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Learn to Play the Flamenco Rumba Strum on Ukulele

There are hundreds of ways to play the rumba strum on ukulele, and lesson focuses on a basic way to play it that can easily be added to or modified as you gain more knowledge.

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.

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Learn George Formby’s Lively Triple-Stroke Strumming Patterns

Formby executed the triple stroke in three distinct ways, each of which can be beneficial for players of all styles

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Hawaiian Style Turnarounds for Ukulele

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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Tips for Playing Jimmy Cliff‘s Reggae Classic ‘Sitting in Limbo’ on Ukulele

Jimmy Cliff's reggae classic “Sitting in Limbo” requires just a handful of simple chords with mostly slow-moving changes, making it a great beginner tune for ukulele players.

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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.

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Learn to Play Chord Melody on Ukulele

Learning to play chord melody style on ukulele means that you can play a complete instrumental song all by itself with no extra accompaniment or singing.

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Learn to Play Syncopated Rhythms on Ukulele

Syncopation is a sudden, unexpected rhythm that emphasizes a beat that is not usually accented, or strong. Here's how to play syncopated rhythms on ukulele.

How to Choose and Install a New Set of Strings for Your Ukulele

There are a variety of different string types to choose from for ukulele, but there is no one “best” type of string. Here's how to install new strings on your ukulele.