Archive for the ‘Ukulele Videos’ Category
[UU+] Master Class (FREE PREVIEW!) – Improving Your Ukulele Playing (Part 2) with Kalei Gamiao
Watch Part 1 Watch Part 3 Note: In the fretboard diagram on the whiteboard behind Kalei, the last note under the E string (5th fret, E string) should be an A (not a G). Sorry about that, guys Hey UUers! Over the past few months we’ve been working really hard on some exciting new stuff [...]
[UU+] Master Class (FREE PREVIEW!) – Improving Your Ukulele Playing (Part 1) with Kalei Gamiao
Watch Part 2 Watch Part 3 Hey UUers! Over the past few months we’ve been really working hard on some exciting new stuff here in the Underground – here’s a sneak peek of the “Master Class” series that is being developed to help you become a better ukulele player! In Master Class episodes, exclusive seminars [...]
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 Lesson 49 – “Yr Dreaming” (Katchafire)
Play along with the official UU “Yr Dreaming” Play-Along! Hey UUers! Happy New Year! Glad to see you made it into 2012 with your uke safe and sound, so let’s get down to business! This time on Uke Lessons, Aldrine shows you how to play “Yr Dreaming” (You’re Dreaming) by Katchafire. The picking for this [...]
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 Lesson 48 – Winter Wonderland
Play along with the “Winter Wonderland” Ukulele Play-Along! Hey UUers! Happy December! It’s that time of year again – time to google up some holiday tunes, sit by the fireplace, and strum to your hearts content. To help get you into the seasonal uke spirit, we’re kicking off December with a brand new episode of [...]
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. [...]
