Ukulele Corner 2023 In Review What a year we’ve had at Ukulele Corner! So many new things have been happening and we created some great content for you to enjoy along the way. Let’s take a look back at what’s happened in 2023 so we can start preparing for another great year in 2024. The … Read more
Delta Blues on Fingerstyle Ukulele In this lesson Jeff walks you through how to play delta blues on fingerstyle ukulele. In this lesson, Jeff is using a blues piece he wrote in the delta blues style. This is just one of the pieces included in our fun collection of tunes Selected Solos for Fingerstyle Ukulele. … Read more
Slack Key Ukulele The term “slack key ukulele” may be new to you. Usually we use slack key to talk about guitar. And it simply refers to the slackening of the guitar’s strings, or its tuning. Slack key guitar offers different tunings to create new colors, different sounds, and to make it easier to play … Read more
Air on the G String on Classical Ukulele In this video Jeff Peterson plays his performance of Air on the G String by J.S. Bach on classical ukulele. Below we’ll talk about the title of this famous air, discuss some of its history, and offer you a link where you can purchase Jeff’s arrangement for … 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
Lesson Performance Clair de Lune by Debussy on Low-G Classical Ukulele Introduction In this article we’ll look closely at Clair de Lune by Debussy on low-G classical ukulele in the key of F. Clair de Lune is the third movement of Debussy’s Suite Bergamasque, and it has become one of the most recognizable pieces in … 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
Bolero by Ravel for Classical Ukulele In this video Jeff Peterson of Ukulele Corner plays his arrangement of Bolero by Ravel for classical ukulele. This arrangement is for Low G ukulele. Bolero is a one-movement orchestral work by French composer Maurice Ravel. It is the gradual crescendo, ostinato rhytm, and sinuous melodies that make this … Read more
Ukulele Sizes : Which is right for you? In this article we’ll discuss different ukulele sizes and which one is right for you. We discuss soprano, tenor, concert, and baritone ukes. Each one fits different needs. And not only are they sized differently but each sounds different as well. Low G vs. High G Tuning … Read more
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