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- A song in 3/4 time has three beats per measure and is counted 1 - 2 - 3, 1 - 2 - 3... 3/4 (“three-four”) time signature is the second most popular time signature for Western music and is frequently referred to as waltz rhythm. When we play in 3/4 time, we count in groups of three (not four), meaning we must alter our strum to suit the rhythm.
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Learn to strum your ukulele in 3/4 time with this strumming workout! Learn common rhythms in 3/4 time, good ukulele techniques and how to improve your strumming with musicality....
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Use this free online ukulele lesson video as an opportunity to learn a simple ukulele strum in 3/4 time. 3/4 time is also called 'waltz' time.
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- How to Identify The Time Signature of A Song
- 4/4 Ukulele Strumming Patterns
- Reggae Rhythms
- 3/4 Strumming Patterns
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- Summary
The most common time signature is 4/4 (or ‘four four’) and most of the patterns we’ll look at are in this time signature. ‘4/4’ means there are 4 bars in a bar. If you want to check that a song is in 4/4, try counting along to ‘one, two, three, four, one, two, three, four’ to it. If it fits, you can try out any of the 4/4 ukulele strumming patterns...
d-d-d-d
Let’s start with the most basic, the classic ‘four down strum’. It’s so repetitive that you wouldn’t want to play an entire song with it, but it tends to be the one most beginners start with. With a metronome, play on each beat with a single down strum.
du-du-du-du
Now the same but throw in an upstroke after each down strum. Your down strums should happen on beats 1 and 3 (odd numbers) and up strums on the even numbers (2 and 4). Again, it’s too repetitive to play a song with, but it’s a good one to practice to (ideally with a metronome) to build up your strumming technique.
d-du-ud
This is a great one that you hear in a ton of songs. A couple of things to note here. First, you miss the third downbeat, which gives it a slightly syncopated sound. Secondly, you change the order at the end (up-down, instead of down-up). It sounds fab when you get it working, and is heard in everything from Outkast’s Hey Ya! to Noah and Whales Jealous kind of love.
– d – d – d – d
Now for a couple of reggae patterns. In all the patterns so far you’ve played a strong beat on the one beat. However, to play a reggae strum you need to accent the offbeat. It takes a while to get used to, but worth the effort.
– – d u – – d –
or like this with an upstroke thrown in:
Here are some 3/4 strumming patterns. Waltzes are in 3/4, as are a lot of Christmas songs. Other examples include Oh, My Darling Clementine, Down in the Valley, Amazing Grace, and Rock a Bye Baby. Remember, if you need to check, just count ‘1,2,3,1,2,3’.
Hand Position
If you’re coming from a guitar background you may need to relearn some basics. For a start, you can use a plectrum, but its generally advised against. You want to use the nails on your fingers (mainly index finger and middle finger) to get that raspy sound. The position of your strumming hand is important for getting the perfect resonance. You generally want your hand to be between the soundhole and neck for the best sound. Finally, strumming is all about the wrist. You shouldn’t be moving yo...
Get a Metronome
It won’t be the first time you’ve heard someone say get a metronome, but it’s worth repeating. Get one! Playing in time is the most important thing when it comes to rhythm. If you don’t have good timing, you’ll find it almost impossible to play with others. You really need to drill into yourself good timing, and a metronome will help you achieve that steady, consistent strumming rhythm.
Add Some Swing
All the patterns above can be played with a touch of swing. Swing really makes a rhythm ‘bounce’ and sounds amazing when done right. It makes the strum sound a bit less robotic (or predictable) and really adds a touch of class.
You’ve learned some really great patterns, now it’s just a case of committing them to muscle memory, which means playing them so darn much that they become second nature. It will be worth it in the long run and will make you a much better ukulele player. Good luck!
If you strum your ukulele too close to the bridge it sounds very tinny (which might be an effect you want sometimes) and the strings have very little give there. The ‘sweet spot’ (cf. red zone) on the soprano and concert ukes are around the point where the neck hits the body.
Nov 28, 2018 · A song in 3/4 time has three beats per measure and is counted 1 - 2 - 3, 1 - 2 - 3 . . . 3/4 (“three-four”) time signature is the second most popular time signature for Western music and is frequently referred to as waltz rhythm.
Dec 6, 2023 · A basic lesson on strumming an ukulele. Includes tips, tricks, and 10 strum patterns you can add to your favorite songs. Perfect tips and tricks for beginners.
