“Our First Song” – Rock Class 101
In this lesson, we will be combining fingerpicking and strumming to create and play our first tune!
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25 Question Lightning Round #1
You Asked 25 Ukulele Questions, I Answered.
25 Question Lightning Round #2
You Asked 25 Ukulele Questions, I Answered.
3 Tips for Songwriting on Ukulele
In this lesson, I’ll show you step-by-step how to write an original chord melody song, along with three additional songwriting tips.
A Guide for Overcoming Stage Fright – EP068
Published on July 9, 2024
In this session, Matt and Andrew share tips on becoming a confident performer on stage or in front of the camera.
An Intro to Fingerpicking on the Ukulele
While many other fretted instruments make use of different playing techniques, i.e. guitar and using picks, the ukulele was made for fingerpicking. Fingerpicking adds a warm tonal quality to your playing. This lesson is meant for the absolute beginner at fingerpicking.
An Intro to Right Hand Fingerpicking Technique
In this lesson, we will be learning two approaches for right hand fingerpicking.
Develop Proper Left Hand Ukulele Form
Published on December 21, 2015
In our second episode of ‘Live Lessons,’ we will be discussing proper left hand form when forming chord shapes and playing single notes. This live lesson will accompany a Technique & Theory 101 Lesson.
Develop Proper Right Hand Ukulele Form
In this lesson, we’ll be going over a handful of ways to improve your right hand technique including hand position, strumming, and fingerpicking approaches.
How to Add a Backbeat to Your Rhythm Playing (a.k.a Chucking or Chunking)
Adding a backbeat (slap) is one way to add a dynamic/percussive quality to your rhythm playing.
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.
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 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 an Excerpt from “Here Comes the Bride” on Ukulele
Learn how to play a timeless melody from “Here Comes the Bride” on ukulele.