Right Hand Technique
Ukulele Basics
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11m
I am quite often quoted for saying that ”repetition is the mother of skill." In today’s lesson we explore that concept to try to sync up the skill levels between our right and left hands. This is more than just a few exercises to practice, but rather, a new way to approach the “role” of each hand in the creation of music. Allow the ideas presented in today’s lesson to spark your creativity and come up with your own set of exercises to shape your own individual style!
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