Learn New Techniques on Your Uke with this Classical Indian Raga
The complexity of Indian music might seem overwhelming, but knowing just a few basics can give you the tools to appreciate the art form’s spectacular richness
Lessons and Advice
Jazz It Up! How to Make Your Own Song Arrangements, Part 2
This second in a two-part series on arranging songs for ukulele includes tips on adding jazzy elements and other snazzy twists
I–vi–IV–V? Learn the Roman Numeral System to Play Better with Others—and Improve Your Ear
Here's how to build chords starting on each note of the major scale, as well as some common chord progressions found in thousands of songs
Always Wanted to Write a Song on Ukulele? Try These Chord Flash Cards
This fun exercise focuses on igniting that creative spark with chord progressions
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Learn a Spirited Version of Kate Wolf’s Folk Favorite, “Across the Great Divide”
This uptempo version makes the most of the ukulele's quick attack
Learn a Fun and Fruitful Ukulele Arrangement of “I Ain’t Got Nobody”
This arrangement combines the bluesy, orchestral feel of the original Marion Harris recording with the spirit of Bessie Smith's version
Learn How to Make Your Own Song Arrangements
In this first in a two-part series, learn how to compose creative arrangements using intros and outros, vamps and licks, style changes, and more
Play an Accessible Chord-Melody Arrangement of “April Showers”
This lesson simultaneously covers the melody and chords in a self-contained way
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Rethink the Basics to Get Out of a Creative Rut on Ukulele
Using what you already know in a fresh way can lead to a very different musical outcome
Check Out Fred Sokolow’s Chord-Melody Ukulele Arrangement of “Remember Me,” from Disney’s ‘Coco’
Chord-melody is a sophisticated, jazzy approach in which the melody is generally stated in the highest note of each chord