orenfingerstyle
How to hold
a ukulele properly
Seating and Hand Placement on the Ukulele
How to hold the ukulele correctly?
The sound of each piece is unique. The influence of style and genre, performance techniques, and the performer's character leave their mark on how the musician holds the instrument while playing. It is not uncommon to see musicians playing while standing, sitting, using their feet, elbow, a pick, sushi chopsticks, or drumsticks. That's why I don't like to talk about a 'correct' posture or positioning. For me, a comfortable posture is important, allowing the musician to play the instrument with maximum output: music equals freedom of performance,
which aligns with three principles:
which aligns with three principles:
- Producing the desired sound for a particular piece being performed.
- Comfort during performance.
- Aesthetically pleasing appearance.
Here are some valuable tips for aspiring musicians:
The choice of chair should correspond to the height of the performer. The height of the chair should be below the performer's knees. If not, a footrest should be used.
The choice of instrument also depends on your physique: smaller children may find it more comfortable to play a soprano rather than a tenor, while adults may prefer a concert size over a soprano. How can you tell if the instrument is the right size? The performer's knees should be slightly above the seat.
It is advisable not to rest the palm of the left hand on the fretboard. I often draw something on the palm, like a sun or a castle. It's interesting for children and beneficial for their musical development. In this way, the sun shines directly in their face, and the student doesn't obstruct the sun with the fretboard.
I recommend avoiding the use of a strap for the ukulele during the first three months of practice.
Play with great enjoyment at home, outside. Play for yourself, for friends, for family, for the cat and the hamster, with love for music, yourself, and the ukulele
The choice of instrument also depends on your physique: smaller children may find it more comfortable to play a soprano rather than a tenor, while adults may prefer a concert size over a soprano. How can you tell if the instrument is the right size? The performer's knees should be slightly above the seat.
It is advisable not to rest the palm of the left hand on the fretboard. I often draw something on the palm, like a sun or a castle. It's interesting for children and beneficial for their musical development. In this way, the sun shines directly in their face, and the student doesn't obstruct the sun with the fretboard.
I recommend avoiding the use of a strap for the ukulele during the first three months of practice.
Play with great enjoyment at home, outside. Play for yourself, for friends, for family, for the cat and the hamster, with love for music, yourself, and the ukulele
How should one sit properly?
Or stand?
Or perhaps lie down?
So, I believe all options are good! Just try to imitate and copy my top student.
I'll leave some photos of my daughter Vasilina, who kindly posed for me for over an hour."
I'll leave some photos of my daughter Vasilina, who kindly posed for me for over an hour."