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Reading for `Ukulele - Lesson Nine, Position IV

Lesson Nine covers reading in position IV.

Publisher: Curt Sheller Publications Authors(s): Curt Sheller
Category: Reading Instrument: Ukulele
Subjects(s): ReadingIntermediateAdvancedPositions
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Lesson Nine covers reading in position IV.

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Fourth Position IV

The Fourth Position V is defined as the notes on frets (4), (5), (6), and (7) on all four strings. The first finger will play notes in fret (4). The second finger will play notes in fret (5). The third finger will play notes in fret (6) and the fourth finger will play notes in fret (7).

The Fourth Position V is a natural position for the Keys of E Major and B Major as well as their two relative minor keys, C# minor and F# minor.

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