
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.

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.

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 offers a lesson on how to achieve high-pitched harmonics effects on the ukulele with only fingertips.

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.
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This arrangement uses a couple different picking techniques, including alternating bass thumb picking, multiple string pinches, single notes, & even some strumming.

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.

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.

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.
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The twang of these instruments lends itself nicely to a variety of techniques