One aspect of playing ukulele that often gets overlooked is the actual technique of strumming. Learn how to strum ukulele with these 6 strumming tips and tricks.

• The thumb can often create the warmest and most tender sounds of the ukulele. Don’t try to “hit” the ukulele, but rather, rake your thumb across just like a harpist might glide along their strings.

• imagine the movement you make when you turn a doorknob. Minimize your movements by aiming to strum between the top and bottom strings, instead of strumming from above the body to below the body. Try to use the center of your nail when strumming with your index finger.