Subscriber Lessons

When you have your right hand set up to comfortably play chords and basic arpeggio patterns across the strings you can get more control over the right hand by accenting specific notes and fingers.  In this lesson we dive in and check out this technique using an ascending arpeggio with emphasis on good tone and … Read more

Using the thumb, index, middle, and ring fingers in the right hand is a fundamental technique when playing fingerstyle ukulele that can be used for playing full chords instead of strumming.  In this lesson we will take a look at setting up the right hand for relaxed and efficient use of these fingers and then … Read more

After you have worked on alternating the index and middle fingers of the right hand to play melodies, accenting certain notes by playing them louder than others can bring out all sorts of rhythms that help to define meters (4/4, 3/4, 6/8, etc.), bring out melodies, and add variety to the music you play.  In … Read more

In addition to using the thumb to play melodies on the ukulele, alternating the index and middle fingers in the right hand is a wonderful technique that allows relaxation and increased speed.  It is one of the most common techniques we will use in the fingerstyle courses at Ukulele Corner.  In this video we explore … Read more

Harmonizing a major scale with three note chords or triads creates a wonderful sequence of chords that can be used to play a wide range of music.  There is a basic formula for this sequence, which is often described using Roman numerals with an upper case numeral being a major chord and a lower case … Read more

The  right hand thumb is a very powerful tool when playing ukulele and can be used for strumming, arpeggiation, and melody.  You can get a beautiful, warm tone using the flesh of the thumb or add more volume and brightness by using the fingernail.  Many great ukulele players including Eddie Kamae, Ohta San, Benny Chong, and … Read more