Published:
2013-04-28
Updated:
2019-10-11
Learning Ukulele with Curt
Alternating Thumb Style, Remembering the Patterns
In addition to the individual rhythmic make-up of the pattern which is represented in the Standard Music Notation. Musical direction and the strings can help in remembering the patterns. The string pattern can really help with getting the plucking hand to actually execute the pattern as intended.
Author(s): Curt Sheller Publisher: Curt Sheller Publications Code: ULFP117q-CH-17
Main Category: Fingerpicking Main Instrument: Ukulele
Subjects: Chords
2026-08-23
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In addition to the individual rhythmic make-up of the pattern which is represented in the Standard Music Notation. Musical direction and the strings can help in remembering the patterns. The string pattern can really help with getting the plucking hand to actually execute the pattern as intended.
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