Volume 6 Lessons

In this lesson we will learn the roll strum technique. This strumming technique can be use to accent and embellish strumming patterns.

In this lesson we will learn some basic finger picking techniques. Fingerstyle is the technique of plucking or picking the strings with the individual fingers of your strum hand. This allows for more intricate piece of music combining harmony (chords) with a melody line. Fingerstyle often involve playing the notes of a chord individually instead of strumming.

In this lesson we will learn a simple 2 chord song that uses a finger picking technique.

In this lesson we will learn Imagine by John Lennon. This song makes use of another good finger picking technique.

In this lesson we will be learning the classic Hotel California by the Eagles. This tune uses finger picking technique in the intro.

The Gotye song, 'Somebody I Used to Know', was a huge international hit. Its a great song for the uke and this lesson will walk you through the chords and some of the single note lines from the record.

In this lesson, I'll show you the duet between Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat called 'Lucky'.

In this lessons we will learn Wanted Dead or Alive by Bon Jovi. The intro involves finger picking technique. The chords in the verse and chorus are basic open chords.

In this lesson we will learn Riptide by Vance Joy. A pretty simple open chord song that translates well to uke.

In this lesson we will learn Pompeii by british artist Bastille.