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Blues in G

A basic / standard I, IV, V blues in the key of G major.

Published: 10 May 2013 Updated: 20 Mar 2018 • Visits: 82 • Code: UL535

Topic: Blues Instruments: Ukulele ANY Leadsheet Play-along Subjects: Blues • Repertoire

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Blues in G

A basic / standard I, IV, V blues in the key of G major.

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Updated: 31 Dec 2016

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UL13

Learning The Blues Scale on `Ukulele

Updated: 12 Feb 2019

Learn the Blues ( Minor Pentatonic ) and Pentatonic ( Major Pentatonic ) scales on ukulele. A practical approach to learning theses two essential scales using the Blues. These five note scales, the Major Pentatonic and the Blues or Minor Pentatonic scales are two of the most common scales used in contemporary music.

UL129

What is the Blues?

Updated: 12 Nov 2022

The Blues are at the heart of all American music. It has influenced Country, Rock, Folk, Jazz, Bluegrass and just about every form of American music we listen to today. The Blues - a chord progression, a scale, a feeling. This lesson presents an introduction to the blues progression and a couple of scale position of the pentatonic scale to get you started improvising.

UL45

Key Signatures - G Major and E Minor

Updated: 14 Sep 2011

“G Major” (or the key of G) is a major scale based on G, with the pitches G A B C D E F#. Its key signature has one sharp: F#. Its Relative Minor scale is E Minor. Its Parallel Minor is D Minor.

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Key Signatures - G Major

Updated: 01 Jan 2003

The key of G major-E minor.

Cover the primary and secondary chords and common chord progressions.

Types of Chords Available on Ukulele

Updated: 01 Jan 2003

The types of chords possible on ukulele include open position chords, movable form chords, 4-part chords, a.k.a. jazz chords and free from chords.

Common Chord Progressions and Remembering Songs

Updated: 01 Jan 2003

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.

Basic Ukulele Chords Charts

Updated: 01 Jan 2003

Not so much a series - but the basic chords ALL ukulele players should know.

Jazz Standard Chord Progressions

Updated: 01 Jan 2003

These are the chord progressions, extracted from my book "Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele" for use with on-line and private students.

Modular Phonetic Rhythm by Chuck Anderson

Updated: 01 Jan 2003

Modular Phonetic Rhythm represents a significant advance in the teaching and application of rhythm. Eliminating many inefficient aspects of rhythm education, Modular Phonetic Rhythm streamlines the traditional educational approach, resulting in a reflexive reaction to rhythm.

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UL526

Kelle Belle

Updated: 16 Oct 2011

An original jazz blues by Curt Sheller for his youngest daughter Kelly from his 2002 "Midnight at the Jazz Cafe" CD.

UL401

Midnight Cafe

Updated: 21 Feb 2016

An original jazz blues by Curt Sheller from The Curt Sheller Trio 2002 "Midnight at the Jazz Cafe" CD using more contemporary 4-part chords.

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A Guide to Blues Chord Progressions for Ukulele A to Z

Updated: 15 Jun 2006

The Blues are at the heart of all American music. It has influenced Country, Rock, Folk, Jazz, Bluegrass and just about every form of American music we listen to today. 26 blues progression in C and G tuning, progressing from basic to advanced jazz progression, with chord grids and substitutions explained.

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Movable 7th Chords for Ukulele Chord Chart - C Tuning

Updated: 31 Dec 2016

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