Published:
2018-09-19
Updated:
2026-09-03

Learning Ukulele with Curt

Shuffle Strum

The Shuffle Strum has applications in Blues, Jazz, and Country.

Author(s): Curt Sheller, Chuck Anderson Publisher: Curt Sheller Publications, Anderson Music Publications Code: UL126-UKESTRUM1-Shuffle

Main Category: Strums Main Instrument: Ukulele

Categories: Blues, Chords, Jazz, Rhythm, Strums

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Shuffle Strum

The Shuffle Strum has applications in Blues, Jazz, and Country.

This count is identical to the count of 12/8. The difference lies in the stroke pattern and the pulse. This strum will produce a loose, light feel.

shuffle

This count is identical to the count of 12/8. The difference is in the stroke pattern and felt pulse. This strum produces a loose, light feel..

Applications: Blues, Jazz, and Counrty

Power Shuffle Variation

Using all down strokes will strengthen the strum.

Applications: Blues, Jazz, and Counrty

art by Curt Sheller

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