This couldn't have come at a more perfect moment in my practice! I've only been studying for a few weeks, and I'm trying to master C, F, G, G7 right now, so that F to G is just right. I will be using your method from now on. One question, from a beginner: when I find a good way to move my fingers from one chord to another, it is often by noticing that I'm already on a string/fret from the previous chord and I can easily transition with only a couple of fingers. This is great, but I am leaving my finger in that previous position as I change, and I'm getting a sort of bleed of sound between chords, if that makes sense. How can I move with ease and still get that silence between chords that keeps each chord clear and crisp? Thank you for your helpful advice on this channel!
Now that's lucky. Ok so in terms of what you're saying about a finger already being in position from a previous chord, that's a good thing. In fact I try and engineer it so that happens as much as possible which I talked about on my recent video about making chord changes easier. When it comes to the sound bleeding from one chord to the next, I'll get back to you once I've had a play around to see if I can replicate what is happening for you. Or you could send me a demo via my Instagram account maybe?
@@UkuleleGo Not sophisticated enough to engineer a demo in anything less than a month, but basically I'm getting a sort of hum or buzz of tone as I switch between chords. So, say I'm switching from F to G. I leave my finger on that first fret string, take my other finger off the top string from the F and add the two fingers for the G position. As I leave the top string, I'm hearing a little buzzing hum of sound before I strum the G. Is that any clearer, I hope? Thank you for the quick reply!
@@susanr.737 ok yeah I think I've got you. This is usually something that doesn't matter too much when you're strumming as the sound of a single note is drowned out by the chord before and after. When it comes to fingerpicking it's more noticeable though and it still happens to me from time to time. If it's a real problem then I would build it into your practice, you could even include it into this 60 second exercise. It's happening because as your finger is leaving a previous fret, it's pulling a little on the fret rather than going straight upwards. You're essentially playing a pull off. Try to get your fingers off the frets by lifting them straight up. Hope that helps
@@UkuleleGo Yes! That must be it, exactly. I have way too much trouble with dead notes as it is, so I really need to work on placement and how my fingers are interacting with the frets. I appreciate your helping me think this through and I will be adding that to my chord practice! Looking forward to your next video.
Senior Citizen here - just bought a ukulele from a pawn shop and I've watched several RUclips videos and you are my favorite! Maybe an old dog can learn a new trick. Thanks! Will continue watching you.
That was the exact cord change I've been struggling with. Lol. Great advice. It makes a lot of practical sense. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. Thank you!
I've been focusing right down onto specific problematic chord changes, but haven't been using a timer & counting to measure improved speed. Good advice! Will follow!
Awesome tip and really well explained! I've been doing something similar but not tracking with a timer. I think tracking it is a really good idea because it helps you see progress. It was also really cool knowing how you apply it - how long it takes you and what limit you push specific examples to :)
Thanks for the feedback, yeah it's great to actually be able to monitor your progress which is often quite difficult with learning a musical instrument
This couldn't have come at a more perfect moment in my practice! I've only been studying for a few weeks, and I'm trying to master C, F, G, G7 right now, so that F to G is just right. I will be using your method from now on. One question, from a beginner: when I find a good way to move my fingers from one chord to another, it is often by noticing that I'm already on a string/fret from the previous chord and I can easily transition with only a couple of fingers. This is great, but I am leaving my finger in that previous position as I change, and I'm getting a sort of bleed of sound between chords, if that makes sense. How can I move with ease and still get that silence between chords that keeps each chord clear and crisp? Thank you for your helpful advice on this channel!
Now that's lucky.
Ok so in terms of what you're saying about a finger already being in position from a previous chord, that's a good thing. In fact I try and engineer it so that happens as much as possible which I talked about on my recent video about making chord changes easier.
When it comes to the sound bleeding from one chord to the next, I'll get back to you once I've had a play around to see if I can replicate what is happening for you.
Or you could send me a demo via my Instagram account maybe?
@@UkuleleGo Not sophisticated enough to engineer a demo in anything less than a month, but basically I'm getting a sort of hum or buzz of tone as I switch between chords. So, say I'm switching from F to G. I leave my finger on that first fret string, take my other finger off the top string from the F and add the two fingers for the G position. As I leave the top string, I'm hearing a little buzzing hum of sound before I strum the G. Is that any clearer, I hope? Thank you for the quick reply!
@@susanr.737 ok yeah I think I've got you.
This is usually something that doesn't matter too much when you're strumming as the sound of a single note is drowned out by the chord before and after. When it comes to fingerpicking it's more noticeable though and it still happens to me from time to time.
If it's a real problem then I would build it into your practice, you could even include it into this 60 second exercise.
It's happening because as your finger is leaving a previous fret, it's pulling a little on the fret rather than going straight upwards. You're essentially playing a pull off. Try to get your fingers off the frets by lifting them straight up.
Hope that helps
@@UkuleleGo Yes! That must be it, exactly. I have way too much trouble with dead notes as it is, so I really need to work on placement and how my fingers are interacting with the frets. I appreciate your helping me think this through and I will be adding that to my chord practice! Looking forward to your next video.
@@susanr.737 you're welcome, any more questions along the way just let me know
Excellent advice to someone who’s uke journey only just started - many thanks
Good luck with it, you'll have loads of fun along the way
Senior Citizen here - just bought a ukulele from a pawn shop and I've watched several RUclips videos and you are my favorite! Maybe an old dog can learn a new trick. Thanks! Will continue watching you.
Hey Sue, thanks for dropping a comment. Good luck with your learning and thanks for the compliment!
I've been playing for over a year and could never do this correctly! this helps so much! Especially going from stuff that is really spaced out.
I'm glad it's helping, it works really well for me
Great tip! Thank you. My ukulele journey only started on the 10th November and your practice sheet is helping along with your RUclips channel 😊
No problem Beverly, I'm glad it's all helping
Seriously indeed. Fastest improvement so far for the noob that i am ! Much thank you !
I still use this technique to improve now, thanks for the comment
Thanks! I can't wait to start doing this...
Good luck
That was the exact cord change I've been struggling with. Lol. Great advice. It makes a lot of practical sense. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. Thank you!
You'll have it nailed in a few days
I really l ike your teaching style. You are great at breaking things down in little chunks for us beginners to learn then come back for more.
Thanks for leaving a comment Cindy, I really appreciate the feedback.
I've been focusing right down onto specific problematic chord changes, but haven't been using a timer & counting to measure improved speed. Good advice! Will follow!
Let me know how it goes, you should notice an improvement
Brilliant learning technique!
Awesome tip and really well explained! I've been doing something similar but not tracking with a timer. I think tracking it is a really good idea because it helps you see progress. It was also really cool knowing how you apply it - how long it takes you and what limit you push specific examples to :)
Thanks for the feedback, yeah it's great to actually be able to monitor your progress which is often quite difficult with learning a musical instrument
Great tip will do thank you
Thank you 😊 I am struggling with Em chord at the moment. I’ll try this!!!
Let me know if it works for you (it should)
Me toooo!😅
Really usefull advice!! And thanks for all the cool lessons on your website
My pleasure Mariano
Sounds good 👍
Thanks very much. Really useful advice.
Very welcome Lisa
Scathingly brilliant !
Wow, scathingly?
Very good idea.
Good stuff! Thank you!
You're welcome, it's a great tip for those tricky chords
@@UkuleleGo I agree! Thanks again!
Wow this is epic
Yeah it works really well