BY JIM D'VILLE | FROM THE SPRING 2018 ISSUE OF UKULELE
At this year’s Halloween uke jam I went dressed as the Circle of 5ths. I won the prize for scariest cost... Read More...
When learning the chord progression to a song, don’t just whiz through it without first getting to know the song’s personality through its lyrics.... Read More...
By Jim D'Ville // From the Winter 2017 issue of Ukulele Magazine
This guide originally appeared as part of the feature on Daphne Roubini and Ruby's Ukes school... Read More...
Here are some practice tips you can apply while learning any piece of music on ukulele, as well as a few tips on how to practice ukulele.... Read More...
There's a reason why The Beatles' songs are so much fun to play on ukulele. Here's a look at some of the more emotional chord changes in The Beatles music on ukulele.... Read More...
By Jim D'Ville | From the Winter 2016 issue of Ukulele
When I started on the ukulele, I could not identify the chord changes in a song simply by listening. ... Read More...
This ukulele lesson looks at a simple arpeggio that has the power to quickly unlock big changes in your playing, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned musician.... Read More...
The approach might sound like a whirlwind of notes, but in this lesson you’ll learn the clawhammer technique on ukulele in easily digestible steps.... Read More...
BY JIM D'VILLE | From the Spring 2017 issue of Ukulele
In a recent column, I explained the emotional quality of the major chords built on the I–IV–V scale degr... Read More...
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.... Read More...
