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How To: Play "Another Day in Paradise" on the ukulele
This is my entry for the play it forward ukulele video contest: http://ukulelereview.com Play Phil Collin's "Another Day in Paradise" on the ukulele with this free video lesson, which demonstrates both the song's chords and the proper picking pattern. For more information, and to get started playing Phil Collins' "Another Day in Paradise" on your own ukulele, watch this video guide.
How To: Install a strap button on a ukulele
Had enough of tie-on uke straps? Learn how to install strap buttons onto your ukulele with this how-to. For detailed, step-by-step instructions on this handy ukulele mod watch this helpful video guide.
How To: Play "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" on the ukulele
Want to play the "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" Christmas carol on your ukulele? See how it's done with this free video ukulele lesson from Ukulele Mike, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the ukulele, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing this classic winter holiday song on your own uk...
How To: Play "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" on ukelele
The ukelele is a great little instrument that is easy to learn, sounds good, and is portable. How much better could it be? They work especially well for covering pop songs, since they're very simple and catchy, which is the essence of the ukelele. This video will teach you how to play the hit song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" on ukelele.
How To: Play "I'll Be Home for Christmas" on the ukulele
Want to play the "I'll Be Home for Christmas" Christmas song on your ukulele? Learn how with this free video ukulele lesson from Ukulele Mike, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and its chords. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, there is no better way to improve your chops than by learning to play your favorite songs. Not only is it more fun and much easier than running drills or memorizing a chord book by wrote, it's obviously also a wonderful way to build your repertor...
How To: Play "Do You Hear What I Hear" on the ukulele
Want to play "Do You Hear What I Hear" on the ukulele? Learn how with this free video ukulele lesson from Ukulele Mike. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, there is no better way to improve your chops than by learning to play your favorite songs. Not only is it more fun and much easier than running drills or memorizing a chord book by wrote, it's obviously also a wonderful way to build your repertory of songs. For more information, and to get started playing this Christmas classic on ...
How To: Use the best ukulele strum in the world
Hit a plateau in your ukulele technique? Why not learn the Best Ukulele Strum in the (New) World? This free video ukulele lesson will get you started. In terms of discrete strokes, the strumming pattern can be described as follows: down, thumb, up down, thumb, up, down and thumb. For more information, and to get started playing the Best Ukulele Strum in the (New) World on your own uke, watch this helpful how-to.
How To: Play "Girl, I Wanna Lay You Down" on the ukulele
Want to play "Girl, I Wanna Lay You Down" on the ukulele? Learn how with this free video ukulele lesson. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, there is no better way to improve your chops than by learning to play your favorite songs. Not only is it more fun and much easier than running drills or memorizing a chord book by wrote, it's obviously also a wonderful way to build your repertory of songs. For more information, and to get started playing "Girl, I Wanna Lay You Down" on your own ...
How To: Play 'I'm Yours' by Jason Mraz on Baritone Ukulele
Want to play "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz on baritone ukulele? Learn how with these video tabs, which present a complete breakdown of the song's component sections, chords, and strumming and picking patterns. For all of the details, and to get started playing "I'm Yours" on your own baritone uke, watch this free video ukulele lesson.
How To: Chuck When Playing You Ukulele
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to chuck when playing the ukulele. The chuck is a different type of strumming technique. It looks like the user is slapping the ukulele. To chuck, users are to slide the fingers quickly down the string. The chuck is used as an extra beat and helps add rhythm to the song that is played. This video provides a visual demonstration and step-by-step instructions for viewers to easily understand and follow along. This video will benefit those viewers who ar...
How To: Play Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" on ukulele
Want to play Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" on the ukulele? Learn how with this free video ukulele lesson from Ukulele Mike. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, there is no better way to improve your chops than by learning to play your favorite songs. Not only is it more fun and much easier than running drills or memorizing a chord book by wrote, it's obviously also a wonderful way to build your repertory of songs. For more information, and to get started playing this classic roc...
How To: Play the Ukulele Version of Third Eye Blind's Song "Never Let You Go"
Sorry all of you Justin Bieber fans, this ukulele lesson is for the Third Eye Blind song called "Never Let You Go". It's a very detailed uke lesson, complete with chords, strumming and picking parts. This may be a little hard for ukulele novices, but definitely something worth aspiring towards.
How To: Play an easy ukulele blues tune
Play an easy ukulele blues tune. "Bad to the bone" is based on this simple technique. Pick up your ukulele and give it a try!
How To: Play "Viva la Vida" by Coldplay on baritone ukulele
Want to play "Viva la Vida" by Cold Play on baritone ukulele? Learn how with this video tab, which presents a complete breakdown of the song's component sections, chords and strumming & picking patterns. For all of the details, and to get started playing "Viva la Vida" on your own baritone uke, watch this free video ukulele lesson.
How To: Play "I'm in the Mood for Love" on the ukulele
Want to play "In the Mood for Love" by Jimmy McHugh & Dorothy Fields on the ukulele? Learn how with this free video ukulele lesson from Ukulele Mike. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, there is no better way to improve your chops than by learning to play your favorite songs. Not only is it more fun and much easier than running drills or memorizing a chord book by wrote, it's obviously also a wonderful way to build your repertory of songs. For more information, and to get started play...
How To: Play a G blues pattern on the ukulele
There's no getting around it: if you want to get good at playing the ukulele or any other instrument, you'll need to practice. Fortunately, the Internet is awash in free, high-quality uke lessons, like this one from YouTube's preeminent tropical tutor, Ukulele Mike. This particular tutorial provides a detailed, step-by-step overview of how to play a simple G blues shuffle pattern.
How To: Play Simon & Garfunkel's "El Condor Pasa" on ukulele
Would you rather be a sparrow than a snail? Learn how to play Simon & Garfunkel's version of "El Cóndor Pasa," a popular Andean folk tune, on your ukulele with this free video ukulele lesson from Ukulele Mike. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, there is no better way to improve your chops than by learning to play your favorite songs. Not only is it more fun and much easier than running drills or memorizing a chord book by wrote, it's obviously also a wonderful way to build your reper...
How To: Play Louis Armstrong's "When You're Smiling" on the ukulele
Want to play the Louis Armstrong's version of "When You're Smiling" on your ukulele? Learn how with this free video ukulele lesson from Ukulele Mike. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, there is no better way to improve your chops than by learning to play your favorite songs. Not only is it more fun and much easier than running drills or memorizing a chord book by wrote, it's obviously also a wonderful way to build your repertory of songs. For more information, and to get started play...
How To: Strum the Chords to "Over the Rainbow" Like Israel Kamakawiwo`ole (IZ)
In this tutorial I give some basic instructions on how to plug and strum the chords to the song "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" as it is played by Israel Kamakawiwo`ole (Bruddah IZ). Basic chords are introduced with the strum pattern as used by the artist, followed by a progressive demonstration on how to do the strumming to get the rhythm. The strumming pattern is demonstrated for low-G strung ukulele as well as for standard tuned ukulele (re-entrant, high-G).
How To: Play "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" by U2 on ukulele
Want to play U2's "Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" on your ukulele? Learn how with this free video ukulele lesson from Ukulele Mike. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, there is no better way to improve your chops than by learning to play your favorite songs. Not only is it more fun and much easier than running drills or memorizing a chord book by wrote, it's obviously also a wonderful way to build your repertory of songs. For more information, and to get started playing thi...
How To: Strum a Ukelele properly, read Ukelele tableture, and chuck
The Ukelele is a great little instrument that is easy to learn, sounds good, and is portable. How much better could it be? If you're learning the Ukelele, watch this video. It will give you tips of chucking, teach you how to read Ukelele tabs, and how to strum properly. This is all essential information for any beginning Ukelele player.
How To: Play "The Titanic (Husbands and Wives)" on the ukulele
Want to play "The Titanic (Husbands and Wives)" on your ukulele? Learn how with this free video ukulele lesson from Ukulele Mike. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, there is no better way to improve your chops than by learning to play your favorite songs. Not only is it more fun and much easier than running drills or memorizing a chord book by wrote, it's obviously also a wonderful way to build your repertory of songs. For more information, and to get started playing this classic cam...
How To: Play the Monkees' "I'm a Believer" on the ukulele
Want to play "I'm a Believer" on the ukulele? Learn how with this free video ukulele lesson from Ukulele Mike. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, there is no better way to improve your chops than by learning to play your favorite songs. Not only is it more fun and much easier than running drills or memorizing a chord book by wrote, it's obviously also a wonderful way to build your repertory of songs. For more information, and to get started playing this popular song, written by Neil ...
How To: Play "Somewhere over the Rainbow" on the ukulele
The ukulele is a beautiful and unique stringed instrument that is perfect for the traveling musician because it is so portable and relatively inexpensive. The ukelele is a version of a small guitar that originated in Hawaii. In this tutorial you will learn how to play "Somewhere over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World" like Iz. Once you get a hang of this beginner song you can impress your friends with this rendition of "Somewhere over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World" on your uke.
How To: Play the ukulele
Check out this ukulele lesson for beginners. Learn from the Australian guy. Start by learning how to hold the instrument and eventually you'll get to playing songs like "Five foot two, eyes of blue."
How To: Do an alternate split stroke on the banjo uke
This video describes how to do a different rhythm to the standard split stroke for the banjo uke. Some people pick this up naturally, other need it to be pointed out-like the demonstrator, for example!
How To: Play "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz on ukulele
Watch this two-part ukulele tutorial video to learn how to play "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz on ukulele. Instruction includes names of chords, strumming, and riffs. Beginners will have no trouble learning how to play Jason Mraz's "I'm Yours" on ukulele by watching this helpful how-to video.
How To: Convert a Epiphone Mandobird into a ukulele
In this video tutorial, Rob Pelletier demonstrates how to convert an Epiphone MandoBird electric mandolin into a ukulele. He calls it the "Epiphone Cukubird." For detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to get started modding your own electric mandolin into an übercool custom ukulele, watch this home modding how-to.
How To: Play "This Little Light of Mine" on the ukulele
To play 'This Little Light of Mine' on the ukulele you first will need to start with the chord G progression. Start playing this at the lyric Light and then switch to the chord G7 on the verse shine. On the next line, play the chord C at the verse light and then on the word shine play the chord G. Now, while singing the same lyrics now play the G chord at light and switch to Em at the word shine. Now on the ending verse at, 'Shine, Shine, Shine' play the chords G, D7 and C-G! You can take a G...
News: Va Va Voom! 22-Year-Old Electric Uke Virtuoso Is... Electrifying
In a word... WOW. 22-year-old Taimane Gardner, a Honolulu native, stuns the audience with her electric uke rendition of Bach's Toccata. Forget the fact that Taimane's skill level is incredible... her stage presence is insane! Taimane has been performing and winning ukulele contests since the age of five. Says Taimane: “I remember the day I got it. It was lying on the table and the first thing that popped into my head was ‘rock star’. I picked it up and played in front of the mirror until I br...
How To: Play "The Lazy Song" by Bruno Mars on the ukulele
Want to play "The Lazy Song" by Bruno Mars on soprano, concert or tenor ukulele? Learn how with this video tab, which presents a complete breakdown of the song's component sections, chords and strumming & picking patterns. For all of the details, and to get started playing "The Lazy Song" on your own uke, watch this free video ukulele lesson.
How To: Play Triplet Strums (Rasgueado) at Song Endings on a Ukulele
This article is about how to play triplet strums like Spanish tocaores (guitar players) on a ukulele. This technique is commonly used among flamenco guitar players, and it is portable to the ukulele. This technique is also portable to all kinds of music, and it's a nice way to end a song with some kind of drumming fireworks.
How To: Play beginning ukulele in 10 minutes
The ukulele is a beautiful and unique stringed instrument that is perfect for the traveling musician because it is so portable and relatively inexpensive. The ukelele is a version of a small guitar that originated in Hawaii. In this tutorial you will learn how to play your ukulele in less than ten minutes. Once you get a hang of these techniques you will be able to play some easy songs on the uke.
How To: Perform a simple scale-based ukulele warm-up exercise
In this clip, you'll learn how to perform a simple scale warm-up exercise for the ukulele. If you want to get really good at playing the ukulele, it stands to reason that you'll need to practice. Happily, the Internet is awash in high-quality video lessons like this one from the folks at Ukulele Underground. For more information, including a step-by-step overview, watch this free video ukulele tutorial.
How To: Get jazzy with your ukulele in this intro jazz lesson
In this clear how-to video, ukulele master Glen Rose introduces the viewer to a series a jazz chords and then shows how to put them altogether to play a jazzy little number. Get strumming people, your uke awaits new music.
How To: Play a 'Silent Night' ukulele solo as arranged by Michael Lynch
Come on! Ukuleles are NOT just for Hawaiian music! Bust out your uke, put on your Santa cap and get those carols rolling. This tutorial by Michael Lynch shows you how to play a sweet solo for Silent Night on your trusty ukulele. From aloha to aloho ho ho!
How To: Play "Holly Jolly Christmas" on ukelele
Learn to play "Holly Jolly Christmas" on ukelele this holiday season. "Ukelele" Mike Lynch shows you how on this informative video, which includes chords, lyrics, strumming pattern and technical details on the instrument used to play this song.
How To: Play "Five years time" on ukulele
This is a video by a beginner and for a beginner. It goes over the tuning, chords, and strumming for the song "Five years time" by Noah and the Whale.
How To: Play "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire (The Christmas Song)" on the Ukulele
"The Christmas Song" is the Christmas song of all songs, but many know this holiday favorite under a different name— "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire". It may not be as old as other Christmastime favorites, like "Jingle Bells" or "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", but thanks to Mel Tormé and Bob Wells, it's now a quintessential Xmas song, even for ukulele players.
News: 14-Year-Old Kid Shreds on Ukulele With His Teeth
14-year-old Siuta Veaila is the champ of the world's first Ukequest (New Zealand's contest for teen ukulele talent). Siuta was trained by master ukulele player, Sione Aleki, who passed down his pearly white picking talents.
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