Playing the Halloween Movie Theme on Ukulele

This video tutorial explores John Carpenter's iconic Halloween theme song on the ukulele. It begins with an introduction to the song and its relevance, followed by a detailed explanation of the finger picking pattern. The tutorial then covers left hand positioning and how to combine both hands to play the song. Practice tips and variations are provided, and the video concludes with additional resources and a call to subscribe for more content.

What is the main theme of the video tutorial?

• Learning a wedding song

• Learning a birthday song

• Learning the Halloween theme song

• Learning a Christmas song

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the first step in finger-picking on the ukulele?

• Placing the index finger on the E string

• Placing the thumb on the A string

• Placing the middle finger on the A string

• Placing the pinky on the base of the ukulele

Which strings are used in the finger-picking pattern for this song?

• C and E strings

• G and C strings

• E and A strings

• G and A strings

Where should you place your ring finger for the C-sharp note?

• Fourth fret on the E string

• Second fret on the A string

• Fourth fret on the A string

• Second fret on the E string

What is the position of the index finger when playing the F-sharp note?

• Second fret on the E string

• First fret on the A string

• Second fret on the A string

• First fret on the E string

How many times should you play the pattern with the C-sharp and F-sharp notes before moving down?

• Nine times

• Seven times

• Eleven times

• Five times

What is the next position after playing the C-sharp and F-sharp notes?

• Second and fourth fret

• Fourth and sixth fret

• First and third fret

• Third and fifth fret

What is the final position in the pattern before repeating?

• First and third fret

• Second and fourth fret

• Third and fifth fret

• Second fret and open E string

How many times should you play the pattern per position in the final practice?

• Two times

• Three times

• Five times

• Four times

What should you do to make the learning experience easier?

• Skip the video and only practice

• Only read the tablature

• Grab the tablature and practice alongside the video

• Watch the video without practicing