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Yes, you may use your thumb. You may do whatever you would like to do with an ukulele.
- Can I strum with my thumb?
- Do you strum a ukulele with your thumb or index finger?
- What part of your hand do you strum a ukulele with?
Can I strum with my thumb?
Is it Okay to Strum With Your Thumb? Absolutely it's okay to strum with the thumb. Typically in fingerpicking, the thumb is the bass player. In the realm of fingerstyle the thumb is used quite a bit more.
Do you strum a ukulele with your thumb or index finger?
Strum with your finger.
When strumming full chords, use the fingernail on your index finger. For the down strum, keep your knuckles pointed away from you, curl your fingers in toward your body, and strum in a downward motion with your index fingernail striking the strings.
What part of your hand do you strum a ukulele with?
Traditionally, most ukulele players use their right hand to strum, while their left hand functions as the fretting hand. Even lefties tend to play the ukulele right-handed, as finding a lefty ukulele can be a challenge.
