First of all, I don't sing when I'm playing. I'm just trying to learn to play the ukulele.
But, I'm having trouble with my strumming. It seems that instead of playing a steady rhythm, I try to play the melody using the chords. I hear the words in my head, and I automatically match my strumming to the beat and melody of the lyrics. Sometimes this works out okay. I feel good about the way "Knocking on Heaven's Door" sounds when I play it. However, when playing "I Can See Clearly Now", it's somewhere between an instrumental and a struggle.
I don't really want to sing. I just want to play recognizable songs. Any tips or hints for me? Am I way off base trying to play the melody line with the chords? Do I need to learn finger picking instead?
--G
But, I'm having trouble with my strumming. It seems that instead of playing a steady rhythm, I try to play the melody using the chords. I hear the words in my head, and I automatically match my strumming to the beat and melody of the lyrics. Sometimes this works out okay. I feel good about the way "Knocking on Heaven's Door" sounds when I play it. However, when playing "I Can See Clearly Now", it's somewhere between an instrumental and a struggle.
I don't really want to sing. I just want to play recognizable songs. Any tips or hints for me? Am I way off base trying to play the melody line with the chords? Do I need to learn finger picking instead?
--G