Dave Belcher 
Sleepers Awake! by Bach for Classical Ukulele Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme Bach’s famous chorale Sleepers Awake from Cantata BWV 140 is a perfect fit for classical ukulele. Jeff’s arrangement in F major lets the instrument’s natural warmth support the noble, processional character of the music. Set in cut time (2/2), keep a steady … Read more
Why listening is the most important musical skill I grew up on the island of Maui just starting to play music. And I really wanted to learn, but there weren’t many teachers around. My dad loved playing Hawaiian music. He played a lot of slack key guitar and sang. He was a rancher, a Hawaiian … Read more
Beethoven Minuet in G for Classical Ukulele (Low G) Beethoven’s Minuet in G is one of those timeless pieces that translates beautifully to classical ukulele. In this lesson, we explore the work in low G tuning, played in the key of G, with a strong focus on left-hand fingering, rhythmic precision, and dynamic shaping. Although … Read more
J. Kalani Peterson’s Ukulele Method Book (1924): A Cornerstone of Ukulele History Have you ever held a piece of ukulele history in your hands? This original 1924 edition of the Peterson Ukulele Method by J. Kalani Peterson is one such treasure. This particular copy comes from my own family—J. Kalani Peterson was from my father’s … Read more
A Look Back at Ukulele Corner: 2025 Year in Review Before 2026 kicks off in full force, let’s take a look back at yet another wonderful year at Ukulele Corner. Here are the highlights from this growing community during 2025: Ukulele Corner on YouTube in 2025 The Ukulele Corner YouTube channel was quite active in … Read more
Ukulele Lesson: Musetta from Puccini’s La Bohème Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème follows the intertwined lives of four young artists living in the Latin Quarter of Paris during the 1830s—Rodolfo the poet, Marcello the painter, Schaunard the musician, and Colline the philosopher. The opera paints a vivid picture of bohemian life: the joy of youthful friendship, … Read more
Antonio Vivaldi’s Andante from the Concerto for 2 Mandolins (RV 532) is a beautifully lyrical Baroque movement that adapts remarkably well to ukulele. Written while Vivaldi taught at the Ospedale della Pietà, this slow, expressive Andante offers elegant melodic lines, subtle ornamentation, and clear opportunities for phrasing and dynamics — perfect for intermediate players seeking … Read more
Learn to Play the A minor Chord on Ukulele This lesson introduces you to your very first minor chord: the A minor chord on ukulele. The A minor chord is a very easy chord because it only requires one finger! If you have already learned the C chord, the F chord, and the G chord, … Read more
Learn to Play the G Major Chord on Ukulele In this lesson we’ll look at how to play the G Major chord on ukulele. The G chord is a bit tricky for beginners, but it’s integral to so many songs on ukulele. If you have already learned the C chord and F chord on ukulele, … Read more
Learn to Play the F Major Chord on Ukulele This lesson teaches you how to play the F Major chord on ukulele. This is an important chord to learn and will open up so many songs to you on ukulele. In fact, you only really need to know four chords, one of which is the … Read more
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