Archive for the ‘Ukulele Beginner’ Category
Uke Minutes 94 – How to Figure Out Strumming Patterns 1
Hey UUers! Here in the Underground, a fairly common question we get is “What is the Strumming Pattern for this song?” Most strumming patterns can be pretty easy to figure out as long as you know the basics. In this week’s episode of Uke Minutes, Aldrine introduces Part 1 of “How to Figure out Strumming [...]
Uke Lesson 15 – Island In The Sun
Ask questions about this lesson HERE. Play-Along with Aldrine HERE. Alright UUers, we decided to roll out March’s episode of Uke Minutes a day early, just to help kick off your weekend! So here it is, Uke Lesson 15 – “Island In The Sun”. This song is one of our favorites by the band Weezer [...]
Uke Minutes 33 – How to Tune Your Ukulele
Discuss this episode with other uke players HERE! Hey there UUers! It’s time for another Uke Minutes! After the many episodes of Uke Minutes created and featured here, we finally realized … we haven’t bothered to explain one of the most basic (and essential) elements of good ukulele playing – having a properly tuned ukulele! [...]
Uke Minutes 30 – How To Read Tabs
Connect with ukulele players and discuss this episode HERE. Hey Undergroundlings! Have you ever wondered, how the heck do people read tabs? In this episode, the one and only Dominator (of Dominator’s Uke Tabs) stops by and explains the basics of reading ukulele tabs! How convenient! As Dom explains: 1. To orient yourself, it may [...]
Uke Lesson 12 – Let It Snow!
Got questions? Discuss this lesson HERE. Play along with the full song (w/lyrics & chords) HERE. Hey hey, UUers! The Holidays are upon us! December is only a couple of days away, and instead of waiting for the 1st of the month to release the newest episode of Uke Lessons, we were so excited about [...]
Uke Minutes 23 – Chunking
Well hellooo there Undergroundlings! Here we go again, with another quick ukulele tip – this time on UKE MINUTES, Aldrine addresses a question that we’ve been getting a lot lately … “So how, exactly, do you do that ‘CHUNK’ thing??” Check it out. The chunking technique is used to add a percussive sound to your [...]
Uke Lesson 5 – Wonderful Tonight
Hey UUndergrounders! In our super special Uke Lesson today, Aldrine brings to you the ukulele take on Eric Clapton’s “Wonderful Tonight.” Check it out, get it down, connect with some people, and bring it around town! Then show us what you did over at the Forum. Special thanks to ALL the awesome people who entered [...]
Uke Minutes 12 – Free Strokes & Rest Strokes
This week’s episode of Uke Minutes features Aldrine Guerrero outlining the techniques of free strokes and rest strokes, and why they’re relevant to your particular ukulele shreddage. Have fun with these! Thanks to everyone who tuned into our Mogulus LIVE Open Mic tonight. We’re really happy with the turnout – over 100 of our best [...]
Uke Minutes 11 – In-to-Out Picking
Get yourself ready to add another picking pattern to your arsenal of picking patterns – In-to-Out!! Go ahead and add your flair / umph to your playing immediately!! *And don’t forget, our APRIL OPEN MIC – scheduled for Saturday, April 19th (Next Week!). If you haven’t already signed up, Sign up HERE. *And Be sure [...]
Uke Minutes 10 – Hammer Ons
In this week’s Uke Minutes, Aldrine teaches you the basics of the hammer on technique. Building on what you learned in the Major Scales tutorial, you will now be able to incorporate hammer ons into your ukulele skillset.
