Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Want to make simple ukulele songs sound more beautiful without learning anything complicated? In this lesson, I’ll show you how to fingerpick "You Are My Sunshine" with 3 fingerpicking patterns that can make even basic chords sound softer, prettier, and more musical. I'll then teach you how this can transfer to ANY song in 4/4/. We’ll start simple and build from there, and if you can hold a few basic chords, you can absolutely do this!
Printable PDF available -
More more exclusive lessons and printable PDFs, visit my Patreon - patreon.com/onemusicschool
Hi, I'm Katie DeNure, and I offer private Guitar, Voice, and Ukulele lessons online via Zoom. I am also an instrument buyer's consultant, business coach and freelance video content creator. For inquiries please e-mail me at Katie@onemusicschool.com
For students located in the Appleton, WI area, I also offers private guitar, voice, and ukulele lessons (in person) at my music studio in downtown Appleton, WI. Group lessons are also available.
00:00 - Fingerpicking made easy
00:37 - Pattern 1
03:10 - Why hold the entire chord?
04:11 - Pattern 1 Play Along
05:17- Pattern 2
06:49 - Pattern 2 Play Along
05:24 - Pattern 3
08:10 - Pattern 3 Play Along
09:05 - How to apply this to any song
Want to make simple ukulele songs sound more beautiful without learning anything complicated? In this lesson, I’ll show you how to fingerpick "You Are My Sunshine" with 3 fingerpicking patterns that can make even basic chords sound softer, prettier, and more musical. I'll then teach you how this can transfer to ANY song in 4/4/. We’ll start simple and build from there, and if you can hold a few basic chords, you can absolutely do this!
Printable PDF available -
More more exclusive lessons and printable PDFs, visit my Patreon - patreon.com/onemusicschool
Hi, I'm Katie DeNure, and I offer private Guitar, Voice, and Ukulele lessons online via Zoom. I am also an instrument buyer's consultant, business coach and freelance video content creator. For inquiries please e-mail me at Katie@onemusicschool.com
For students located in the Appleton, WI area, I also offers private guitar, voice, and ukulele lessons (in person) at my music studio in downtown Appleton, WI. Group lessons are also available.
00:00 - Fingerpicking made easy
00:37 - Pattern 1
03:10 - Why hold the entire chord?
04:11 - Pattern 1 Play Along
05:17- Pattern 2
06:49 - Pattern 2 Play Along
05:24 - Pattern 3
08:10 - Pattern 3 Play Along
09:05 - How to apply this to any song
