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Ukulele Danse Paysanne Tutorial by Samantha Muir

Learn an Easy Ukulele Arrangement of “Danse Paysanne,” a Classical Guitar Staple

This simple but effective classical piece by Ferdinando Carulli (1770–1841) translates nicely to ukulele in reentrant or low-G tuning.

Gods of Uke: Classical Master and Historian John King Treated the Ukulele With the Dignity it Deserves

Classical master and historian John King was a true pioneer in the ukulele universe. He applied his classical guitar training to ukulele and took the instrument seriously.

samantha muir fernando sor ukulele lesson

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.

ukulele fingerstyle tutorial tourdion from la magdalena

Ukulele Fingerstyle for Beginners: Attaingnant’s ‘Tourdion’ (1529) Will Strengthen Your Hammer-ons and Pull-offs

Pierre Attaingnant’s “Tourdion” (1529) sounds great on ukulele, and this piece also gives us a chance to work on some useful techniques like hammer-ons and pull-offs.

ukulele songs for beginners What If a Day

Ukulele Fingerstyle Songs For Beginners: Learn the 16th Century Lament ‘What If A Day’

This fingerstyle ukulele arrangement of "What If a Day" is good for beginners in that it is simple, uses only five chords, and employs a few different techniques.

ukulele blues "Lagrima" by tarrega classical guitar piece

Homesick Blues: Learn A Tárrega Classical Guitar Prelude on Ukulele

Francisco Tárrega's classical composition “Lágrima” happens to work out very nicely on the ukulele, as this arrangement for high-G ukulele by Tony Mizen demonstrates.

Samantha with a machete, cousin of the ukulele

Samantha Muir Spearheads a Growing Movement to Expand the Classical Ukulele Repertoire

British classical guitarist-turned-ukulele virtuoso Samantha Muir is leading a movement to expand the ukulele's classical music repertoire.

Elisabeth Pfeiffer on the German Uke Scene and Going Pro as a Full-Time Uker

Her solo ukulele repertoire is a mix of pop, rock, Renaissance and Classical styles.

The Ukulele Can Be Anything to Byron Yasui, A Composer and Professor Who has Spent a Lifetime Raising the Bar

In Yasui’s view, the ukulele merits “music to be taken seriously."

Ukulele player Daniel Ho with classical guitar luthiers Pepe Romero, and Pepe Romer Jr with Tenor Ukuleles and nylon string guitars

Ukulele Master Daniel Ho Teams Up with Two Romeros to Reimagine Classical Guitar Repertoire

Ukulele player Daniel Ho, who started out as a classical guitarist, has teamed up with the two Romeros on a duet album and a new signature ukulele.