crucial to getting the timing right)
3- STRUM: strum down on the C, E, and A strings with your index fingernail
4- THUMB: pick the G string with your thumb
I hope this clarifies things!
@Musical Mama - Ukulele for Beginners thank you very much.
What model are you playing?
This is a Kala Brand US-BNJ-KOA-C, as seen here: kalabrand.com/products/usa-koa-banjo-ukulele.
Wish I could see your right hand a bit more.😊
Sorry!
I dont have the nails for this
Yes, this can feel a little awkward or uncomfortable at first! Some players will apply nail strengthener or a coat or two of nail polish to avoid weakening the nail.
My volume is maxed out and it's still a bit low. Anyone else getting that?