Today we learn notes on the second string and challenge a new piece, Walkin'.
Kremona Coco Tenor | Photo courtesy Kremona
Notes on the Second String
Memorize these notes on the ʻukulele'd second string:
Memorize the new notes by speaking their names aloud as you play them. Once memorized, play through the notes on both the first and second strings while reciting their names.
Study Tips
Walkin' Melody
Pluck melody notes by alternating strokes between the middle and index fingers (m-i) or, if you wish, with thumb strokes.
Practice Walkin' until the sound is smooth and aligned with the beat.
Spend extra time spot practicing problem areas.
Listen to the Track
Before practicing, familiarize yourself with the sound of Walkin' by listening to the audio track.
Walkin' | Peter Kun Frary, ʻukulele
Play it Now!
Now practice the melody of Walkin' until smooth. Play along with the audio track or video to help shore up your rhythm.
Once the melody of Walkin' is flowing smoothly, begin working on the chords.
Chords
Flat-Two Strum
Walkin' is in duple meter (two-beat meter). Thus, we'll use the Flat-Two Strum for this piece: count aloud "1-2" as you strum on beats one and two.
Flat-Two Strum | Two down strums per measure in duple meter (2/4)
Most of the chords in Walkin' change once per measure or every two beats. However, the second to last measure has two chords—Dm and G7—one on each beat. Spend extra practice time perfecting the transition between chords. Both chords share a common note—F on the first fret of the second string—and the transition is easier if that note is left down during the transition. Once transitions are smooth, practice playing with the audio track.
Walkin' Tips and Demonstration | Professor Peter
Study Question
1. What is the name of the note on the fingerboard diagram? [answer]
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Notes on the Second String
Study Tips
Walkin' Melody
Listen to the Track
Chords
Flat-Two Strum
Daily Review
Answer
