Impedance is the resistance a cable or circuit imparts on a flow of electricity. The higher the impedance, the more power is lost to heat. I recently replaced the Five-0 in my Moore Bettah with the LR Baggs classical guitar Element. You can read about it here. It’s a worthwhile consideration for pro players with EQ capabilities already in their setup. Other Options And to push the boat out even further, here’s an eight-note sequence. This is a bit of a workout for the thumb but it works a treat when you get it smooth.

The placement of your fingers and thumb is crucial to achieve the desired sound and avoid unwanted noise. The Baggs utilizes a low-voltage circuit that runs on a standard CR2032 watch battery. This provides power for perhaps 10 hours of play time before it needs to be changed. You can run it for much longer, but the performance is reduced. (Ledward Kaapana supposedly went for over a year without ever changing the battery despite his gig-heavy schedule.) very slow song to begin with, but slowing it down even more will help you bring all the notes together and familiarize your fingers with the pattern. 5. “Let Her Go” by PassengerYou’ve been playing the ukulele for a while, you know all the basic beginner chords, you know a few strumming patterns, and you can reel off a song or two. It might take a few tries and some very concentrated listening before you get a good result. Practice makes perfect. Your fingers are always with you, at least I hope so. Being able to just use your fingers is a good skill to have, especially with a ukulele. You get those nice warm and natural sounds from using your fingers. The only downside is that your fingers might get sore after a while if they are callused. Know the Sound that You’re Trying to Play

To start with this exercise you need a simple melody or chord progression. If you don’t know much about chords then you should read my guide on The 4 Basic Ukulele Chords.

The numbers that appear on the strings show the frets you need to play. For instance, a “2” would indicate you need to hold down the string on the second fret. Start with a simple pattern: You should always begin with basic patterns, such as alternating thumb or roll. Use slow songs to practice the patterns. Slow songs will be easy to practice. If you want a premium piece of gear with all the goodies, I highly recommend the LR Baggs Venue DI. It does most everything you need to clean up your sound. Other teachers and players use the thumb for two strings, and the first and second finger for the other two strings. I used this technique in many songs. In this, you’ve to rapidly alternate between two or more notes.

The excitable Aldrine Guerrero provides some tips on creating your own patterns in his video on Ukulele Underground. Four-String Combos This a very simple pattern but it’s intended to open you up to the idea and give you a starting point to come up with your own patterns.

Ukulele Basics: Chords and Harmony is a collection of six easy-to-follow but in-depth lessons on the basics of chords and harmony. Instructors and Ukulele magazine contributors Jim D’Ville and Fred Sokolow, as well as the great composer/player Daniel Ho, will guide you through easy chord variations, harnessing the power of certain chords, demystifying the famous Circle of 5ths, and understanding moveable chord shapes. You need precise finger placement to add this unique and complex sound to the melody. Percussive Slaps