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Ukulele Picking Tunes: Beautiful Airs and Ballads of the British Isles

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The ukulele is a small, portable instrument that is perfect for playing a variety of music genres, including folk, pop, and rock. In recent years, the ukulele has become increasingly popular as a solo instrument, and many players are now exploring the world of fingerpicking.

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Fingerpicking is a technique that involves using your fingers to pluck the strings of the ukulele, rather than using a pick. This technique allows for a more delicate and nuanced sound, and it is perfect for playing airs and ballads.

The British Isles are home to a rich tradition of airs and ballads, which are often passed down from generation to generation. These songs are typically simple in structure and melody, and they often tell stories of love, loss, and longing.

In this article, we will explore some of the most beautiful airs and ballads of the British Isles, and we will provide you with easy-to-follow instructions and video tutorials on how to play them on the ukulele.

Getting Started

Before you begin learning to play ukulele picking tunes, it is important to have a basic understanding of the instrument and its tuning. The ukulele is typically tuned to GCEA, from lowest to highest string.

To play a ukulele picking tune, you will need to use your thumb, index finger, and middle finger to pluck the strings. The thumb will typically play the bass notes, while the index finger and middle finger will play the melody notes.

Easy Ukulele Picking Tunes

Here are a few easy ukulele picking tunes that are perfect for beginners:

Scarborough Fair
Amazing Grace
The Water is Wide
Danny Boy
Wild Mountain Thyme

Intermediate Ukulele Picking Tunes

Once you have mastered the basics, you can start to learn some more intermediate ukulele picking tunes. These tunes are a bit more challenging, but they are still accessible to players of all levels.

The Wind Beneath My Wings
Hallelujah
Fields of Gold
Blackbird
Yesterday

Advanced Ukulele Picking Tunes

If you are looking for a challenge, you can try learning some advanced ukulele picking tunes. These tunes are complex and require a high level of skill to play, but they are also incredibly rewarding.

Asturias
Classical Gas
Moonlight Sonata
Für Elise
The Entertainer

Video Tutorials

In addition to the written instructions provided in this article, we have also created a series of video tutorials that will help you learn to play ukulele picking tunes. These tutorials are available on our website and on YouTube.

Downloadable Songbook

We have also created a downloadable songbook that contains all of the tunes featured in this article. This songbook is available in PDF format, and it can be downloaded from our website.

We hope that this article has inspired you to learn to play ukulele picking tunes. With a little practice, you will be able to master these beautiful and timeless melodies.

Thank you for reading!

Ukulele Picking Tunes - Beautiful Airs and Ballads of the British Isles

by Ondrej Sarek

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