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Developing Technique on Ukulele

Developing Technique on Ukulele lessons available through Curt Sheller Publications

Technique?

cartoon_hand_RHMusical technique is simply the physical aspect of playing a musical instrument. The ability to exert efficient, optimal control in order to produce the precise musical effects that are desired. Improving one's technique generally entails practicing exercises that improve one's muscular sensitivity and agility. Technique is independent of musicality.

To play the guitar or ukulele effectively, your fingers need strength, agility, flexibility and coordination.

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Advanced Single Note Fingering Drills for Ukulele

Developing finger strength and independence with a series of graduated single string exercises.

UL15b: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: March 18, 2013, 5:08 pm | Author: Curt Sheller

Basic Single Note Drills for Ukulele

Basic one, two, three and four note single string drills for ukulele for developing finger strength and independence. It's critical a player develop the finger strength and independence to explore their full musical potential. By developing a great finger

UL15: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:35 pm | Author: Curt Sheller

Chord Switching - Double Stops

Switching chords is all about finger independence and working together. These can be developed using the double stop fingering drills presented in this lesson.

UL29: Published: January 15, 2013, 10:26 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:41 pm | Author: Curt Sheller

Fingerstyle on Ukulele - Single and Multi String Exploration

Exploring fingerstyle on ukulele. This lesson covers the common terms used for identifing the fingers used. And, presents a series of single and multi string exercises for exploring and developing the techniques needed for this style.

UL112a: Published: October 17, 2011, 11:16 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:37 pm | Author: Curt Sheller

Four Finger-Four Note Basic Single String Gymnastics for Ukulele

To play the ukulele effectively, your fingers need physical strength, agility, flexibility and coordination. This four finger-four note drill is designed to get your fretting hand in shape.

UL08d: Published: March 22, 2011, 11:12 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller

One Finger-One Note Basic Single String Gymnastics for Ukulele

To play the ukulele effectively, your fingers need physical strength, agility, flexibility and coordination. This one finger-one note drill is designed to get your fretting hand in shape.

UL08a: Published: January 24, 2013, 1:31 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller

Open String, Two Finger Single Strings Gymnastics

Using the original two finger-two notes single strings gymnastics, incorporate an open string. This develops the ability to get the finger on and off notes rapidly - getting out of the way when needed.

UL08-012: Published: March 10, 2013, 5:42 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller

Open String, Two Finger Single Strings Gymnastics

Using the original two finger-two notes single strings gymnastics, incorporate an open string. This develops the ability to get the finger on and off notes rapidly - getting out of the way when needed.

UL08-01: Published: March 10, 2013, 5:42 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller

Proper Fretting Hand Placement

Efficiency is the key to technique. This lessons shows the proper finger and thumb placement for the fretting hand.

UL08: Published: January 24, 2013, 1:25 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller

Repeating Note - Five Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 1-2-1-2-3

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 1-2-1-2-3.

UL08r12123: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:55 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller

Repeating Note - Five Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 1-3-1-2-3

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 1-3-1-2-3.

UL08r13123: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:55 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller

Repeating Note - Five Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 2-1-1-2-3

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 2-1-1-2-3.

UL08r21123: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:56 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller

Repeating Note - Five Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 2-3-1-2-3

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 2-3-1-2-3.

UL08r23123: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:55 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller

Repeating Note - Five Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 2-4-1-2-3

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 2-4-1-2-3.

UL08r24123: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:55 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller

Repeating Note - Five Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 3-1-1-2-3

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 3-1-1-2-3.

UL08r31123: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:56 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller

Repeating Note - Five Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 3-2-1-2-3

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 3-2-1-2-3.

UL08r32123: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:56 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller

Repeating Note - Five Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 3-4-1-2-3

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 3-4-1-2-3.

UL08r34123: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:55 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller

Repeating Note - Five Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 4-1-1-2-3

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 4-1-1-2-3.

UL08r41123: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:56 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller

Repeating Note - Five Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 4-2-1-2-3

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 4-2-1-2-3.

UL08r42123: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:56 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller

Repeating Note - Five Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 4-3-1-2-3

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 4-3-1-2-3.

UL08r43123: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:56 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller

Repeating Note - Four Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 1-2

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 1-2.

UL08r1212: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:43 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller

Repeating Note - Four Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 1-3-1-2

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 1-3-1-2.

UL08r1312: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:49 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller

Repeating Note - Four Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 1-4-1-2

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 1-4-1-2.

UL08r1412: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:50 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller

Repeating Note - Four Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 2-1-1-2

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 2-1-1-2.

UL08r2112: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:51 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller

Repeating Note - Four Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 2-3-1-2

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 2-3-1-2.

UL08r2312: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:51 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller

Repeating Note - Four Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 2-4-1-2

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 2-4-1-2.

UL08r2412: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:51 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller

Repeating Note - Four Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 3-1-1-2

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 3-1-1-2.

UL08r3112: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:51 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller

Repeating Note - Four Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 3-2-1-2

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 3-2-1-2

UL08r3212: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:51 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller

Repeating Note - Four Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 3-4-1-3

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 3-4-1-3.

UL08r3413: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:51 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller

Repeating Note - Four Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 4-1-1-2

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 4-1-1-2.

UL08r4112: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:51 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller

Repeating Note - Four Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 4-2-1-2

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 4-2-1-2.

UL08r4212: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:51 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller

Repeating Note - Four Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 4-3-1-3

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 4-3-1-3.

UL08r4313: Published: February 26, 2013, 6:06 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:53 pm | Author: Curt Sheller

Repeating Note Single String Gymnastics

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This series of lessons although the examples are shown for ukulele are appropriate for any fretted string instrument like guitar, banjo or mandolin.

UL08r: Published: February 26, 2013, 10:46 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller

Three Finger-Three Note Basic Single String Gymnastics for Ukulele

To play the ukulele effectively, your fingers need physical strength, agility, flexibility and coordination. This three finger-three note drill is designed to get your fretting hand in shape.

UL08c: Published: January 24, 2013, 1:36 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller

Two Finger-Two Note Basic Single String Gymnastics for Ukulele

To play the ukulele effectively, your fingers need physical strength, agility, flexibility and coordination. This two finger-two note drill is designed to get your fretting hand in shape.

UL08b: Published: January 24, 2013, 1:33 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller

Ukulele String Combinations

All possible ukulele string combinations. These are used to developing your ukulele technique.

UL26: Published: March 22, 2012, 10:19 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:37 pm | Author: Curt Sheller

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