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Basic Single Note Drills for Ukulele
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Developing Finger Strength and Independence
It is critical that you develop the finger strength and independence to explore your full musical potential. By developing a great left hand, for right hand players, you will be able to explore more challenging musical situations.
To develop this great left hand technique there is a series of graduated drills or finger gymnastics/exercises that will allow you to play at higher and higher levels and increase your the comfort zone of usable technique.
The complete lesson is in the downloadable PDF file…
Things to Watch for...
Keep your fingertips pointing to the strings
Regardless of which finger is playing at the time - each finger should remain pointing to the fingerboard and pointing to the strings at all times. In playing these single notes exercises the fingertips play the notes.
Don't move fingers more than needed
Fingers only have to come off the string just enough to not interfere with the note sounding.
Play right behind the fret
For single notes play right behind the fret. This is the position that requires the least amount of physical effort to play a note. Any further from the fret requires a little more effort.
View or download the PDF file for the complete lesson.
Basic Single Note Drills for Ukulele
Printable Lesson PDF: FREE
Finger Drill Model
This is the model for all the finger drills.
These can, and should be preformed all along the fingerboard. Se the video tab for an example of the two note single string drills.
ALL Possible single Note, Finger Combinations
All Possible Two Finger Combinations (12)
- 1 2 (Above model)
- 1 3
- 1 4
- 2 3
- 2 4
- 3 4
- 2 1
- 3 1
- 4 1
- 3 2
- 4 2
- 4 3
All Possible Three Finger Combinations (24)
- 1 2 3
- 1 2 4
- 1 3 2
- 1 3 4
- 1 4 2
- 1 4 3
- 2 3 1
- 2 3 4
- 2 4 1
- 2 4 3
- 3 4 1
- 3 4 2
- 2 1 3
- 2 1 4
- 3 1 2
- 3 1 4
- 4 1 2
- 4 1 3
- 3 2 1
- 3 2 4
- 4 2 1
- 4 2 3
- 4 3 1
- 4 3 2
All Possible Four Finger Combinations (24)
- 1 2 3 4
- 1 2 4 3
- 1 3 4 1
- 1 3 2 4
- 1 4 2 3
- 1 4 3 2
- 2 3 4 1
- 2 3 1 4
- 2 4 1 3
- 2 4 3 1
- 3 4 1 2
- 3 4 2 1
- 2 1 3 4
- 2 1 4 3
- 3 1 2 4
- 3 1 4 2
- 4 1 2 3
- 4 1 3 2
- 3 2 4 1
- 3 2 1 4
- 4 2 1 3
- 4 2 3 1
- 4 3 1 2
- 4 3 2 1
Two Note Single String Examples
Four Note Single String Example
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| Advanced Single Note Fingering Drills for UkuleleDeveloping finger strength and independence with a series of graduated single string exercises. In this lesson expands basic single string drills using multiple strings. UL15b: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: March 9, 2012, 9:06 am | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Basic Single Note Drills for UkuleleBasic one, two, three and four note single string drills for ukulele for developing finger strength and independence. It's critical a player develop the finger strength and independence to explore their full ..... UL15: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: March 14, 2012, 10:38 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
 | Fingerstyle on Ukulele - Single and Multi String ExplorationExploring fingerstyle on ukulele. This lesson covers the common terms used for identifing the fingers used. And, presents a series of single and multi string exercises for exploring and developing the techniques needed ..... UL112a: Published: October 17, 2011, 11:16 pm | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:13 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Four Finger, Single String Gymnastics for UkuleleTo play the ukulele effectively, your fingers need physical strength, agility, flexibility and coordination. This series of drills is designed to get your hands in shape. These exercises work no matter what style of ..... UL08: Published: March 22, 2011, 11:12 pm | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:19 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Ukulele String CombinationsAll posible ukulele string combinations.
These are used to developing your ukulele technique. UL26: Published: March 22, 2012, 10:19 am | Updated: March 22, 2012, 8:41 am | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
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QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Ukulele, Volume I, C Tuning
Six essential scales for C tuned ukuleles. Blues, Pentatonic, Dorian, Mixolydian, Aeolian and Ionian scales are covered in all keys with one octave scale fingerings starting on any finger.
The QuickStart series of scale fingering books are available in a variety of tunings for ukulele, guitar and bass guitar.
Tunings: C with low or high G - (GCEA or gCEA).
More info, samples, table of contents, audio, video and more...
ISBN-13: 978-0-9714044-6-5 Published: September 2003 Pages 98
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QuickStartScale Fingerings for Tenor and Baritone Ukulele, Volume I, G Tuning
Six essential scales for G tuned ukuleles. Blues, Pentatonic, Dorian, Mixolydian, Aeolian and Ionian scales are covered in all keys with fingerings.
The QuickStart series of scale fingering books are available in a variety of tunings.
Tunings: G with low or high D - (DGBE or dGBE).
More info, samples, table of contents, audio, video and more...
ISBN-13: 978-0-9714044-5-8 Published: March 2004 Pages 98
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QuickStart Arpeggio Fingerings for Ukulele - Triads C Tuning
Major, minor, diminished and augmented arpeggios fingerings in all keys for C tuned ukuleles.
Available in C and G tunings.
Tunings: C with low or high G - (GCEA or gCEA).
More info, samples, table of contents, audio, video and more...
ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-016-4 Published: November 2005 Pages 96
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QuickStart Arpeggio Fingerings for Ukulele - Triads G Tuning
Major, minor, diminished and augmented arpeggios fingerings in all keys for G tuned ukuleles.
Available in C and G tunings.
Tunings: G with low or high D - (DGBE or dGBE).
More info, samples, table of contents, audio, video and more...
ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-017-1 Published: November 2005 Pages 96
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Six Secrets of Ukulele Fingering
Learn the 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. All fingering on the ukulele can be reduced to 6 principles of motion. Each principle has physical and musical characteristics that you can use to improve your playing.
* The fingering principles in the books are suitable for ANY ukulele tuning.
More info, samples, table of contents, audio, video and more...
ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-041-6 Published: March 2006 Pages 42
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Related Lessons
5 Lesson(s)
Lesson content icons: | |||
| Advanced Single Note Fingering Drills for UkuleleDeveloping finger strength and independence with a series of graduated single string exercises. In this lesson expands basic single string drills using multiple strings. UL15b: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: March 9, 2012, 9:06 am | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Basic Single Note Drills for UkuleleBasic one, two, three and four note single string drills for ukulele for developing finger strength and independence. It's critical a player develop the finger strength and independence to explore their full ..... UL15: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: March 14, 2012, 10:38 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Fingerstyle on Ukulele - Single and Multi String ExplorationExploring fingerstyle on ukulele. This lesson covers the common terms used for identifing the fingers used. And, presents a series of single and multi string exercises for exploring and developing the techniques needed ..... UL112a: Published: October 17, 2011, 11:16 pm | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:13 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Four Finger, Single String Gymnastics for UkuleleTo play the ukulele effectively, your fingers need physical strength, agility, flexibility and coordination. This series of drills is designed to get your hands in shape. These exercises work no matter what style of ..... UL08: Published: March 22, 2011, 11:12 pm | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:19 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Ukulele String CombinationsAll posible ukulele string combinations.
These are used to developing your ukulele technique. UL26: Published: March 22, 2012, 10:19 am | Updated: March 22, 2012, 8:41 am | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
Related Books
All book sizes are 8.5" x 11" unless noted and music stand friendly, "lay flat" coil binding.
HARD COPY
QS1UKES
Hard Copy Book Not Available
QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Ukulele, Volume I, C Tuning
Six essential scales for C tuned ukuleles. Blues, Pentatonic, Dorian, Mixolydian, Aeolian and Ionian scales are covered in all keys with one octave scale fingerings starting on any finger.
The QuickStart series of scale fingering books are available in a variety of tunings for ukulele, guitar and bass guitar.
Tunings: C with low or high G - (GCEA or gCEA).
More info, samples, table of contents, audio, video and more...
ISBN-13: 978-0-9714044-6-5 Published: September 2003 Pages 98
top
eBook
QS1UKES
Printable eBook/PDF: $4.95
NOW - With quick download after payment.
HARD COPY
QS1UKES-G
Hard Copy Book: $14.95
QuickStartScale Fingerings for Tenor and Baritone Ukulele, Volume I, G Tuning
Six essential scales for G tuned ukuleles. Blues, Pentatonic, Dorian, Mixolydian, Aeolian and Ionian scales are covered in all keys with fingerings.
The QuickStart series of scale fingering books are available in a variety of tunings.
Tunings: G with low or high D - (DGBE or dGBE).
More info, samples, table of contents, audio, video and more...
ISBN-13: 978-0-9714044-5-8 Published: March 2004 Pages 98
top
eBook
QS1UKES-G
Printable eBook/PDF: $4.95
NOW - With quick download after payment.
HARD COPY
QSUAT-C
Hard Copy Book: $14.95
QuickStart Arpeggio Fingerings for Ukulele - Triads C Tuning
Major, minor, diminished and augmented arpeggios fingerings in all keys for C tuned ukuleles.
Available in C and G tunings.
Tunings: C with low or high G - (GCEA or gCEA).
More info, samples, table of contents, audio, video and more...
ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-016-4 Published: November 2005 Pages 96
top
eBook
QSUAT-C
Printable eBook/PDF: $4.95
NOW - With quick download after payment.
HARD COPY
QSUAT-G
Hard Copy Book: $14.95
QuickStart Arpeggio Fingerings for Ukulele - Triads G Tuning
Major, minor, diminished and augmented arpeggios fingerings in all keys for G tuned ukuleles.
Available in C and G tunings.
Tunings: G with low or high D - (DGBE or dGBE).
More info, samples, table of contents, audio, video and more...
ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-017-1 Published: November 2005 Pages 96
top
eBook
QSUAT-G
Printable eBook/PDF: $4.95
NOW - With quick download after payment.
HARD COPY
6SUF
Hard Copy Book: $14.95
Six Secrets of Ukulele Fingering
Learn the 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. All fingering on the ukulele can be reduced to 6 principles of motion. Each principle has physical and musical characteristics that you can use to improve your playing.
* The fingering principles in the books are suitable for ANY ukulele tuning.
More info, samples, table of contents, audio, video and more...
ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-041-6 Published: March 2006 Pages 42
top
eBook
6SUF
Printable eBook/PDF: $4.95
NOW - With quick download after payment.
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