The Lead-in
Sometimes a song does not begin on the first beat of a measure. Any notes which come before the first full measure are lead-in notes (or pick-up notes). When we use lead-in notes, the last measure is incomplete.
The notes in the lead-in and the notes in the last measure add up to one full measure. When you are playing chords, do not strum until the start of the first full measure, after the lead-in notes.
Strum Pattern
On the recording there are five drumbeats to introduce this song. Remember, to stop an open string, place your pick on the string. To stop a fretted note, lift your finger off the fret and lightly touch the string.
Strum Pattern
There are three lead-in notes at the beginning of this song. On the recording there are five drumbeats to introduce this song. Count 1 2 3 4 1 along with the drums and then play your first note.
Things to Remember
- Listen to the recording to hear if you are playing the rests correctly.
- Keep your left hand fingers as close to the strings as possible.
- Play slowly and evenly.
- Pick downwards, not upwards.
- Hold the pick lightly.
- Look at the music, not the ukulele.
