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We also have previous years coverage there as well but if you only want to watch the new videos, here is Day 1 and Day 2. Day 3 coming tomorrow.

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 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 are taught and broken down by working professional ukulele players just for your practicing pleasure. They will be made available to all UU+ members, but for THIS WEEK ONLY we’re letting everyone watch the first three episodes from Kalei Gamiao’s Master Class, Improving Your Ukulele Playing!

In Part 3 of this workshop, Kalei shows you two right hand techniques to help add some interesting strumming effects to your ukulele playing. These techniques require quite a bit of control with your right hand, so take it slow and practice them often to really get them down.

Have fun and keep strummin’!

Aloha,
-UU Staff

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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 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 are taught and broken down by working professional ukulele players just for your practicing pleasure. They will be made available to all UU+ members, but for THIS WEEK ONLY we’re letting everyone watch the first three episodes from Kalei Gamiao’s Master Class, Improving Your Ukulele Playing!

In Part 2 of this workshop, Kalei expands on some basic music theory to help you find different inversions for your chords. Download and print out the UU Fretboard Diagram to help you to find the notes you need and play around with different chord voicings to your hearts content. (Be sure to check Print Properties > “Scale to Fit” page when printing).

For more info on using music theory to improve your ukulele playing, check out Aldrine’s Ukulele Music Theory course in the UU+ section!

Have fun with this one and keep strummin’!

Aloha,
-UU Staff

Become a UU+ Member!

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 are taught and broken down by working professional ukulele players just for your practicing pleasure. They will be made available to all UU+ members, but for THIS WEEK ONLY we’re letting everyone watch the first three episodes from Kalei Gamiao’s Master Class, Improving Your Ukulele Playing!

In Part 1 of this workshop, Kalei goes over basic music theory to help you find different inversions for your chords. Download and print out the UU Fretboard Diagram to help you to find the notes you need and play around with different chord voicings to your hearts content. (Be sure to check Print Properties > “Scale to Fit” page when printing).

For more info on using music theory to improve your ukulele playing, check out Aldrine’s Ukulele Music Theory course in the UU+ section!

Have fun with this one and keep strummin’!

Aloha,
-UU Staff

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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 it out and let us know how it goes!

For more Do-It-Yourself ukulele stuff, be sure to check out Uke Minutes 4 (DIY Ukulele Humidifier) and Uke Minutes 50 (DIY Ukulele Wall Hanger). Have fun and keep strummin’!

Aloha,
-UU Staff

For your info
Parts List:
- 1/2″ PVC Pipe (Cut into two 6″ pieces, four 4″ pieces, and six 2″ pieces)
- 3/4″ Pipe Insulation Foam
- Four 90 degree Connectors*
- Two T-Connectors*
- One Threaded T-Connector (top threaded, sides non-threaded)
- One Threaded 3-Way Connector (one threaded inlet, two non-threaded)
- One 12″ long, 1/2″ thick PVC Pipe, threaded on both ends

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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 one is pretty catchy and really fun to play once you get it down, so practice slow, get your speed up, and have fun!

A HUGE MAHALO to Almost Islanders for collabing with us on the Play-Along for this song. Be sure to check out their YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/almostislandersmusic

For more info on Katchafire and their music, head over to http://www.katchafire.co.nz

This year is going to be a pretty sweet one for ukulele players everywhere and an awesome one here in the Underground. We’ve got 2012 NAMM Show coverage coming up very soon this month, PLUS some big news for UU in the coming months. Stay tuned for more great stuff, practice hard, and keep strummin’!

Aloha,
-UU Staff

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