“Ain’t Nobody’s Business”—Learn a Jazzy Blues Classic for Solo Ukulele
Though the song has sophisticated chord changes, it became a blues standard, covered by Bessie Smith and nearly every blues singer you can name
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Learn a Bluesy Ukulele Arrangement of “Careless Love,” Inspired by Josh White
This tune is a staple in blues, folk, New Orleans jazz, and other American and Black musical traditions
Beyond the Basic Blues: Explore Variations on the 12-Bar Form on Ukulele
This lesson dives into the 8-bar form, jazz-blues, minor blues, riffs, and rhythms
Play Like Iz! What You Can Learn from the Unique Ukulele Stylings of Israel Kamakawiwo’le
Here we examine what it is that makes Iz’s sound so alluring by taking a close look at various aspects of his playing technique, equipment, upbringing, and his mindset toward playing music
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Fresh Jams! How to Keep the Same Old Songs from Getting Stale on Ukulele
Many of the concepts here may not be new to you, but this will give you a template to improve your playing and enhance the sound of your group at the same time
Introducing Ukulenny’s ‘Moving On Up!’
These 12 lessons are designed to help you master the fretboard, play more musically, and have good fun with your uke!
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
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
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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