The Modern Ukulele Method Online Instructor for Beginners and Advanced Students Page: 127

An Illustrated Uke tutorial with Songs, Sheet Music & Chords by May Singhi Breen
(the original Ukulele Lady).

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	STROKES
		Bring the first finger of the right hand down- ward, striking the strings with the back of the nail; then bring the finger upward striking the strings with the fleshy cushion of the finger. Use only the first finger of the right hand. Use only the first finger of the right hand. This stroke employs the thumb and first finger (indicated under the notes). This stroke employs the thumb, first and fourth fingers as indicated. Start the roll with down-up with 1st finger. Then, starting with 4th finger, follow in quick suc- cession with the 3rd, 2nd, 1st and thumb. Play across all the strings but sort of flick each finger. Keep the wrist relaxed. Be careful not to move the wrist and have only the fingers do the work. End the roll with up-down-up with first finger as in- dicated. The tremolo is used for continual strumming sometimes called the "organ effect." With bent wrist, shake the fingers quickly and steadily, but permitting only the 1st finger to strike the strings. This is a very effective stroke and you will find you can use it with much shading and expression.