Archive for the ‘Ukulele Videos’ Category
Uke Minutes 107 – Vamp Riff in C
Hey UUers! Saturday is here and that means it’s time for another episode of Uke Minutes! On this week’s episode, Aldrine breaks down a simple riff you can use in the key of C when you are going from G7 to C. Give your turnarounds a distinctly “slack key” feel to them, without having to [...]
Uke Minutes 106 – Advanced Reggae Strumming II
Hey UUers! Last week on Uke Minutes, Aldrine explained a pretty neat Advanced Reggae Strumming technique to add a little rhythm to your strumming. This week, he introduces a slight variation to this, using a two finger roll on just one string for Advanced Reggae Strumming II. This one may take a little practice to [...]
Uke Got Mail Ep. 64 – How Do You Play Fireflies?
Hey UUers! On this episode of Uke Got Mail!, Aldrine answers a question about playing “Fireflies” by Owl City on the ukulele. Check it out, leave your comments below, and let us know what you think! Keep strummin’ and have a ridiculously rad day. Aloha, -UU Staff
Uke Minutes 105 – Advanced Reggae Strumming
Hey UUers! It’s a beautiful day for uke playing, don’t you agree? This week on Uke Minutes, Aldrine explains a quick way to add some background percussive sounds to your strum with Advanced Reggae Strumming. This episode utilizes a couple of Uke Minutes techniques from the past, namely, the Pinky Mute and the basic Roll [...]
Uke Lesson 35 – Space Suits
Play along with Aldrine on the Space Suits PLAY-ALONG! Hey UUers! Welcome to November! As we near the end of the year, things always get a little busy here in the Underground, so have your uke(s) at the ready for a wild end to 2010! For now, we’ve got a brand new episode of Uke [...]
Uke Got Mail Ep. 62 – Help With Writing a Song For A Lady
Hey UUers! Uke Got Mail is back & this time Aldrine tackles a question from a UUer who is writing a song to ask out a lady. Check it out, try it out, and if you come up with anything to help out our friend Willy, post your comments below! New lesson coming up soon, [...]
Uke Minutes 104 – Palm Mute Fingerpicking
Hey UUers! Fall is falling, the holidays are right around the corner and it’s time for you to make sure you’re extra awesome on the uke (so you can claim that you deserve a new one soon)! So to help add a little flair to your ukulele abilities, this week’s episode of Uke Minutes combines [...]
Uke Minutes 103 – The Box (Part 2)
Hey UUers! Welcome! Come in, have a sat, and fire up the old video player … it’s time for Uke Minutes! This week, Aldrine expands on the concept of “The Box” demonstrating its use on Movable Chords and scales. Take a look, try it out, and let us know what you think! Thanks a TON [...]
Uke Minutes 102 – The Box (Part 1)
Hey UUers! Good morning (afternoon, evening, or night)!! Are you ready for another fun-filled episode of Uke Minutes!? Well, here we go … Lately Aldrine has been talking about “The Box” as a way to think about, understand, and memorize your ukulele. This week’s episode is just a quick introduction to “thinking in boxes” so [...]
Uke Lesson 34 – Never Let You Go (+ MEETUP!)
Play along with the “Never Let You Go” UU Play-Along! Hey UUers! Yay for October! For this month’s episode of Uke Lessons we bring you, “Never Let You Go” by Third Eye Blind (sorry Justin Bieber fans). Check it out, play along with the Play-Along, and be merry! + MEETUP TIME! — If you’re in [...]
