Uke Lesson 9 – Billie Jean

September 1, 2008

Since the dawn of the Underground, UUers the world over have been working ’round-the-clock, in a concerted effort to completely transform the universal opinion of what an “ukulele song” should sound like.

We’re blasting “Tiny Bubbles” right out of the water.

So when it was suggested that there should be a new Uke Lesson for the unbelievably epic hit, “Billie Jean” (by the one and only King of Pop, Mr. Michael Jackson), we were all like, “Why the heck not?”

So here it is – simple, straightforward, and a hoot to boot – we hope not to offend anyone who loves this song, and hope beyond hope that you enjoy playing it! Take a little time, check out the lesson, master it, and share with all of your amigos here in the Underground. And, as always, if you’ve got questions, check out the Forum for help and advice (about pretty much anything).

Alohas,
-UU Staff

Ooh, One more thing! Don’t forget to check back reeely soon for details on this month’s UKULELE GIVE-AWAY CONTEST!!

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17018 ResponsesUke+Lesson+9+-+Billie+Jean2008-09-01+22%3A39%3A24anaka to “Uke Lesson 9 – Billie Jean”

UKeben on September 3rd, 2008 3:32 pm

Great arrangement.
Aldrine, you’ve really got me playin hard. Uke confidence is gettin stronger and stronger…cheers chap. ;{)
david on September 3rd, 2008 11:10 pm

this is awesome! im a big fan of michael jackson. i’m wondering if you can play a uke version of the song “my everything” by randolph permejo
Ian Brysen on December 13th, 2008 5:24 pm

i Like the website! I wonder If you can teach us how to play Hawaiian supa man or White sandy beach by brada IZ
Joe on December 21st, 2008 5:29 pm

That just made my day, and the cat even more so.
joelseph on December 28th, 2008 5:41 pm

CAN U PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE LEARN HOW TO PLAY “IS THIS LOVE” BY BOB MARLEY AND DO A TUTORIAL ON IT IT IS HARD AS HEK ND IM TRYING TO DO IT FOR MY SENIOR TALENT SHOW THAAANX
Katie Bingham on June 26th, 2009 5:45 am

THIS SONG IS AWESOME!!
great way to pay respect to the late and great Michael Jackson
but also was wondering where you got the chords so that I can practice.
thank you!
alex on June 26th, 2009 10:38 am

rip mj
Cathlene on July 14th, 2009 4:37 pm

This is SO wonderful!! Can you learn/teach us I Will by the Beatles?? Please please!
Tim on July 20th, 2009 4:58 pm

what are the chords for the bridge????? and strum pattern?
Mikaela on July 27th, 2009 10:31 pm

Wow! Thanks, your such a cool guy! I’m from Sweden and I got my ukulele just a few days ago and thanks to you I already know the basics. And I’m definitely coming back to learn more!
david on August 8th, 2009 2:30 pm

I just found your web site today and think it’s great.I’ve always wanted to play but did’nt put in the time. But now I can just go on line and learn. Thanks alot
Justin on September 1st, 2009 7:58 pm

awesome Aldrine… Do you think you could teach us Man in the Mirror from MJ
zacarius on September 21st, 2009 3:56 pm

WOW you are a really good player.I wish I could play like you. My friends at maui waena are way better than me and my friend Carly thinks that you are hot
makana on November 11th, 2009 7:28 pm

was up man u came my school kalama in miss nakamas class i remembered ur sight tanx was last year u came tho
Juan Sapatos on January 6th, 2010 1:52 pm

Dammit cat! You are maybe the greatest human being on the planet! Tremendous lesson.
shenobia on January 25th, 2010 9:32 pm

wow you are like professional…are you chamorro or hawaiian?
Tum on January 29th, 2010 1:24 am

Very Very wonderful I'm new one to play Uku
Loz on March 12th, 2010 10:47 am

Im confused, what were the D, BM7 and G#7 Chords for?