How to hold an ukulele

http://ukeschool.com/ukulele/lessons/how_to_hold.html

I am a complete beginner. I tried to hold an ukulele according to the website instructions , but I cannot hold the uke steadily with with forearm only. I tried to hold it harder, but either my forearm touches the bridge, or my hand too far away for strumming.

Any suggestions? Thanks.

Alex

Check out this video. When I sit, I hold it the same way as him.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHG7j9-d0d0&feature=channel

My forearm will still hit the bridge from time to time. But how to hold a uke is just one of those things that comes with time and practice. Just when you don't think you can hold the thing, your body adapts.

There are a whole lot of different ways to hold a ukulele...standing up you use your arm like you are trying to do. if that is not doing it for you, then try a Uke thong...it is basically a strap that goes around your neck and has a padded hook that goes into the sound hole and keeps the uke from sliding around. The next step up would be a strap, either cheap (aka a "shoestring") tied around the body and nut area, or a strap connected with buttons. Seated I would rest it on one knee, like the guy in that video. You will find the sound "fuller & louder" if the uke is not resting solidly against your body, because the instrument will vibrate more freely. I hope this gives you some ideas, just experiment around to find what works best for you...last time I checked there aren't any "uke police".:2cents:

I hold my ukulele just like she does. Funny thing is half the time I'm wearing the same suit she's wearing.
Ernest

Big_e said:

I hold my ukulele just like she does. Funny thing is half the time I'm wearing the same suit she's wearing.
Ernest

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I tried, it works brilliantly...thanks, for the video, wow