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.

B flat ukulele