Published:
2014-02-21
Updated:
2015-03-14

Learning Ukulele with Curt

Reading for `Ukulele - Lesson Ten, Position V

Lesson Ten covers reading in position V.

Author(s): Curt Sheller Publisher: Curt Sheller Publications Code: UKEREAD1S-10

Main Category: Reading Main Instrument: Ukulele

Categories: Chords

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Reading for `Ukulele - Lesson Ten, Position V

Lesson Ten covers reading in position V.

Fifth Position V

The Fifth Position V is defined as the notes on frets (5), (6), (7), and (8) on all four strings. The first finger will play notes in fret (5). The second finger will play notes in fret (6). The third finger will play notes in fret (7) and the fourth finger will play notes in fret (8).

The Fifth Position V is a natural position for the Keys of F Major and Bb Major as well as their two relative minor keys, D Minor and G Minor.

art by Curt Sheller

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