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Work on tone, coordination, scales and right- and left-hand skills, one focused lesson at a time.
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5 Scales to Practice on Ukulele
In this video Jeff walks you through 5 scales you should be practicing to improve on ukulele.
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Classical Ukulele Technique
Learn what makes classical technique unique on the ukulele and how to get started.
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Right-Hand Versatility
The most important feature of fingerstyle ukulele playing is the versatility of the right hand. Learn how you can use your right hand to give new shape to your music.
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5 Scales to Practice on Ukulele
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Classical Ukulele Technique
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Right-Hand Versatility
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How to Play a Hawaiian Vamp on Ukulele
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Ukulele String Crossing Exercises
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Nails or No Nails on Ukulele?
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Staccato, alternation, and speed in fingerstyle ukulele
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Learn the Hawaiian Double Strum
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How to Play a Fingerstyle Backbeat on the Ukulele
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Stairway to Heaven Strumming
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Band in your hand! How to play Melody and Bass on Ukulele
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How to Roll Chords on Ukulele
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Thumb Technique on Fingerstyle Ukulele
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How to get a nice sound on ukulele
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Left-Hand Fingerings on the Ukulele
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Left-Hand Thumb on Ukulele
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Hammer-ons and Pull-offs: Slurs Introduction on Ukulele
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Alternating i & m on Fingerstyle Ukulele
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Accenting on Fingerstyle Ukulele
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Block Chords and Basic Arpeggiation on Fingerstyle Ukulele
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Accenting with Arpeggios on Fingerstyle Ukulele
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Rest Stroke on Fingerstyle Ukulele
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Rasgueado Strumming on Ukulele
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Perfect finger placement on ukulele
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Fundamentals of
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Selected Solos for
Fingerstyle Ukulele
Six pieces to explore, with standard notation and TAB. Arranged by Jeff Peterson.
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