![]() The fingerpicking pattern will be picked in this order: fourth string (top string), third string, second string, first string (bottom string), second string, third string. The pattern is in 6/8 time, which means we’ll be playing six beats in total per chord (mostly). I like to use real songs as much as I can when teaching my students new techniques, so to explain this concept let’s use the song “Hallelujah” by Jeff Buckley and the fingerstyle pattern he uses to explain this concept. ![]() Playing these fingerstyle ukulele patterns can be a little bit of head scratcher unless we keep a few key principles in mind. This creates an almost“harp” like effect with the instrument, and is used in a ton in music that is more soothing – like ballads and folk music. ![]() Most songs are played by strumming, but this style has us plucking through the notes of a chord, string by string, with each of our individual fingers. It primarily focuses on how you play your chords in the right hand. ![]() Isn’t all of ukulele music played with your fingers? And which hand does this term refer to, right or left? Well, fingerstyle ukulele refers to a particular style of playing which can be applied to any song. Many of you may have seen this term “Fingerstyle Ukulele” and walked away curious.
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