Uke Lesson 9 – Billie Jean

Posted September 1st, 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!!

Posted on September 1st, 2008 in Ukulele Lessons, Ukulele Videos |

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21 Comments

  1. UKeben, September 3, 2008:

    Great arrangement.
    Aldrine, you’ve really got me playin hard. Uke confidence is gettin stronger and stronger…cheers chap. ;{)

  2. david, September 3, 2008:

    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 :D

  3. Ian Brysen, December 13, 2008:

    i Like the website! I wonder If you can teach us how to play Hawaiian supa man or White sandy beach by brada IZ

  4. Joe, December 21, 2008:

    That just made my day, and the cat even more so.

  5. joelseph, December 28, 2008:

    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

  6. Katie Bingham, June 26, 2009:

    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!

  7. alex, June 26, 2009:

    rip mj

  8. Cathlene, July 14, 2009:

    This is SO wonderful!! Can you learn/teach us I Will by the Beatles?? Please please!

  9. Tim, July 20, 2009:

    what are the chords for the bridge????? and strum pattern?

  10. Mikaela, July 27, 2009:

    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!

  11. david, August 8, 2009:

    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

  12. Justin, September 1, 2009:

    awesome Aldrine… Do you think you could teach us Man in the Mirror from MJ

  13. zacarius, September 21, 2009:

    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

  14. makana, November 11, 2009:

    was up man u came my school kalama in miss nakamas class i remembered ur sight tanx was last year u came tho

  15. Juan Sapatos, January 6, 2010:

    Dammit cat! You are maybe the greatest human being on the planet! Tremendous lesson.

  16. shenobia, January 25, 2010:

    wow you are like professional…are you chamorro or hawaiian?

  17. Tum, January 29, 2010:

    Very Very wonderful I'm new one to play Uku

  18. Loz, March 12, 2010:

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

  19. cynthia , April 4, 2010:

    does anyone know the chords for the "til summer comes around" song by keith urban? would really appreciate the share, thanks!

  20. rose, July 7, 2010:

    hey aldrine, im having trouble w the pinky mute….my pinky isnt as long, do you have any suggestions how to create the mute in a different way???

    thanks

  21. anaka, July 10, 2010:

    Hey Rose! For an alternative to the Pinky Mute, check out Uke Minutes 63 (The "Left Hand Mute" technique) – http://ukuleleunderground.com/2009/10/uke-minutes... Thanks for watching!

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