Learn the Ukulele
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Guides, riff round-ups and how-tos for the ukulele. Whether you are just picking it up or filling in a few gaps, there is plenty here to work through.
Why is My Ukulele Buzzing?
Got a buzz or rattle spoiling your strumming? You're not alone. Here's how to track it down and fix it, from the simple stuff to the…
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The Dreaded Ukulele E Chord and the Easy Way to Play It
The infamous E chord. There’s no doubt about it, it’s extremely awkward to play on a ukulele. The…
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How To Increase Your Speed On The Ukulele
If you dream of playing the ukulele at lightning speed like Jake Shimabukuro, this guide is for you.…
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How to Play a Ukulele Hammer-On – Improve Your Skills
The ukulele hammer-on technique adds dynamics and blends notes seamlessly. This article will teach you how to perform…
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Different Parts Of The Ukulele Explained
So you just got your new ukulele and every piece of it is exciting to you. You NEED…
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With tabs5 Awesome Metal Riffs to Play on a Ukulele
Learn to play some awesome songs from the metal genre on a ukulele. FREE TABS for Korn, Metallica…
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Basic Ukulele Chords And How To Read Them
The ukulele has a reputation for being easy, and then you meet your first chord chart and it…
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With tabsLearn to Play 3 Red Hot Chili Peppers Songs on the Ukulele!
When you have some of the greatest musicians of all time of their selected instruments in the same…
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With tabsLearn to Play 3 Stone Roses Songs on the Ukulele!
The Stone Roses were a different breed. They get lumped into the whole Madchester/Britpop era but for me,…
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With tabsLearn to Play 3 Green Day Songs on the Ukulele
I didn’t really click with Green Day until they released the American Idiot album. After listening to it…
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How to Play a Ukulele Pull-Off: Improve Your Skills
Learn the ukulele pull-off technique to elevate your playing. Pluck a string, drag your finger off the higher…
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7 Pop-Punk Riffs to Play on the Ukulele
Pop-punk on a ukulele? Maybe not the most obvious combination—but honestly, who cares? If you enjoy playing it,…
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How To Tune Your Ukulele
The first thing you need to do when learning to play is how to tune your ukulele. Proper…
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3 Tips to Improve Your Ukulele Barre Chords
Mastering ukulele barre chords requires strength and practice. This post shares three tips to ease the process and…
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With tabsLearn to Play 3 Blink 182 Songs on the Ukulele
Blink-182 have been pigeonholed by critics, on numerous occasions, as a teenage band, and of being juvenile. I…
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Low G vs High G Ukulele: What’s the Difference?
Expand your ukulele's potential with a low G string, adding depth and versatility. Learn the benefits, differences from…
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Why Your Ukulele Sounds Bad [Common Problems]
Have you recently jumped into the world of ukulele playing? Are you eager to get started but the uke you are using sounds like it’s offending…
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With tabsLearn to Play 3 Muse Songs on the Ukulele!
Muse are no strangers to intricate pieces of music and ear-worming riffs. I grew up loving their music…
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How to Palm Mute a Ukulele – Easy Method
Learn how to diversify your ukulele playing style with palm muting. This technique dampens the strings' sound, giving…
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How to Read Ukulele Tabs (The Easy Way)
One of the most common (and easiest) ways of learning to play songs on the ukulele is by…
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Overcoming Sore Fingers From Playing the Ukulele
Learning to play the ukulele can be challenging, especially when dealing with soreness. Expect blisters, callouses, aches, cramps,…
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With tabsLearn to Play 3 Linkin Park Songs on the Ukulele
They were the giants of the nu-metal era, and for good reason. Linkin Park had a real knack…
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Can You Play the Ukulele If You Can’t Read Music?
No, you don’t need to read music to play the ukulele. Learn through tabs, chord charts, and strumming…
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With tabsLearn to Play 3 Tom Misch Songs on the Ukulele!
This guys music is just so silky smooth and laid back. I saw his colours session a while…
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With tabsLearn to Play 3 U2 Songs on the Ukulele!
It’s about time I arranged some U2 on the uke. One of my favourite albums of all time…
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Fingerstyle Ukulele – 6 Easy Songs You Can Learn Right Now
Meet Sammy Turton, aka 4StringBoy, an exceptional ukulele player known for his intricate and interesting fingerstyle ukulele arrangements…
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How To Fingerpick A Ukulele
While its great to sing your heart out while strumming along to your favourite songs. Fingerpicking allows you…
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5 Songs to Play Jazz Ukulele
Jazz ukulele offers a rich array of chords and songs, ideal for personal enjoyment and stage performances. Discover…
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With tabsLearn to Play 3 Beatles Songs on the Ukulele!
What can I say about the Beatles that hasn’t been said before? Geniuses, Pioneers and revolutionary are all…
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With tabsLearn to Play 3 Twenty One Pilots Songs on the Ukulele
They quickly became one of my favourite bands when I first heard them a few years ago. What…
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Is the Ukulele Easy to Learn? An Honest Answer
Is the ukulele easy to play? While its small size and soft strings help, mastering it takes dedication…
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15 Easy Rock Riffs for Ukulele Beginners
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30 Hip Hop Songs to Play on a Ukulele
Are you looking to play some more interesting and unique songs on your ukulele? Free ukulele tabs for…
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Everything You Need to Know About The Ukulele Capo
A ukulele capo is a tool that changes your ukulele’s tuning quickly. It wraps around the neck, allowing…
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With tabsLearn to Play 3 Nirvana Songs on the Ukulele!
Even on their early albums that were quick and heavily distorted. It’s easy to pick out some fantastic…
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