Uke Minutes 144 – How to Create Finger Picking Patterns
Hey UUers! Saturday is here! That can only mean one thing – another awesome episode of Uke Minutes for you to watch and play around with. In this week’s episode, Aldrine shows you how to create your own finger picking patterns! Try it out, create to your hearts content, and let us know what you [...]
Uke Minutes 143 – Advanced Golpe (with Craig Chee!)
Hey UUers! You may remember a nifty little technique that we showed you awhile back called “Golpe” (if you don’t remember, click HERE to see the tutorial!). While in Oregon for the Eugene UKEtoberfest, we got to meet ukulele virtuoso, Craig Chee, who showed us his way of applying golpe to his playing. So this [...]
Uke Minutes 142 – How to Switch Chords (+ Live Performance in Tacoma!)
Hey UUers! Only two more events left on the UU Pacific Northwest 2011 Tour! Tomorrow (Sunday, Oct. 16) Aldrine will be doing a workshop at Queen’s Closet in Tacoma at 4pm. After that we’re all heading over to the Lakewood Elks Club Lodge for a LIVE Performance at 7pm! Can’t wait to see everyone there! [...]
Uke Minutes 141 – Staggered Strumming (+ UKEtoberfest!)
Hey UUers! Today Aldrine and the UU guys are hanging out at UKEtoberfest (in Eugene, OR)! This all-day event is being held at the Eugene Faith Center so if you’re in the area, come on down and hang out with us! This kicks off Ukulele Underground’s two-week live TOUR in Oregon & Washington – check [...]
Uke Lesson 46 – Take On Me (by A-Ha)
Play along with the UU “Take On Me” Ukulele Play-Along! Hey UUers! It’s a great day in the Underground for some uke playing and, with it being the first of the month and all, there’s a brand new episode of Uke Lessons waiting for you! This month Aldrine shows you how to play “Take On [...]
UU Multi-Color “End Of Summertime Tees!” Now in STOCK!
Hey UUers! Summer 2011 – why must you be over?! Catch the fleeting rays of Summertime with the Limited Edition Ukulele Underground “End Of Summertime Tee” (multi-color on Silver)! Each one is hand screened using a unique inking process which makes each shirt one of a kind – check out the video for more info [...]
Uke Minutes 140 – Left Hand Minor Scale Exercises
Hey UUers! Are you ready for another ukulele workout for your fingers!? Last week on Uke Minutes, Aldrine showed you Left Hand Major Scale Exercises. This week we up the ante and make you work a little harder with Minor Scale Exercises! In this exercise your pinky finger does double-duty, covering two frets instead of [...]
Uke Minutes 139 – Left Hand Major Scale Exercises
Hey UUers! Want to give your fingers an ukulele workout this weekend!? Well this week’s episode of Uke Minutes is just the thing for you! This time, Aldrine shows you a great exercise to help improve the strength and dexterity of the middle, ring, and pinky fingers on your left hand. This will definitely come [...]
UU Pacific Northwest (Oregon & Washington) October 2011 Tour!
Hey UUers! In just a few weeks, UU and Aldrine will be heading to Oregon & Washington to play shows, teach ukulele workshops, & meet up and jam with YOU! So if you’re going to be in the area, be sure to come out, bring your uke, and jam with UU! Tour Dates: Oct. 7-8 [...]
Uke Minutes 138 – Picking Dynamics
Hey UUers! Cheers … to the freakin’ weekend! Another Saturday has rolled around, along with another episode of Uke Minutes! This time, Aldrine goes over picking dynamics to really get you to be mindful of what you are doing to control volume and expression while picking. This may sound like a pretty simple concept, but [...]