Daniel Ward Teaches You How to Play Harmonics on Ukulele
Daniel Ward offers a lesson on how to achieve high-pitched harmonics effects on the ukulele with only fingertips.... Read More...
Lessons and Advice
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.... Read More...
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...
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 fingerstyle ukulele examples use one chord progression to teach several picking patterns that you can apply to your own music later on.... 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
George Formby's split-stroke creates seemingly syncopated lines through unique strumming. These triple strokes are still enticing for today's ukulele 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. Here are 2 techniques that sound great on banjo-ukulele.... Read More...
How to Play Jazz on Your Ukulele: A Primer
The first trick to playing jazz on ukulele is overcoming “jazz imposter syndrome,” the way blues and rock players often feel when they try to play jazz standards. ... Read More...