John C. Chiu, MD, is the founding chairman of the American Academy of Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery and Medicine. A martial arts enthusiast away from work his obligations, John C. Chiu, MD, also enjoys playing the ukulele.
Developing good habits from the start can help you find success in learning to play the ukulele. Before beginning to play, it’s beneficial to always tune your instrument first. If you are trying to learn the chords to a new song when the ukulele isn’t in tune, you are more likely to get stuck. For best results, use an electronic tuner to tune each string. In addition to tuning your ukulele, using proper form is necessary. Poor posture can put unnecessary strain on your body. For the best posture, ensure you are sitting in an upright position with no arch in your back. An effective way to support your ukulele is by holding it right under your chest and using your forearm to keep it in place. The hand that you use to play the chords is the final support for the position of your ukulele.
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The medical director of the California Spine Institute Medical Center in Thousand Oaks, California, John C. Chiu, MD, has more than 40 years of medical experience. In his free time, John C. Chiu, MD, enjoys playing the ukulele and the guzheng. An ancient Chinese instrument that is part of the zither family, the guzheng traces its roots back to the Warring Period of China more than 2,500 years ago. The modern-day guzheng consists of 21 to 25 strings stretched across moveable bridges on a wooden sound body. The guzheng player fastens a plectrum to each finger of the right hand for plucking. With the left hand, the player presses the other end of the string across the bridge in order to produce various tones. The younger generation often uses plectrums on both hands to play accompaniment and harmony. Some musicians even use sticks to play percussion on the guzheng, while others use a cello bow to incorporate sustained sounds and special effects with this versatile instrument. |
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