Lessons and Advice

Finding the Right Ukulele Cases & Gig Bags

Finding the right case or bag for your ukulele can help keep it safe and sounding great for many years—and many miles.

Demystifying Jazz Chords on Ukulele

A large part of playing jazz on ukulele is understanding the underlying harmony. In this beginner ukulele lesson we demystify jazz chords by breaking them down one note at a time.

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Classical Ukulele: Learn Campanella Technique with a Fernando Sor Etude

This classical fingerstyle ukulele lesson focuses on campanella style with an etude by Sor, from his 25 Progressive Studies, Op. 60 for guitar.

Learn to Play Ukulele with “Chord by Chord”

This video series is a guide to the ukulele for beginners and those looking to brush up on the basics. Learn to play chords, understand the theory behind how they are constructed and voiced, and have fun!

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How to Jazz Up the Ukulele

Here’s a peek at a few jazzy ideas for ukulele to start you on the road to thinking like a jazz player.

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How to Play Jazz on Your Ukulele: A Primer

The first trick to playing jazz on ukulele is overcoming “jazz imposter syndrome,” the way blues and rock players often feel when they try to play jazz standards.

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‘Are You Lonesome Tonight?’ Fingerstyle Ukulele for Beginners

This emotional fingerstyle ukulele arrangement of "Are You Lonesome Tonight" plays closer to the original 1927 version rather than Elvis' 1960 recording.

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How to Strum Your Ukulele: 6 Tips to Get Started

One aspect of playing ukulele that often gets overlooked is the actual technique of strumming. Learn how to strum ukulele with these 6 strumming tips and tricks.

Strumming 101: A Primer on Basic Pick-Hand Patterns for the Ukulele

Here's how to get started with strumming on your ukulele. In this lesson you'll learn how to strum a ukulele with a few different patterns.

Play the Ukrainian Lullaby ‘Kotikoo’ on Ukulele

In solidarity with the people of Ukraine, Heidi Swedberg and Daniel Ward have put together an arrangement for ukulele of "Kotikoo," a Ukrainian lullaby.