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Browse ukulele techniques: strumming patterns, fingerpicking, and warm-ups.

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  • Island Strum
    strumming · beginner · 4/4 · BPM 70–140
    Pattern: D D U - U D U
    The classic beginner-friendly pop strum. Great for many songs in 4/4.
    #strumming#groove#4/4
  • Basic Arpeggio (P I M A)
    fingerpicking · beginner · 4/4 · BPM 60–110
    Pattern: P I M A | P I M A
    Simple Travis-style arpeggio using thumb and three fingers.
    #fingerpicking#arpeggio#4/4
  • Warm-up: Finger Ladders
    warmup · intermediate · 4/4 · BPM 50–90
    Pattern: 1-2-3-4 up each string, then 4-3-2-1 down
    Chromatic ladder to build coordination and accuracy.
    #warmup#left-hand#chromatic
  • Reggae Off-beat
    strumming · intermediate · 4/4 · BPM 70–120
    Pattern: - U - U | - U - U (light up on 2 and 4)
    Classic reggae feel by accenting the upstrokes on beats 2 and 4.
    #strumming#offbeat#2/4#reggae
  • Rolling Triplets
    fingerpicking · advanced · 3/4 · BPM 60–100
    Pattern: P M I | P M I (or P I M)
    Continuous rolling feel suitable for waltz or ballads.
    #fingerpicking#triplet#roll

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