3 DIY Ukulele Straps Under $5!!! (No drilling)
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- In this video we are going to make 3 different ukulele straps that will all cost you under $5. This is the first time that I make a Do-It-Yourself video on my channel, so if you would like to see more like this, give the video a thumbs up!
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Natural Jute Twine String
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Command Mini Hooks, Clear, 6-Hooks
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Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear, Golden-I
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My ukuleles
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Marker I used to draw on my ukulele
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TIME STAMPS ⏲
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Strap #1 - Easiest & Free! 1:04
This strap doesn't require you to purchase anything new. It works, but it is not my favorite.
Strap #2 - Effective and Aesthetically Pleasing 2:50
This strap will need a command. Link:👉 amzn.to/2h6F9dY
Blue Kala Ukulele used: amzn.to/2gDPCjU
Strap #3 - Mimmicks professional strap buttons 6:02
This strap will need 2 command hooks. Link:👉 amzn.to/2h6F9dY
Makala Baritone Ukulele used: amzn.to/2zyV8bp
Final Thoughts - Which one is my favorite?! 8:32
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Hi! My name is Ms. B and I am a happy ukulele teacher working in Okinawa, Japan. I love technology, I love learning more about the ukulele, and I love helping beginners.
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TIME STAMPS ⏲
(Skip ahead to the good stuff)
Strap #1 - Easiest & Free! 1:04
This strap doesn't require you to purchase anything new. It works, but it is not my favorite.
Strap #2 - Effective and Aesthetically Pleasing 2:50
This strap will need a command. Link:👉 amzn.to/2h6F9dY
Blue Kala Ukulele used: amzn.to/2gDPCjU
Strap #3 - Mimmicks professional strap buttons 6:02
This strap will need 2 command hooks. Link:👉 amzn.to/2h6F9dY
Makala Baritone Ukulele used: amzn.to/2zyV8bp
Final Thoughts - Which one is my favorite?! 8:32
05:30 Whats the ukulele name? The "model"
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It's all good, she's very generous with her talents! Thankyou, Bernadette!
i love the way she says “ukulele” :))
Yeaa! Me too
Its actually the proper pronunciation!
The pronunciation is actually Hawaiian
Germans say Ukulele also like Mrs.B😊
In Poland we also pronounce “ukulele” this way ☺️. It’s very natural for me.
You remind me of nymphadora tonks from harry potter. She's one of my favourite characters
OMG!!!! Thank you so much!!!! I love her and Harry Potter!!!!!
Bernadette Teaches Music WOW😺😻
EYYYYYY ARE U A POTTER HEAD😍
Saira KM :)))
I'm a sewer, I made my own strap..love it these are great ideas.
So glad I decided to look at your older videos and most popular..I needed this one! I am enjoying your lessons. You're a good teacher!
I improvised a strap using an old Obie belt from a second hand market stall. Thanks for the great ideas!
Ookolele
tha's right!
Bernadette Teaches Music i wasnt making fun💜 i i just like the way you say it💜
that’s how it was originally pronounced (it’s how it should be said) haha
sal schorp thanks for the fun fact i actually didnt know that!❤😂
That's how I say it too. Not because I just pronounce it that way, but because I like to.
I just did the first option it makes me super happy haha
+whatlauralikes. ☽ yay!!!! Glad you liked it :)
J'me disais bien que je t'avais déjà vu quelque part ; J'ADORE tes vidéos continues comme ça !
I like strap 2 because it seems more supportive . That said , #3 is easier to remove completely.
Thanks for the video!
that's exactly how I feel!
How long resisted?
My first ukulele has a command hook. I use an old purse strap with a small key ring at the end. It has served me well for 7 years and counting! The strap is most likely woven in Guatamala, so it looks similar to a traditional strap, just not as wide.
I made a strap that holds just the neck which is the only part that needs support since the body sits in my lap (I play sitting). Just wind each end around the neck and tie to the length that suits. Tying with a bow instead of a knot makes it flexible. Now I can use my left hand with my thumb behind the neck without worrying about using my left hand to hold the neck in position. Thanks for giving me this great idea.
Oh my gosh!! How did you know that I needed this 😂
I've been needing a uke strap and I'm knitting one right now, but this is so much easier!!
Jill Stephenson if you knitted a long strand you can use that as your strap!
A knitted or crocheted band would be great. You'll have to post a pic of yours when it's done. What a cool idea.
Great idea! Im going to knit mine too!
@@loverlyme I just found some fun-colored parachute cord I was going to braid, but now I'm going to ask my Mom to knit it for me!
Jill Stephenson :)
I would never have thought of this but fitted the command hooks to my Ukulele 6 months ago. They have stayed in place, completely reliable - thanks for a very useful tip.
which command hooks did you choose? I'm trying to find some reliable and sticky too
Just a thought, if you like the way strap 2 hangs but the ease of strap 3, try putting the hook pointing down on the back of the head and hook it like you would strap 3.
#3 - I also like your tassels! The command hooks are a great idea for the lacquered ukes that don't have them and would likely be damaged by strap button installation. Really useful video! 🙂
I've used option #2 on a soprano uke for 3 years and the command hook is still holding well
Thank you for letting us know! This is excellent!
Good to know! I am scared to drill into my uke and was wondering about command strips.
6:40 "But I think it would work because it's gravity."
Me: **sings MCR*** GRAVITY DON'T MEAN TOO MUCH TO ME.
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Kellin Winchester is that a unicorn? Nope that’s Gerard defying gravity again🙄
heading to the dollar store for command strips and shoelaces/t-shirt, THANK YOU for these super affordable DIY suggestions!
I loved the command hook idea!! I've never thought about that
Thanks! I’ve been wondering how to get a strap without drilling a hole and now I have! I will definitely try this
Let me know how it works for you, Ryleigh!
I like the third one because you can take it off! I never thought of using command strips! Thank you!
I absolutely adore your solution!. I live in a caravan & I use those command hooks for all kinds of things ! The insides of cabinet/closet doors are one of my favorites. Under the sink inside walls . But I Never thought of putting them on my uke! You are my new favorite female thinker! I will send a pic.
Second one's my favourite, I like the tassles too, it's the prettiest :)
the command hack was so helping, and I'm literally sending this to all my uke-fan friends!
Your command hook hack was perfect for my uncommonly shaped Zither Heaven Banjolele! Thank you!
Love this video for a couple of reasons. First, like you, I don't care for a long introduction and unnecessary chatter. Second, great ideas! I'm hooked! (Pun intended.)
Made #3 today with Paracord which comes in a variety of nice colors and patterns. Works great! (And if I can make it, anyone can. I cannot do anything "crafty.")
+Ellen Lehrer 😂 that is awesome!!!!
absolutely loved this video! I've been wanting to make straps for my children for a while now! this is such a creative way to do it. I just became the proud mother of a baritone ukulele, I found him at a pawn shop and got him for $20, in PERFECT condition!!!!!! I also have a concert, tenor, and soprano! I love your family of ukuleles!
You're so cute, I love that you painted the hooks and then your nails the same colour and how you customise everything. I actually got a strap with my ukulele and it's really pretty but I don't wanna drill into my ukulele for a hook so this video is perfect, thank you! I'll definitely try option 2. Already tried option 1 myself but don't like how that looks either.
love that the strap matches your pink hair! all your vids are very useful.
You gave me some very good ideas I have 4 ukuleles that as only one strap button I will get myself some hooks thank you my friend all my best Ramon
Thanks again, B. I really love your channel and how your cat finds a way to be in some of your videos. :D
I tried all three and the 2nd and 3rd are awesome. I think I prefer the 2nd only because it’s more stable when it’s on your back
I like strap #2. Purchased my first ukulele today, it didn't have strap buttons and I was concerned about drilling a hole. Someone recommended Velcro and I just didn't want to do that. The Command Strip hook is so clever. I will picking up a pack of these strips tomorrow. Thanks so much Bernadette.
My father got a ukulele as a gift but he had no interest in playing so i started learning it from your 30 day uke challenge and this video was just what i needed my ukulele was slipping so i couldn't play it properly . I amde the first strap and its so much better. A VERY BIG THANK YOU
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The command strips and shoelace method worked perfectly! Thanks !
Thank you for the idea. I like the last two ideas
I used a long shoe lace from the dollar store that is about 3/4" wide to make a strap for my mandolin. I do like the command hook idea for my ukes. Great idea.
The Command hooks worked great!
My daughter just made strap #1 for her ukelele with a boot lace we had in the junk drawer, it works great! Thank you.
Thanks! This is very creative and useful.
I used ukulele for the first time ever in class today for the kids to sing. Then only I realized the importance of ukulele strap. Lol. Glad I found your helpful vid. Thank you! ☺
Love your videos. They are so upbeat!!
My uke is on its way.
I like these ideas and love the tassel look. I was thinking of making a strap for the head that has a loop to hook into...so the loop always stays on the head so you don't have to deal w tying and untying but can still have the angle that way.
I was just about to buy one, thanks for inspiration to make my own.
Thank you! I have a northern uke - triangle shaped, and I've been trying to figure out a strap solution without drilling. This is perfect.
I made a first version strap but because I sew, I made bias tape and added buttons and button holes to put it in place, so that I don't have to tie it. I don't really like it however because the part at the "waist" bothers me when I am playing.
So maybe it would be a good idea to try that with the other options but instead of tying the ends I would put on a button on the part at the top of the uke (for the 2nd version), and then just a buttonhole to go in the hook(s).
Just sharing the idea for all the sewing lovers :)
Be careful though, if you do the 2nd version, put the button hole at the very end of the strap, and the button higher, because you won't be able to make the button go behind the strings.
Hi Sara! I love your insight! Thank you so much! I’m going to pin this comment so that more people can see it!
Sara Mauffrey I do have a ukulele and I could see that getting annoying where the waist is 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
Brilliant idea!
This is great! I am sharing it with the members of my uke club!!! Thank you!!
When I bought my first uke about a month ago, I picked it because of how it sounded, not realizing a strap might be necessary. This is a perfect solution, and I even have command hooks in the junk drawer. Planning on weaving a pretty strap at some point.
How long resisted?
I love your creative ideas, pretty yet simple straps. Getting my 4th ukulele today and very hopeful that I will learn to play properly and diligently!!! I just reconnect with your channel. I love your way of teaching, giving students enough time to emulate how your fingers are placed. Your ‘look up’ prompt works really well for me. Can’t wait to start for real, this time. You’re doing a great job, thank you so much.
I like the command strip idea, looks like it would work really well,.......i bet pink is your favorite color, lol😀, thanks for the great tips and video.
I love the fact that your hair matches the strap, and your nails match the hooks. You are always thinking about the esthetics of the situation! :)
As for the straps, I am only having trouble holding my soprano. I don't have trouble supporting my concert ukulele or the tenors that I have played (I don't own one... yet!). But the soprano is just so little for me, I can't seem to get myself scrunched up enough to hold it securely with my left arm so that my right is free to move from one chord to certain others where I feel like I need to let go of the neck end to get my fingers into position. I kind of hesitate to do anything, because I know I am not the first person to be met with this problem! But rather than get frustrated by this, I am looking at a half-strap or uke leash that someone makes just to hold the neck end without needing to be attached to the other end (it attaches to the player instead). I'm hoping it will help in this situation without causing me to develop bad habits. I don't intend to use it on the larger ukes, so I think I will be ok. But I am not going to dye my hair pink. :)
I have wondered how command hooks would work! Thank you for this video!
Love this idea. I have some of these similar hooks in my desk drawer. Never thought of this. You are very brilliant to come up with this.
Yes! It’s a simple solution for the people who don’t want to drill into their ukes! I didn’t think of this, though. I was in a music teacher forum when someone shared that tip ☺️
Yesssss! I love the t-shirt yarn idea and the tassels they make are perfect!
I needed this video. I have been drilling holes and attaching screws and washers for years.
Great idea my ukulele seems to have a mind of its own😊
the 1st one i used and it works amazing
Those were cute! I have already placed a hole and strap lock buckle button/screws in all of my ukes. I bought inexpensive guitar straps online and I'm happy with them. I'm not sure if I would've used the adhesive hooks, but they definitely are practical without the difficulty of making a hole ((especially if you ~don't~ have a drill but you ~do~ have neighbours to disturb with a hammer)). Yours are cute.
I truly like the video. The third is very cool.
I just got my baritone ukulele in the mail today, this video was really helpful!! Thank you so much!! 😄
Yay!!!!! That’s awesome!!! Which bari uke did you buy?
Thank you so much!!!! I needed a strap but I couldn’t find an easy one that didn’t require drilling holes and I only have one so I didn’t want to risk it. You’re the best!!
Excellent ideas & information Bernadette!
You seriously are my hero. Thank you. This is beyond brilliant!!! And I do think you can put one of those pretty Uke or guitar straps on that. Thank you for sharing this great life hack!! 🥰🤙
I love how you say ukulele
I just started playing and the Ukulele that I got was more due to opportunity however it did not come with a strap. This video is amazing and I'm learning halleluiah from another of your videos!!
Good ideas for someone who does arts and crafts! Thank you!
Miriam Conley yeah! And for anyone who doesn’t want to drill into the ukulele
I've been looking for a way to get around drilling a peg. Thank you. I'm excited to try out the command hook.
I already had the idea to use command hooks rather that screwing in the little knob for the straps, but I really love how you thought to paint it with metallic nail polish, it really gives it a nice look, I’m going to do that too!
Strap #3 loos the best - love the color
Thank you very much for the very useful video, Bernadette. I have a concert and think that I will try type 2. I need a good ukulele balance (since mine is awful!) and thus doesn't block the sound hole
I can’t wait to check out ukuleles tomorrow! I’ve never picked one up and I can’t wait to play 😁😁
Ahhh!!! Take picture and video so you can compare when you leave the store! Hope you find the right fit!
I loved your idea! I'm using the second option because my Makala shark couldn't be pierced! Thank you!!
How long resisted?
Good ideas. If your strap is too long you can tie a loop knot in the middle and adjust the size of the loop for different size ukes. That way you won't have a hanging down thing on the end.
I love the third one!
I went with the shoe lace idea. It was easy, and it works great for me, but it's a little uncomfortable. I might try the t shirt idea, looks like it would be more comfortable.Thanks for the video. It was a big help.
I love how creative you get with style! Something I did to make the knots pretty is cord wrapping the tails of yarn upwards with embroidery thread. Gives the ukelele a nice framing and u can get as extra as u want with making stripes or an ombré of color :) Tons of vids on how to wrap cord if u dont know wtf im talking about lol.
Thanks for the great ideas. I just bought a transparent Waterman ukulele and was trying to think of how to add a strap. Clear Command hooks should do the job without breaking up the transparency of the uke. Then I add a clear plastic strap and I’m good to go!
Number 3 is very good, i'll try, thx!
This helped so much! I have a friend who is learning how to play the uke, and she always says she has trouble playing and standing so i went out and bought the command hooks at target and they worked so perfectly! And since i have so many extra i told her about the diy and gave her some! Oh btw we both think option 2 is the best because it hold the uke in place :))
Oh my goodness! I am so happy to hear about this. Thank you so much for coming back and letting me know that the diy worked for you and your friend. Every month make sure to test that the hooks are still sticky so that your ukulele is safe 💕
Bernadette Teaches Music We Will Thanks For The Tip!!
Great. I have a crush now. I love the command strip idea.
Thanks Bernadette! All my ukes have a strap now and it’s so much easier to move around with! Loving it! 💕
Oh yay!!!! Isn't it crazy what a big difference the straps make? Thank you for coming back and letting me know it's working for you! ❤️❤️
This is brilliant! I just bought a Kala Waterman, and I love option #3 for adding a strap to my plastic uke.
Watching this while stuck at home. Mahalo for the suggestion of using those Command hooks. I have a nice uke that I don't want to drill, but I don't like those tone hole straps either. Aloha.
Bravissima, canale pieno di risorse gratuite e molto interessanti. Congratulazioni e grazie
That command strip idea is brilliant!!!
I know this is an older video but THANK YOU SO MUCH. This will be perfect for my ukulele.
Love the designs on the 3rd ukulele. Looks adorable. 😍😍
The second Ukulele is absolutely gorgeous😍😍😍😍
thank you! :)
#2 is my absolute favvvvvvv!👍🏻 (with a few adjustments made)
Thanks for all the creative DIY videos!!!
As a mandolin player I'll say that para cord works great and can be woven. Iv also used long leather that's can be got from hobby lobby store.
+Rick Ncarolina ohhhh!!! Leather would look really nice! Thank you for suggesting that!!!
I just made one from shoe lace, works fine and looks cute! Thank you very much for sharing!
Love the third option, Bernadette! What I found helpful: instead of putting the top-most clip where you placed it, place it past the neck, just on the other side, and it won't do the leaning downward thing that happened in the video.
Thanks for such a wonderful and crafty idea, Bernadette!
How long resisted?
another way is to do it is quite like option two, but instead of a commander hook you can use a strong type of tape
it’s been working well for me, regular duct tape is good
it’s not the best thing in the world, but i feel as if it’s more secure than the hooks
Extra cute with the pink hair and pink strap.
Great diy uke straps. I always like 2 strap buttons it's the best option.
1. It holds on better
2. hugs your body more so does not flop down like when tied on headstock.
3. These straps you made are a bit too thin guitar straps are way more comfortable
4. you can adjust guitar straps.
5. You can use the tshirt string, twine etc to make a loop to hook the strap on if the holes for regular strap buttons don't work. This is the best option in my opinion.
Oops just noticed I did a slightly different reply to this 4 months ago forgot when I saw this today.
I just bought an Oscar Schmidt ou5ek, no strap buttons on it. I'm in the middle of the 30 day challenge also. Looks like my teacher has tips on everything! Thanks for the command strip idea! I will try that out.
Excellent straps ! Thanks !
I found this video super helpful. I like 2 and 3 the best. I’ve never used command hooks before but I’ll definitely try them!