Strumming patterns

↓ down · ↑ up · ✕ muted chuck · · let it ring. Every pattern plays at 92 BPM on a C chord — strum along.

Island Strum

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The most useful ukulele strum of all — fits thousands of pop and folk songs.

Simple Down

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Steady downstrokes on every beat. Start here.

Bouncy Folk

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A light, swinging feel for folk and country songs.

Chuck Strum

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✕3

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✕7

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Mute the strings with your palm on X for a percussive chuck.

Waltz (3/4)

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One strong downbeat, then gentle down-up pairs for 3/4 songs.

Calypso

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Syncopated island feel — the classic accompaniment rhythm.

Slow Ballad

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Sparse and gentle for ballads and lullabies.