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I searched these forums for some info on "Cherry Picking" / "Cheri Picking" and the term is never mentioned ! so I'd like to put it on the map and share what I've found.
What is it ?
It's a right hand technique that is used extensively by James Hill. Perhaps invented by him or at least pushed to the extreme by him. He even has a workshop on the subject. This advanced technique focuses on playing the melody, harmony and bass at the same time with the thumb / index in a motion that is similar to a triple strum. More than a hand technique it's also a way to compose music and arrangements. Once you dive into it it's a whole world of music that awaits you.
The good news are :
- there are some (scarce) resources on the Internet so you can learn it.
- James Hill just launched "The Ukulele Way" website that , in part, details his way to arrange music for the ukulele. Cherry / cheri picking is not mentioned but perhaps one day it will... (in the more advanced books yet to be published).
Web resources
Here is an article, 2 videos and a tab to get you started on this right hand technique.
- The article is a great interview of Tobias Elof by Brad Bordessa where he details the basics of cherry picking.
http://liveukulele.com/interviews/tobias-elof/
- This video is again Tobias Elof doing a small demo of the technique.
- Here is another demo done by Tobias on an interview with Kimo Hussey :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ES0mq6prYQ
I've transcribed "Miriam" by Tobias Elof. The tab uses elements of cherry picking and can be found here :
http://theukulelereview.com/sheet-music-for-instrumental-ukulele/
You'll also find the "Song for Cheri" tab on Dominator's website. See if you can play it using this technique.
http://dominator.ukeland.com/
If you know of other resources or have experience on the subject please post here. I'm interested !
What is it ?
It's a right hand technique that is used extensively by James Hill. Perhaps invented by him or at least pushed to the extreme by him. He even has a workshop on the subject. This advanced technique focuses on playing the melody, harmony and bass at the same time with the thumb / index in a motion that is similar to a triple strum. More than a hand technique it's also a way to compose music and arrangements. Once you dive into it it's a whole world of music that awaits you.
The good news are :
- there are some (scarce) resources on the Internet so you can learn it.
- James Hill just launched "The Ukulele Way" website that , in part, details his way to arrange music for the ukulele. Cherry / cheri picking is not mentioned but perhaps one day it will... (in the more advanced books yet to be published).
Web resources
Here is an article, 2 videos and a tab to get you started on this right hand technique.
- The article is a great interview of Tobias Elof by Brad Bordessa where he details the basics of cherry picking.
http://liveukulele.com/interviews/tobias-elof/
- This video is again Tobias Elof doing a small demo of the technique.
- Here is another demo done by Tobias on an interview with Kimo Hussey :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ES0mq6prYQ
I've transcribed "Miriam" by Tobias Elof. The tab uses elements of cherry picking and can be found here :
http://theukulelereview.com/sheet-music-for-instrumental-ukulele/
You'll also find the "Song for Cheri" tab on Dominator's website. See if you can play it using this technique.
http://dominator.ukeland.com/
If you know of other resources or have experience on the subject please post here. I'm interested !
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