u/CelestialButterflies

I have only recently discovered that I can't sing pop songs lol. I have been singing them classically-ish this whole time, which explains why it never sounded right to me. I can't seem to turn off my vibrato, or to stop sounding "pretty", or to get out of my head voice. Even when I feel like I am singing with chest voice, the end sound isn't quite right.

But i would like to be able to sing more mainstream songs like this one, so i can do karaoke. Maybe I should find another genre instead? Does anyone have suggestions?

To be fair, I can kinda get away with it for this song. But trying to sing Paramore?? Forget it.

Please be nice 🙏

Like my title, I just got this ukulele yesterday. I decided to learn because I love music and the sound of the ukulele sparks joy for me. I am a singer so I know a little about music, but I don't play any instruments.

One of my many problems is that the ukulele keeps falling when I switch chords. I have to grab onto the body with my strumming hand so it doesn't fall. I tried putting an index finger at the top to hold it in place, but then my hand doesn't bend right to reach the right strings. I've tried pushing the body against me but it still slips.

Then there's my strumming. It doesn't sound right. I am trying to use the back of my index finger nail. But it sounds twangy?

My hands are kinda small (not terribly) so I have my thumb in the back middle of the neck. That is how i can reach everything. I am trying to keep my hand curved so my fingers can reach the chords. But does my hand looks kinda silly?

I know I need to use the tips of my fingers, I've been working on that! This video shows some bad habits peeking through...

I'm just looking for some help so I can practice with better habits! Thanks so much!