In this lesson, we’re going to learn how to fingerpick “Good King Wenceslas” on ukulele. This song is perfect for beginners, and if you’ve been fingerpicking for awhile, your family and friends will love to hear you play it this Christmas!
Finger placement Squeezing the ukulele Arm positioning remove these ads Since I’ve started posting videos again on theUkuTabs YouTube channel, I’ve been asked abouthow to hold a ukuleleproperly. While it’s not that difficult to learn how to play the ukulele, it can take some time to le...
For example, in the piece of tab above, you would pluck the 3rd fret of the bottom string on the ukulele. As we read across the piece of tab, we see that we would then pluck the open E string, the second to bottom string. Then, we would pluck the open C string, the second to ...
If you have an index fingernail, you can often pick down and up with it and remain in a positive palm mute position. Because the index finger is placed right over the strings, it’s easier to float your whole hand up and down vertically if you need to reach. Strumming your uke with ...
Become a Master of Fingerpicking On the Ukulele For players beyond the basics.Take your fingerpicking skills to the next level on the ukulele, learning fingerpicking pieces in four distinct styles. Learn How to Fingerpick Patterns Uncover Intricate Arpeggio Solo Pieces ...
How to hold a ukulele, what you should(n't) do Strap for ukulele without drilling? Of course! Ukulele Stiff Finger Warm-Ups, 5 Easy Exercises UKULELE CHORDS Now we can get to the real stuff,ukulele chords. These form thebasis of playing any song. This is the "hard" part and will ...
Ukulele Stiff Finger Warm-Ups, 5 Easy Exercises UKULELE CHORDS Now we can get to the real stuff,ukulele chords. These form thebasis of playing any song. This is the "hard" part and will require the most practice and exercise. On the one hand to memorize the chord diagrams and on the ...
First things first: what is a ukulele bar chord (or barre chord)? A barre (or ukulele bar chord) is a chord where you use one (or more fingers) to press down (= fret, bar) multiple strings on the ukulele fretboard. This is usually done with the index finger, but there are situati...
In this ukulele lesson, you’ll learn how to solo based on an approach inspired by the blues guitar lexicon. It can also come in handy for rock and country soloing, as both of those genres are infused with the blues. Many blues guitarists—past and present, acoustic and electric—have ...
The ukulele is easier to learn than the guitar and other stringed instruments like the mandolin. Itssoft nylon stringsare gentler on your fingertips and don't create finger pain like guitars do. The small size reduces wrist tension because the notes are reachable without stretching. Plus, it ...