Are you bored with strumming? Do you want to make your ukulele playing more beautiful? Do you want to develop a more sophisticated sound?

Fingerpicking on the ukulele is a very satisfyingstyle to play, and can really show off what a beautiful instrument the ukulele can be.

This course is designed to help you develop the necessary physical skill to introduce fingerpicking to your repertoire of musical skills.

• How to start picking

• What does your ‘rhythm’ (strumming) hand have to do

• Develop necessary skills in each finger

• Learn a few basic patterns

• How to apply them to songs you already know.

This course is suitable for ukulele players of all levels. If you have learned a few chords and played a couple of songs, this is a benefit but not necessary. You can start with fingerpicking as a complete newbie if you would like to.

I have been teaching ukulele to players of from age 5-99 all around the Hampshire, for 8 years, from one-to-one coaching to classes of around 60 students. I direct an acoustic band which includes a ukulele section, for which I create suitable arrangements, select music, train members to performance standard and incorporate multi levels of skill.

“Many thanks for all your help Dielle, I really feel I got to grips with the technical stuff” Sue

"This is a very good beginner course and I am going to implement these fingerpicking styles as I learn more." Susan

“The tutors are inspirational” Peter, Hayling Ukulele Club