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UPDATED
26 Feb 2013

Repeating Note - Four Note, Single String Fingering Drills Starting with Fingers 4-3-1-3

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics.

Published: 26 Feb 2013 Updated: 26 Feb 2013 • Visits: 1 • Code: UL08r4313

Category: Technique • Instrument: Ukulele • Subjects: Beginner • Technique • Gymnastics • Fingering

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LESSONSeries : Ukulele Fingering Gymnastics - Repeating Notes

Repeating Notes 1-2-1-2 1-3-1-2 1-4-1-2 2-3-1-2 2-4-1-2 3-4-1-2 2-1-1-2 3-1-1-2 4-1-1-2 3-2-1-2 4-2-1-2 4-3-1-2 1-2-1-2-3 1-3-1-2-3 1-4-1-2-3 2-3-1-2-3 2-4-1-2-3 3-1-1-2-3 2-1-1-2-3 4-1-1-2-3 3-2-1-2-3 4-2-1-2-3 4-3-1-2-3 Conclusion

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Repeating Note - Four Note, Single String Fingering Drills Starting with Fingers 4-3-1-3

Building on the single note, 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with a repeating note or two. This lesson starts with the finger combination: 4-3-1-3.

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