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Brahms Lullaby for Ukulele
Brahms' Lullaby is one of the most recognized melodies in the world. Parents have sung it to their babies for generations. In this post you'll learn the story behind the…
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Ode to Joy for Ukulele
Beethoven's Ode to Joy is one of the most celebrated musical themes in music history. You hear it in concert halls, in churches, and even at official ceremonies across Europe.…
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Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring for Ukulele
J.S. Bach's Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring has become one of the most popular pieces of Western classical music. It shows up at weddings, in holiday programs, and in film…
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Renaissance Music for Ukulele: Nine Pieces to Explore
Renaissance music, written between roughly 1400 and 1600, was built on modes (the major and minor keys of later centuries were still developing at this time). Its main texture was…
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Fingerstyle Ukulele Styles: Explore Different Ways to Play
Fingerstyle ukulele describes a particular technical approach to playing the ukulele. And essentially it's about playing with the fingers in the right (or picking) hand, but it's also more than…
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Allegro by Giuliani - Classical Music Lesson for Fingerstyle Ukulele
Mauro Giuliani wrote hundreds of short études for guitar. Le Papillon, Op. 50 is one of his best loved collections, and the thirteenth piece in that set is a compact,…
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How to Learn Fingerstyle Ukulele
If you've worked through our Fingerstyle Technique guide, you might be asking, "Now how do I actually learn this stuff?" It's a different question than "How do I move my…
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Fingerstyle Ukulele Technique: A Complete Guide
Fingerstyle ukulele is built from a collection of small movements that work together. The way your fingers contact the strings, how your left hand places and releases each note, and…
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From Strumming to Fingerstyle Ukulele
Folk songs are a natural bridge from strumming chords to playing fingerstyle ukulele. The melodies are familiar and the chord progressions recognizable. Typically the songs follow a predictable pattern that…
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Francisco Tárrega for Classical Ukulele
Spanish guitarist and composer Francisco Tárrega’s music is timeless and beautiful, and fits nicely on the ukulele. And yet, contrary to a popular opinion, his music is not well-suited for…
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