Funny Sings for Ukulele
A Collection of old songs arranged for ukulele with sheet music & lyrics.
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Part IV.
The Strokes.
Strictly speaking there only eight different strokes,four down and four up, as given below.
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Down Strokes.
Use the nail of the first finger as explained on page thirteen Nail of first finger, as in D1, followed by the ball or fleshy |
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part of the thumb. Strike squarely across the strings.
All the fingers, starting with the nail of the firstvfollowed by the nails of the second/third and little finger. Keep the fingers about a half inch apart. Make this stroke obliquely across the strings, start at about the middle of the sound hole,finish at the
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upper edge.
Just the reverse of D-3, start with the nail of the little finger, the rest of the fingers following. Strike obliquely as in D-3.
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Up Strokes.
Use the ball of the first finger as explained on page thirteen
Use the thumb nail
Thumb nail followed by ball of first finger.
Thumb nail followed by the ball of each finger.
Hold the fingers about one inch apart. |
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NOTE: You must at all times keep the hand and wrist perfectly flexible, holding the wrist high. Every stroke is made by dragging the fingers rapidly but lightly over the strings. Do not beat the strings. |
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