Chord Changing Exercises
Ukulele Basics
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I get asked the question all the time, “how do I get better at changing chords quickly?” My reply is usually that repetition is the mother of skill. Over the past few years of teaching ukulele to elementary school students, I’ve come up with a few exercises that help to develop this skill. Here it is!
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