“Fingerpicking Etude no. 15” – Rock Class 101
Learn an eerie sounding fingerstyle etude that combines tritones, diminished chords, and the whole tone scale to create a Halloween-esque vibe.
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Learn an eerie sounding fingerstyle etude that combines tritones, diminished chords, and the whole tone scale to create a Halloween-esque vibe.
In this etude, you’ll learn how to subtly use dynamics to create a significant emotional impact.
Continuing our fingerpicking series, this lesson uses a three finger approach. The song is comprised of 4 parts: the Into and Melodies A, B, C.
In this etude, we will incorporate diminished licks in a minor key to create a unique sound.
In this etude, you will learn 3 themes; two of which involve multiple forms of fingerpicking, while one is solely dedicated to triplet picking.
Learn a vintage ukulele tune that uses four expressive strumming techniques.
“Fly Me to the Moon” is a classic tune with a strong melody line that adapted well to the ukulele. I had a lot of fun with this arrangement and every time I play it I think of Bud Fox and Gordon Gekko!
“Frosty the Snowman” is a classic Holiday song that is fun for the whole family! This arrangement has a swung eighth note feel throughout and is a great piece for practicing fingerpicking.
This song teaches you two hallmarks of funk playing: syncopated strum patterns and funky riffs.
This song is a lesson on how to take a melody and compose your own arrangement around it. Thus, a more fitting name would be: Variations on “(Ghost) Riders in the Sky”.
We’ve arranged this song as a duet for two ukuleles, one playing lead and the other rhythm.
Originally composed for piano, this ukulele adaption is guaranteed to cause a fright!
This famous piano composition is known for its intentional simplicity. The melody is sparse and melancholic in nature, yet it floats elegantly through colorful and rich chords.
A fingerstyle take on an iconic surf rock song!
Learn a spooky melody that’s perfect for Halloween! This song is the theme music from the 90’s horror movie, ‘Candyman’.