Can You Play the Ukulele If You Can’t Read Music?
July 2, 2021
This is often the first thing that a budding ukulele player wants to ask. Its such a daunting question that some people decide to not
Beginner or beyond. Here you will find useful information about learning to play the ukulele.
Blog Posts
Low G Ukulele Strings Explained
February 19, 2021
Having a ukulele that has a low G string in your collection is no doubt going to expand your playing possibilities. You can have a
How to Play a Ukulele Pull-Off: Improve Your Skills
August 23, 2020
The pull-off is what i would call the sibling of the hammer-on. Mastering how to perform one will take your playing to the next level.
The Dreaded Ukulele E Chord and the Easy Way to Play It
August 10, 2020
The infamous E chord. There’s no doubt about it, it’s extremely awkward to play on a ukulele. The shape feels unnatural and it hurts your
Overcoming Sore Fingers From Playing the Ukulele
August 2, 2020
Learning to play the ukulele is a challenge in itself. When you start the process you might find the challenge even more difficult when your
3 Tips to Improve Your Ukulele Barre Chords
July 17, 2020
Learning how to perform a ukulele barre chord can be one of the most challenging aspects of playing the uke. It requires a lot of
How to Palm Mute a Ukulele – Easy Method
July 14, 2020
Palm muting the ukulele changes the way the ukulele sounds. Knowing how to do it gives you the opportunity to diversify your playing style. Ultimately
How to Play a Ukulele Hammer-On – Improve Your Skills
July 13, 2020
The ukulele hammer-on is a technique that adds a lot more dynamics into your playing. It can blend notes together easy and seamlessly when done
Why Your Ukulele Sounds Bad [Common Problems]
July 12, 2020
Have you recently jumped into the world of ukulele playing? You are eager to get started but the uke you are using sounds like it’s
5 Songs to Play Jazz Ukulele
May 31, 2018
The ukulele is a great instrument to play jazz songs on. Maybe because the ukulele is always associated with good vibes, it makes this instrument
How To Increase Your Speed On The Ukulele
May 1, 2018
If you’re anything like me, the absolute dream is to be able to play the ukulele like Jake Shimabukuro, Corey Fujimoto, Andrew Molina, James Hill
The Basics
How To Tune Your Ukulele
The first thing you need to be able to do when learning to play is how to tune your ukulele.
How to Fingerpick a Ukulele – Simple Method
While its great to sing your heart out while strumming along to your favourite songs. Fingerpicking allows you to play things a bit more delicately and allows you to be somewhat more emotive with your playing. CLICK HERE to learn how to fingerpick a ukulele!
How to Read Ukulele Tabs
One of the most common (and easiest) ways of learning to play songs on the ukulele is by reading tablature. It’s a collection of lines, numbers and symbols that looks confusing at first but is actually very simple to understand. Meaning once you get the hang of it, you will be reading it like you would read a book.
