Question about concept lessons

[dbvirago]

So, been noodling around here and other sites for about 6 months. Coming from guitar, I got used to the notes in the 1st position pretty quick and learned a couple of basic songs.

Now, I’m ready to dive in with a Premium sub. I really want to learn solo fingerstyle and this seems like the right place. I plan on starting with the The Definitive Beginner’s Guide and make sure I have the basics down.

My question is, when should I begin to incorporate Concept Lessons? I see there are 3 at the beginner stage.

Also, I guess the same question with songs. I see there is one in Module 5, but not sure my attention span will hold out that long.

Thanks for any suggestions and see you around the forumsn

[Andrew]

First off, I’d recommend checking out Learning Paths. It’ll give you a few ideas on where to start with our lessons 🙂

I’d also recommend creating a practice schedule that consists of 3 parts. It can cover any 3 areas of study, but here’s an example to get you started:

1) The Fundamentals – Coming from guitar, you’ll already be familiar with fretting, chords, technique, picking, and more. Our Beginner’s Course will help refine these skills specifically for ukulele playing. Feel free to skip around in the course, and if you’re ready to start playing the songs, go for it!

2) Rhythmic Study – Rhythm is 1/3 of music and is almost always the part that is overlooked. Developing a good sense of rhythm and timing is best accomplished through learning to read music.

3) Songs – Pick 1 or 2 songs at a time to work on. Think of these as the cookies, they are what help to keep you motivated and having fun! Try to pick songs that reinforce the 2 other areas of your practice schedule.

For example, strumming is a fundamental technique. If you’re working on this in the beginner’s course, you’ll find a blues strumming lesson that introduces down and up strumming with chunking. To take it a step further, pair it with EP014 from the Concept Lessons series, which introduces syncopation, rasgueado, and ghost note strumming. The latter two techniques are taught in complete detail in our Strumming Course.

If you ever need help on the lessons, please don’t hesitate to ask.

[dbvirago]

Sounds great, Andrew. Thanks for the detailed response.

[Andrew]

My pleasure!

[ukefinlandgirl]

Hello.

I have a question about the ukulele challenge. Do I have to write ” I am a Basic member” on my video submital post? I am a basic member and I am still quite new here.

[Andrew]

@ukefinlandgirl – No, that’s not required for free members 🙂

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