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Parts of a Ukulele

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How to Hold a Ukulele

Hold the ukulele against your chest with your right forearm relaxed across the top right edge of
the soundboard. The neck of the ukulele should be between your thumb and index finger with
the thumb comfortably on the back of the neck.

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Strumming
Start out with a loose fist.

Strum with the index finger of your right hand, fingernail side down. When out Strum down,
you should be hitting the strings with your nail. When you're strumming up, with the fleshy tip
of your finger.

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