Learn Hawaiian Music on the Ukulele

Ready to learn Hawaiian music on the ukulele? We have collected a ton of resources for you below with video lessons, performances, articles, sheet music, and more. But if you want to just play some of the most well-known Hawaiian songs on your ukulele today, check out our book Graded Repertoire for Hawaiian Ukulele. You can learn more in the video to the right.

Below you can download audio recordings of each piece from the book, and below that you’ll find lots of other Hawaiian Ukulele resources. Let’s get started!

Hawaiian Ukulele Music

Jeff has put together one of the worlds most comprehensive ukulele songbooks of Hawaiian music. On this page you can purchase the book and also download the audio performances.

Hawaiian Ukulele Strum Pattern
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Learn the Hawaiian Double Strum

Video tutorial

Discover the gallop strum, also known as the Hawaiian double strum.

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How to Play a Hawaiian Vamp on Ukulele
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Learn to play a Hawaiian vamp on ukulele

Video tutorial and worksheet download
Join Jeff in this lesson on the Hawaiian vamp.

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The Songs of Queen Lili'uokalani

Video performances
The songs of Queen Lili’uokalani became lasting hallmarks of Hawai’ian identity for generations to come.

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Pu'uanahulu for Ukulele
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Pu’uanahulu for Ukulele

Video and Lyrics

This classic Hawaiian song celebrates the beautiful ranching area of Puʻuanahulu on Hawaiʻi Island.

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Hi'ilawe for fingerstyle ukulele
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Hi’ilawe for Fingerstyle Ukulele

Video and Lesson
Jeff’s wonderful solo arrangement of the popular Hawaiian song Hi’ilawe for fingerstyle ukulele.

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Books from CGC Publishing

Graded Repertoire for Hawaiian Ukulele

If you have ever found yourself getting frustrated with deciding what to practice, so much so that it becomes hard to focus, these practice routines will help you.

  • 60 Pieces
  • 128 Pages
  • Includes both standard notation and TAB
  • Audio downloads included
  • Print and PDF editions available

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If you struggle with frustration, overwhelm, and a lack of focus the UC Academy can help you transform your musical experience.

With world-class curriculum that is progressive and structured you will find a learning pathway that has everything laid out for you. All materials are provided and you will have access at all hours so that you can practice when it suits your schedule.

Study with a dedicated teacher who has worked with thousands of students just like you from all over the world.

And, you will not be alone in your journey. Inside the Academy you will find a supportive community of musicians that are working to develop their playing and musical expression.

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