Classical Guitar Strings on Ukulele
In this article I want to tell you why I use classical guitar strings on ukulele. So let's dive in! What kind of strings? One of the most frequent questions I get asked is "What [...]
Imi au ia oe for Fingerstyle Ukulele
In this video, Jeff Peterson plays Imi au ia oe for fingerstyle ukulele. Originally arranged by Keola Beamer for slack key guitar, Jeff adapts it here for fingerstyle ukulele using reentrant tuning. [...]
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 [...]
Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai for Fingerstyle Ukulele
In this video, Jeff Peterson plays his arrangement of Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai, a classic Hawaiian song written by Edith Kanaka'ole. This piece is often celebrated by Hula dancers and [...]
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 [...]
Pua Tuberose on Ukulele
In this video, Jeff Peterson plays his arrangement of Pua Tuberose, an old-time favorite of classic Hawaiian Songs. This song was written by Kimo Kamana, and it is a song about [...]
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 [...]
How to Use a Metronome
In this lesson, I will show you how to use the metronome while practicing Ukulele. We'll look at different strumming and melody exercises and take a look at a couple of [...]
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 [...]