Dave Belcher 
Perfect Finger Placement on Ukulele In this lesson we’ll look at how to get perfect left-hand finger placement on ukulele. We’ll focus on using the least amount of pressure to get a good sound and not have to put a strain on your left hand as you play. Place your fingers near the fret wire … Read more
How to get a nice sound on ukulele In this video and article we’ll look at how to get a nice sound on ukulele. It’s really important to get the fullness and rich tone out of the instrument. The main concept is that the string should be vibrating from the floor to the ceiling rather … Read more
Hawaiʻi Ponoʻi for High G Ukulele In this video Jeff plays his arrangement and offers a lesson on Hawaiʻi Ponoʻi for high G ukulele. The classic song Hawaʻi Ponoʻi was written by King David Kalakaua and Henri Berger, who was leader of the Royal Hawaiian Band. The song is recognized by many as the national … Read more
Recuerdos de la Alhambra for Classical Ukulele In this video Jeff plays his arrangement of Recuerdos de la Alhambra for Classical Ukulele. Recuerdos is a piece first written by Spanish classical guitarist and composer Francisco Tárrega in the late nineteenth century. Recuerdos de la Alhambra This is one of the most iconic pieces in the … Read more
Improvisation on Baritone Ukulele Check out this cool improvisation on baritone ukulele from Jeff Peterson of Ukulele Corner. Improvisation = Freedom? Improvisation can be a scary thing to some musicians. Faced with the freedom of infinite possibilities, how do you come up with something that sounds even halfway musical? The key is to understand musical … Read more
Sor Study 27 for Ukulele In this video Jeff plays his arrangement of Sor Study 27 for ukulele. This study comes from guitarist and composer Fernando Sor’s 24 Progressive Lessons, Op.31. This work was first published in Paris in 1828. And unlike some of his previous studies, this work was intended to be used by … Read more
Sor Study 26 for Ukulele In this video Jeff plays his arrangement of Sor Study 26 for ukulele. This study comes from guitarist and composer Fernando Sor’s 25 Progressive Lessons, Op.60, written at the end of his life. Opus 60 was written for beginners and carries the title “Introduction to the Study of the Guitar.” … Read more
Gnossienne No.1 by Satie for Ukulele In this video Jeff performs Gnossienne No.1 by Satie for Ukulele. Gnossienne No. 1 is a hauntingly beautiful solo piano composition by French composer Erik Satie, known for his unconventional and avant-garde approach to music. Composed in the late 19th century, this piece is characterized by its enigmatic harmonies … Read more
Carry Me Home for Guitar and Ukulele This beautiful piece was written by Simon Powis after being inspired by the participants of the 2018 Classical Guitar Corner Summer School. (Jeff was a special guest artist at the 2023 CGC Summer School.) Carry Me Home is a duet originally written for 2 guitars and published in … Read more
Hi’ilawe for Fingerstyle Ukulele: Lesson and Performance In this article we’ll look at two versions of Jeff’s wonderful solo arrangement of the popular Hawaiian song Hi’ilawe for fingerstyle ukulele. The first video above features the main theme (with Gabby Pahinui’s famous intro vamp) all in one solo arrangement. Jeff’s performance is followed by a full … Read more
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