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2013-01-31
Updated:
2018-11-29
Learning Ukulele with Curt
Four Famous Core `Ukulele Strums - Pattern - Review
Review of the four core ukulele strums.
Author(s): Curt Sheller Publisher: Curt Sheller Publications Code: UL126-LIIa
Main Category: Strums Main Instrument: Ukulele
Categories: Chords, Rhythm, Strums
2026-08-23
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Number of Pages: 2
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Review of the four core ukulele strums.
Best to really learn the rhythmic notation for the these four strums as the same rhythms can be used when fingerpicking and recognizing these rhythms when used in melodies, either existing or improvised.
Standard Music Notation
Strummin stroke/attack Direction
If strumming you can do down 
on the numbers (double underlined) and and +
(double underlined) for a heavier, hard rock vibe. Or down on the numbers (double underlined) and up 
in the +
(double underlined) for a lite
vibe.
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Somethings the strumming hand needs actually verbal directional commands when learning your strumming patterns.
The ultimate goal is the get these to second nature and reflexive.
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