Basic Applications of the Six Secrets of Ukulele Fingering Motion Principles.
Basic Applications of the Six Secrets of Ukulele Fingering Motion Principles.
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Basic is used when the passage falls within a 4 fret span and you need the maximum motion efficiency. This fingering solution minimizes the number of notes per string. Consequently, it maximizes the number of string changes resulting in the greatest possible mixture of tone colors. The Basic 4 fret span can be set and reset anywhere on the neck.
Slide is used when the passage can not be played within a single 4 fret span or when more notes per string are needed to produce a particular effect. It’s also used in situations where a gradually ascending or descending diagonal motion best solves the physical and musical demands of the passage.
Pass maximizes the number of notes per string, making the timbre consistent. It’s used to move up or down the neck to cope with a passage in which the range is unusually large. The pass provides an effective way to move straight up the first string. It’s particularly useful in developing 3 octave fingerings and in playing melodies with an adjacent drone string.
Contraction is used to subtly shift the position up or down as you move from sting to string. Though contraction is a much neglected principle, it often eliminates the need to stretch.
Stretch is used when the majority of notes in a passage fall within a 4 fret span with the exception of a note or two. Generally, stretch is avoided. However, if the avoidance of stretch causes excessive position shifting and this shifting can’t be justified for any musical reason, use the stretch principle. Stretch can also be used to prepare for a new position.
Leap is used to solve a passage whose range is unusually wide or when you need to drastically alter the timbre of the notes.
Basic Applications of the Six Secrets of Ukulele Fingering Motion Principles.
Available for Premium Site Access Plans Only
Basic is used when the passage falls within a 4 fret span and you need the maximum motion efficiency. This fingering solution minimizes the number of notes per string. Consequently, it maximizes the number of string changes resulting in the greatest possible mixture of tone colors. The Basic 4 fret span can be set and reset anywhere on the neck.
Slide is used when the passage can not be played within a single 4 fret span or when more notes per string are needed to produce a particular effect. It’s also used in situations where a gradually ascending or descending diagonal motion best solves the physical and musical demands of the passage.
Pass maximizes the number of notes per string, making the timbre consistent. It’s used to move up or down the neck to cope with a passage in which the range is unusually large. The pass provides an effective way to move straight up the first string. It’s particularly useful in developing 3 octave fingerings and in playing melodies with an adjacent drone string.
Contraction is used to subtly shift the position up or down as you move from sting to string. Though contraction is a much neglected principle, it often eliminates the need to stretch.
Stretch is used when the majority of notes in a passage fall within a 4 fret span with the exception of a note or two. Generally, stretch is avoided. However, if the avoidance of stretch causes excessive position shifting and this shifting can’t be justified for any musical reason, use the stretch principle. Stretch can also be used to prepare for a new position.
Leap is used to solve a passage whose range is unusually wide or when you need to drastically alter the timbre of the notes.
Six Secrets of Ukulele Fingering - Motion Principles
Stretch is used when the majority of notes in a passage fall within a 4 fret span with the exception of a note or two. Generally, stretch is avoided. However, if the avoidance of stretch causes excessive position shifting and this shifting can’t be justified for any musical reason, use the stretch principle. Stretch can also be used to prepare for a new position.
Leap is used to solve a passage whose range is unusually wide or when you need to drastically alter the timbre of the notes.
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Six Secrets of Ukulele Fingering - Motion Principles.
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