Here’s a lesson that I wish someone would have showed me when I started. Technique is an important part of playing an instrument. With a stringed instrument this is especially true. Here’s a lesson on fretting hand technique sure to help you improve your feel with the Ukulele.
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Finger Picking
Because I started playing guitar, and my first “style” was Ki-hoalu, my ukulele playing style developed as a “Finger picker”. I never thought of it that way, nor did I analyze what/how I was doing it. As a teacher though, I had to look at fingerpicking from a different perspective. Here are some ...
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Right Hand Technique
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Chord Changing Exercises
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