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Download the TABS for "Billie Jean":
Download the Picking TAB (pdf)
Techniques Used in Lesson:
How to Hold Barre Chords
Movable Chord Shapes
Movable 7th Chord Shapes
How to Chunk
Left Hand Mute
Pinky Mute
Pinky Exercise 2
Picking Dynamics
Picking Tone
How to Switch Chords
Mastering Difficult Chords
Singing and Playing
Since the dawn of the Underground, UUers the world over have been working 'round-the-clock, in a concerted effort to completely transform the universal opinion of what an "ukulele song" should sound like.
We're blasting "Tiny Bubbles" right out of the water.
So when it was suggested that there should be a new Uke Lesson for the unbelievably epic hit, "Billie Jean" (by the one and only King of Pop, Mr. Michael Jackson), we were all like, "Why the heck not?"
So here it is - simple, straightforward, and a hoot to boot - we hope not to offend anyone who loves this song, and hope beyond hope that you enjoy playing it! Take a little time, check out the lesson, master it, and share with all of your amigos here in the Underground. And, as always, if you've got questions, check out the Forum for help and advice (about pretty much anything).
Alohas,
-UU Staff
Ooh, One more thing! Don't forget to check back reeely soon for details on this month's UKULELE GIVE-AWAY CONTEST!!
Absolutely awesome, u shud consider other michael jackson classics. shot aldrine your the man. You should also consider playing j boog songs
i loved it !!!!!!
Just perfect ! Exellent work !
hey aldrine, im having trouble w the pinky mute….my pinky isnt as long, do you have any suggestions how to create the mute in a different way???
thanks
Hey Rose! For an alternative to the Pinky Mute, check out Uke Minutes 63 (The "Left Hand Mute" technique) – https://ukuleleunderground.com/2009/10/uke-minutes… Thanks for watching!
does anyone know the chords for the "til summer comes around" song by keith urban? would really appreciate the share, thanks!
Im confused, what were the D, BM7 and G#7 Chords for?
Very Very wonderful I'm new one to play Uku
wow you are like professional…are you chamorro or hawaiian?
Dammit cat! You are maybe the greatest human being on the planet! Tremendous lesson.
was up man u came my school kalama in miss nakamas class i remembered ur sight tanx was last year u came tho
WOW you are a really good player.I wish I could play like you. My friends at maui waena are way better than me and my friend Carly thinks that you are hot
awesome Aldrine… Do you think you could teach us Man in the Mirror from MJ
I just found your web site today and think it’s great.I’ve always wanted to play but did’nt put in the time. But now I can just go on line and learn. Thanks alot
Wow! Thanks, your such a cool guy! I’m from Sweden and I got my ukulele just a few days ago and thanks to you I already know the basics. And I’m definitely coming back to learn more!
what are the chords for the bridge????? and strum pattern?
This is SO wonderful!! Can you learn/teach us I Will by the Beatles?? Please please!
rip mj
THIS SONG IS AWESOME!!
great way to pay respect to the late and great Michael Jackson
but also was wondering where you got the chords so that I can practice.
thank you!
CAN U PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE LEARN HOW TO PLAY “IS THIS LOVE” BY BOB MARLEY AND DO A TUTORIAL ON IT IT IS HARD AS HEK ND IM TRYING TO DO IT FOR MY SENIOR TALENT SHOW THAAANX
That just made my day, and the cat even more so.
i Like the website! I wonder If you can teach us how to play Hawaiian supa man or White sandy beach by brada IZ
this is awesome! im a big fan of michael jackson. i’m wondering if you can play a uke version of the song “my everything” by randolph permejo 😀
Great arrangement.
Aldrine, you’ve really got me playin hard. Uke confidence is gettin stronger and stronger…cheers chap. ;{)