Play an Accessible Chord-Melody Arrangement of “April Showers”
This lesson simultaneously covers the melody and chords in a self-contained way
Lessons and Advice
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
‘Making the Jump’ Part 3: Chord Transitions and Positions
By focusing on each chord as it transitions from one to the next, you can better understand the mechanics of each movement
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4 Keys to Making Album-Quality Recordings at Home—Without A Bunch of Expensive Gear
Having the knowledge to capture the sound you’re looking for will help you get a quality recording in less time
Learn to Play Ukulele Chords Up the Neck and in Any Key
Exploring chords in the open first position and then moving them up the fretboard to understand which fingerings are needed to recreate the same shapes in closed position
Learn to Play the Classic American Waltz “Irene, Goodnight”
This beautifully simple tune, written around 1888 by Black songwriter Gussie Lord Davis, adapts well to the ukulele
Ukulele Lesson: Grooving in 3 with Victoria Vox
Learn to play waltz, doo-wop, gospel, swinging blues, soul, and other styles in 3/4, 6/8, and 12/8 time signatures
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Jazz Ukulele Lesson: Learn Three Ways to Play “My Blue Heaven”
This reharmonized version adds some colorful chords and a smooth turnaround
Learn a Travis-Picking Ukulele Arrangement of Bonnie Raitt’s “Just Like That“
Raitt penned this tune after watching a news story about a woman who lost her son, donated his heart, and later met the recipient