u/TJBRWN

I'm a human who streams live Ukulele every weekday

I'm a human who streams live Ukulele every weekday

I'm disabled and stuck in bed, but since the start of the year I've turned my camera on to do my best to sing and perform. Lots of rock, pop, alt, jazz, a bit of island style and roots.

All AI Free, just me and my Uke (and sometimes a pedal or drum machine). Mostly covers and random noodling for now. Requests welcome!

I go live on twitch and youtube M-F 2:30-5:30 Hawaii Time. Come chill and chat if this sounds like fun!

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u/TJBRWN — 2 hours ago
▲ 14 r/ukulelelessons+2 crossposts

For those who prefer reading instead of watching: 

Reverse Fan Strum: Do a fan strum, but in reverse. 

More technically, its about leaving a gap between your pointer (main strumming accent) and the middle and/or ring finger to create a doubling, drag, or "flam" effect. It offers a different tone and opens up options that are not as accessible with thumb strokes.

2 String Rake: Quickly drag your finger over two strings for a half rake or half strum effect. This creates grace notes that can resonate while playing on other strings. It can be done with any finger for a variety of options.

A "rake" is when you strum slow enough to hear the attack on individual strings, versus a "strum" where the attacks are combined to create a chord.  This technique can be used to produce either sound, but I consider it more of a "rake" because it requires a similar type of finger control to the full rake. That's how I came across it: I was doing a rake and got interrupted halfway!

I haven't cross-referenced these to the technique compendium so I don't know what the proper names are, but this is just what makes sense to me. If you do know the right terms, please let me know. And if you know anything similar and fun, I'm all ears too! 

u/TJBRWN — 11 days ago