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Old MacDonald Had A Farm
Harmonic Analysis (RMA) Worksheet for the song: "Old MacDonald Had A Farm".
Oh Where, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone?
Harmonic Analysis (RMA) Worksheet for the song: "Oh Where, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone?".
If You're Happy And You Know It
Harmonic Analysis (RMA) Worksheet for the song: "If You're Happy And You Know It".
The Bear Went Over The Mountain
Harmonic Analysis (RMA) Worksheet for the song: "The Bear Went Over The Mountain".
Full Diatonic I IV V I Chord Progression
The I IV V I Full Diatonic progression popular in Pop, Fold, Rock, Country and various other styles.
Full Diatonic I V VI IV Chord Progression
The I V VI IV Full Diatonic progression popular in Pop, Fold, Rock, Country and various other styles.
Full Diatonic VI IV I V Chord Progression
The V VI IV I Full Diatonic progression popular in Pop, Fold, Rock, Country and various other styles.
The More We Get Together
Harmonic Analysis (RMA) Worksheet for the song: "The More We Get Together".
Full DiatonicI IV I V Chord Progression
The I IV I V Full Diatonic progression popular in Pop, Fold, Rock, Country and various other styles.
Full Diatonic I IV V IV Chord Progression
The I IV V IV Full Diatonic progression popular in Pop, Fold, Rock, Country and various other styles.
Full Diatonic V VI IV I Chord Progression
The V VI IV I Full Diatonic progression popular in Pop, Fold, Rock, Country and various other styles.
Full Diatonic IV I V VI Chord Progression
The IV I V VI Full Diatonic progression popular in Pop, Fold, Rock, Country and various other styles.
Full Diatonic I VI IV V Chord Progression
The I VI IV V Full Diatonic progression popular in Pop, Fold, Rock, Country and various other styles. Know as the Fifties, "Doo Woop" Progression.
Aloha `Oe ("Farewell to Thee")
Harmonic Analysis (RMA) Worksheet for the Hawaiian folk song written circa 1878 by Liliʻuokalani, who was then Princess of the Hawaiian Kingdom song: Aloha ʻOe("Farewell to Thee").
Are You Lonesome Tonight?
Harmonic Analysis (RMA) Worksheet for the 1925 song: Are You Lonesome Tonight?
Ain't Misbehavin'
Harmonic Analysis (RMA) Worksheet for the 1929 Fats Waller classic: Ain't Misbehavin.
Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue
Harmonic Analysis (RMA) Worksheet for the 1925 classic by Ray Henderson and ukulele group favorite: Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue.
26 Miles (Santa Catalina)
Harmonic Analysis (RMA) Worksheet for the song: "26 Miles (Santa Catalina)".
Folsom Prison Blues
Harmonic Analysis (RMA) Worksheet for the classic Johnny Cash classic: "Folsom Prison Blues".
Learning the Ukulele Fingerboard - Natural and Flat Names
A handy reference chart of the Natural and Flat Names for C Ttuning, Low or High G".
Cool Chords: C7
This is a movable seventh chord. I use this at fret (5) for D7 in my arrangement of Take the A Train. This allows me to sustain the chord and grab the high E melody on string one at fret (7).
Full Diatonic I IV V V Chord Progression
The I IV V V Full Diatonic progression popular in Pop, Folk, Rock, Country and various other styles.
Full Diatonic I I IV V Chord Progression
The I I IV V Full Diatonic progression popular in Pop, Fold, Rock, Country and various other styles.
There Is A Tavern In The Town
Harmonic Analysis (RMA) Worksheet for the traditional drinking song: "There Is A Tavern In The Town".
Alternating Thumb Style, Examples Progressions
Common progressions can be used after mastering the individual patterns with a single chord and moving on the songs and common chord progressions.
Alternating Thumb Style, Conclusion
Fingerpicking for Ukulele – Alternating Thumb Style explored a lot of material. This style of fingerpicking or fingerstyle be can used in a wide variety of music. It’s a great addition to your music toolbox. A special thanks to my musical mentor Chuck Anderson, Glen Hirabayashi and Jan BroFka-Berends for their contributions to this book.
How Playing an Instrument Benefits Your Brain - Anita Collins
When you listen to music, multiple areas of your brain become engaged and active. But when you actually play an instrument, that activity becomes more like a full-body brain workout. What's going on? Anita Collins explains the fireworks that go off in musicians' brains when they play, and examines some of the long-term positive effects of this mental workout.
Maui Hawai'ian Sup'pa Man
This is cool, fun song that is part of a lot of Hawai'ian musicians repertoire and a lot of fun to play. I was always honored to have Gordon Velasco ask me to sit in with him and Debi and this was always on of my favorites to play and jam on. Basically an Andalusian chord progression: Am G F E7.
Rhythm - Avoid at Your Own Peril
The often neglected and taken for granted subject of Rhythm. Music is Melody, Harmony and Rhythm. We are drawn, initially to music by melody at a very early age, with the instrument of our voice. With ukulele you typically learn chords - the harmony and never really dive into learning rhythm. Unless you're a drummer we take rhythm for granted.
Do We Need Lowercase Roman Numerals for Harmonic Analysis?
As a musician you should already know the chord types for that chords based on theory and harmonic function.
Tonight You Belong to Me
Harmonic Analysis (RMA) Worksheet for the songs: "Tonight You Belong to Me".
These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
Harmonic Analysis (RMA) Worksheet for the song: "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'".
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of F#
Common chord progressions for the key of F#. Using the primary and seconday chords for the key explore these common chord progressions for the key of F#.
High Thumb Technique
Unless there is an overwhelming musical reason for your thumb to get in on the action and play notes or mute strings. In most cases and for most players the thumb should function in its supporting role of providing equal and opposite pressing motion to the fingers. There are few if any exceptions.
Intervals
An interval is the distance between two notes. An interval has a name and a type. Intervals can be played melodically, ascending or descending. Or played harmonically by playing both notes at the same time. An interval can be inverted. Intervals can be diatonic to a scale or chromatic and not from a scale.
Modes of the Melodic Minor Scale
A great deal of modern jazz harmony arises from the modes of the ascending form of the melodic minor scale, also known as the Jazz Melodic Minor Scale. This scale is essentially a diatonic major scale with a lowered third, for example C–D–E♭–F–G–A–B–C. As with any other scale, the modes are derived from playing the scale from different root notes, causing a series of jazz scales to emerge.
Playing in Every Key
What is it playing in every, ALL keys? For most instruments that have set fingerings for each scale, this is possible and somewhat manageable.
Primary Chords - F# Major
The primary chords for any major key are the I, IV and V chords of its corresponding major scale. For F# Major the primary chords are: F#, B, C# and C#7. From these primary chords alone countless songs and chords progressions can be played.
Essential Db Major Scale Patterns for Ukulele
Essential DbMajor scale patterns for ukulele. Learning scales typically starts with learning a position or pattern by shape. For a lot of players that's where it stops. With the many possible shapes between chords and scales to learn – there has to be a better way – There is!!!
Triplet Based Strums - 12/8
A triplet, as the “tri” in the name implies, means three. It’s the subdivision of the beat into three even parts. Notice that I had used the word three for the number 3 in my writing. So, if I’m counting any beat which can be sub divided by three, it’s 1 2 3. No need to use words such as trip-o-let or one triplet, two triplet, etc to count.
Voice Leading
Voice Leading is a technique used to smoothly connect chords. It is based on a small number of variables.
Counting Triplets
Time to chime in and reveal how simple it is to learn to play triplets and triplet based strums. Counting triplets is as simple as counting anything else. Simply use the counting system we all learned early on - use numbers.
Practice Cycles
Sequences and cycles for practicing scales, intervals, melodic sequences and arpeggios.
QuickStart Scale Fingerings - A Blues Summary
Single sheet summary of the A Blues Scale fingerboard shapes for guitar in standard tuning.
You've Got a Friend in Me
Harmonic Analysis (RMA) Worksheet for "You've Got a Friend in Me" by Randy Newman.
Warm Up Routines
Just like, you don't want to just take off and run as fast as you can. You should ease into to it to prevent injuries and perform at an optimal level.
Tetrachords: Minor (1 2 b3 4)
The Minor tetrachord is the 1 2 b3 4 of a Natural Minor or Aeolian scale.
Developing Your Single Note Picking
Developing you single note picking starts with holding the pick properly, choosing the proper size and material and actually working on picking on your guitar.
Secondary Chords - F# Major
The secondary chords for any major key are the II, III and VI chords of it's corresponding major scale. For F# Major, the secondary chords are: G#m, A#m and D#m. From the primary and secondary chords of a major key, countless songs and chords progressions can be played.
Learning Ukulele - Recipe for Success - Mini Workshop Version
"Where Do I Start?" This is a common question. This workshop/lesson covers ukulele tunings, learning the ukulele fingerboard, basic chords and strums. This workshop gets you rolling on having some fun playing the ukulele. This is the workshop-lesson handout that given to ukulele players attending the "Learning Ukulele - A Recipe for Success" beginner workshop.
What’s Bad About the Internet?
This is a guest lesson/article by internationally renowned jazz guitarist and educator Chuck Anderson. For all the advantages that the Internet offers and there are many of them, it seems to be having one particularly bad effect.
Creating Intros, Basic I V on C Major
A basic I V introduction in the key of C major: C to G or G7. The Tonic to Dominant.
QuickStart Scale Fingerings - A and E Blues Summary
Single sheet summary of the A and E Blues Scale fingerboard shapes for guitar in standard tuning.
Primary Chords - B Major
The primary chords for any major key are the I, IV and V chords of its corresponding major scale. For B Major, the primary chords are: B, E, F# and F#7. From these primary chords alone, countless songs and chords progressions can be played.
Secondary Chords - Cb Major
The secondary chords for any major key are the II, III and VI chords of it's corresponding major scale. For Cb Major, the secondary chords are: Dbm, Ebm and Abm. From the primary and secondary chords of a major key, countless songs and chords progressions can be played.
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of B
Common chord progressions for the key of B. Using the primary and seconday chords for the key explore these common chord progressions for the key of B.
Essential Eb Major Scale Patterns for Ukulele
Essential Eb Major scale patterns for ukulele. Learning scales typically starts with learning a position or pattern by shape. For a lot of players that's where it stops. With the many possible shapes between chords and scales to learn - there has to be a better way - There is!!!
Finding a Good Teacher
It's unfortunate that there' s no oversight or organization that regulates private music teachers. This is especially true for private guitar and ukulele teachers. Anyone can hang a shingle out advertising private lessons or put content online. So finding a good teacher can be a problem. Here are a few questions you can ask prospective teachers and generally speaking what their answers should be. I'll also input my perspective which should give some info on accurately evaluating a prospective teacher or online content.
The Hawai'ian Turnaround
The Hawai'ian Turnaround is a II7 V I chord progression in a major key. The II7 V I refers to the chord’s harmonic function within that key and a way of comparing like chord progressions, songs and harmonic cells.
QuickStart Scale Fingerings - E Blues Summary
Single sheet summary of the E Blues Scale fingerboard shapes for guitar in standard tuning.
QuickStart Scale and Arpeggio Fingerings for Ukulele, Getting Beyond Shapes
Over the years, people have come up with various fingering systems, patterns, and even gadgets to make learning the ukulele easier. Most systems are shape and pattern based and geared to the beginning student and do not require any knowledge of the ukulele fingerboard beyond what a fret is and the location of strings.
Primary Chords - Db Major
The primary chords for any major key are the I, IV and V chords of its corresponding major scale. For Db Major' the primary chords are: Db, Gb, Ab and Ab7. From the primary and secondary chords of a major key' countless songs and chords progressions can be played.
Secondary Chords - B Major
The secondary chords for any major key are the II, III and VI chords of its corresponding major scale. For B Major, the secondary chords are: C#m, D#m and G#m. From the primary and secondary chords of a major key, countless songs and chords progressions can be played.
Primary Chords - Cb Major
The primary chords for any major key are the I, IV and V chords of its corresponding major scale. For Cb Major, the primary chords are: Cb, Fb, Gb and Gb7. From the primary and secondary chords of a major key, countless songs and chords progressions can be played.
Learning the `Ukulele Fingerboard - D Tuning Fingerboard Chart
The natural, flat and sharp note names of the ukulele fingerboard in D tuning, low or high A.
This tuning was common in the first and second ukulele craze. It is also the tuning that is used in the Canadian school system.
Standard Guitar Tuning - Key Frets
From a few key and secondary frets you can master the names of the frets of the guitar fingerboard.
Derived Frets from Key Frets
There is nothing that returns more value for time investment when learning a fretted musical instrument like the guitar than really, and I mean really knowing the names of the notes of the fingerboard.
Switching Chords
A series of finger drills for developing finger independence, strength and coordination for switching chords.
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of Gb
Common chord progressions for the key of Gb. Using the primary and seconday chords for the key explore these common chord progressions for the key of Gb.
Essential Ab Major Scale Patterns for Ukulele
Essential Ab Major scale patterns for ukulele. Learning scales typically starts with learning a position or pattern by shape. For a lot of players that's where it stops. With the many possible shapes between chords and scales to learn - there has to be a better way - There is!!!
Essential G Major Scale Patterns for Ukulele
Essential G Major scale patterns for ukulele. Learning scales typically starts with learning a position or pattern by shape. For a lot of players that's where it stops. With the many possible shapes between chords and scales to learn - there has to be a better way - There is!!!
What is a Kazoo
The kazoo is a musical instrument that adds a "buzzing" timbral quality to a player's voice when the player vocalizes into it. It is a type of mirliton, which is a membranophone, one of a class of instruments which modifies its player's voice by way of a vibrating membrane.
Fingernail Care
If there is one area of discussion that players recommendations are all over the board on - it's fingernails for classical guitar. The technique and subject for classica guitar is appropriate for ukulele as well. The ukulele is almost a mini classical guitar missing two strings.
Secondary Chords - Db Major
The secondary chords for any major key are the II, III and VI chords of it's corresponding major scale. For Db Major, the secondary chords are: Ebm, Fm and Bm. From the primary and secondary chords of a major key, countless songs and chords progressions can be played.
Secondary Chords - Gb Major
The secondary chords for any major key are the II, III and VI chords of it's corresponding major scale. For Gb Major, the secondary chords are: Abm, Abm and Ebm. From the primary and secondary chords of a major key, countless songs and chords progressions can be played.
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of Db
Common chord progressions for the key of Db. Using the primary and seconday chords for the key explore these common chord progressions for the key of Db.
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of Cb
Using the primary and secondary chords for the key explore these common chord progressions for the key of Cb. The key of Cb is a pretty rare key but actually an easy key to relate to the key of C. The key of C has ALL natural notes and the key of Cb has all flat notes for the scale: Cb Db Eb Fb Gb Ab Bb Cb`. The names of the notes are the easy part, the chords are typically played as movable form chords with only the Fb ( the enharmonic equivalent name is E ) available as an open string in the C tuning.
Basic I VI II V Introduction in Key of C
A common variation of the** I V **chord progression and introduction: C Am Dm G
I Idim7 II V Introduction in Key of C
"I Idim7 II V in key of C" — A classic introduction and chord progression utilized in show tunes and old-time music.
How to Spell ʻUkulele
How to spell `Ukulele and actually get all those crazy Hawi`ian characters on your computer, iPad, iPhone, and more. A guest lesson form Patrick Moffitt.
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of C#
Common chord progressions for the key of C#. Using the primary and seconday chords for the key explore these common chord progressions for the key of C#.
Core Chords for Ukulele - Augmented Major Seventh, Four Voicings
A rare chord, an augmented triad with a major seventh. Used the support the melody when the melody is the major seventh.
Fingering an Open Postion D Major `Ukulele Chord
There are several ways to finger an open position D major chord. Depending on the context of how it's being used, one fingering might be better than another. Discover the "Mushy D" fingering.
Repeating Note - Single String Fingering Drills Conclusion
At this point you can create any number of you own repeating note gymnastics to work on specific problem areas you might be having.
´Okina
The ´okina, also called by several other names, is a unicameral consonant letter used within the Latin script to mark the phonetic glottal stop, as it is used in many Polynesian languages.
Swing
Just what is "Swing". This lesson will have you playing Traditional Swing, Hard Swing. As well as how it applies to various styles.
Mixolydian Progression
The Mixolydian progression - think Sweet Home Alabama. That a classic rock progression. A bit bluesy compared the a full diatonic major progression.
Secondary Chords - C# Major
The secondary chords for any major key are the II, III and VI chords of its corresponding major scale. For C# Major, the secondary chords are: D#m, E#m and A#m. From the primary and secondary chords of a major key, countless songs and chords progressions can be played.
Secondary Chords - Eb Major
The secondary chords for any major key are the II, III and VI chords of it’s corresponding major scale. For Eb Major, the secondary chords are: Fm, Gm and Cm. From the primary and secondary chords of a major key, countless songs and chords progressions can be played.
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of Eb
Common chord progressions for the key of Eb. Using the primary and seconday chords for the key explore these common chord progressions for the key of Eb.
The Big Six Core Chords - Level III
The next series of chords that build on the Bix Six Core Chords and form the foundation for ALL your jazz chords include: Diminished Major Seventh ( dimL7 ) and Augmented Major Seventh ( augL7 ). These chords are rare and used to support a major seventh melody.
The Seven Scale Modes, Open Position Examples
The seven scale modes on ukulele in open postion with TAB and scale diagrams.
Basie Ending
The Count Basie ending is one of the most recognizable endings in classic jazz. It is simple, effective and one ending that all gigging jazz musicians must know.
Repeating Note - Five Note, Single String Fingering Drills Starting with Fingers 3-4-1-2-3
Building on the single note, 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lesson starts with the finger combination: 3-4-1-2-3.
The Big Six Core Chords - Level II
The next series of chords that build on the Bix Six Core Chords and form the foundation for ALL your jazz chords include: Major Sixth ( 6 ), Minor Sixth ( m6 ) and Minor-Major Seventh ( mL7 ).
Learning the Ukulele Fingerboard - G Tuning Fingerboard Chart
The natural, flat and sharp note names of the ukulele fingerboard in :G Tuning, Low or High D". Common on the baritone ukulele and can also be used on a tenor ukulele.
Essential Scales
A scale is a collection of pitches a.k.a. notes, used for creating melodies, either pre composed or improvised on the spot. A scale is also used for the harmony – the chords. The melodies and chords create a tonality. The most common source for these melodies and chords is the Major scale. Also known as the Ionian scale or mode.
Primary Chords - Eb Major
The primary chords for any major key are the I, IV and V chords of its corresponding major scale. For Eb Major, the primary chords are: Eb, Ab, Bb and Bb7. From the primary and secondary chords of a major key, countless songs and chords progressions can be played.
Example Bossa Nova Patterns
Here are few example rhythmic patterns to get the essence the Bossa Nova style.
Chord a Day, March 12th - Ab7
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for March 12th is Ab7.
Chord a Day, March 28th - F7b9b5
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for March 28th is F7b9b5.
Primary Chords - C# Major
The primary chords for any major key are the I, IV and V chords of its corresponding major scale. For C# Major, the primary chords are: C#, F#, G# and G#7. From the primary and secondary chords of a major key, countless songs and chords progressions can be played.
Primary Chords - Ab Major
The primary chords for any major key are the I, IV and V chords of its corresponding major scale. For Ab Major, the primary chords are: Ab, Db, Eb and Eb7. From the primary and secondary chords of a major key, countless songs and chords progressions can be played.
Learning the Fingerboard, C Tuning - Random Shape
There is nothing that returns more value when learning a fretted musical instrument like the ukulele than really , and I mean really knowing the names of the notes of the fingerboard. This exercise takes any random fingerboard shape and names the notes using any combination of their natural, sharps and or flats names.
4-Part Triads
A 4-part triad is created by lowering the root of a triad the corrext number of steps (a.k.a.) frets to get the "seventh" of the chord. For a flat seventh it's two frets for a major seventh its' one fret.
Technique
Musical Technique is simply the physical aspect of playing a musical instrument. The ability to exert efficient, optimal control in order to produce the precise musical effects that are desired. Improving one's technique generally entails practicing exercises that improve one's muscular sensitivity and agility. Technique is independent of musicality.
Chord a Day, February 25th - Cmaj9
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for February 25th is Cmaj9.
Primary Chords - Bb Major
The primary chords for any major key are the I, IV and V chords of its corresponding major scale. For Bb Major, the primary chords are: Bb, Eb, F and F7. From the primary and secondary chords of a major key, countless songs and chords progressions can be played.
Open String, Two Finger Single Strings Fingering Drills
Using the original two finger-two notes single strings gymnastics, incorporate an open string. This develops the ability to get the finger on and off notes rapidly - getting out of the way when needed.
Open String Fingering Fingering Drills
Open string fingering gymnasics build on the basic one, two, three and four finger single note - single strings drills.
Getting Started With `Ukulele - Beginner Lesson Series
These are the lessons you want to go through if you have no experience with ukulele and are "Just Getting Started". These lessons are also a valuable resources for clubs and ukulele teachers.
Chord a Day, March 26th - F9#5
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for March 26th is F9#5.
The Big Six Core Chords - Fm7b5, Four Voicings
The Big Six Core Chords, Level I - Fm7b5, four voicings. The Fm7b5 is a 1 b3 b5 b7 of the major scale, based on the root of the chord.
Power 5, sus and add Movable Form Chords
Power 5, sus and add movable form chords. These chords are common rock and contemporary chord forms.
Common Chord Progressions
Learning the similarities between chord progressions and songs helps you remember a lot of songs. There's a lot more in common between songs than one might think. This series of lessons explores common chord progressions.
Basic Open Position Guitar Chords - Standard Tuning
Not to leave our guitar players out of the action here is a chart for basic chords for guitar. The basic open position chords that all guitar players should know. These are typically the first chords beginner learn.
The Downbeat
Locating the downbeats, pulse, and especially beat one is really important in music. Tracking the downbeats on a strumming instrument like ukulele is really important as it relates to the stroke direction and weak and strong part of downbeats and upbeats. These strong and weak parts of the beat need to be reinforced and telegraphed in order for listeners and fellow musicians to play and follow along.
Effect Pedals and the Ukulele
Typically effects pedals are not used with the ukulele. However there is no reason they can’t be used.
G/Ab Movable Form Ukulele Chords
The "G/Ab Movable Form Ukulele Chords", based on the open position "G, Gm, and G7" chords allow you to transpose these to any key. The movable form chords are the next step after learning the core open position chords.
The Hawaiian Turnaround in key C
The I II7 V7, the "Hawaiian Turnaround" in key C Major. A classic chord progression utilized in Hawaiian tunes.
Simulating Various Ukulele Scale Lengths
If you don't have any concert size instruments nearby to try in a store you can create the scale length on your tenor with an inexpensive capo. A capo on the second or third frets of a tenor leaves you with a scale length (and fret spacing) similar to a concert and the neck width at that level should be very close to that found on most concerts. And if you want to get an idea of what a soprano scale would feel like put the capo at the 4th fret and you'll be almost exactly at the standard 13 5/8 inch length. However the width at that point on a tenor will in most cases be greater than at the nut of a soprano.
Every Finger, Every String
The benefits of being able to play melodies, lick, riffs starting on any finger on any string.
Chord a Day, February 23rd - Asus4
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for February 23rd is Asus4.
Essential C Major Scale Patterns for `Ukulele
Essential C Major scale patterns for ukulele. Learning scales typically starts with learning a position or pattern by shape. For a lot of players that‘s where it stops. With the many possible shapes between chords and scales to learn - there has to be a better way - There is!!!
Secondary Chords - Bb Major
The secondary chords for any major key are the II, III and VI chords of it's corresponding major scale. For Bb Major the secondary chords are: Cm, Dm and Gm, From the primary and secondary chords of a major key countless songs and chords progressions can be played.
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of F
Common chord progressions for the key of F. Using the primary and seconday chords for the key explore these common chord progressions for the key of F.
Harmonic Analysis - Common Harmonic Sequences
Common harmonic sequences and their analysis with scale choices.
Basic Open Position Guitar Chords
Sometimes referred to as cowboy or folk chords. These chords are played in the fret one, two, and three are of the guitar neck and include at least one open string. Technically the open position includes the open strings and frets one, two, three and four. These are typically the first chords anyone learning to play the guitar learn.
Chord a Day, February 20th - dim7
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for February 20th is a diminished seventh chord.
Chord a Day, March 11th - Eb7
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for March 11th is Eb7.
Chord a Day, March 13th - Db7
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for March 13th is Db7.
The Big Six Core Chords - Fm7, Four Voicings
The Big Six Core Chords, Level I - Fm7, four voicings. The Fm7 is a 1 b3 5 b7 of the major scale, based on the root of the chord. For Fm7 the chord tones are: F A C Eb.
Primary Chords - Gb Major
The primary chords for any major key are the I, IV and V chords of its corresponding major scale. For Gb Major, the primary chords are: Gb, Cb, Db and Db7. From the primary and secondary chords of a major key, countless songs and chords progressions can be played.
Open String, Two Finger Single Strings Fingering Drills
Using the original two finger-two notes single strings gymnastics, incorporate an open string. This develops the ability to get the finger on and off notes rapidly - getting out of the way when needed.
Learning the Ukulele Fingerboard - Natural and Sharp Names
A handy reference chart of the Natural and Sharp Names for C Ttuning, Low or High G.
Common Chord Progressions
In Western Harmony there is no stronger chord resolution in a major or minor key than then the V chord to the I chord. In the key of C major this is G or G7 to C.
Exploring Minor Triads Plus One - Fingering Solutions 1 2 b3 5
Exploring the triads plus one series is best done using the QuickStart series format and the fingering principles from my book The Six Secrets of Ukulele Fingering. The QuickStart series format single fingering solution for starting on each finger on strings four, three, two and one. Using the fingering principles from my book The Six Secrets of Ukulele Fingering allows you to explore scales, arpeggios, intervals and sequences from every finger-every strings, creating multiple pathways through any single note passage.
Chord a Day, March 8th - E7
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for March 8th is E7.
Six Essential Scales - Pentatonic/Major Pentatonic QuickStart Scale Shapes
QuickStart scale shapes summary for Pentatonic/Major Pentatonic, one of the six essential scales that every ukulele player should know. The scale formula for this scale, based on the major scale is: 1 2 3 5 6 8`.
Secondary Chords - F Major
The secondary chords for any major key are the II, III and VI chords of it's corresponding major scale. For F Major, the secondary chords are: Gm, Am and Dm. From the primary and secondary chords of a major key, countless songs and chords progressions can be played.
Secondary Chords - Ab Major
The secondary chords for any major key are the II, III and VI chords of it's corresponding major scale. For Ab Major, the secondary chords are: Bbm, Cm and Fm. From the primary and secondary chords of a major key, countless songs and chords progressions can be played.
Guitar Fingerboard Chart - 6 String, Standard Tuning
Fingerboard reference chart of natural, sharp, and flats note names for six-string guitar in standard tuning (E A D G B E).
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of Bb
Common chord progressions for the key of Bb. Using the primary and seconday chords for the key explore these common chord progressions for the key of Bb.
Reading Music on `Ukulele Series - Primer
There are a few things in music that students and players avoid. These are things like learning to read and knowing the notes of their own instrument. It is hard on guitar - but not so hard on ukulele. With the right guidance and plan of attack. IT IS EASY.
Reading Music - The Basics
Music is a common language used world wide and recognized by musicians in lots of different countries even speaking different languages. This lesson gives a basic understanding on how to read a lead shot, song sheet, chord chart, etc...
Alternate Fingerings for F7
Alternate fingerings for F7 in C tuning. The same fingerings would apply to C7 in G tuning and G7 in D tuning.
Chord a Day, March 10th - B7
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for March 10th is B7.
Secondary Chords - E Major
The secondary chords for any major key are the II, III and VI chords of its corresponding major scale. For E Major the secondary chords are: F#m, G#m and C#m. From the primary and secondary chords of a major key, countless songs and chords progressions can be played.
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of E
Common chord progressions for the key of E. Using the primary and seconday chords for the key explore these common chord progressions for the key of E.
Chord a Day, March 21st - E9
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for March 21st is E9.
Chord a Day, March 22nd - C13
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for March 22nd is C13.
Primary Chords - E Major
The primary chords for any major key are the I, IV and V chords of its corresponding major scale. For E Major the primary chords are: E, A, B and B7. From the primary and secondary chords of a major key, countless songs and chords progressions can be played.
Primary Chords - F Major
The primary chords for any major key are the I, V and chords of its corresponding major scale. For F Major, the primary chords are: F, Bb, C and C7. From the primary and secondary chords of a major key, countless songs and chords progressions can be played.
Guitar (applies to `Ukulele also) Fingering and Creativity
This is a guest lesson/article by internationally renowned jazz guitarist and educator Chuck Anderson. Normally, we think of fingering as a technical subject. Using a good and efficient fingering makes sense. It should make anything that you play easier and more dependable.
Using Triads on `Ukulele
In music or music theory, a triad is a three-note chord (or, more generally, any set of three notes, pitches, or tones). Triads can be used harmonically, as chords and melodically, as single notes. These lessons explore both. Using triads as chords like any other chord and using triads as a basis for creating melodies and improvising.
Harmonic Analysis - Internal Modulation
Harmonic Analysis is the understanding of the functional sequence of chords. It is the process used to analyze the harmonic structure of a progression, song, or composition. This analysis is then used to make scale selections for improvisation and chord substitution. This lesson covers the Internal Modulation harmonic principle.
Chord a Day, February 29th - ?
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for February 29th is ( see ya' in 2020).
Chord a Day, March 30th - F7#9#5
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for March 30th is F7#9#5.
Repeating Note - Five Note, Single String Fingering Drills Starting with Fingers 3-2-1-2-3
Building on the single note, 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lesson starts with the finger combination: 3-2-1-2-3.
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of D
Common chord progressions for the key of D. Using the primary and secondary chords for the key explore these common chord progressions for the key of D. D is one of the common keys that include C, G, *D, A, and E.
C/Db Movable Form Ukulele Chords
The "C/Db Movable Form Ukulele Chords", based on the open position "C, Cm, and C7" chords allow you to transpose these to any key. The movable form chords are the next step after learning the core open position chords.
Harmonic Analysis - Conclusion
HARMONIC ANALYSIS for Scale Selection and Chord Substitution explored the six harmonic principles for analyzing chord progressions and songs using tradition tonic-dominant harmony and the scale modes.
Adjacent String Pairs Fingering Drills
Building on the one, two, three and four finger finger gymnastics, these adjacent strings drills add a change of direction to the exercises.
Getting Started with LearningUkulele.com
The Getting Started - Welcome New Members to Learningukulele.com. A few pages of resources and links that are available on LearningUkulele.com
Chord a Day, February 11th - A13
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for February 11th is A13
Chord a Day, February 21st - dim7
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for February 21st is a Diminished Seventh chord.
Chord a Day, March 5th - G7
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for March 5th is G7.
Chord a Day, March 15th - Db7
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for March 15th is Db7.
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of Ab
Common chord progressions for the key of Ab. Using the primary and seconday chords for the key explore these common chord progressions for the key of Ab.
Technique
Technique is the manner and degree to which one employs the technical skills of an endeavor. For ukulele or any instrument the use of the hands, It's the motor skills and the efficient application of the motor skills for the specific tasks that are need and required.
Bass for Ukulele Players
Every musician should be able to play a little bass. A bass player plays chords - just like ukulele players. However there are not strummed. They are played as individual notes - melodically.
Scale and Mode History
The history of scale modes dates all the way back to the Greek philosopher Pythagoras (569BC- 475BC) who discovered the numerical ratios which determine the intervals of the musical scale.
Harmonic Analysis - Cycles
Harmonic Analysis is the understanding of the functional sequence of chords. It is the process used to analyze the harmonic structure of a progression, song, or composition. This analysis is then used to make scale selections for improvisation and chord substitution. This lesson covers the Cycles harmonic principle.
Chord a Day, February 10th - A9
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for February 10th is A9
Chord a Day, February 13th - Bb5add2
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for February 13th is Bb5add2
Chord a Day, March 9th - B7
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for March 9th is B7.
Chord a Day, March 29th - F7#9b5
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for March 29th is F7#9b5.
Repeating Note - Four Note, Single String Fingering Drills Starting with Fingers 2-1-1-2
Building on the single note, 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lesson starts with the finger combination: 2-1-1-2.
Repeating Note - Five Note, Single String Fingering Drills Starting with Fingers 1-3-1-2-3
Building on the single note, 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lesson starts with the finger combination: 1-3-1-2-3.
Chord a Day, February 5th - F5add2
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for February 5th is F5add2
Chord a Day, February 26th - Amaj9
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for February 26th is Amaj9.
Repeating Note - Four Note, Single String Fingering Drills Starting with Fingers 2-3-1-2
Building on the single note, 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lesson starts with the finger combination: 2-3-1-2.
Repeating Note - Four Note, Single String Fingering Drills Starting with Fingers 4-1-1-2
Building on the single note, 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lesson starts with the finger combination: 4-1-1-2.
Repeating Note - Five Note, Single String Fingering Drills Starting with Fingers 2-3-1-2-3
Building on the single note, 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lesson starts with the finger combination: 2-3-1-2-3.
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - I
Example I blues progression from my book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z".
Banjo `Ukuleles
The Banjolele (brand name; sometimes banjo ukulele or banjo uke) is a four-stringed musical instrument with a small banjo-type body and a fretted ukulele neck. 'Banjolele', sometimes also spelled 'banjelele' or 'banjulele' is a generic nickname given to the instrument, which was derived from the 'banjulele-banjo' introduced by Alvin D. Keech in 1917.
Clawhammer `Ukulele Basics- Clawhammer Ukulele 2nd Edition
People have asked me about Clawhammer style. That is not really a style I have master, although I can teach it.
Alternating Thumb Style, More Rhythmic Variations
More rhythmic variations can be incorporated into this style of fingerpicking, creating a variety of syncopated patterns.
Secondary Chords - D Major
The secondary chords for any major key are the II, III and VI chords of its corresponding major scale. For D Major the secondary chords are: Em, F#m and Bm. From the primary and secondary chords of a major key countless songs and chords progressions can be played. This lesson covers the basic open position chords for D Major.
`Ukulele Strums - Core Pattern 6.1
Another one of the 72 possible strumming patterns based of the Modular Phonetic Rhythm system level II rhythmic syllables.
Repeating Note - Five Note, Single String Fingering Drills Starting with Fingers 2-1-1-2-3
Building on the single note, 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lesson starts with the finger combination: 2-1-1-2-3.
Repeating Note - Four Note, Single String Fingering Drills Starting with Fingers 4-3-1-3
Building on the single note, 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with a repeating note or two. This lesson starts with the finger combination: 4-3-1-3.
The Big Six Core Chords - FmL7, Four Voicings
The Big Six Core Chords - Level II: "FmL7" is created from the "1 b3 5 7" of the major scale, based on the root of the chord. For "FmL7" the chord tones are: F Ab C E. The L is a contemporary chord designation and refers to a large seventh, a major seventh.
Three Finger Slide Fingering Drills for `Ukulele
Slide is used when the passage cannot be played within a single 4 fret span or when more notes per string required to produce a particular effect. I's also used in situations where a gradually ascending or descending diagonal motion best solves the physical and musical demands of the passage.
Tetrachords: Lydian (1 2 3 #4)
Traditionally, a tetrachord is a series of four tones filling in the interval of a perfect fourth. In modern usage a tetrachord is any four-note segment of a scale or tone row including the augmented fourth (+4). The term tetrachord derives from ancient Greek music theory, it literally means four strings.
Major Arpeggios in Five Positions
Five major arpeggio positions on the ukulele. This akin to the “CAGED” fingering position on the guitar. This is a good starting point to quickly learn a position. However, the objective is to be able to navigate the entire fingerboard and not be “caged” into any one particular position.
Alternating Thumb Style, Rhythmic Variations
Rhythmic variations can be incorporated into this style of fingerpicking, creating a variety of syncopated patterns. All previous patterns were steady in nature, with the thumb alternating and playing on every downbeat. Many of the following patterns are syncopated, creating rhythmic variety.
Chord a Day, February 22nd - F#m7b5
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for February 22nd is F#m7b5.
The Big Six Core Chords - Fdim7, Four Voicings
The Big Six Core Chords, Level I - Fdim7, four voicings. Fdim7 is a 1 b3 b5 bb7 of the major scale, based on the root of the chord. These are the four Fdim7 chord voicings that will be used for deriving other chords. There are far too many chord shapes to memorize thousands of shapes.
The Big Six Core Chords, Level I - Faug7, Four Voicings
The Big Six Core Chords, LevelI - Faug7, four voicings. Faug7* is a 1 3 5# b7 of the major scale, based on the root of the chord.
Repeating Note - Five Note, Single String Fingering Drills Starting with Fingers 4-2-1-2-3
Building on the single note, 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lesson starts with the finger combination: 4-2-1-2-3.
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - Z
Example Z blues progression from my book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z".
Rhythm and Strums Level II Rhythmic Pairs - Lesson Four
Level II Rhythmic Syllables 5 of 6 from the Modular Phonetic Rhythm, The Foundation and Workbook 1 book.
The A/Bb Movable Barre Form Chord
The "A/Bb Movable Barre Form" chords are movable form barre chords based on the open position A, Am, A7 and Am7 chords. With the root on string five, these chord can be transposed to ANY key.
Harmonic Analysis - Unresolved
Harmonic Analysis is the understanding of the functional sequence of chords. It is the process used to analyze the harmonic structure of a progression, song, or composition. This analysis is then used to make scale selections for improvisation and chord substitution. This lesson covers the Unresolved harmonic principle.
Harmonic Analysis - Scale Selection
A Harmonic Analysis is then used to make vertical and horizontal scale selection for improvisation and chord substitution.
Alternating Thumb Style, Thumb and One Finger - Level Four
All the previous lessons in the "Fingerpicking for Ukulele, Alternating Thumb Style Series" where melodic, single notes only. This lesson introduces The *Pinch, where any one of the thumb/index finger or thumb/middle finger combinations can be played together - harmonically.
Chord a Day, February 16th - C13
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for February 16th is C13.
Chord a Day, February 18th - Em7
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for February 18th is Em7.
Chord a Day, March 3rd - F7
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for March 3rd is F7. We are now entering into the so-called “Jazz” chord, world of chords. Technically “Jazz” chords are simply 4-part contemporary chords that find the use in a wide variety of traditional and contemporary music.
Repeating Note - Four Note, Single String Fingering Drills Starting with Fingers 1-2-1-2
Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lesson starts with the finger combination 1-2.
Repeating Note - Four Note, Single String Fingering Drills Starting with Fingers 1-4-1-2
Building on the single note, 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lesson starts with the finger combination: 1-4-1-2.
Repeating Note - Four Note, Single String Fingering Drills Starting with Fingers 3-4-1-3
Building on the single note, 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lesson starts with the finger combination: 3-4-1-3.
Repeating Note - Five Note, Single String Fingering Drills Starting with Fingers 4-1-1-2-3
Building on the single note, 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lesson starts with the finger combination: 4-1-1-2-3.
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - H
Example H blues progression from my book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z".
Improvising Using Major Triads Plus Flat Seventh
Building on the Major Triad Arpeggios - Plus One for Creating Melodic Solos lesson you can add a b7 to a major triad for a 4-part Seventh chord. With chord tones, the notes of a chord playing a predominant role in writing melodies and in improvised melodies. The triad plus one additional note is a great melodic device for creating melodies - either written or improvised.
The Big Six Core Chords - Level I
The Big Six chords include: Seventh 7, Major Seventh, Minor Seventh, Half Diminished Seventh or Minor Seven Flat Five diminished 7 , Diminished Seventh and Augmented Seventh. These six chords form a core set of chords.
Harmonic Analysis - Chromatic
Harmonic Analysis is the understanding of the functional sequence of chords. It is the process used to analyze the harmonic structure of a progression, song, or composition. This analysis is then used to make scale selections for improvisation and chord substitution. This lesson covers the Chromatic harmonic principle.
Alternating Thumb Style, Additional Time Signatures
The patterns in the previous chapters were all in 4/4, common time with four beats per measure or pattern. The alternating thumb fingerpicking style can be used with additional time signatures.
Chord a Day, February 6th - C5add2
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for February 6th is C5add2
Six Essential Scales - Dorian/Minor QuickStart Scale Shapes
QuickStart scale shapes summary for Dorian/Minor, one of the six essential scales that every ukulele player should know.
Basic Blues Progressions in Db Major
Basic and Quick Change blues chord progressions in the key of Db major using the core 7th chords from the Big Six series of lessons. This is great way to explore this core chord in various keys
Repeating Note - Four Note, Single String Fingering Drills Starting with Fingers 3-2-1-2
Building on the single note, 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lesson starts with the finger combination: 3-2-1-2
Repeating Note - Five Note, Single String Fingering Drills Starting with Fingers 2-4-1-2-3
Building on the single note, 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lesson starts with the finger combination: 2-4-1-2-3.
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - M
Example M blues progression from my book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z".
Learning the Fingerboard, C Tuning - Derived Frets from Key Frets
"Derived Frets from Key Frets" are the next higher frets or previous lower frets you get from your Key Frets in C Tuning. You basically get these higher and lower frets for FREE.
Common Jazz Chord Progressions
Common Jazz Chord Progressions - there is a lot more common between songs than you might think. This lessons show some common progressions and the jazz standards that use them.
Core Chords for Ukulele - Diminished Major Seventh, Four Voicings
A rare chord, a diminished triad with a major seventh. Used the support the melody when the melody is the major seventh.
Introduction to Scales and Soloing on `Ukulele - Minor Pentatonic
An Introduction to Scales and Soloing on Ukulele using the C Minor Pentatonic Scale. Taking what you might already know and using it in different ways. Exploring the entire ukulele fingerboard. Anyone can have hours of fun just doodling around and exploring the ukulele's possibilities.
Learning Core Seventh Chords on `Ukulele
Beyond basic open position chords, basic movable form chords and a core set of 4-part chords. There are just too many chords shapes too memorize. Learning the principles of how chords are constructed and the ukulele fingerboard are the way to go. Then you can create more advanced chords like 9#11, 7#5-9, 13b5, 7+9 on the fly as needed.
QuickStart Chord Progressions, Dorian Play-along Tracks
Four Premium practice play-along tracks for mastering and exploring the Dorian scale. Suitable for any instrument.
Chord a Day, February 8th - Gmaj7
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for February 8th is Gmaj7
Chord a Day, March 7th - A7
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for March 7th is A7.
Chord a Day, March 24th - F7
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for March 24th is F7.
Repeating Note - Four Note, Single String Fingering Drills Starting with Fingers 4-2-1-2
Building on the single note, 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lesson starts with the finger combination: 4-2-1-2.
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - O
Example O blues progression from my book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z".
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - S
Example S blues progression from my book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z".
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele, Standard Example - Sweet Georgia Brown
Using the jazz standard "Sweet Georgia Brown" to explore jazz chords on ukulele.
Learning the Fingerboard, C Tuning - Derived Frets from Secondary Key Frets
"Derived Frets from Secondary Key Frets" are the next higher frets or previous lower frets from the Secondary Key Frets. You basically get these higher and lower frets for FREE.
Alternating Thumb Style, Remembering the Patterns
In addition to the individual rhythmic make-up of the pattern which is represented in the Standard Music Notation. Musical direction and the strings can help in remembering the patterns. The string pattern can really help with getting the plucking hand to actually execute the pattern as intended.
Alternating Thumb Style, Additional Practice Material
Additional practice material for developing and exploring the possibilities of the alternating thumb on ukulele no found in the book.
Tetrachords: Major (1 2 3 4)
Traditionally, a tetrachord is a series of four tones filling in the interval of a perfect fourth. In modern usage a tetrachord is any four-note segment of a scale or tone row including the augmented fourth (+4). The term tetrachord derives from ancient Greek music theory, it literally means four strings.
Soprano `Ukuleles
The Soprano ukulele is the smallest ukulele. This is the size ukulele that most people associate as being a ukulele. It is the size that most people will remember Tiny Tim playing. A soprano ukulele typically has 12 to 14 frets.
Chord a Day, February 2nd - F#m
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for February 2nd is F#m
Chord a Day, February 3rd - Bbmaj7
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for February 3rd is Bbmaj7
Chord a Day, February 12th - A13
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for February 12th is A13
Chord a Day, March 6th - D7
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for March 6th is D7.
Chord a Day, March 25th - F7#5
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for March 25th is F7#5.
Six Essential Scales - Mixolydian/Dominant QuickStart Scale Shapes
QuickStart scale shapes summary for "Mixolydian/Dominant", one of the six essential scales that every ukulele player should know.
Secondary Chords - G Major
The secondary chords for any major key are the II, III and VI chords of it’s corresponding major scale. For G Major the secondary chords are: Am, Bm and Em. From the primary and secondary chords of a major key countless songs and chords progressions can be played.
Repeating Note - Five Note, Single String Fingering Drills Starting with Fingers 1-4-1-2-3
Building on the single note, 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lesson starts with the finger combination: 1-4-1-2-3.
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - L
Example L blues progression from my book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z".
Harmonic Analysis - Common Chord Progressions
Common chord progression are simply the sequence of chords that contiounly show up in various styles of music and common keys.
A/Bb Movable Form Ukulele Chords
The "A/Bb Movable Form Ukulele Chords", based on the open position "A, Am, and A7" chords allow you to transpose these to any key. The movable form chords are the next step after learning the core open position chords.
Playing by Ear - Rhythm
Playing "Rhythm by Ear" is all about getting your ear to recognize the sound of rhythms . And just like melodies, train the fingers, and the hands to follow your inner ear and play these rhythms on demand.
Level II Rhythmic Pairs - Anticipation, Crossbar Line
This worksheet is for exploring the Level II Rhythmic Pairs with a crossbar tie. This is typical for melodies and chords that are anticipated over the barline, a half beat or more early.
Chord a Day, March 14th - Ab7
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for March 14th is Ab7.
Repeating Note - Five Note, Single String Fingering Drills Starting with Fingers 1-2-1-2-3
Building on the single note, 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lesson starts with the finger combination: 1-2-1-2-3.
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - G
Example G blues progression from my book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z".
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - R
Example R blues progression from my book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z".
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - T
Example T blues progression from my book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z".
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele, Standard Example - Back Home in Indiana
Using the jazz standard "Back Home in Indiana" to explore jazz chords on ukulele.
Alternating Thumb Style, Reading TAB
Tablature, or "TAB" for short, is a musical notation system for indicating instrument fingering rather than musical pitches in the standard music tradition. Tablature is common for fretted stringed instruments such as the lute, vihuela, or guitar. Tablature has been around for centuries and was common during the Renaissance and Baroque eras.
Essential C Blues Scale Patterns for Ukulele
Essential C Blues/Minor Pentatonic scale patterns for ukulele.
Improvising Using Diminished Triads Plus One Note
Using Diminished Triad Arpeggios - Plus One for Creating Melodic Solos. With chord tones, the notes of a chord playing a predominant role in writing melodies and in improvised melodies. The triad plus one additional note is a great melodic device for creating melodies - either written or improvised.
The E/F Movable Barre Form Chord
The "E/F Movable Barre Form" chords are movable form chords based on the open position E, Em, E7, and Em7 chords. With the root on string six, these chords can be transposed to ANY key.
Key Signatures - F Sharp Major and D Sharp Minor
"F# Major" (or the key of F#) is a major scale based on F#, with the pitches F# G# A# B C# D# E#. Its key signature has six sharps: F# C# G# D# A# E#. Its Relative Minor scale is G# Minor. Its Parallel Minor is F# Minor and, its enharmonic equivalent is Gb minor.
QuickStart Chord Progressions, Ionian Play-along Tracks
Four premium practice play-along tracks for mastering and exploring the Ionian scale. Suitable for any instrument.
Two Finger Slide Fingering Drills for `Ukulele
Slide is used when the passage cannot be played within a single 4 fret span or when more notes per string required to produce a particular effect. I's also used in situations where a gradually ascending or descending diagonal motion best solves the physical and musical demands of the passage.
Improvising Using Augmented Triads Plus One Note
Using Augmented Triad Arpeggios - Plus One for Creating Melodic Solos. With chord tones, the notes of a chord playing a predominant role in writing melodies and in improvised melodies. The triad plus one additional note is a great melodic device for creating melodies - either written or improvised.
Concert `Ukulele
The "Concert" ukulele is sized in between the smaller Soprano ukulele and the tenor ukulele. A concert ukulele typically has 14 to 17 frets. The tuning for the Concert is most commonly G C E A, or C Tuning. The same as the Soprano and Tenor ukulele.
Bass `Ukuleles
Four sizes of ukuleles are common: soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone. There's also the less common sopranino and the bass ukulele at the extreme ends of the size spectrum.
Resonator `Ukuleles
A Resonator ukulele or resophonic ukulele is a ukulele whose sound is produced by one or more spun aluminum cones (resonators) instead of the wooden soundboard (ukulele top/face). These instruments are sometimes referred to as Dobro ukuleles, however the term Dobro is currently trademarked by the Gibson Guitar Corporation.
QuickStart Chord Progressions Play-along Tracks, Introduction and Tuning Notes
The QUICKSTART Rhythm Section CD contains 24 unique styles designed for contemporary lead guitar. Each track is devoted to a scale covered in the QUICKSTART Scale Fingerings series of books. There are four background tracks for each scale, featuring the chords of the scale. These tracks give you the opportunity to explore the sound of each scale in an improvisational setting.
Understanding a Guitar Chord Diagram
The traditional/standard guitar chord diagram is typically used for showing chords. It is also used for showing scales-shapes, licks, and runs.
Chord a Day, February 14th - Csus2
Learn a new Ukulele chord every day of the year. The chord for February 14th is Csus2.
Six Essential Scales - Aeolian/Natural Minor Chords
The Aeolian/Natural Minor scale is one of the six essential scales that every ukulele player should know. The scale formula, based on the major scale is: 1 2 b3 5 b6 b7 8.
Repeating Note - Four Note, Single String Fingering Drills Starting with Fingers 3-1-1-2
Building on the single note, 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lesson starts with the finger combination: 3-1-1-2.
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - J
Example J blues progression from my book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z".
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - N
Example N blues progression from my book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z".
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - Q
Example Q blues progression from my book "A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z".
Core Ukulele Chords - Level One
The remaining chords for The Big Six, Level I Core Chords. The Big Six chords include: Seventh 7, Major Seventh maj7, Minor Seventh m7, Half Diminished Seventh or Minor Seven Flat Five diminished 7 m7b5, Diminished Seventh o7 and Augmented Seventh +7. These six chords form a core set of chords.
HZ - Frequencies
I always wanted to know what Hz meant and how I could use it to tweak my sound. Knowing the frequencies, the HZ of the notes of the ukulele can help you to know what to cut or boost when it comes to sound.