THE MOST POPULAR UKULELE STRUM | ISLAND/CALYPSO STRUM TUTORIAL

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THE MOST POPULAR UKULELE STRUM | ISLAND/CALYPSO STRUM TUTORIAL

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4 жыл бұрын

Today we will learn and practice playing the island strum (also known as the calypso strum). This is a standard strum that every ukulele player should know. Warning: some ukulele players learn this strum and never move on from it. Make sure you learn other strumming patterns too.
Here’s a video with 4 other strumming patterns:
• 4 Strumming Patterns Y...
ALSO: when this video reaches 1,000 likes, I will create a tutorial just like this one but with the chuck :)
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@rickysomborn 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone else try and harmonize the D DU UDU part of the video ....no, just me? OK 😁😁😁

@kyladerrig1930 3 жыл бұрын

Me to

@apala734 4 жыл бұрын

Gone through a lot of Uke instructors on youtube, Bernadette is easily the most helpful. SO thankful she's on the platform!

@eolden7749 Жыл бұрын

And beautiful.

@confusedwhynot Жыл бұрын

I so appreciate how you broke down the island strum. It wasn't until I came across your channel that I could even have the confidence that I could learn it. I'm in my 60's an I'm trying to pick up a musical instrument that I could afford. I have always loved music and have had a desire to learned several instruments. I have only ever had lesson on piano when in college for one semester. I spared my wrist and couldn't play with both hands effectively for 6 weeks. We could never afford lessons when I was a kid. I have encouraged my children to learn an instrument since they were young. My daughter finely picked up the violin when she was in sixth grade. She hasn't had any formal lessons except at school in a group. We live in a small community with teachers, but their lessons are always full. We have a friend who minored in music in college and has spent time working with all of us. She doesn't charge us which is a blessing. We don't have regular lessons, but we have a good time and enjoy her friendship.

@shelley8897 4 жыл бұрын

Bernadette, I want you to know I so appreciate what you do and I watch and practice every one of your videos. You have given me such an enjoyment for the ukulele. I can not thank you enough! From South Wales in the uk.

@shealanclark6369 4 жыл бұрын

This is the BEST tutorial on the island strum. Thank you! It has really helped.

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 4 жыл бұрын

YAYYYYY!!! Thank you so much 😊 I’m really glad it helped you!

@Chirrae 4 жыл бұрын

This was such a coincidence since you posted this when i was looking for tutorials on the calypso pattern and so far to be honest yours was alot easier to comprehend. Thank you!!!

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Raelix!!! Thank you so much for that sweet comment. I’m glad this video helped you with the calypso strum :) See you in future video comment sections! 🤗

@pgcrow 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Thank you Bernadette for breaking this down so well.

@CountessoMonteCristo 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. You are such an awesome teacher. I started uke a couple months ago and have been struggling with island strum. Still haven't mastered it, but I plan on returning to this video time after time!

@TenThumbsProductions 4 жыл бұрын

I call this strum "Old faithful" because it works with everything, jazz, hip-hip, metal, whatever you want.

@jae3004 3 жыл бұрын

First strumming pattern I learned on guitar and took it to ukulele with me. You really can't go wrong with it!

@sorhain 4 жыл бұрын

I could not even understand what everyone else has been doing until I watched your video! Thank you so much!!! I'm really bad at rhythm, but this has given me a place to start practicing!

@candecarro 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Bernadette, that was great practice! I had just done your "Chuck" exercise and enjoyed that, too. Awesome.

@stchannel2476 6 ай бұрын

I enjoyed this video. I started learning the ukulele and want to learn this island strum..Thank you. I luv way u teach things so simply without over explaining.

@robertgates3258 4 жыл бұрын

This is perfect for where Im at on my really long learning curve...Im going to spend a few days on this video...Strumming is sort of easy by itself...until I have to change cords and sing at the same time then it all falls apart instantly. thanks again Bernadette!!!

@nellyellis946 4 жыл бұрын

Aww great 👏🏻 I love the island strum and island strum variations ❣️

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Nelly!!! 💛💛💛 it truly is a handy strum :)

@gsantini8518 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, great & a pleasure to practice on! New to the Uke but you are a BIG help💖👍😘

@pamelamergl517 4 жыл бұрын

Love the kitty 🙂🙂❤🐾

@chrisykemp4005 4 жыл бұрын

The best teacher by far that I have found on you tube.Thank you

@selfportrait64 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the demo! Will be adding to my practice. I just started playing in the New Year. Really enjoy and find your instruction easy to follow and super helpful!

@jvblhc 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this tutorials. I've had a ukulele for about five years or so and can play reasonably well but your videos should help me a great deal.

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a comment, Jay! That is very kind of you 🤗🤗🤗

@stevecrawford3551 Ай бұрын

This takes time to learn the strumming. I learned from your other video to keep your strumming arm moving even when you are not strumming. I learn from piano, that you master new techniques one step at a time until you master it. Best regards. 😀🥳

@lukejavor4739 8 ай бұрын

First time I've ever felt the music inside thanks to this practice!

@yunie4296 4 жыл бұрын

This is really nice Ms.B! Sometimes I was having trouble strumming while borrowing my friend's uke. This video really helped me. ❤️

@smr6026 3 жыл бұрын

This actually helped me differentiate the strums a lot better so I can finally do island again(instead of strumming down with the thumb like I did when I first started out!)

@muxesuu 4 жыл бұрын

I need to venture out into more strumming patterns. I’m more of a finger style player than a strumming player. ❤️❤️

@badmonks 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Loved that lesson cuz I learned a new chord and strum pattern!

@enyamusicglobal 4 жыл бұрын

Happy strumming!

@pamelafasolo1526 4 жыл бұрын

I love the cat!

@terripetersen7212 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your help!

@TheSirenandThePirate 3 жыл бұрын

Day 3 with my uke and I’m all smiles playing and watching this!! Thank you!

@jpodris1 3 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful. Thank you! My daughter and I love seeing and hearing your cats in the video! 😻

@stevesstrings5243 4 жыл бұрын

I love the island strum! It is definitely my go-to strum pattern. I suppose I should push myself to practice others 😉

@Ukemama2018 4 жыл бұрын

Just taught my 8th grade students the island. This will be a great video to use today for practice!!

@chadinthe8019 Жыл бұрын

This was easily the best (and easiest) uke teaching video I’ve seen on here so far

@veroabel2639 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Teacher Bernadette! At last! I am able to play Ukulele which really sounds like an Ukulele not and not a sound of a guitar😄😄. Thank for sharing your skills to us! May the Lord bless you more! You're such a blessings to many!

@michaelgadd81 4 жыл бұрын

Love it! Thanks Bernadette

@Grr8jon 4 жыл бұрын

Love it! I hope you make the chuck version.

@estebanp7997 2 жыл бұрын

Bernee: Thanks for the walk thru. It really helped me the the "timing". Nice CHUCK preview!

@sarahanita4634 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much you are the best.. Love you

@Kevin-nr9lj 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome tutorial for the island strum. I could never break it down like that KitKat made herself so comfortable :D

@sekookies 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video. It helped me a lot :)))

@MusicalJourney2018 4 жыл бұрын

I have learnt this mam. Some days ago with your help.

@Beautyofcolors 4 жыл бұрын

Astonishing video.

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much 😊

@user-xf9nr2qn9u 11 ай бұрын

really greT. Thanks

@hyhing1 4 жыл бұрын

i love your videos so much !!!

@alessandrabellydance788 4 жыл бұрын

😊 Oh I forgot to say ... I'm not fluent in English, but I can understand and learn on your channel for this reason that I love 😍

@paulbabulal2312 2 жыл бұрын

Mam you are doing good job. Keep going. Good wishes.

@reckonimokie123 3 жыл бұрын

Love the kitty

@caddiaries3309 Жыл бұрын

I like all of tutorials

@laswannabees7163 4 жыл бұрын

Our forever friend! 🏝️

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Yes!! The most handy strumming pattern!!

@Elvis-dw7ux Жыл бұрын

Zabardast cheers from Toronto....I will try it on my guitar.....

@ipb6697 2 жыл бұрын

You are an amazing teacher!!!! It was difficult for me but now I can do it. Thank you!!!! Can you please a video of a combination of strum island with chuck? Thanks :)

@colleenfi9111 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks B! Just discovered you and went and got a lil Uke! Good Cats Eat Apples! ? Uke has odd tuning compared to guitar. Learning to strum with you and your Cats is a joy! Thanks again!

@anapaniagua4546 2 жыл бұрын

after struggling like crazy to get it, this video helped a lot! thanks! love the energy and the way u explain things

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Aww 🥰

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a huge compliment. Thank you so so much

@jamesflynn560 Жыл бұрын

Brenadette could we have more reggea lessons please!! keep up the great work, iv learned soo much from you, but i need to get back to the early seventes in london when it was reggea time! x

@teresak9543 3 жыл бұрын

I love Kit Kat! 💕

@scottschultzcsp Жыл бұрын

This has been the most satisfying 3 weeks of my life!!! THANK YOU

@BernadetteTeachesMusic Жыл бұрын

🥹❤️ wow, thank you so much for that sweet comment, Scott!!!

@CrossrockCases 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice video!

@alessandrabellydance788 4 жыл бұрын

Hello dear friend 😃! I'm new to Ukulele, I met your channel a short time ago and it's helping me a lot😉. Love the simple way you use to teach. Congratulations! 💐 👏🏻 I wanted to make you a wish ... ☺️Please teach a simple and slower version for the songs "Wherever you will go" and "I'm yours." Thanks ❤ 😘

@MMauricette 2 жыл бұрын

The cat and I appreciate your lessons :)

@vincentnavea6999 4 жыл бұрын

cute cat, cute teacher, nice tutorial

@sharonstimson4090 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! My husband and I are playing together

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 4 жыл бұрын

That is beautiful 😭❤️👏🏼

@chuck6318 2 жыл бұрын

Oh boy, this middle-aged white man has to relax, focus, and work on his rhythm. Or lack thereof! I'll be following along on this lesson for a while.

@joseantonioperez9870 4 жыл бұрын

Bendición me encantó gracias amiga cuídate Bendición guapicima Saludos desde Marbella málaga España Dios té amar bonitas voz

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias, Joseantonio!! Saludos 🌻🌻🌻

@natashalindner2059 4 жыл бұрын

lol - I got distracted by the wandering cat but sincerely grateful for the practice.

@shawnio Жыл бұрын

I dont know why its so hard, but breaking it down and then gluing it back together like that is a good idea

@BernadetteTeachesMusic Жыл бұрын

Yes of course! I also made a 5 day series for this strumming pattern. You can see that video series here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jLCKmsKn3bWof40.html

@rhebabond7553 4 жыл бұрын

🌴thank you 😻

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 4 жыл бұрын

🌻🌻🌻 thank you too!!!

@anthonywaterhousr4198 4 жыл бұрын

well explained, find timing a problem, thanks, tudo bem. ou bien.

@julianajusoh9729 4 жыл бұрын

I’m distracted by your cat🤣 sooo cuteee🥺❤️❤️❤️

@brookegrantgilbert8078 2 жыл бұрын

I love your vidios bernadette

@joseantonioperez9870 10 ай бұрын

Genial me encanta súper bien feliz día bonito con Dios amiga bendiciones saludos desde mabella Málaga España guapa ❤❤🎉🎉😢😮😅😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤

@katiemynette4285 3 жыл бұрын

Heart of Kentucky

@AimanRosli 4 жыл бұрын

😍

@gimilledablo 4 жыл бұрын

I don't have Ukelele yet but I'm now so excited to have one! Watching this tutorials in advance hehehe and also I love your cat 💛

@candecarro 4 жыл бұрын

Gimille-- What are you waiting for!!?? Get a Ukulele! I started Apr 1, I now have two, and I practice every single day. You'll love it!

@gimilledablo 4 жыл бұрын

@@candecarro Hi! Already got Ukulele and still practicing! 😊❤

@robertodominguez8790 4 жыл бұрын

So sweet the cat (el minino) jjijijij

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Siiiiii! Mis gatitos son bien metiches 😂😂

@robertodominguez8790 4 жыл бұрын

@@BernadetteTeachesMusic jajaja son lindos! salu2

@JBirdTaylor 10 ай бұрын

Can you do a tutorial video for “How Far I’ll Go” - Alessia Cara?! ❤

@falynn3879 4 жыл бұрын

Can u please show us how to play kiss the rain and river flows in u

@serongilbert5132 2 жыл бұрын

thanh you,miss beautiful.

@playstarts 4 жыл бұрын

I love your cat

@falynn3879 4 жыл бұрын

Can u show us how to play yiruma's songs

@joseantonioperez9870 4 жыл бұрын

Hola bonita eres una bendición guapísima temazo Saludos desde Marbella España besos y abrazos para ti guapa feliz días genial ukulele me encanta tú VOZ eres mi favorita eres tú

@girlafffraid 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Did you make the video with the chuck added? If so, may I please get the link? I tried looking but there’s so many videos lol thanks in advance! 😅

@JamesDonatelli 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Bernadette, which video editing software do you use? Is it on a mac?

@sirewangpho5146 4 жыл бұрын

Need the island strum with chuck| asap?!

@ujjwalkantipaul1765 6 ай бұрын

Hello , I was watching other videos where mute with little finger side ( median side ) on hand. . Which is correct???

@AceHardy 4 жыл бұрын

🌴☀️

@XieTianXieDi888 2 жыл бұрын

When you discover this tutorial after practicing the La Vie En Rose tutorial for the past couple days…

@christinemarie007 2 жыл бұрын

FYI: This way of teaching the *Island Strum* was very easy for me. I never managed to learn it with the Beginners Ukulele Strumming Challenge 5.

@davidbliss5294 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Bernadette, are the strings the original Enya as I have just got one for xmas and have read to change the strings

@FenrirInFlowers 4 жыл бұрын

Those look like the original strings for that model. D'Addario Titaniums have a slight purple cast to them, which these seem to have. My Enya KUT-MAD came with them. So did my Caramel CT204. They seem to be quite popular lately with companies who have been trying to expand past just Aquila as the default. I love their twinkle on a solid wood uke, but strings are very much personal preference. I do plan to change my Caramel because I got it to be a Low G. You can experiment with new brands at every string change and decide what works best for your uke, playing style and tastes. Unless you really dislike something about them they should be fine until you are ready for a string change.

@psilver03 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect, my wife can benefit from this.

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Give your wife a hug from me!!! 🤗

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Give your wife a hug from me!!! 🤗

@psilver03 4 жыл бұрын

Bernadette Teaches Music haha! Will do! Always! Thanks for your videos.

@mitzigarnett5818 4 жыл бұрын

COME ON!!!! 1K FOR THE CHUCK!!!

@charitosia9167 4 жыл бұрын

I saw Kitkat your cat its cute 😍😂😅😄😘😛😻

@urjasud7475 4 жыл бұрын

Oh my god lady I love you

@francesmacknight883 4 жыл бұрын

4 жыл бұрын

5:50... i missed u.

@kijaved1 5 ай бұрын

Your fingers are extraordinarily long.

@womillionbazillion810 2 жыл бұрын

Where’s the 1k update 🏁

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 2 жыл бұрын

AHHHH!!! I didn’t know it passed 1k likes. Looks like it’s time for that 😉

@colinuk4509 4 жыл бұрын

Helloo.☺☺☺

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 4 жыл бұрын

COLIN!!! How are you? 💛💛💛

@colinuk4509 4 жыл бұрын

Still keeping my strings in tune! I had a vision of watching Laurel and Hardy with you? So I thought I would send you this link 😎😎. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rcB9p9x-mNWwpIU.html