Below is the lesson for “A Duet from the Heart” by Rock Class 101.

Helpful Tips

Learn a charming duet for ukulele and acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses high G tuning to shift melody notes that are usually played on strings 1 or 2 to string 4. This reduces the work for your left hand, allowing you to focus on increasing the speed of your right-hand fingerpicking.

This song also has a swung eighth-note feel, which gives it a playful vibe. If you need a crash course on the difference between straight and swung rhythms, check out this lesson.