
“Red Rocking Chair”—Dive into Appalachian Music for Ukulele with this Haunting Modal Tune
This arrangement, shaped by a steady tonal center, works equally well under the vocal or as a solo instrumental.

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

Understanding inversions doesn’t just add chords to your vocabulary—it gives you options, confidence, and the freedom to relax, jam, and enjoy the music.

From Cold War antics to lampooning Boston’s pigeon-control methods, Lehrer was witty, wry, and scathingly hilarious—and his songs fit the ukulele beautifully.

This uke arrangement aims to capture the rhythm, harmony, and texture of the original's string octet in a simple, playable way.
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Learn what the harmonic minor is, where it came from, and why it creates such a distinctive sound—then put it all together in a Spanish-style etude.

With a little practice, you should soon be entertaining your friends and loved ones with this holiday favorite!

Learn to play "Happy Birthday" on ukulele: Here's a simple beginner version with 3 chords to strum (C, G7, F) plus a more advanced chord-melody version.

Explore a wealth of advice and playing tips from uke artists and teachers.
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This transcription is a good introduction for players wanting to learn classic 1920s-style strumming and picking.

Learn to make tasty bites of music quickly using the skills you already have on hand.