thumb-flick-thumb-flick strum

keonepax · Jul 31, 2013

Here's a strum I like to use sometimes. It's a downward strum with the thumb followed by a flick of the index finger across the strings.

By the way, this song hit number one in the U.S. just about 50 years ago. Ukulele doo wop!

Jim Hanks · Jul 31, 2013

:wtf: That's quite a uke! Don't you find it to be a bit top heavy? Maybe it needs some UPTs. :nana:

redpaul1 · Aug 1, 2013

Jim Hanks said:
:wtf: That's quite a uke! Don't you find it to be a bit top heavy? Maybe it needs some UPTs. :nana:

That's a surfer uke - the long headstock is designed to be stuck in the sand while you're out catching some waves

Great vid btw - really gets the strum across!

lakesideglenn · Aug 1, 2013

That's a wild looking uke! Would love to hear what it sounds like alone without the multi tracking.

keonepax · Aug 2, 2013

The uke is a Polk-a-laylee built in the sixties. More of a novelty uke and the sound is not the greatest. But still a fun uke to have in the collection!

PhilUSAFRet · Aug 2, 2013

That's a strum my Dad used long, long ago (I'm 72). It also seems popular in Italy (where he's from). I remember that song quite well. Good job.

mythinformed · Aug 12, 2013

Is that a Viking Longboat in your arms ??

Great strum, new techniques are always welcome for us new 'uns.

thumb-flick-thumb-flick strum

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