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How To: Play "Pearly shells" on the ukulele
Here's another demonstration on how to combine harmony and melody into a self-contained solo piece. This time you'll be playing "Pearly shells" on the ukulele.
How To: Play "Aloha oe" on the ukulele
Here's a little "lesson" on how to combine harmony and melody into a self-contained solo piece for the ukulele. Just watch and learn how to play "Aloha oe" on the ukulele.
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 "Postcards from Italy" by Beirut on the ukulele
This is a tutorial video on how to play "Postcards From Italy" on the ukulele. It goes over the tuning, chords, hammer-ons, strumming, and timing. The song has two very distinct parts and it switches from one part to the next in about the middle of the song.
How To: Play "Plenty more" by Squirrel Nut Zippers on the uke
This is an instructional video for beginning ukulele players on how to play the song Plenty More by the Squirrel Nut Zippers. Originally the song was on banjo, I think, but it's not such a stretch to play it on the ukulele.
How To: Play "Aeroplane Over the Sea" on the ukulele
This is a video for beginners made by a beginner ukulele player. It goes over the tuning, chords, strumming pattern, and timing of "Aeroplane over the sea" by Neutral Milk Hotel.
How To: Play "Keep the car running" by Arcade Fire on the uke
This is an instructional video for and by a beginner ukulele player. It goes over the tuning, chords, and strumming pattern for one possible way to play "Keep the car running" by Arcade Fire.
How To: Play "Nantes" by Beirut on the ukulele for beginners
This is a tutorial for a beginner from a beginner. It is a description and demonstration of how to play one version of "Nantes" by Beirut on the ukulele. Learn the tuning, chords, timing, and strumming pattern.
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: Play high major chords on the ukelele
Check out this video to learn how to play high major chords on the fret board of a ukulele! Part 1 of 2 - How to Play high major chords on the ukelele.
How To: Play oldies strumming techniques on the ukulele
Play oldies strumming techniques on the ukulele. Mute the strings and then strum them. That's how you produce the sound in this video.
How To: Play a basic strumming pattern for the ukulele
Play a basic ukulele strumming pattern. Try: down, down, up, up, down.
How To: Do chord bending on the ukulele
Do chord bending on the ukulele. This is a picking technique that sounds a little like what musicians play for country or jazz.
How To: Strum reggae style on the ukulele
Learn how to do the reggae strum on the ukulele! This video is pretty fun to watch. G is the easiest chord to use.
How To: Play "Wipeout" on the ukulele
Learn how to play "Wipeout" on the ukulele! This is an EXCELLENT, slow tutorial. This song sounds better--and more tropical--on the uke than on the guitar
How To: Chime on the ukulele
Learn how to chime on the ukulele! It's really easy! You can chime on the fifth fret on the bar. You don't actually put pressure on the strings. Watch the video to learn more.
How To: Play the basic ukulele chord progression in "G"
Learn how to play the basic ukulele chord progression in "G"! Play G, E minor, C, and D7 (or you can substitute E minor with B minor). No, it doesn't sound too sad, just a little wistful.
How To: Play the basic ukulele chord progressions in "D"
Learn how to play the basic ukulele chord progression in "D"! Start with D, B minor, G, and A7.
How To: Play the basic ukulele chord progression in "F"
Learn how to play the basic ukulele chord progression in "F"! Play F, D minor, B flat, and C7. It really does sound awesome.
How To: Play the ukulele chord progression in "C"
Watch this video to learn how to play the ukulele chord progression in "C"! Start with C, A minor, F, and G7. Or try C, F, C, and G7. Or C, F, C, and G7. You'll get the hang of it.
How To: Play a basic ukulele chord progression in "A"
Learn how to play the ukulele chord progression in "A"! This is "basic, basic" (so says our instructor/musician). Try A, D, A, E7.
How To: Play 7th chords on the ukulele
Check out this video to learn how to play the 7th chords on the ukulele. This includes A7, B7, C7, D7, E7, F7, and G7. A7 is pretty easy to play, just use your pointer finger on one string (watch to see what string!)
How To: Play minor ukulele chords
Check out this video to learn how to play the minor chords on the ukulele! Play A minor, B minor, C minor, D minor, E minor, F minor (my favorite), and G minor.
How To: Instantly transpose on the ukulele
This is a useful tutorial for handling transposition and key changes. It works just as well on other stringed instruments like mandolin, tenor or plectrum banjo, whatever.
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