Learn 3 Essential Hawaiian Ukulele Strums
Strums and rhythms can be a very powerful musical tool and, when used correctly, can completely change the entire mood of a song without even changing the chords.
Lessons and Advice
Learn a Beginner Ukulele Fingerstyle Arrangement of “Aloha ‘Oe”
Learn a ukulele fingerstyle arrangement of the Hawaiian song Aloha ‘Oe. This intermediate-beginner arrangement uses simple chord shapes but will stretch your fingers
Learn to Play the Jazz Classic “Ain’t We Got Fun?” on Ukulele
The cheerful melody of “Ain’t We Got Fun?” belies the darkness of its lyrics, making it good fun to play on the ukulele.
How Quality Tuners Can Make Any Ukulele Sound and Play Better
Whether you have a collectible vintage ukulele or a new, factory-made instrument, when your instrument’s tuning pegs won’t cut it they may need to be replaced or upgraded.
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A Luthier Explains the ‘Whys’ and ‘Hows’ of Ukulele Tonewoods
From entry-level, factory-made ukuleles to high-end custom instruments made to order by a skilled luthier, a ukulele's sound all starts with the tonewood.
Add Some Drama to Your Songwriting with a Step-Up Key Change
Technically known as a “modulation,” a step-up key change can significantly raise the emotion and drama of a recording or performance. Here's how to use it in your songwriting.
In the Loop: How to Use—or Not Use—a Looper Pedal with Ukulele
Imagine being your own one-person band, comprised entirely of ukuleles! It only takes one small tool: a looper. Here's some advice from the pros on how to use a looper with ukulele.
Learning Hawaiian-Style Ukulele Can Improve Your All-Around Musicianship
Learning to play ukulele Hawaiian-style introduces you to skills and a mindset that can improve your all-around musicianship in any genre of music.
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Learn a Chord-Melody Uke Arrangement of “Auld Lang Syne”
In this video lesson by Daniel Ward, learn a low-G chord-melody ukulele arrangement of "Auld Land Syne" that mimics the sound of bagpipes.
Making the Jump from Beginner to Intermediate Ukulele Player | Part 1
This first of a three-part series gets into goal setting and tracking progress, notation, playing cleanly, technique, and more