He Hawai’i Au for Fingerstyle Ukulele
"He Hawai'i Au" is an anthem from the renaissance of Hawaiian music in the 1970s. Peter Moon wrote the song as a celebration of Hawaiian culture. The title means "I am Hawaiian." Below you can [...]
What does “ukulele” mean?
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 [...]
How to Practice Ukulele
Practice vs playing Learning how to practice effectively on the ukulele takes time, discipline, and a bit of hard work. And that's important to recognize: practice is not the same thing as playing. Practice [...]
Listen While You Play on Ukulele
An important element in learning ukulele is developing your ability to listen while you play on ukulele. This seems obvious of course but takes some focused practice to develop over time after the basic fundamentals [...]
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 [...]