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Learn to Play “O Shenandoah” in Chord Melody

by Brett McQueen

One of the most loved ways of playing ukulele is in the style of chord melody sometimes referred to as solo fingerpicking.

In this advanced style, you strum and pick the rhythm and melody of the song at the same time.

Today I give to you a free arrangement of O Shenandoah one of five chord melody arrangements I teach in the new 5 Chord Melody Songs course in Club Ukulele.

Watch the video and take a listen now.

You can learn to play this song today with the sheet music and ukulele tab.

Click here to download the sheet music and ukulele tab for O Shenandoah.

If you’re a beginner, you might be wondering if you can play this.

Keep in mind chord melody is an intermediate to advanced way of playing ukulele. However, this doesn’t mean you can’t start learning the skills required to play in the chord melody style. While this might be outside your reach now, by taking the right steps, you can play this one day.

Learn to Play Chord Melody with Fingerpicking Tricks

If it’s your dream to fingerpick the ukulele and play chord melody, then, you can do it.

If you’re a new to chord melody, then, I recommend starting with the Fingerpicking Tricks course where you learn to fingerpick the ukulele in four distinct styles including chord melody.

You have the exact steps you need in Fingerpicking Tricks.

Why don’t you join me?

Learn chord melody and more. Take your fingerpicking skills to the next level on the ukulele, learning fingerpicking pieces in four distinct styles.

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