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    Basic-Strumming-Worksheet Uke

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    This document provides instructions and examples for basic strumming patterns for ukulele. It introduces a down-up strumming pattern using an Fadd9 chord. Next, it explains the calypso pattern, also known as DDUUDU, using Fadd9 and C chords. It emphasizes keeping the hand moving. Finally, it presents the waltz pattern in 3/4 time using a C chord and descending chord progression. The document teaches essential strumming techniques for beginners.

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    This document provides instructions and examples for basic strumming patterns for ukulele. It introduces a down-up strumming pattern using an Fadd9 chord. Next, it explains the calypso pattern, also known as DDUUDU, using Fadd9 and C chords. It emphasizes keeping the hand moving. Finally, it presents the waltz pattern in 3/4 time using a C chord and descending chord progression. The document teaches essential strumming techniques for beginners.

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    This document provides instructions and examples for basic strumming patterns for ukulele. It introduces a down-up strumming pattern using an Fadd9 chord. Next, it explains the calypso pattern, also known as DDUUDU, using Fadd9 and C chords. It emphasizes keeping the hand moving. Finally, it presents the waltz pattern in 3/4 time using a C chord and descending chord progression. The document teaches essential strumming techniques for beginners.

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    This document provides instructions and examples for basic strumming patterns for ukulele. It introduces a down-up strumming pattern using an Fadd9 chord. Next, it explains the calypso pattern, also known as DDUUDU, using Fadd9 and C chords. It emphasizes keeping the hand moving. Finally, it presents the waltz pattern in 3/4 time using a C chord and descending chord progression. The document teaches essential strumming techniques for beginners.

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    Basic Strumming

    Pattern Examples Workbook

    Matt Dahlberg - Ukulele Underground - Ultimate Ukulele Strumming


    Basic Strumming
    Your first strum pattern ..............................................................3
    Never missing the point! ..................................................................................................3

    The Calypso Pattern ......................................................................4


    DDUUDU? ........................................................................................................................4

    The Waltz Pattern ...........................................................................5


    1.2.3.1.2.3 ..........................................................................................................................5
    Your first strum pattern
    Never missing the point!

    Let’s start with one of my all time favorite chords, an


    Fadd9, to play this pattern.

    Using a group of 4 beats, we are going to create an awesome, yet simple, pattern to start
    strumming. It looks something like this!

    Remember that the solid arrows symbolize a strike of the strings, and the dotted arrows let you
    know to still move your hand, but miss striking the strings with the motion. That makes this pattern
    sound something like Down, Miss, Down, Miss, Down, Up, Down, Up!

    Let’s add a C chord now to switch back and forth between.


    The Calypso Pattern
    DDUUDU?

    This is one of the most used patterns for ukulele and guitar players. It’s also known as the
    DDUUDU or Down, Down, Up, Up, Down, Up pattern. The problem with this is that it doesn’t
    acknowledge when you should miss the strings. Let’s look at this a different way!

    Remember to keep your hand moving! It can really help make things more comfortable by saying
    the motions as you make them. Be sure to not stall the hand when you should have Missed!

    Let’s again use our Fadd9 and C chords and try


    switching between them.

    Once that’s comfortable, go for it at full speed! There is a reason it’s the most used pattern: it
    sounds awesome.
    The Waltz Pattern
    1.2.3.1.2.3

    Not all music is written in 4! Another common time is when it’s 3.


    We call this ‘Waltz’ time, just like the dance.

    Let’s use a C chord and give it a go.

    Remember to keep that hand moving, especially when you need to Miss on the & of 1!

    Now let’s introduce a nice descending chord progression!

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