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Ukulele for Guitar Players

Playing Hand Shapes

"The Hook"

Named "The Hook" due to the distinctive hook-like shape of your index finger. When forming the shape, you turn your wrist and index finger inward so that you strike the strings with your fingernail.

Your nail is a hard surface so the technique generates a crisp, bright sound — similar to a guitar pick.

Illustrated here in a clip from Every Breath You Take by The Police

This technique is often combined with Palm Muting when playing tight, guitar-style chops in time with the beat.

Used in these songs