How to Do Hammer-Ons & Pull-Offs on the Ukulele
Hammer-Ons and Pull-Offs are great techniques to master because they add dynamics to your playing, while also cutting down on the picking work required by the right hand.
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How to Play a C Major Scale
The major scale is the parent, or root scale, in which every other scale is derived from. In modes, it is known as the first mode: Ionian.
How to Play with Feeling
One of the most popular questions from my adult students is “how do I sound like (insert player)”? Perhaps a better question to ask is, how do you express yourself through the music?
How to Read Tabs, Chord Graphs, and Chart Symbols
Learn everything you need to be able to read tabs and notation for ukulele.
How to Sing and Strum a Ukulele at the Same Time!
Learn how to strum ukulele while singing! Plus, you’ll learn how to play “When the Saints Go Marching In.”
Learn 3 Classic Rock Riffs on Ukulele
Learn how to play the riffs for “Sunshine of Your Love”, “Smoke on the Water”, and “Sweet Child O’ Mine” on Ukulele.
Learn an Excerpt from “Here Comes the Bride” on Ukulele
Learn how to play a timeless melody from “Here Comes the Bride” on ukulele.
Learning Paths
Find out why having a plan is vital to your success in learning ukulele. In this lesson, you will learn how to create a step by step plan that takes you from the beginner to advanced level.
Practicing the Correct Way – A 3 Step Guide to Learning Ukulele FASTER
Published on October 7, 2016
In our third episode of ‘Live Lessons’, we will be discussing how to get the most out of your practice time. I will be providing tips on creating a practice guide and the best way to practice the arrangements on Rock Class 101.
Q&A with Kanile’a ‘Ukulele
Joe Souza, co-founder of Kanile’a ‘Ukulele, stops by to answer 5 questions of which 2 came from you guys!
Q&A with Ukulele Virtuoso Taimane
We received 144 questions, 5 of which were selected by random and answered by Taimane!
Swung Vs. Straight Rhythm Explained
A common stylistic approach used in Jazz and Blues Shuffles is to play with a swung rhythm. But, what exactly does it mean to “swing the rhythm”? That’s what we’ll be answering in this lesson.
Tapping a Backbeat Plus Playing a Melody on Ukulele – How to Lesson & Guide
This lesson will provide 8 exercises to help you learn how to tap a backbeat while you play a melody simultaneously.
Tapping on the Ukulele – An Intro to this Unique Technique
Tapping is a technique that was popularized in the ’80’s. This technique adds a unique and flashy characteristic to your playing.
Travis Picking – What is it? And How to Do it on Ukulele!
Travis picking, named after Merle Travis, is a repetitive right hand picking pattern where the underlying chords continually change.