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Navigate the Course by Section

Here is every section of Ukulele Utopia, laid out in order. Work through them from the top, or jump straight to the part you want to practise. Each card shows how far you have got.

The BasicsEvery great ukulele player started exactly where you are right now. In this section we'll cover…
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StrummingYou've got the basics down, so now it's time to get that strumming hand moving. We'll…
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ChordsChords are the backbone of just about every song out there. In this section we'll add…
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RiffsChords and strumming are great, but there's nothing quite like smashing out a riff on the…
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Showing OffTime to add some flair. In this section we'll play with the dynamics and techniques that…
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FingerpickingPut the strumming hand to one side, we're going fingerstyle. Fingerpicking is how you add real…
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In The StudioLet's put the ukulele down for a moment and step into the studio. We'll look at…
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The Big ShowThis is it. Everything you've learned, all coming together. In this final section we'll pull the…
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Welcome to Ukulele Utopia

First step in enrolling in the course: you just need to simply make an account on the website by hitting the login to enroll button.

We’re excited to have you join us on this musical journey. Here’s a quick guide to get you started:

Explore the Festival Map

You can use the festival map to navigate through the course, or simply scroll down to see all the sections.

Course Structure

This course is linear, meaning each part must be marked as complete to move to the next stage. This ensures your progress is tracked correctly.

Skipping Ahead

If you’re not a total newbie and want to skip parts, feel free to mark them as complete and move on to the sections that suit your skill level.

Enjoy your strumming, and have fun learning!

The Basics

In this section, we will cover everything you need to know about starting to play the ukulele.

  • How Do I Hold This Thing?
  • Getting To Know The Uke
  • How To Tune Your Ukulele
  • What Do My Hands Do?
  • Our First Chord
  • What Is Melody?
  • Lets Learn A Song

Strumming

We know the basics, it’s time to delve into what’s going on with our strumming hand.

  • Different Strokes, Different Folks
  • Down & Back Up Again
  • The Island Strum
  • What The Chuck???
  • A New Chord
  • Lets Play A Song

Chords

Chords are the backbone of most songs, let’s learn to play a few more.

  • Introduction
  • How To Read Chord Charts
  • The Main Types Of Chords
  • Warming Up Correctly
  • Going Down Again
  • Lets Add A New Finger
  • Preparation Is Key
  • I Feel A Song Coming On
  • The Campfire
  • What A Day!

Riffs

Chords and strumming are great but… there’s nothing better than smashing out a riff on the ukulele.

  • What Is A Riff?
  • How To Read Ukulele Tabs
  • The Issue With Ukulele Tabs
  • How to Pick/Pluck A Riff
  • Festival Banger #1
  • Festival Banger #2
  • Build Strength In Your Fingers
  • Come Up With Your Own Riff
  • Festival Banger #3
  • Festival Banger #4
  • The Foods Getting Cold
  • Im Hungry
  • This Food Needs Paying For

Showing Off

In this section, we will discuss some dynamics you can add to improve your ukulele playing.

  • Introduction
  • Hammer Of The Gods
  • Augmentaplex
  • Can This Thing Get Any Louder?
  • Proficient Palm Muting
  • Broadband
  • Slide Over Here
  • Snoozies
  • Lets Go Around The Bend
  • Blaow!
  • Changing The Sound Using Effects
  • Outro

Fingerpicking

Fingerpicking is a great way to add more emotion to our chords.

  • Introduction
  • Your First Pattern
  • Three Finger Chords
  • Travis Finger Picking
  • Festival Sing Along #1
  • The Claw Pattern
  • Festival Sing Along #2
  • Ultimate Tool For Increasing Speed
  • A New Perspective
  • Show Them Why We Are Here

In The Studio

Let’s put the ukulele down for a moment and jump into the studio.

  • How To Learn New Songs
  • The Only Way To Practise
  • Hacking Guitar Tabs
  • Beefing Up Songs With Backing Tracks
  • The Benefits Of Social Media
  • The Red Lights On : Lets Record
  • Lights, Camera, Action
  • Outro

The Big Show

This is it, it’s time to combine everything we have learned so far.

  • Introduction
  • 
The Intro Riff
  • Spread Those Fingers Wide
  • The Verse & Bridge
  • The Big Chorus
  • Your Big Moment
  • Bringing It All Together
  • This is it..
  • The Next Day