Ukulele for Guitar Players

Playing Techniques

Basics

Strumming & Picking

Playing Hand Shapes

String Muting

Interpreting Song Rhythm

Pulling it all together

Strumming/Picking

Play by Feel

Chord Shapes & Transitions

Standard Chords

Alternative Chords

Sus4's and Sus2's

Bar Chords

Hammer-ons & Pull-offs

The Thumb Over

The G-String Slide

Holding Your Ukulele

Pick or Fingers?

The Chef's Kiss

The Hook

The Claw

The Thumb Pad

The 3-Nail Strike

Pressure Muting

Palm Muting

Pinky Muting

Middle Finger Muting

Thumb Muting

Beat Basics

Strum to the Drums

Strum Fills

Vamping

See these techniques in action

Work through these sections in order, or dip into a specific technique as needed for the song you’re learning