picking versus strumming
The authors contend that the seminal starting point is melody and, moreover, that an initial focus on melodic techniques greatly facilitates student development in all areas of musicianship. It should be noted that an emphasis on single-note picking may also serve to broaden students' experience of harmony. …
Instead of constantly learning new chords, students are taught to use familiar chords in many different ways.
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„President's Message“. In: Ukulele Yes! 2:1 (1977), 1
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Ukukele in the Classroom. Teacher Edition, t. 1. Chrystal Lake Media 2009, vii, viii