Published:
2026-03-07
Updated:
2026-03-07
Learning Ukulele with Curt
Six Secrets of Ukulele Fingering - Hand Position
Efficiency of motion and energy is the key to technique. The thumb should be flat against the back of the neck approximately under the first or second finger. The exact position varies with thumb, neck and hand size. The thumb pushes up against the neck while the fingers press down.
Author(s): Curt Sheller Publisher: Curt Sheller Publications Code: UL6SUFBK-HandPosition
Main Category: Fingering Main Instrument: Ukulele
Subjects: Chords
2026-03-07
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Efficiency of motion and energy is the key to technique. The thumb should be flat against the back of the neck approximately under the first or second finger. The exact position varies with thumb, neck and hand size. The thumb pushes up against the neck while the fingers press down.