Learn a Fingerstyle Ukulele Arrangement of ‘Dallas Rag’
This arrangement uses a couple different picking techniques, including alternating bass thumb picking, multiple string pinches, single notes, & even some strumming.... Read More...
Lessons and Advice
Learn to Fingerpick ‘Deep Ellum Blues’ on Ukulele
Here we use “Travis picking,” which involves playing alternating bass notes on every beat with your thumb, while picking melody on the high strings with fingers.... Read More...
Fingerstyle Uke Bootcamp: Get Your Fingers in Shape
These examples use one chord progression to teach several picking patterns that you can apply to your own music later on (they will work on any size uke).... Read More...
Songs for Beginners: Learn a Fingerstyle Ukulele Arrangement of ‘Vive la Compagnie’
Despite its short length, this is a treasure chest for beginner students since it incorporates so many techniques wrapped up in a simple, catchy tune.... Read More...
Ukulenny’s Zoom Tips for Musicians and Teachers
"I love using Zoom to host open mics and showcases, and it has the capability to feel like a radio show or a talk show, presenting multiple artists in the same room.”... Read More...
Learn George Formby’s Lively Ukulele Strumming Patterns
While George Formby is renowned for his split-stroke prowess, creating seemingly syncopated lines through unique strumming, his use of triple strokes is just as enticing for players. ... Read More...
2 Techniques that Sound Great on Banjo-Ukulele
Banjo-ukuleles have a particular sound that lends itself to a nice variety of techniques. These include techniques from ragtime music of the 1920s–’30s, as well as techniques for banjo.... Read More...
How to Play Jazz on Your Ukulele: A Primer
The first trick is overcoming “jazz imposter syndrome,” the way that blues and rock players often feel when they try to play jazz standards. ... Read More...
Daniel Ward Teaches Flamenco Techniques for Ukulele
This Malagueñas lesson is a great way to delve into the flamenco sound and pick up a few tricks that seem flashy but are really not very difficult once you understand how they work.... Read More...
Learn to Play ‘Daytime Moon,’ a Jazzy Uke Tune by Victoria Vox and Casey MacGill
“Daytime Moon” might sound—and look—complicated, but it’s actually pretty simple. The song uses the classic 32-bar AABA song structure, so once you’ve learned the eight-bar A section, you’ll know 75 percent of the song! ... Read More...