Lessons and Advice

Try applying these techniques to some of your favorite chords, progressions, and tunes, and notice how each approach changes the feel.

Learn to play a chord-melody arrangement of this Great American Songbook classic.

The syncopation and groove are what make this tune special, showing how much can be done with only two chords.

This joyful dance melody comes from the Han people of China, and presenting it on the ukulele is a real treat.

This musical style, with its defining rhythmic feel, is especially well suited to the ukulele.

“Coquette” is a pop tune turned jazz standard written in 1928, and most commonly associated with the recordings of gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt.

Brian Liu's lesson explores how to play a melodic Hawaiian-style chord solo on the ukulele.

Craig Chee and Sarah Maisel share tips (and show you how playing an open mic can be one of the most rewarding things you'll do!)

This mellow, jazz-flavored arrangement is based on Chet Baker’s version of the timeless standard.

This arrangement, shaped by a steady tonal center, works equally well under the vocal or as a solo instrumental.