Strumming in time is essential to playing your favorite songs; however, with so many strumming pattern variations to choose from, it can be confusing and frustrating to know where to start. Let’s go over some terms and the 7 essential ukulele strumming patterns that you can start playing today.

In this video, Katie expands on the essentials of ukulele strumming. You’ll learn how to read simple strumming patterns on sheet music, the ukulele island strum, and more.