BANJOJUDY - Posted - 05/24/2013:  12:22:48

Since we got into a discussion on the other thread about playing closed chords on the uke, I thought I would start another thread showing just how interesting playing with closed chords can be.

I actually started a new photo album on my homepage that will be updated with chords and lyrics depending on how much time I have, and also depending on what others might want to learn.

I am starting with a jazz standard, Sunrise (see below) - will get Bye Bye Blues up later.

By the way, when you play closed chords, allow your index finger to extend a bit over the 4th string - makes it a lot easier to bar the chords that way, and the tone is much better.

Edited by - BANJOJUDY on 05/24/2013 12:28:53

All The World is Waiting for the Sunrise

George Flink - Posted - 05/24/2013:  13:15:36

I play banjo uke for rhythm in OT music.I use mostly bar chords with damping. Works well and is lots of fun.

cb56 - Posted - 05/24/2013:  13:24:34

IMO the best (easiest) way to learn moveable chords is washtub jerry's "Neck anywhere ukulele" book

washtubjerry.com/

He gives you all the chord formations and how they work together.

Another good one although a lot tougher to understand is fretboard roadmaps for ukulele.

BANJOJUDY - Posted - 05/24/2013:  13:31:29

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IMO the best (easiest) way to learn moveable chords is washtub jerry's "Neck anywhere ukulele" book

washtubjerry.com/

He gives you all the chord formations and how they work together.

Another good one although a lot tougher to understand is fretboard roadmaps for ukulele.

You gotta love Washtub Jerry.  I meet him at the WMA (Western Music Association) every year in Albuquerque - he's a real "hoot."

In my early days of uke playing, I couldn't understand his book mainly because, if memory serves me correctly, his chord structures were done 90 degrees of how I pictured them.  But, admittedly by Jerry himself, he is an engineer and doesn't always communicate well (we joke about this, of course).

I'll dig out that book and see what I think of it now.  I have two copies of his How To Make A Washtub Bass book (forget the exact title) and it is an enjoyable read.

Jim Yates - Posted - 05/24/2013:  20:59:11

 

They are all very similar sounding and all start on the tonic and end on the V.

Thanks for getting this started Judy.

Edited by - Jim Yates on 05/24/2013 21:02:43

ukulele_gardi - Posted - 05/27/2013:  13:17:20

I find open chords useful to add coloring to the music (think Formby-style). On the other hand, closed chords sound more elegant. Check out "After You've Gone" by Flamin' Mamies on YT, her banjo-uke playing is great.

BANJOJUDY - Posted - 05/29/2013:  09:40:33

Here's the new thread where folks can upload their uke chord formations and lyrics for songs.  Of course, these chords can be used with any instrument, but the formations I have uploaded are just for the ukulele.



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gpete - Posted - 05/31/2013:  21:06:43

I  want  a  good  banjo-uke, semi vintage & not too pricey.  Where to L00K ??

gpete - Posted - 05/31/2013:  21:07:17

I  want  a  good  banjo-uke, semi vintage & not too pricey.  Where to L00K ??