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  • in reply to: Toccata & Fugue plus #44063
    Andrew
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    Reverb sounds good! The trick is: Less is more. And yours was subtle.

    But man, wow! You tackled 2 very hard songs, bravo! I don’t think you really need feedback – keep doing what you’re doing and you’ll constantly be improving. I’m very impressed πŸ™‚

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    @ratedpgwc – Well done! Here’s my feedback for you πŸ™‚

    in reply to: I’m Yours #44050
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    That’s so awesome to hear, Jay! I’m excited for your progress. Anytime you need help or have playing questions, let me know πŸ™‚

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    @gmflin8 – well done, Grace! Friendly reminder, don’t forget to tune up before recording. So the one area I’d work on is to not pull down on the C string in the strumming section. We always want the strings to remain parallel, so that the note doesn’t turn sharp. In a previous feedback video this month, I talked about that for another member. So you may want to check that out if you want some extra tips πŸ™‚


    @kirpuff
    – Glad you dig the goodies, Sara! Performance was great! My only suggestion is to throw in a few staccato hits in that first melody section. I think it sounds cool to have a melodic blend of sustain and staccato. Keep up the great work!

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    @juleshere – Beautifully played! Only thing I’d suggest is to work on the transition from the strumming back into fingerpicking. See if you can get it a little faster, so there’s no gap in the timing. And TY for the kind words, much appreciated!

    in reply to: Beginner Course Final Perf Piece #43847
    Andrew
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    Well done! Here are my thoughts πŸ™‚

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    @malku2603 – That was so good, Akansha! Beautiful playing! Keep doing what you’re doing, it’s working! πŸ™‚

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    @ukandrea – Here is my feedback for you πŸ™‚


    @katazumiri
    – Bravo! Great timing and clarity in each note/chord. And I love the 3 part arrangement, very creative!


    @cashmpe
    – Well done, Patrick! I’ve got no critiques – you aced it!

    in reply to: New member Linda from charleston #43667
    Andrew
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    I set you up with 3 months of premium, Linda. Have fun! πŸ™‚

    in reply to: Hello from Seattle #43659
    Andrew
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    Welcome, Lucas! For low G, I’d recommend picking up a second uke. It’s always best to have one of each.

    Check out this percussion lesson. It’s a cool way to add a drum-like beat to rhythm playing.

    Discovering new artists and their music is a great way to find inspiration. Matt did a live lesson recently on 5 uke artists you should know.

    For our lessons, the best place to start is here. Learning Paths helps you create a practice plan tailored towards your interests, while also showing you where to start and ideas on what to work on. If you ever need help on the lessons, don’t hesitate to ask πŸ™‚

    in reply to: ‘Into the Maze’ #43650
    Andrew
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    Glad you dig it, Dirk πŸ™‚

    in reply to: Left Hand Form: Thanks and quick question #43644
    Andrew
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    Yes and no. It’s dependent on what you’re playing. Moving around, generally yes for form 2.

    But if you are doing anything intricate out of a stationary position, e.g. playing hammer-ons or pull-offs out of a singular chord shape (across more than 1 string), then form 2 will be best. But if you’re just strumming that singular chord, yes form 1 could be best.

    in reply to: Space and Three-Point Lights #43587
    Andrew
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    Lot’s of YouTuber’s use a Ring Light. That might be best for you!

    I wouldn’t recommend moving or breaking down the 3 point set up. Very difficult.

    in reply to: I’m Yours #43586
    Andrew
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    Let me know if this video answers it – I get asked for help with this song a lot and have a lot of private videos, but I can’t recall what I talked about in all of them lol.

    in reply to: I’m Yours #43572
    Andrew
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    Check out this video for a more in-depth look at it. But the strum pattern follows the golden rule: strum down on a down beat and up on an up beat. Meaning:

    Down for beats 1, 2, 3, 4

    Up for the &’s

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