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Using your pinky on ukulele chords can open up your playing to using your fingers more efficiently to allow for easier chord transitions.
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Here's how to eliminate buzzes, clicks, and wrong-sounding notes while strumming
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Did you just get an ukulele but don't know where to start? Here are a few tips to help you nail those first few chords on ukulele.
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So, you want to learn how to play a ukulele? Welcome! Here is your first ukulele lesson and a beginner's guide to playing the instrument.
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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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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.
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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.
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In this ukulele lesson you will learn a couple Hawaiian-style turnarounds and vamps to incorporate as cues and into the beginning and end of songs.
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The four main sizes of ukuleles are, in ascending order, soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone. Here’s how to decide which size ukulele is right for you.
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Here you will learn two scales for ukulele: The C major scale and a similar sounding cousin, the G mixolydian scale.