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

Stringed instruments can be intimidating, especially to new musicians. Luckily, the ukulele is a small, cheap, and easy gateway into more advanced instruments. Music teacher Andrew C. explains just how simple ukulele for beginners can be... Music is often described as a universal language, similar to mathematics. Learning any instrument provides you with a lifetime of fulfillment, happiness, and peace. It also bestows the power of universal communication, which is not limited by bord

Since Valentine's Day is coming up fast, now is the perfect time for learning a few easy ukulele songs to impress that special someone. While there are many songs out there that might be easy and romantic, these are our top 3 picks: 3. Jason Mraz - "I'm Yours" Coming in at number three, we've got a song by Jason Mraz, "I'm Yours". This song is pretty simple, with only 5 chords throughout the entire song, and minimal riffs that you need to learn. In fact, the video shows an incredibly 

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

Did you know there are actually four different ukulele sizes for you to choose from? Ukulele teacher Carl H. breaks down the differences between each size so you can choose the right uke for you... In the last five years the ukulele has gone from a novelty, one that your aunt brings back from her trip to Hawaii, to an instrument featured in some of today's most popular music. This instrument has been closely associated with the Pacific Islands, and now is enjoying a much deserved surge in pop

No matter where you are in  your ukulele lessons, learning different ukulele strumming patterns will help you improve your technique and your sound. Here, ukulele instructor Willy M. goes over some basic strumming and fingerpicking patterns... Welcome to picking on the ukulele with Willy. In this lesson, we will learn how to insult, berate, sting and verbally abuse your ukulele! Just kidding! We're going to talk about ukulele strumming patterns. We'll also cover picking techniques and st

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

Ready for a time warp? Ukulele teacher Willy M. has 75 classic tunes from the 60s and 70s that are perfect for your ukulele - and are easy ukulele songs for beginners to master! Anyone who has ever attempted to learn a new skill knows that it can be frustrating and difficult at times. But, when you finally achieve success, the feeling of accomplishment is incomparable.  There was something about the music of the 1960s and 1970s that has remained popular year after year. The nice thin

When you first start learning how to play ukulele, chords are a great place to begin. Chords are groups of notes that, when played together, create a harmony. Learning to strum a sequence of chords is a great way to practice ukulele and eventually learn to play songs. Luckily, learning how to play ukulele chords can be quite simple once you get started. First we'll go over one basic chord and how to read chord charts and by the end of this article you'll be ready to strum away! Note: Make

Learning the Dm ukulele chord on a ukulele and its neighbors, D & D7, can help you quickly expand your ukulele repertoire. After all, the sweet tone of the ukulele really comes out when the right chords are played. This guide will teach you how to play D minor on a ukulele along with D major and D7 as a bonus! To understand the unique quality of each essential chord type, it’s helpful to practice chord variations that are based on the same root note. For example, you can work on the D m