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Using what you already know in a fresh way can lead to a very different musical outcome
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Chord-melody is a sophisticated, jazzy approach in which the melody is generally stated in the highest note of each chord
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By focusing on each chord as it transitions from one to the next, you can better understand the mechanics of each movement
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Having the knowledge to capture the sound you’re looking for will help you get a quality recording in less time
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Exploring chords in the open first position and then moving them up the fretboard to understand which fingerings are needed to recreate the same shapes in closed position
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This beautifully simple tune, written around 1888 by Black songwriter Gussie Lord Davis, adapts well to the ukulele
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Learn to play waltz, doo-wop, gospel, swinging blues, soul, and other styles in 3/4, 6/8, and 12/8 time signatures
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This reharmonized version adds some colorful chords and a smooth turnaround
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Raitt penned this tune after watching a news story about a woman who lost her son, donated his heart, and later met the recipient
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This simple but effective classical piece by Ferdinando Carulli (1770–1841) translates nicely to ukulele in reentrant or low-G tuning.