how to sing and strum a ukulele AT THE SAME TIME 

me: hmm elise should do a tutorial for- elise: *posts* me: HOW CAN YOU READ MY MIND

The fact that you used comic sans just makes the video ten times better

Lol I Loved How You Edited The Lyrics😂

before the cool **inserts pic of josh dun** run out

I first practiced the DDU UDU strumming pattern so much that i can't mess up when i sing and play

What also maybe could help is first singing along in your head while strumming, and mouthing the words along, so you don't get thrown of guard by your own voice, but you can also kinda practice that way. And then if you can sing it along in your head you can actually start to sing along.

Me: *can sing & strum at the same time* Elise: *uploads vid* Me: *M U S T W AT C H*

i almost died when i saw josh 😂😂😂

thru da craks

Reads title Me: I NEED THIS Edit: omg the Josh Dun in the lyrics 😂

You're the only youtuber from whom I've learnt playing ukulele.Thanks a lot for your videos.plz!!!! Do a tutorial of wolves by Marshmello and Selena gomez.

finally, now i can actually be good at the ukulele

I like the word you said “PRACTICE” . That’s really true . 😺

I love how Elise goes back and hearts our comments❤️

step 1: know how to sing Me: That's a problem

This is what l struggle with the most, and this was really helpful!

THE JOSH DUN PICTURE hahahahhaha hahahah

you know you've found an incredibly nice youtuber when almost all of the comments are hearted ^-^ and thanks so much for this video, today I was trying to figure out how to sing and strum at the same time... and then you uploaded lmao

Day 3 of learning to play ukulele! This was really helpful and helped me realize that it’s going to take time to sing and strum at the same time, and to not be so hard on myself 😊

Omg i needed this so much

Love your videos! Just started learning to play the ukulele and your videos are really helpful! Lots of love from Germany! ❤️❤️

i just want you to know that i know how to do this but you’re my favorite uke youtuber of all time and you help me sooo much! i’m basically pretty advanced in the uke bc of you, but you should make more videos like this but for guitar!!❤️🙂

With love from Russia Your tutorials are the best, thank you very much

This video helped a lot, especially with the words that you start your next chord on. This deserves a phat like

Thank you SOOOO much for your tutorials. Your rhythm for Somewhere over the Rainbow is pitch perfect. If you’re every inspired I’d love if you could do an easy tutorial for I’ll Fly Away with C, G and F

I originally chose this song to start learning for a talent show (this weekend) and I was practicing today, and I was still using only down strums, but then I seen this video. Thank you! For all of your videos! After watching this, I'm getting it down so much quicker

I’ve been playing ukulele for one week now Bear in mind I have never played a musical instrument in my life I’ve just watch this video clip and nailed all the chords whistling the Tune I’m well delighted thank you

for the longst time i genuinely thought she doesn't smile but now I feel satisfied

I love your editing style so much lmao

you are so amazing - just got an ukulele and its really fun to practice with the help of your videos! all the best

I got my first ukulele today and i still don't know how to do the cords, I'm kinda a difficult person to teach so this didn't help that much but it would probally when i learn the cords ty elise

This video was actually super helpful! I have been practicing strumming for like an hour now.

Thank you! You and the Ukulele Teacher are a life saver🙌

Thank you!!! I just started playing and your videos helped me so much.

1:48 I like how she used Josh dun instead of done

I've sung "I'm a Believer" since watching re-runs of The Monkees in the 80's as a kid, and forget the words while strumming. Thank you for the tips!!!

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED, YOU WIZARD

When I started Ukulele about a Year ago, humming the sung melody (instead of singing) helped me a lot keeping the focus on the Uke - then singing just the chorus - then sing and play together.

this was by far the most helpful tutorial ive seen on singing and strumming, thank u :3)

This really is a great lesson. And your personality & voice are so non-threatening that it takes away any fear of trying your suggestions.

HAHHAA I DIED READING THE LYRICS 😂😂😂😂😂

i find you way more clear than french teacher ! it's a little hard to learn english songs being french but thanks to you i'm capable of playing uke more or less comfortably !!!! love u :)

i screamed when i saw the "before the cool *josh dun* run out" oh my god

I was struggling with singing riptide and youtube recommended this! You're my ukulele teacher since day-1

I’m fine with single down strums but actual strumming patterns are questionable.

After watching so many videos on this and it never clicked till I watched your video! Thanks!

You've inspired me to play ukulele! Your videos are so amazing and helpful!👌🏻👌🏻😁💙

I struggled with this when I first started (about a year ago) and learned by taking it slow, and I would start with humming while I played and sang the words later on!

Your videos are super helpful!! Thank you💖💖

Thanks that helped me out. I'm struggling with combining the strumming pattern and chords. But now I know better what to do and that I must slow down before adding the lyrics. I'm just a beginner and your tips have been really helpful❤

I NEEDED THIS SO BAD. You're always the life saver Elise!

I was just scrolling through ukulele videos and seeing Elise ecklund smiling threw me for a loop

wait what the hell i was literally searching for a video like this yesterday

omgeee, just when im struggling in singing you belong with me with that 4 chords... Thank uuuuuuu, I knew it that I must practice single strum first... i loveeee yaaahhhhb

I was just playing and thinking about this lol thank you!

I bought a ukulele today bc I found this channel. Tysm I love my uke so much and I never would have gotten it if it weren’t for this channel. I used to play the guitar so I’m kinda catching on quickly. Ur videos help me so much. 💓✨👑

Me: ok what’s an easy song to learn My thoughts: I’m yours Me: let’s learn that My brain: learns it Me: ughhhh I cant sing and strum at the same time My thoughts: let’s see if Elise has a video about that Me: YESSSSS Me: watches video Elise: I’m going to use I’m yours as an example Me: OMG EVEN BETTER Thanks for the great vid 😊🦋

Girl thank you so much!!! I just got my own uk some weeks ago and as a beginner, I'm looking for a good reference and professors in RU-vid. You are definetly one of them! Thank lots

Haha I was just searching for this and you uploaded AMAZİNG 😂😂😂

I don't even have a uke yet but you're my favourite channel and you betcha I'll be here non stop learning songs from you Absolutely incredible Elise 😍🙌

When is the tweet song coming?! I wanna listen to see how it turned out!

I struggle with i'm yours song and i opened this video to play it easier. And you showed your tactiks with that song. WHAT!! I love u 💙💙💙

I love you so much Elise!!!! Can you do a Red tutorial on uke by Taylor Swift?!?

i love how your singing just gets like slightly better through the video as your voice warms up more lol (still sounds like a beautiful angel tho)

Great video 😍i just bought an ukulele last month

I just started learn to play ukulele. And now i found this channel with good lesson and cute teacher. Lucky me😎

The struggle is real

You are the best teacher ever and gave us a smile

Me: *can’t even strum or play anything* Elise: *posts video* Me: ELISE POSTS, I MUST WATCH

When I watched this about 3 weeks ago, I couldn’t strums and sings together. I followed your technique and kept practising with different songs for 3 weeks and now I can do it😃. It takes a while to practise, but eventually you will get it.

you should do a q&a :)

You´re just so nice. The world needs more people like you.

It heeeelps!!! thanks, Elise a lot💕 love from Russia)

because of you and your videos you taught me how to play a song and I've only had my ukulele for 3 days thank you so much

My problem is that I really want to sing and strum one way (DD UDU DD) but I keep switching to a different pattern! (D DU UDU)

Hi 👋 it’s Nath from Montreal,Quebec 🇨🇦🎶 thank for you info ... I’m getting a lot better... big difference after I stop playing 25 yrs all my sheets of music. I had 10 yrs of course from I was 8 when I first started in 1976 to 1986 organ... I played many concerts overt the years my first concert was in 1998..in a full church with a orchestra.😄🎶🎹 got trophée 🏆... Certificat exam’s...I started working in1987& i was ask to play a 3 hrs of music in a hall at my village where I lived for a special organization breakfast, Was ask also to play at the animal fair..in a arena of the artisanal, many lady’s with Original home made styles coutures.Were in a contest. They were displayed there talent & art ... 🎶🎹 was awasome...

thx for this tips I will follow them carefully love you Elise💗

This is so helpful! I'm getting a ukelele for Xmas so I'm binge watching a lot of your videos :)

Elise could you do a cover of one of Abbey Glover’s song? Her songs are incredible and I would love to hear a cover and maybe even a tutorial from you!! 💕💕 thanks for the tips loved the video

My favorite strumming pattern is probably DDUDU I’ve been playing ukulele for 9 months now and I already know barre chords :) Elise you taught me a lot of tips and things which I love and I’m also self-taught, and now I’m learning guitar! (Also gonna teach myself guitar!) I love your videos so much, they really help me! :)

this is very helpful. omg Josh dun was there.😂😂😂💀

I started to watch your channel even though I hadn’t got an ukulele! And now I’m sitting with my own baby uke)) Thanks for all these help which you’re giving us ! :)

I can strum and sing at the same time, but when I add strumming patterns in, that's when I have problems. Hopefully this vid helps!!

the other day i was like "ughh i wanna learn how to sing and strum but i dont like how these other youtubers explain it..when is elise gonna put out a video on it" AND LITERALLY YOU DID thank you so much i needed this😂

*You know da wae*

Yes, thank you for the single strum advice. I found myself doing this in parts when I first tried to sing while playing.i will do it all the way now. Can’t wait to try it.

HAlp i FeLL ThROUgh dA crAK

You are very good teacher and you explained everything super easy and clear. Thank you. Greetings from Argentina in 2020.

Hi branchy

THANK YOU!!!!!!!! THIS IS MY ULTIMATE PROBLEM BUT I GOT THE UP AND DOWN STRUMS JUST EVEN BEFORE FINISHING THIS WHOLE VIDEOOOO. OMG!!!

Joooshhh❤️ i'm crying😂😂

I loved that with my ukulele I could practice singing. For a long time I practiced only the down strums and it really gave to time to learn chords, learn how to get comfortable with playing an instrument, practice timing and practice my singing as well. Because the down strums where easy I could choose songs that where a bit harder and I could also experiment with choosing my own tempo and singing variations. To everyone that wants to play an instrument but is scared to. Buy a ukulele and just do the downstrums until you're comfortable doing more. It still sounds great and you can really practice how comfortable you are with an instrument.

OMG I DIDNT EVEN ASK BUT IT HAPPENED OMG ELISE HHH

A very talented young lady ! Great teacher of music ! x

you're the best

This has been the most HELPFUL video I’ve found as a beginner. Thank you SO SO MUCH.

1:49 I DIED HAHAHAHAH

Best explanation I've seen so far! This is so helpful, thanks for the tips!

Do you still make guitar tutorials? If yes, could you do a tutorial for a song from Mania?

You are the best , very young and so kind explaining and giving us your experience as a Ukulele player 🥰