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Published:
2003-01-01
Updated:
2003-01-01

Learning Ukulele with Curt

Ukulele Strums - Getting Started

Strums are in-separately linked to rhythm. Using the Modular Phonetic Rhythm System developed by Chuck Anderson this series of lessons starts with the core four strums all ukulele players use, need to know and throughly digs into the many variations possible.

Main Category: Strums Main Instrument: Ukulele

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Ukulele Strums - Getting Started

Strums are in-separately linked to rhythm. Using the Modular Phonetic Rhythm System developed by Chuck Anderson this series of lessons starts with the core four strums all ukulele players use, need to know and throughly digs into the many variations possible.

6 lessons in the Ukulele Strums - Getting Started LessonSERIES :

    1

    `Ukulele Strums and The Modular Phonetic Rhythm System

    Strums are Inseparably Linked to Rhythm. Any strum can be broken down to its Modular Phonetic rhythmic syllables. Modular Phonetic Rhythm, by Chuck Anderson is a system for learning rhythm. It teaches rhythm phonetically - just as language does. Remember 'Strums ARE rhythm'

    2

    Rhythm and Strums Level II Rhythmic Pairs - Lesson One

    Level II Rhythmic Syllables 1 of 6 and 2 of 6 from the Modular Phonetic Rhythm, The Foundation and Workbook 1 book.

    3

    Rhythm and Strums Level II Rhythmic Pairs - Lesson Two

    Level II Rhythmic Syllables 3 of 6 from the Modular Phonetic Rhythm, The Foundation and Workbook 1 book.

    4

    Rhythm and Strums Level II Rhythmic Pairs - Lesson Three

    Level II Rhythmic Syllables 4 of 6 from the Modular Phonetic Rhythm, The Foundation and Workbook 1 book.

    5

    Rhythm and Strums Level II Rhythmic Pairs - Lesson Four

    Level II Rhythmic Syllables 5 of 6 from the Modular Phonetic Rhythm, The Foundation and Workbook 1 book.

    6

    Rhythm and Strums Level II Rhythmic Pairs - Lesson Five

    Level II Rhythmic Syllables 6 of 6 from the Modular Phonetic Rhythm, The Foundation and Workbook 1 book.

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12/8 Strum

The 12/8 Strum has application in Blues, Broadway, and 50’s Ballads.

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Basic I VI II V Introduction in Key of C

A common variation of the** I V **chord progression and introduction: C Am Dm G

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Basie Ending

The Count Basie ending is one of the most recognizable endings in classic jazz. It is simple, effective and one ending that all gigging jazz musicians must know.

UL125c

Classic Endings for `Ukulele

Two Feel, bVImaj7 bIImaj7, Basie Ending, Single, Double and Triple Tags, Chromatic, Take 'A' Train Ending, Shave and a Hair Cut, Lawrence Welk Ending. These are common classic songs ending that are used over and over in the standard song repertoire.

UL125b

Creating Introductions and Turnarounds for `Ukulele

Introductions are a composed or improvised pieces of music that introduce - sets the stage for - a song or composition. Introductions, or intro for short, are used in all types of music. In this lesson, the focus is on introductions in contemporary pop, rock, blues, country, folk and jazz styles.

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Creating Intros, Basic I V on C Major

A basic I V introduction in the key of C major: C to G or G7. The Tonic to Dominant.

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I Idim7 II V Introduction in Key of C

"I Idim7 II V in key of C" — A classic introduction and chord progression utilized in show tunes and old-time music.

UL41

Learning `Ukulele - Recipe for Success

"Where Do I Start?" This is a common question. This workshop-lesson covers ukulele tunings, learning the ukulele fingerboard, basic chords and strums. This workshop gets you rolling on having some fun playing the ukulele. This is the workshop-lesson handout that I give ukulele players attending my Learning Ukulele - A Recipe for Success beginner workshop.

UL125a

Melody and Chord Tips

Creating "Melody and Chord Arrangements", in theory are as simple as harmonizing the melody with a chord. Which is playing a chord that has the melody note as the top note of the chord voicing. In practice it is a little more involved, but not much more.

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Essential Strums for Ukulele - A Guide to Ukulele Strums

Don't know what to play or tired of playing the same old down-up-down-up strums? One of the first skills a ukulele player learns is the art and craft of strumming, playing rhythm. This refers to an accompaniment technique suitable for the singer-songwriter or someone who plays a support role for another instrument.

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Rhythm, Avoid at Your Own Peril

The often neglected and taken for granted subject of "Rhythm". Music is Melody, Harmony, and "Rhythm." We are drawn, initially to music by melody at a very early age, with the instrument of our voice. With ukulele you typically learn chords - the harmony and never really dive into learning rhythm. Unless you're a drummer we take rhythm for granted.

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