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In this post we'll look at creating dynamics on ukulele. Dynamics on Ukulele Have you ever experimented with changing how loud or soft you play? These changes are often referred to as dynamics in music [...]

In this article we'll walk through using Rasgueado strumming on ukulele. Rasgueado is a Flamenco technique and will bring new life to your ukulele strumming! Strumming on Ukulele Strumming is one of the most common [...]

Using tone color changes on fingerstyle ukulele can add new levels of expression to your ukulele playing. In this lesson we'll look at how to incorporate tone color into your technique. In a recent lesson [...]

In this article we'll talk about using the mighty rest stroke on fingerstyle ukulele! The rest stroke is a great technique to get a full and loud sound out of the instrument. So let's dig [...]

In this lesson, Jeff Peterson walks you through his fingerstyle arrangement of Malagueña, a very famous piece from the Spanish tradition. Jeff provides some tips on how to play this fun piece [...]

The ukulele is one of the most social instruments you will find with groups getting together all around the world.  It is perfectly suited for accompaniment to singing and sounds wonderful with a chorus of [...]

In this article I want to tell you why I use classical guitar strings on ukulele. So let's dive in! What kind of strings? One of the most frequent questions I get asked is "What [...]

What exactly does the Hawaiian word "ukulele" mean in English? The answer is not as straightforward as you might think. The history of the term and the instrument associated with it are open to some [...]