How to Play ‘Blues on a Ukulele’ by Jim Beloff & Herb Ohta
Born from the idea that people think of ukulele as a happy instrument incapable of channeling a sad song, Jim Beloff and Herb Ohta wrote "Blues on a Ukulele" in 2003.
Lessons and Advice
How to Solo on Ukulele
In this ukulele lesson, you’ll learn how to solo based on an approach inspired by the blues guitar lexicon. It can also come in handy for rock and country soloing.
Take a Slack-Key Ukulele Lesson with George Kahumoku, Jr.
Learn some slack-key ukulele techniques courtesy of Hawaiian musician George Kahumoku, Jr. Plus, learn his arrangement of the classic tune “Meleana e.”
Daniel Ward Teaches You How to Play Harmonics on Ukulele
Daniel Ward offers a lesson on how to achieve high-pitched harmonics effects on the ukulele with only fingertips.
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Homesick Blues: Learn A Tárrega Classical Guitar Prelude on Ukulele
Francisco Tárrega's classical composition “Lágrima” happens to work out very nicely on the ukulele, as this arrangement for high-G ukulele by Tony Mizen demonstrates.
Learn a Fingerstyle Ukulele Arrangement of ‘Dallas Rag’
This arrangement uses a couple different picking techniques, including alternating bass thumb picking, multiple string pinches, single notes, & even some strumming.
Learn to Fingerpick ‘Deep Ellum Blues’ on Ukulele
Here we use “Travis picking,” which involves playing alternating bass notes on every beat with your thumb, while picking melody on the high strings with fingers.
Songs for Beginners: Learn a Fingerstyle Ukulele Arrangement of ‘Vive la Compagnie’
Despite its short length, this is a treasure chest for beginner students since it incorporates so many techniques wrapped up in a simple, catchy tune.
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UkeTube DIY: 5 Ways to Make Your Best Ukulele Video Yet
These are a few of the most important tips I've learned as a ukulele teacher and performer that will help you look (and sound) your best in your videos.
Ukulenny’s Zoom Tips for Musicians and Teachers
"I love using Zoom to host open mics and showcases, and it has the capability to feel like a radio show or a talk show, presenting multiple artists in the same room.”