Jumpin' Jim's Ukulele Masters: James Hill: Duets for One by Jim Beloff

Author:Jim Beloff [Beloff, Jim]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Flea Market Music, Inc.
Published: 2017-08-31T22:00:00+00:00

Before You Begin: Essential Exercises

Accompaniment Styles

Chordal accompaniment to a melody can take many forms. In the exercises that follow I will show you the main accompaniment styles that I have used in this book. I strongly suggest that you take the time to master these exercises before tackling the arrangements.

Let’s start with the most basic form of chordal accompaniment: the on-beat strum. Take the first two measures of “Frère Jacques” and see if you can pick the melody while simultaneously playing a chord on the first and third beats of the bar (i.e., on the “strong beats” where you would naturally tap your foot):

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