The Hawaiian RH techniques are definitely unique. I come from a classical guitar background so I tend towards approaching from above instead of below like they do, which is very much like a lute technique.
However, many other classical techniques are commonly employed like rasgueados and triplet finger combinations. I have several tuned to low G but I still have a soft spot for the traditional high G tuning. There's something about the tight chords it creates that is very special. The Daily Ukulele books are indispensible for a new player, giving you chords and diagrams to songs you already know and love as well as some choice ones you may not be so familiar with.
It's a very fun and approachable instrument and I'm fortunate to build and work on them every day (I'm a luthier at Kala). Enjoy!
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2020 Bourgeois Heirloom D LSH AT AP Adi/Madi
2018 Martin CS OM-28 AP Satin Top Adi/Peach Guat RW
2005 SCGC Bob Brozman Professional Baritone
1995 Taylor 855 12-string Sitka/EIR
2002 D'Angelico NYL-2 Blonde
2020 The Loar LH-700-VS Burst
2007 Alejandro Cervantes Hauser Signature Engelmann/Cocobolo
2016 David Hernandez 7-string Cedar/Palo Escrito
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