44K views · 379 reactions | Hi Class! In this week's ukulele lesson, you'll learn a beginner-friendly etude that’s fingerpicked entirely using the Travis picking technique. View the lesson: https://rockclass101.com/travis-picking-etude/ | Rock Class 101 | Facebook

Hi Class! This week, you'll learn a new way to play the most popular strum pattern on ukulele: The Island Strum. This strum pattern is popular because it’s easy to play, sounds great, and works well with most four-chord tunes. The problem with it is that it can become boring to play — until now! This etude reimagines the island strum as a challenging piece that will test your left hand as you play chords and a melody up and down the neck. View the lesson: https://rockclass101.com/the-island-stru