The keys from the row A,S,D and the row Z,X,C are programmed to play white key chords for rich melodies. Play any chords with the computer keyboard Note that B 4 is played by pressing the backslash key, while the Enter key plays C 5. To play this virtual online piano simulator.Įach key on the piano keyboard from C 3 to C 5 can be played by pressing an associated key on the computer keyboard.įor example, C 3 is played by pressing Tab while C# 3 is played by pressing 1 and D 3 is played by pressing Q and so on. Press keys on the computer keyboard or click on the keys of the piano keyboard natural minor scales Use the computer keyboard to play the virtual piano keyboard.Don’t be afraid to modify chords and look up alternate positions in the Ukulele Tricks Chord Library.We use the virtual piano to explain music theory concepts: Sometimes thinking about alternate positions can be helpful to tackling those challenging chords.

You’ll be required to adjust accordingly to prevent this string from ringing out. Be careful though not to press too hard or the bottom A-string might buzz. To mute the bottom A-string, chances are your index finger from the position will be touching or resting on the bottom A-string to prevent it from ringing out. Either mute or do not strum the bottom A-string, so it does not ring out. In this alternate Bb position, place your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the top g-string, middle finger on the 2nd fret of the C-string, and index finger on the 1st fret of the E-string. What this person is suggesting is an alternate Bb chord position that is played like so: I’ve found that you have to go with what works, and not what is ‘correct’ – best advice given to me by a very pro player. Equally for the wicked E, which is impossible for arthritic hands, I either substitute with an Em, Em7 or E7, depending on the song. So, for Bb, I just play the GCE strings – so much easier. Take it slow and you’re sure to see improvement! A Bonus Tip From a Student With ArthritisĪfter I posted the video lesson on the Ukulele Tricks YouTube channel, I receive an awesome tip from a senior ukulele player who has to get creative with ukulele chords because of their arthritis.īrett – as a senior uke player, my arthritis has bent my fingers, so barring chords is out of the question…. Remember a chord like this one takes practice and repetition in order for your hands and fingers to build the muscle memory required to execute the chord cleanly every time.

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