Subdivision for the Win on Ukulele!
Do you ever find it hard to play songs that have lots of 8th notes, 16th notes, or triplets? A great way to get a handle on keeping the flow of the music going while [...]
How to Play by Ear on Ukulele
How to play by ear Being able to use your ear when you play is an essential part of learning the ukulele. You will be able to recognize melodies, chords progressions, strumming patterns, and much [...]
High and Low G Tunings on Ukulele
High G or Low G? As you explore learning the ukulele you will likely find early on that two tunings are used often. Both tunings are G C E A low to high but the [...]
Classical Ukulele: Can you play classical music on the ukulele?
Classical Ukulele There is a growing interest in playing classical music on the ukulele. From John King's masterful arrangements from about 20 years ago to Samantha Muir's contemporary compositions, classical ukulele is starting to [...]
Learn your note names on ukulele! [FREE WORKSHEET]
Taking the time to learn your note names on the ukulele takes a bit of work but is well worth the effort. It will improve many aspects of your playing from recognizing chords, to [...]
Capricho Árabe by Tárrega for Ukulele
In this video Jeff plays his arrangement of Capricho Árabe by Tárrega for ukulele. Capricho Árabe by Tárrega for Ukulele Capricho Árabe was originally written for classical guitar by Francisco Tárrega and [...]
The Songs of Queen Lili’uokalani
Queen Lili'uokalani, the last monarch of Hawai'i, was a skilled musician. Even from a young age she was known to be a remarkable singer. During her lifetime she composed more than 150 songs. The [...]
Bach’s Prelude to the 1st Cello Suite for ukulele
In this video, Jeff offers a lesson and plays his arrangement of Bach's Prelude to the 1st Cello Suite for ukulele Bach's Prelude to 1st Cello Suite for ukulele One of Johann [...]
JS Bach and…the Ukulele?
JS Bach and...the Ukulele? JS Bach and...the ukulele? It's not a combination one might ordinarily think of, but the two make a great fit. Bach and Ukulele's Family Tree It's funny to think that Bach's [...]
Les Barricades Mystérieuses by Couperin for Ukulele
In this video Jeff Peterson plays his arrangement of Les Barricades Mystérieuses by Couperin for ukulele. Les Barricades Mystérieuses by Couperin for Ukulele Les Barricades Mystérieuses, The Mysterious Barricades, was originally written for [...]