How to Chuck on Ukulele: A Comprehensive Tutorial

Uke with Smitty

Uke with Smitty

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Chuck, chunking, palm muting...it’s all the same thing: a rhythmic type of down strum technique to add into your ukulele playing to make it sound more interesting.  In this tutorial I break it down into comprehensive detail and show you how to chuck witch specific strumming patterns.

The free PDF that accompanies the lesson can be found here:
https://ukewithsmitty.wordpress.com/2...

Another way you can help support the channel is by purchasing something with one of these recommended Amazon affiliate links where I make a small percent of the purchase.  These aren't random, they're all ukulele accessories I have tried and HIGHLY recommend.

To get and stay in tune, a clip-on tuner is a huge help: https://amzn.to/3vA3TBr

As far as string recommendations, there are a LOT of factors...but here's my quick and dirty recommendation that works a lot more often than not (and is what I personally use on my ukes):

If it's an entry level laminate wood ukulele, a set of Aquila nylguts will sound great:
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This is a very high quality ukulele capo and the one I use: https://amzn.to/3Smlqqx

When changing strings, one of these string winder/cutters help make the job a lot easier:
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Ukulele learning resources:

Ukulele for Dummies (great book PACKED with excellent instructions and songs to learn):
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Ukulele Aerobics (more of an intermediate level and above book, but the exercises are second to none):
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Recommended ukuleles for beginners:

Enya Nova U concert size: https://amzn.to/3vx2oDR
Kala Satin Mahogany concert size: https://amzn.to/3bsZbP6
Aklot Mahogany Concert: https://amzn.to/3Qf2o3n

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Here's my Reddit account where I post songs I'm noodling around with:
Reddit: ukewithsm​itty

And here's my site with all my free tabs, song sheets, chord diagrams, etc.:
https://ukewithsmitty.wordpress.com/