Learning Ukulele with Curt
Quarter Note Strum - Variations
Building on the basic Quarter Note Strum lessons, here are four variations to get you started.
Publisher: Curt Sheller Publications
Authors(s):
Curt Sheller
Category: Strums
Instrument: Ukulele
Subjects(s): Rhythm • Beginner • Strums
Subjects(s): Rhythm • Beginner • Strums
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: Building Your Core Strums for Ukulele
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Quarter Note Strum - Variations
Building on the basic Quarter Note Strum lessons, here are four variations to get you started.
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