Funny Sings for Ukulele

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14
Playing the Chords.
EXAMPLE
EXPLANATION
Above the Line -"Key of C" means that the chords of the key of C Major are to be used (Minor key would be indicated "Key of C.M") The numerals tell which chords of that key are to be used.
When a chord from another key is used it will be indicated, chord G- Major), 2 e.m.(2nd chord E Minor) etc.
A horizontal line after a numeral indicates a continuance of that chord
Below the Line- "4 beats" means that there are four beats (eight strokes)\o a measure. A measure is the space between the perpendicular lines.
Now- Place the fingers in position for the first chord key of C Major.(p9) strike, down,up .down , up,down; rest the time it would take to make three strokes, (up ,down, up.)It is a good plan at first to keep the hand moving in time during the rests. Next play the first chord of A Major( p10) in the same manner .Then the second chord of A Minor (p9 rthen the third chord of C Major. Finish with the first chord of C Major.
If you have carefully studied every thing up to this point you will have no difficulty in playing the following exer­cises.
Take one exercise at a time, play it slowly at first. Do not leave it until you can play it smoothly and rapidly.