Archive for the ‘Uke Minutes’ Category
Uke Minutes 150 – How to Make a $10 Ukulele Stand (DIY)!
Hey UUers! Are you ready for this!? Yup, that’s right, it’s Uke Minutes … Episode 150!! On this special episode of Uke Minutes we’re back on the DIY train as Aldrine shows you how to make your very own custom ukulele stand for under $10. Go to it all you handy uke players – try [...]
Uke Minutes 149 – How to Hold Your Ukulele
Hey UUers! Merry Saturday (& Happy Christmas Eve)! This time on Uke Minutes, Aldrine breaks down the basics of how to hold your ukulele. There are a couple of pointers to keep in mind but most importantly, be sure to find the position that’s the most natural and comfortable for you. Try it out and [...]
Uke Minutes 148 – Types of Ukulele Strings
Hey UUers! Wintertime is in full swing & the holidays are right around the corner! For those of you thinking about stuffing some stockings with uke strings for your favorite ukulele player, this week’s episode of Uke Minutes just might come in handy. Here Aldrine shows you several types of ukulele string material and how [...]
Uke Minutes 147 – How to Hold Multiple Strings with One Finger
Hey UUers! When it comes to holding chords, there are a few basic chords that still strike fear in the hearts of ukulele players. The dreaded E! The menacing Bb! Most of what makes these chords tough is that they either require all four of your fretting fingers to hold OR they require you to [...]
Uke Minutes 146 – A String Ghost Notes
Hey UUers! A while back we taught you how to do Ghost Notes and Muted Ghost Notes on your ukulele. With these two techniques, we primarily focused on using ghost notes while picking and ghost noting on the G, C, and/or E strings. On this week’s episode of Uke Minutes, Aldrine shows you how to [...]
Uke Minutes 145 – Finger Picking Rhythm
Hey UUers! It’s the weekend … do you know where your uke is at? This time on Uke Minutes we talk about Finger Picking Rhythm and how to finger pick in time with the music. Basically, take the beat of the song and play your finger picking pattern so that it lands on the beat. [...]
Uke Minutes 144 – How to Create Finger Picking Patterns
Hey UUers! Saturday is here! That can only mean one thing – another awesome episode of Uke Minutes for you to watch and play around with. In this week’s episode, Aldrine shows you how to create your own finger picking patterns! Try it out, create to your hearts content, and let us know what you [...]
Uke Minutes 143 – Advanced Golpe (with Craig Chee!)
Hey UUers! You may remember a nifty little technique that we showed you awhile back called “Golpe” (if you don’t remember, click HERE to see the tutorial!). While in Oregon for the Eugene UKEtoberfest, we got to meet ukulele virtuoso, Craig Chee, who showed us his way of applying golpe to his playing. So this [...]
Uke Minutes 142 – How to Switch Chords (+ Live Performance in Tacoma!)
Hey UUers! Only two more events left on the UU Pacific Northwest 2011 Tour! Tomorrow (Sunday, Oct. 16) Aldrine will be doing a workshop at Queen’s Closet in Tacoma at 4pm. After that we’re all heading over to the Lakewood Elks Club Lodge for a LIVE Performance at 7pm! Can’t wait to see everyone there! [...]
Uke Minutes 141 – Staggered Strumming (+ UKEtoberfest!)
Hey UUers! Today Aldrine and the UU guys are hanging out at UKEtoberfest (in Eugene, OR)! This all-day event is being held at the Eugene Faith Center so if you’re in the area, come on down and hang out with us! This kicks off Ukulele Underground’s two-week live TOUR in Oregon & Washington – check [...]
