Smooth chord changes on ukulele Let’s work on building smooth chord changes on ukulele in this lesson. Arpeggios One of the most common things we play on ukulele is arpeggios. An arpeggio breaks up a chord into a series of notes played with the right hand. While the right hand is moving, the left hand … Read more
Left-Hand Finger Stretch on Ukulele Learn to develop your left-hand finger stretch on ukulele with this exercise. In this video we offer you a technique tip that will help your left hand to play with ease. Stretching from the pinky? One tendency with stretch in the left hand is to do so starting from the … Read more
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
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
Humidity and Your Ukulele As winter approaches in the Northern hemisphere, it is important to keep your ukulele well humidified. During the winter months the air dries out as it gets colder. We also tend to use heating in our homes, which dries out the air even more. When your ukulele doesn’t have enough humidity, … Read more
How to Choose a Ukulele In this blog we’ll talk about how to choose a ukulele. Join Jeff Peterson as he takes you on a journey exploring the key factors to consider, from size and tuning to tone and playability. You’ll also get to hear live demonstrations of different ukes, making it easier to decide … Read more
Tenor vs Baritone Ukulele In this video we’ll take a look at the differences between tenor vs baritone ukulele. To get started, let’s talk about some common elements that we should keep in mind when comparing instruments. When discussing tenor and baritone below, we’re always talking about low tuning. GCEA for tenor, and DGBE for … Read more
Classical Ukulele Technique This post will explore classical ukulele technique. There are many unique aspects to playing classical ukulele, especially compared to popular forms of ukulele playing. We’ll look at the right hand, the left hand, and how it all comes together on our beloved four-stringed dancing flea. Right Hand The biggest difference between traditional … Read more
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