Can anyone explain how to strum so that the index finger does not strike the fretboard on the downstrum? I can't find any videos on this subject. My index finger doesn't always strike it but I can tell when it does because I can hear it. Thank you to anyone who responds.
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Index finger striking the fretboard on the downstrum.
Index finger striking the fretboard on the downstrum.
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May I ask a related question? My downstrumming index fingernail commonly strikes the uke body (I do hold the uke at 45 degrees), resulting in an “tap” sound on about 2/3 of my downstrums. I’ve considered that I may be tipping the uke slightly toward my face (to better see my string fingering; I’m a beginner). But even when I twist the uke face more perpendicular to the floor, I still hear the nail tapping, just less. Any advice welcome. Thanks!
Thank you,
Matt for writing back! I will try working on that 45 degree angle! I was not able to open the video despite numerous tries. Thank you for sharing your amazing teaching with us!
It’s all about the angle of your attack. Make sure your finger nail is at a 45 degree angle to the strings as you strum. This video shows you in some detail:
https://youtu.be/PA_1ZG2lpUk?si=iw2vEgQzcWuWmSJe