Archive for the ‘Ukulele Beginner’ Category
Uke Minutes 9 – Major Chords
In this week’s episode of Uke Minutes, we tackle the explanation of Major Chords. Building on last week’s explanation of Major Scales, once you’ve figured out the major scale for a certain note, you can easily find the major chord that goes along with it by playing the 1, 3, and 5 together … simultaneously [...]
Uke Minutes 8 – Major Scales
Kicking off our “Basic Music Theory” series, in this week’s episode of Uke Minutes Aldrine goes over how to figure out major scales on your ukulele. Learn the pattern, so you can figure out the major scale for any note! Then begin the intricate, infinite courtship with your ukulele’s fretboard, to unlock the secrets of [...]
Uke Minutes 7 – History of the Ukulele
In this episode of Uke Minutes, Aldrine gives a few fun facts about the origin of the ‘ukulele; its name, where it came from, and the ancestor instruments it was modeled after. For a much more comprehensive history of this marvelous little instrument, check out the following web-tastic presentations: History of the ‘Ukulele (UGH) Over [...]
Uke Minutes 6 – The Roll Technique
In this episode of Uke Minutes, Aldrine Guerrero teaches a simple way to enhance your strum called the 4-finger roll. If you decide to try this technique out in a song, be sure to post it in our forums. We noticed that we get the most traffic on the weekends. Makes sense, everybody is off [...]
Uke Minutes 5 – How to Re-string Your Ukulele
Happy Presidents Day! Hope everyone in the U.S. is enjoying their day off. In this episode of Uke Minutes, Aldrine teaches you how to restring your ukulele. For more in depth instruction on restringing your instrument, be sure to read the article on restringing your instrument. Also just a reminder, Just four days left until [...]
Uke Minutes 5 Article – How To Re-string Your Ukulele
How To String your Ukulele So, you need to string your ukulele? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Here we’ll help guide you through all the steps to replace your old, dead strings with some brand spankin’ new nylons … Check out our video tutorial for all the same content, no reading required. What [...]
Uke Minutes 4 – DIY Ukulele Case Humidifier
In this episode of Uke Minutes, Aldrine teaches you how to make your own Ukulele Case Humidifier. The ukulele like all wooden instruments is susceptible to warping due to dry air. This quick homemade humidifier should solve a lot of problems if you live in dryer regions. Just be sure to keep that foam wet [...]
Uke Minutes 3 – Ukulele Sizes
In this episode of Uke Minutes, Aldrine goes over the basic ukulele sizes. For a more in depth explanation of ukulele sizes, read the article that goes with this video here. What Should I Learn Next? “Buying an Ukulele” “How to Tune an Ukulele”
Uke Minutes 3 Article – Ukulele Sizes
Looking for an ukulele? -Yes! What kind should I get? What is the difference between the sizes? Do they sound that much different? Which is the best for me? Ahhh! I have so many questions! Relax. In time, we’ll break down everything for you … but first, SIZES:
Uke Minute 2 – Basic Strum
In this episode of Uke Minutes Aldrine Guerrero teaches you the basic strum on the ukulele. We’re working on getting our videos to play more smoothly. Let us know if this one is still giving problems. If this video is giving you problems, or if you want to see Aldrine in (near) HD. check out [...]
