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Playing the ukulele is a great way to get started with playing music. It’s an instrument that is relatively easy to learn and can be played almost anywhere.  Plus, you don’t need any expensive equipment or even a lot of practice time to get going.  This blog post will show you how to play a variety of simple but fun songs on the ukulele.  What is a Famous Song That Uses Ukulele? Playing the ukulele is a great way to get started with playing music. It’s an instrument that i

Learning how to improvise is often seen as a more advanced skill attempted only after you have mastered the basics. It is often clouded in mystery and seems almost like magic when demonstrated through a great improviser. However, we can turn that idea on its head and use improvising as a path to learning how to play an instrument, even from the early stages. Humans are naturally improvisational (just think about how you like to move or even “drum” to songs you love), and we can use t

You know practicing is a huge part of learning any instrument, and the ukulele is no different! Learn how to make sure you're practicing effectively with this guide from music teacher Carol Beth L.... So you've begun to learn to play ukelele. It is a fun instrument, and there's a lot you can do with it, whether it's accompanying others or playing your own songs. But how long and how often do you need to practice to make it worth it? You may have heard the saying that “practice makes perf

Want to learn some cool riffs on your ukulele? In this lesson, ukulele teacher Willy M. shares how to read ukulele tabs and where to find ukulele tabs online for your favorite songs... How to Read Ukulele Tabs for Beginners The wonderful thing about ukulele tab notation is that it’s quite easy to learn to read. Once you learn the basic notes and symbols and practice playing, you can get the hang of it pretty quickly. Follow these simple steps to be well on your way to playing uke tabs like a

There are dozens of easy ukulele songs to learn! Even if you don't have a musical background, getting started on the ukulele is fun and easy. You can find a decent starter ukulele at your local music shop for around $40, and there are tons of free resources available online to help you strum your first chord. To get started learning some easy ukulele songs, check out these great YouTube tutorials. We've picked out five easy uke songs to help you learn how to play the ukulele. In order to

An excellent starting point for all beginners is to learn their notes on the ukulele. As you learn to navigate the notes on the fretboard, you’ll build an understanding of the basics - so you can start playing tunes in no time! Once you’ve mastered the individual notes, you can use them to build chords, and chords quickly turn into songs. These individual ukulele notes are also necessary for learning how to play licks or riffs. In this article, we'll discuss different ways to tune

One of the most iconic sounds in music is the sound of a ukulele strumming patterns. It automatically conjures up in one’s mind scenes of a beach in Hawaii (which happens to be the title of an amazing Ukulele song by Ziggy Marley, but we’ll get to that) with its tiki huts, hula skirts, and lei. It’s most likely what brought you to want to learn the ukulele in first place. And this technique, strumming, is one of the first techniques you need to master in order to bring your Ukulele pla

So you bought a new ukulele and you're ready to start playing. Congrats! Hopefully by now, you've found a teacher, and maybe even had your first few lessons. To help you get off to a solid start, ukulele teacher Willy M. has created this ultimate ukulele guide for beginners... This beginners' guide has everything you need to get up and running with your ukulele! In this article, you'll learn how to tune your ukulele, how to play ukulele chords, basic strumming patterns, and how to pl

Whenever you pick up a new hobby, it's a great idea to start following some blogs on the topic. Learning ukulele is no exception, and luckily for you, there are many great blogs about playing ukulele. Whether you're taking private ukulele lessons or trying to teach yourself, these blogs are a great place to learn ukulele online, explore new ideas, and have fun along the way. Read on to discover the best ukulele blogs around! 1. Uke Nut If you're interested in learning to play fingerstyle uk

Many of you may have seen this term “Fingerstyle Ukulele” and walked away curious. Isn’t all of ukulele music played with your fingers? And which hand does this term refer to, right or left? Well, fingerstyle ukulele refers to a particular style of playing which can be applied to any song. It primarily focuses on how you play your chords in the right hand. Most songs are played by strumming, but this style has us plucking through the notes of a chord, string by string, with each of our