Ukulele for Guitar Players

How to Hold Your Ukulele

Anchor Points Build Tight Control

To perform at your best, you must hold your instrument correctly. A golfer grips the club properly. A drummer holds the sticks firm enough for control, but loose enough for feel. Ukulele is no different.

The U4GP Method relies on precise movement and tight control. That begins with how you hold the instrument.

The tenor ukulele — the cornerstone of the U4GP Method — must be positioned to allow accurate, repeatable movement.

In the following clip, I demonstrate how to establish two anchor points when holding your ukulele: your playing-hand forearm and wrist.

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