Put Your Records On for Ukulele
In this article we'll learn the accompaniment to Corinne Bailey Rae's "Put Your Records On" for ukulele. I recently opened a concert for Corrine Bailey Rae at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center and had [...]
Left-Hand Fingerings
In this article we'll look at how choosing different left-hand fingerings can make some chord transitions easier to play. Chord Transitions Have you ever noticed that moving from one chord shape to another can be [...]
Left Hand Thumb on Ukulele
Proper placement of the left hand thumb on ukulele is essential to relaxing the hand and getting good sustain. The Thumb Position I like to keep the thumb around the center of the neck right [...]
Playing in Front of an Audience
Playing in front of an audience can be a nerve wracking experience for all levels of musicians from beginners to professionals who have performed for decades. I have learned some important lessons over the years [...]
Playing Ukulele with Amplification
In this article we'll look closely at playing ukulele with amplification. Playing Ukulele with Amplification The ukulele is a beautiful acoustic instrument that can project a lot of sound without amplification but there are times [...]
Amazing Grace for Fingerstyle Ukulele
Make sure you download the sheet music below so you can follow along. Download the Sheet Music Amazing Grace for Fingerstyle Ukulele In this video I will play a simple [...]
24 Minor Chords on Ukulele
In this video I'll walk you through 24 minor chords on ukulele using only four shapes you can move around the fingerboard. Last week we looked at major chords, so this one [...]
24 Major Chords on Ukulele
In this video I'll walk you through 24 major chords on ukulele using only four shapes you can move around the fingerboard. Each of the chords in this lesson are three-string chords. [...]
Dynamics on Ukulele
In this post we'll look at creating dynamics on ukulele. Dynamics on Ukulele Have you ever experimented with changing how loud or soft you play? These changes are often referred to as dynamics in music [...]
Rasgueado Strumming on Ukulele
In this video and article we'll walk through using Rasgueado strumming on ukulele. Rasgueado is a Flamenco technique and will bring new life to your ukulele strumming! Strumming on Ukulele Strumming is one [...]