Below is the lesson for “The Skye Boat Song”

Helpful Tips

Learn to fingerpick a beautiful Scottish folk song. This arrangement is compatible with both high and low G ukulele and is perfect for seasoned beginner to intermediate players.

One of the challenges in this piece is the use of several barre and stretch chords. For help with barre chord technique, refer to this lesson and this one. For help with the stretch chords, check out this lesson, which includes three exercises designed to increase the reach of your left hand.