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 play some 4 note “block chords” across all 4 strings. Once this is comfortable, you can start to separate various sets of strings. A common pattern is using the thumb to play a bass note then the other fingers to play a chord on higher strings. We use this to play a Brazillian Samba rhythm and some other fun accompaniment patterns. Once the block chord technique is comfortable you can start to explore arpeggios playing individual fingers across the strings.
For your slow gentle teaching style, I am grateful. As a Novice, watching your lessons inform my progress. Thanks be for inspiring me.
Thank you so much Juanita. I hope you are enjoying learning and appreciate your feedback.
You make it look easy when you slow the pace down so I can see your fingers and I can hear what it should sound like. That opens up a whole new sound of music to me. I like it. thanks.
Hi Jeff! So far I am enjoying your teaching method and it answeres exactly what I was looking for. I bought the Graded repertoire for the low G ukelele, as well as the one for the Baritone ukelele. I also purchased the 20 practice routines for fingerstyle ukelele. I browsed the Ukelele Corner site and did not find a special place where I could communicate with you and ask questions. So here are my questions. If I join the Ukelele Corner as a member, will the practice routines have tutorials for every lessons and will there be tutorials for the Graded repertoires as well, other than the videos on YouTube. It is difficult to find out how many tutorials will be available to me when going through your site. I would also like to know if the subscription is automatically renewed and if this is the case, how would I let you know if I do not want to renew for the next coming year. And finally, how can I use the practice routine book when I want to improve my playing on the baritone; am I suppose to follow the notes or the tabs (I can read music, no problem), but this confuses me since the strings and notes are not at the same place.
Your teaching is great! Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions.
Have a great day!
Marie-José
Hi Marie-José,
There are tutorials for all the practice routines and the pieces in the classical repertoire book in the Ukulele Corner Academy. There is a general contact for on the website for any questions you may have as well. You can read the tab to play the practice routines on a baritone or capo the 5th fret to read the notation. You can cancel your membership at any time in your account after joining or I can do this for you.
Thank you so much for your interest in the lessons. I am adding new material regularly and offer a live group class each month as well.
Aloha,
Jeff