
Learn to Play “Me and Bobby McGee“ on Ukulele
The most famous version of this song was cut by Janis Joplin for her Pearl album just days before her death in October 1970
The most famous version of this song was cut by Janis Joplin for her Pearl album just days before her death in October 1970
This blues-based arpeggio exercise from Lil Rev can be played alongside any 12-bar shuffle or boogie groove
Ukulele players who started on guitar are inclined to adapt their guitar skills to the ukulele. Here's how to play blues fingerpicking on ukulele.
In this Songs For Beginners tutorial learn a simplified ukulele arrangement of "House of the Rising Sun" as well as a few general Fingerstyle ukulele tips.
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This is a fun solo arrangement, attempting to capture some of the wonderful vibe and bounce of the five-piece group
These fingerstyle ukulele examples use one chord progression to teach several picking patterns that you can apply to your own music later on.
Practicing scales gives you more than just access to the notes in a given key
This ukulele lesson covers how to get good tone, playing with consistency & dynamics, using a slide on ukulele, proper muting technique & more.
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One of the most important parts of learning to play ukulele is ear training and becoming familiar with the intervals of the major and chromatic scales.
Here's how to use alternate and sometimes unconventional fingerings to find the smoothest fretting-hand movement on ukulele.