Uke Lesson 26 – Europa

Posted February 1st, 2010


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Hey all you awesome people of the Underground!

It’s the first of the month (Happy February to you), and that means a brand new episode of Uke Lessons! We’re breaking it down with an ukulele instrumental version of Carlos Santana’s, Europa. It’s quick, it’s dirty, it’s even got a space for you to improv your very own solo in D minor. Scha-weet! It’s been awhile since the last time we did an instrumental piece, so try it out and let us know what you think.

February is also the official month of the Ukulele Underground Award Show (“The Undies!”), where we celebrate your favorite ukulele videos of the past year. Yay! We’ll also be giving away a TON of stuff during the show, so keep an eye on the front page for the date and time, so you can tune in to watch & win!

Hope your Monday is the best Monday ever! Play that uke & be merry!

Aloha,
-UU Staff

Posted on February 1st, 2010 in Ukulele Lessons, Ukulele Videos |

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26 Comments

  1. zteve, February 2, 2010:

    I LIKE IT!!!! I think I can even full it off, MAHALO ALOHA

  2. Jon Brenner, February 9, 2010:

    Love it! Thanks.

  3. Micca, February 13, 2010:

    Indispensable information on learning this piece. We had been trying to learn it from listening to the Herb Ohta Jr. version then tried the Dominator tabs that proved to be slow going for us less experienced players.
    Many many thanks

  4. Steven, February 13, 2010:

    Thanks! It's great!

  5. Brad, February 15, 2010:

    Hey, this is excelent!
    One of the ultimate sounds is that of Carlos Santana…it is amazing how great his music sounds on a ukulele!

    I cant be alone, as a memory impaired person, I need sheet music, ideally tab when I play. Maybe there is some for this song especailly…that would be really helpful!

    Great Job on all the videos! Thanks for doing what you do!

    Brad

  6. Jeremy, February 19, 2010:

    Awesome lesson! The fretboard on the left makes following along really easy. I am also wondering if there are tabs to this version out somewhere so I don't have to keep rewinding the video… Either way, first time my uke sounded like music! Thanks!

  7. Jon Brenner, March 3, 2010:

    This is all kinds of win.

  8. Inigo, March 16, 2010:

    this is great! i couldn´t even play it on the guitar and you make it look so easy.
    seriously, you are the best

  9. Jukita, March 23, 2010:

    Great tutorial, easy to follow. Best I have seen – thanks!

  10. adam, April 28, 2010:

    cant really get the last picking down :s

  11. glenn , June 25, 2010:

    cool song

  12. John F. Cardinale, July 10, 2010:

    Hi,

    Great learning tool. I am learning a slow pace: Please do not delete europa lesson.

    John

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    hokulea, August 8, 2010:

    I’v always liked this song. Good choice. Great lesson. Mahalo.

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    mickibihon, August 31, 2010:

    Helped me alot, thanks Aldrine and uke underground :D

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    shadowolf, October 3, 2010:

    I love play this song and it’s easy to learn with Aldrine:)
    Thanks a lot !

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    lindsey123, October 7, 2010:

    i love carlos santana!!!! :) THANK YOU!

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    koyote, October 9, 2010:

    Yeeh ! :D
    Thanks !

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    maiskiuku, December 2, 2010:

    I love this song! Awesome turtorial! Thanks :)

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    afrothunda, February 5, 2011:

    A.G. and the gang, there are no words that can describe how fun and awesome yall are. thank you so much for this. i haven’t been able to see my love in two months, and when i see her for valentines day (coming soon) i’m going to play this for her. Aloha from Virginia

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    erlindae, February 11, 2011:

    This lesson is awesome! Mahalo nui loa.

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    robertoroboto, March 15, 2011:

    I love this song, and if we could get some lessons on almost anything Gipsy Kings (somewhat similar) I would be absolutely ecstatic.

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    n405sc, March 20, 2011:

    I’m on a mission to learn this song. That’s coming from my Uke. Salamat Aldrine!

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    azztro, March 26, 2011:

    Thanks for this piece. Very well presented lesson. I can now cross this off my bucket list. Is it possible you could do a folow up tutorial showing the advanced lead from the play along? Thanks again. I rally connect with your energy.

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    stevers, October 2, 2011:

    Tried forever to nail this on my guitar…all I needed was a great teacher..thax..captured on the Uke is awesome.

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    stevers, October 19, 2011:

    Any suggestions for a easier C7 during the improvisation? That transition is killing me!

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    beautimus, January 14, 2012:

    you are awesome,unbelievable on the ukulele. i learned europa thanks to you,and i have one favor to ask of you. please show me how to play the part you don`t show on the play along,then i can go to the next song. i will pay for the lesson.thanks beautimus

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