Ukulele Lesson: How Lyrics Can Lead You to What Comes Next
When learning the chord progression to a song, don’t just whiz through it without first getting to know the song’s personality through its lyrics.
Lessons and Advice
What’s Your Ukulele Skill Level?
Here's a guide for skill levels from Canadian ukulele school Ruby's Ukes
Learn to Play ‘Glass Ball Slack Key’ from Led Kaapana
Ledward Kaapana’s prodigious ukulele chops are in full force on “Glass Ball Slack Key,” a spirited showstopper that he sometimes calls “Chicken in the Straw.”
Ukulele Lesson: Bossa Nova Like a Boss!
Exploring the Brazilian rhythm with this reimagining of a popular science-fiction TV theme song from the 1960s, arranged for baritone ukulele
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Learn to Play an Israel Kamakawiwo’ole Classic, ‘Ka Pua U‘I’
On his version of Bina Mossman’s classic, Iz dresses up a simple chord progression with some jazz strums and fills
Get More Control Over Your Sound and Rhythm on Ukulele with this Meditative Exercise
This ukulele meditation combines three easy chords with 3 separate techniques to help your picking hand to gain balance, speed, and clarity.
Learn to Play Lyle Ritz’s Ukulele Arrangement of ‘Let Me Call You Sweetheart’
This chord solo arrangement includes some distinctive chord choices; the second ending is especially delightful
Ukulele Practice Tips From Daniel Ward
Here are some practice tips you can apply while learning any piece of music on ukulele, as well as a few tips on how to practice ukulele.
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Quality Tuners Can Make Any Ukulele—Old or New—Sound and Play Better
Whether you have a collectible vintage ukulele or a new, factory-made instrument, quality tuning pegs are important to get your strings in-tune quickly and reliably.
Learn to Play “Drowsy Maggie,” a Traditional Irish Reel That Works Great on Baritone Uke
From the Spring 2017 issue of Ukulele | BY BRIAN FOX Resolved: The ukulele is the fiddle of the 21st century. While that claim might raise the hackles of the bow-and-rosin set, there’s a mighty argument to be made.…