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Hi Terry, I wrote an entire course on the theory behind arranging 🙂
Interesting, because that’s what’s required to produce pinch harmonics on guitar. A very 80’s technique, a la Zakk Wylde. It’s hard for me to offer any advice without being able to see your playing. Feel free to post a video and I’ll be happy to see if I can help 🙂
Hi Kay, you mentioned not knowing how to add vibrato to chords. So, I’ll be planning to release a vibrato lesson soon. There’s a lot of interest in this technique, so it’ll be great to cover it as it relates to single notes and chords, as well as, a general overview of what it is in musical terms.
I’m planning to make a proper lesson on it, but in the meantime here is a video to help you out. Keep in mind that vibrato requires you to keep finger pressure held down on the note and apply subtle up/down movement to create a nice sustaining tone.
Hi mayaqatsi, great plan! Check out this lesson for tips on memorizing notes on the fretboard and this lesson for the 5 major scale positions. I’d recommend to call out note names and scale values as you work through the latter lesson.
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Perfect playing Kay! 🙂
Hi Charlene, I went ahead and merged this post with the other. Great playing! The issue you have with the Taps is the same as Dennis in that you are lingering. The tap needs to be quick, light, and precise. Watch the 2 videos above as that advice will help you correct your execution of the technique. Let me know how it goes 🙂
Hi Charlene, it looks like the video you tried to upload is too big. Please upload it to YouTube and I’ll be happy to take a look at it. In the meantime, this question comes up quite a bit and I’ve addressed it in this forum post. Perhaps this will give you some more insight and help.
Thanks for the feedback Tony! We definitely don’t do too many vocal lessons and the main reason is because I don’t sing. But, I think the approach moving forward would be to do things along the lines like you listed. There are so many lessons online for singing, yet they are mainly simple strum patterns. I’d rather focus on creating lessons that show you how to play more intricately by weaving harmonies, melodies, and solos over vocals.
It’s awesome to see so many people excited for this month’s challenge!
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Totally fine Robin! Looking forward to hearing it 🙂
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Sounds great Lyndall! I think your overall goal should be to play it on top of the backing track. That would be really cool.
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Great playing James! Clean and in time, keep up the good work!
Glad they were helpful Tony! Let’s knock out these questions.
1) I don’t really have any advice. To be honest, I really dislike playing standing up. I find it too hard to do unless you use a strap.
2) Do you mind posting a video? I’ll be better able to help if I can see what’s happening.
Wow Tony, that’s awesome that you have found a passion for uke! I too began on guitar, but have equally enjoyed playing this awesome instrument. I’m glad you found us and hope you join one of our monthly challenges. It’s a great way to keep motivated and have fun 🙂