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Harmonic Analysis (RMA) Worksheet for the song: "On Top Of Old Smokey".

To play the ukulele effectively, your fingers need physical strength, agility, flexibility and coordination. This one finger-one note drill is designed to get your fretting hand in shape.

The basic first chords most players learn. There are the chords in the first, second, third, and fourth frets of the ukulele and include at least one open string.

Open string fingering gymnasics build on the basic one, two, three and four finger single note - single strings drills.

Using the original two finger-two notes single strings gymnastics, incorporate an open string. This develops the ability to get the finger on and off notes rapidly - getting out of the way when needed.

Using the original two finger-two notes single strings gymnastics, incorporate an open string. This develops the ability to get the finger on and off notes rapidly - getting out of the way when needed.

Harmonic Analysis (RMA) Worksheet for the song: "Over The River And Through The Woods".

In the key of C major Pachelbel's Canon is: C G Am Em F C F G. This is a I V VI III IV I IV V in harmonic analysis notation. In Nashville Numbering it's 1 5 6 3 4 1 4 5. It is a full diatonic progression with all the chords coming from it's parent major scale. A bit of a varaition of the Four Chord Pop progression.

Harmonic Analysis (RMA) Worksheet for the song: "Peggy Sue".

Every musician, every hobbyists should know a few basic chords on a piano. Here is a super easy way to learn the four traditional triads: Major, Minor, Diminished, and Augmented. And, the inversions.

Playing chords, chord progressions, and songs by ear is all about getting your ear to recognize the sound of chords and chord progressions and just like melodies, train the fingers and the hand to follow your inner ear and play these chords, chord progressions, and songs on demand.

Playing Melodies, Licks, Riffs, Motifs, and Single Note Lines by ear is all about getting your ear to recognize intervals and train the fingers to follow your inner ear and play these melodies on demand.

Playing "Rhythm by Ear" is all about getting your ear to recognize the sound of rhythms . And just like melodies, train the fingers, and the hands to follow your inner ear and play these rhythms on demand.

The ultimate goal for any musician when playing a musical instrument is to "Play by Ear". It’s true whether you’re singing, banging a drum, strumming a guitar, or our favorite instrument, the ukulele. If your fingers can already interpret and follow what your inner ear commands, you’ve obtained your goal and are "Playing by Ear."

What is it playing in every, ALL keys? For most instruments that have set fingerings for each scale, this is possible and somewhat manageable.

Playing in time is an essential skill that every musician must possess. There are no shortcuts or alternatives when it comes to this aspect of music. Keeping your place while playing is a crucial lesson that focuses on honing your ability to maintain a consistent tempo and rhythm throughout your performance.

Harmonic Analysis (RMA) Worksheet for the song: "Polly Wolly Doodle".

Harmonic Analysis (RMA) Worksheet for the song: "Pomp And Circumstance".

Power 5, sus and add movable form chords. These chords are common rock and contemporary chord forms.

Sequences and cycles for practicing scales, intervals, melodic sequences and arpeggios.