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| Sellars |
Posted - 08/01/2010 : 09:28:58 AM
Dear all,
Triggered by some scale exercises I found for uke I have a question on scale fingering on uke:
What is considered "good" technique: one fret, one finger (as you would do on guitar), or one finger one or two frets (as you would do on mandolin).
Is this different for soprano, concert and tenor uke? (I'm guessing baritone would follow guitar fingerings)
Help or opinions are appreciated!
Best! |
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| Earl |
Posted - 08/03/2010 : 07:38:42 AM
Economy of motion is the main goal. Start with the "one finger, one fret" rule, because that will most likely work most of the time, but certainly vary as needed. I often use the phrase, "how to cheat at ukulele". When referring to finding a note on the next string rather than making big reaches, or by using fixed points of reference (as in working from or holding a chord shape). Anything that works without hurting your hand is probably the right answer.
Letting a finger generally cover one fret will encourage using the weaker fingers too. But with any rule there will be exceptions. |
| ah.clem |
Posted - 08/01/2010 : 10:19:35 AM
Not certain what you are asking here; I play scales on tenor, concert and soprano uke like I do on guitar or bass. One finger per note, no sliding the same finger to the next note. I think that is what you are asking, maybe not. For some melodic passages sliding the "noting" finger to the next sounding note facilitates ease of fingering up the neck, but I always practice scales like guitar. |
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