The dominant principle of fingering is Basic. The other principles are used when notes can’t be played in a 4 fret span or when a particular musical effect is needed.
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The dominant principle of fingering is Basic. The other principles are used when notes can’t be played in a 4 fret span or when a particular musical effect is needed.
Each of the examples illustrate a fingering principle. However, all of them except Basic are combinations of two principles - the specific principle and Basic. The most fundamental form of combination is Basic and one other principle.
The purpose of the Slide, Pass and Leap is to connect different 4 fret spans by shift. The Stationary Stretch holds the position already established but allows for notes outside the 4 fret span. The Mobile Stretch can also set up a new 4 fret span. The Contraction moves into a new 4 fret span according to the situation. A Contraction may occur “on - string” or “cross - string” and will create ascending or descending movement depending upon the finger combination used.
The dominant principle of fingering is Basic. The other principles are used when notes can’t be played in a 4 fret span or when a particular musical effect is needed.
Each of the examples illustrate a fingering principle. However, all of them except Basic are combinations of two principles - the specific principle and Basic. The most fundamental form of combination is Basic and one other principle.
The purpose of the Slide, Pass and Leap is to connect different 4 fret spans by shift. The Stationary Stretch holds the position already established but allows for notes outside the 4 fret span. The Mobile Stretch can also set up a new 4 fret span. The Contraction moves into a new 4 fret span according to the situation. A Contraction may occur “on - string” or “cross - string” and will create ascending or descending movement depending upon the finger combination used.
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Six Secrets of Ukulele Fingering - Summary of Fingering Principles.
Efficiency of motion and energy is the key to technique. The thumb should be flat against the back of the neck approximately under the first or second finger. The exact position varies with thumb, neck and hand size. The thumb pushes up against the neck while the fingers press down.
Six Secrets of Ukulele Fingering - Summary of Fingering Principles.
Six Secrets of Ukulele Fingering - Summary of Fingering Principles.
Learn the six fingering principles to navigating the ukulele fingerboard. Fingering is one of the most universal topics. Whether your style is Rock, Blues, Country, Jazz or Classical, these principles will improve your technique, your solos, even your sight reading. Think of fingering as a series of pathways. When you learn to connect these pathways, there are benefits not only to technique but also to creativity.
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