The suggested PIMA fingerings are shown above each note, but are certainly not the only way to play each pattern. You’ve been playing the ukulele for a while, you know all the basic beginner chords, you know a few strumming patterns, and you can reel off a song or two. Practice without playing any chords. So, using your strong hand to practice cycling through the strings (normally the G, E, and A strings) with open frets.

I recently replaced the Five-0 in my Moore Bettah with the LR Baggs classical guitar Element. You can read about it here. It’s a worthwhile consideration for pro players with EQ capabilities already in their setup. Other Options I used this technique in many songs. In this, you’ve to rapidly alternate between two or more notes. you’re already familiar with these three easy chords, you’ll probably have it memorized in just a few practice sessions. 4. “Sound of Silence” by Paul Simon The excitable Aldrine Guerrero provides some tips on creating your own patterns in his video on Ukulele Underground. Four-String CombosIn Example 1 below, a simple group of chords is strummed all down to begin with. Start by playing slowly down the strings, letting each note come out, and then speed up the motion until you are flying across all the strings in one strike. As you go faster, feel the stroke lighten up, as if you are doing less work even though the sound is actually louder. Your wrist will have a pleasant snap to it when you let it go just right. Next try just the upstrokes, treating them like the down strums as you speed up. Focus on accuracy: If you want accuracy and precision then you should focus on your practice. Each note and chord should be played clean and clear. In this pattern, all the strings are used. Repeat this pattern – thumb, index, middle, ring, middle, index, etc.

very slow song to begin with, but slowing it down even more will help you bring all the notes together and familiarize your fingers with the pattern. 5. “Let Her Go” by Passenger Pecussive slap is commonly used in guitar rhythmic patterns and Rumba Flamenco is one of its variations on guitar. You can experiment with this on your ukulele. Ukulele Basics: Chords and Harmony is a collection of six easy-to-follow but in-depth lessons on the basics of chords and harmony. Instructors and Ukulele magazine contributors Jim D’Ville and Fred Sokolow, as well as the great composer/player Daniel Ho, will guide you through easy chord variations, harnessing the power of certain chords, demystifying the famous Circle of 5ths, and understanding moveable chord shapes. Your fingers are always with you, at least I hope so. Being able to just use your fingers is a good skill to have, especially with a ukulele. You get those nice warm and natural sounds from using your fingers. The only downside is that your fingers might get sore after a while if they are callused. Know the Sound that You’re Trying to PlayAnd to push the boat out even further, here’s an eight-note sequence. This is a bit of a workout for the thumb but it works a treat when you get it smooth.

Start slow, use proper finger placement and technique, and practice regularly, if you want to master this.

How to read tablature

Note: If you’re wondering why the P initial is used for Thumb (instead of a T), or why the A is used for the ring finger, it’s because they’re abbreviations in Spanish. It’s a good idea to familiarise yourself with them as they crop up a lot.

When you get the strum right, people just think the music sounds good. They don’t say, “Wow, she’s strumming really well!” The strum should blend seamlessly into the music. Here’s what those curves look like (frequency is on the bottom, amount of +db cut/boosted is on the left) Of course, this is just the starting point and you don’t necessarily need to start out on the G string, you could start with the C string. is often the problem frequency on ukuleles with balanced signals (i.e. active or WITH a preamp). This range contributes to a muddy, thumpy sound. You can use this pattern for a variety of songs in different genres. It adds a complex and rhythmic accompaniment to the songs. HarmonicsTo spice things up, here’s a 6 note pattern, starting with the C bass note rather than the G. Sounds great, doesn’t it. The ukulele has four strings, so it may at first logical to just allocate one string per finger (leaving out the pinky). This way each string on your uke is played by one finger. Just about everyone knows this famous Elvis tune. It’s slow and relaxed, making for easier chord changes and a lovely sound. 3. “Happy Birthday” – Traditional song