Introduction to Rock Strum

Rock strumming is a technique that is used in various genres of music, such as blues and rock. Rock strums are done by using the index finger to pluck down on the strings, then up with the fleshy part of your finger. There are many reasons why this technique might be important for you to know how to do, but here are some of them: they can help you play faster than traditional picking techniques; it’s good for creating rhythms; it’s easy for beginners to use. Here is a one page introductory lesson which is useful for ukulele groups with some first time players.