Learn to Play “Haele,” a Hawaiian Ukulele Classic from Ernest Ka’ai
Ernest Ka'ai was a a prodigiously gifted ukulele player. Here's how to play his Hawaiian classic song, "Haele" on ukulele.
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Tips for Playing Jimmy Cliff‘s Reggae Classic ‘Sitting in Limbo’ on Ukulele
Jimmy Cliff's reggae classic “Sitting in Limbo” requires just a handful of simple chords with mostly slow-moving changes, making it a great beginner tune for ukulele players.
Ukulele Fingerstyle for Beginners: Attaingnant’s ‘Tourdion’ (1529) Will Strengthen Your Hammer-ons and Pull-offs
Pierre Attaingnant’s “Tourdion” (1529) sounds great on ukulele, and this piece also gives us a chance to work on some useful techniques like hammer-ons and pull-offs.
Learn to Play Chord Melody on Ukulele
Learning to play chord melody style on ukulele means that you can play a complete instrumental song all by itself with no extra accompaniment or singing.
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Finding and Fixing Buzzes and Rattles on Your Ukulele
Here are several things you can check and fix yourself before taking your ukulele to a repair professional
Learn to Play Syncopated Rhythms on Ukulele
Syncopation is a sudden, unexpected rhythm that emphasizes a beat that is not usually accented, or strong. Here's how to play syncopated rhythms on ukulele.
How to Choose and Install a New Set of Strings for Your Ukulele
There are a variety of different string types to choose from for ukulele, but there is no one “best” type of string. Here's how to install new strings on your ukulele.
Common Sense Care: How to Keep Your Ukulele in Tip-Top Shape
Your ukulele wants to be played, it wants to be enjoyed, and it wants to be cared for. So, let’s talk about the last part—how best to care for your ukulele!
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Which Size Ukulele is Right for You?
The four main sizes of ukuleles are, in ascending order, soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone. Here’s how to decide which size ukulele is right for you.
How to Play Scales on Ukulele
Here you will learn two scales for ukulele: The C major scale and a similar sounding cousin, the G mixolydian scale.