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This handout is the a summary of what I present in workshops at ukulele festivals for Learning Ukulele.
- The Ukulele Parts
- Tuning
- Core Skills
- Chords - Memorizing and Switching
- Strums
- Reading Music
- Improvising
- Learning Songs
- Which Way is Up?
- The Learning Process
- Hey Good Lookin'
- The Ukulele Chord Diagram
- Basic Ukulele Chords Chord Chart
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| Basic Single Note Drills for UkuleleBasic one, two, three and four note single string drills for ukulele for developing finger strength and independence. It's critical a player develop the finger strength and independence to explore their full ..... UL15: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: March 14, 2012, 10:38 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Basic Ukulele ChordsThe art and sceince of chord fingering. Learning your basic open position chords in common keys. ULM40: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: March 8, 2012, 12:45 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Chord Shapes and Learning Ukulele ChordsA chord shape is a function of a particular instrument and tuning. Know how chords are built and the notes can work on any instrument. Beyond the basic open position chords and basic movable form chords (major, ..... UL40: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: March 8, 2012, 12:08 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
 | Common Ukulele TuningsAny tuning is possible on a ukulele as long as the construction supports it and a string is available. Here are the most common tunings for the Ukulele shown in concert pitch. UL101: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 11, 2012, 10:25 am | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Comparing the High G and Low G, C TuningsExploring the differences in these two common C tuning, both the high G reentrant tuning and the low G variation. There are benefits to exploring both C tunings. Good excuse to have more ukes -:) UL14: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: March 9, 2012, 9:04 am | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Ear TrainingEar Training is the development of the active and passive capability to relate to music aurally. This includes the ability to recognize melodic and harmonic intervals, chords, chords progressions, rhythm, ..... ML03: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: March 9, 2012, 9:16 am | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Ear TrainingEar Training is the development of the active and passive capability to relate to music aurally. This includes the ability to recognize melodic and harmonic intervals, chords, chords progressions, rhythm, ..... UL10: Published: October 30, 2011, 11:19 pm | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:13 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Enharmonic EquivalentsAn Enharmonic Equivalent is where a musical pitch can have different names depending on the context in which it is functioning. An example is G# produces the same pitch as Ab. Enharmonic ..... UL19: Published: September 1, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: March 9, 2012, 10:36 am | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Fingering an Open Postion D Major Ukulele ChordThere are several ways to finger an open position D major chord. Depending on the context of how the chord is being used one fingering might be better than another. UL111: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: March 9, 2012, 9:14 am | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Fingerpicking - Alternating Thumb Style for Ukulele, FoundationThis lesson’s focus in on the alternating thumb style, commonly called Travis Picking in the guitar world. For guitar it’s an alternating bass note style with the thumb playing the lower, bass notes. For ..... ULFP117a: Published: April 9, 2012, 8:29 pm | Updated: April 26, 2012, 12:47 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Fingerpicking on Ukulele - Alternating Thumb StyleIn this lesson we’re introducing the index finger four times to the alternating thumb pattern mastered in the Alternate Thumb Fingerpicking Style - Introduction. There is only one pattern in common or cut time. ULFP117: Published: April 10, 2012, 1:21 pm | Updated: April 26, 2012, 12:58 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Fingerpicking on Ukulele - Alternating Thumb Style, 3/4 TimeApplying the alternating thumb fingerpicking style to 3/4 time. ULFP117l: Published: April 22, 2012, 8:33 pm | Updated: April 26, 2012, 12:56 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Fingerpicking on Ukulele - Alternating Thumb Ukulele, Lesson FiveIn this lesson we’re introducing the middle finger to the patterns mastered in lesson two. There are three possible patterns in common or cut time. ULFP117fT2L2: Published: April 10, 2012, 1:21 pm | Updated: April 22, 2012, 3:33 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Fingerpicking on Ukulele - Alternating Thumb Ukulele, Lesson SevenIn this lesson we’re introducing the middle finger to the fingerpicking pattern mastered in lesson four. There’s only one pattern in common or cut time. ULFP117hT2L4: Published: April 10, 2012, 1:21 pm | Updated: April 22, 2012, 3:31 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Fingerpicking on Ukulele - Alternating Thumb Ukulele, Lesson SixIn this lesson we’re introducing the middle finger to the fingerpicking patterns mastered in lesson three. There are six possible patterns in common or cut time. ULFP117gT2L3: Published: April 10, 2012, 1:21 pm | Updated: April 22, 2012, 3:32 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Fingerpicking on Ukulele - Alternating Thumb Ukulele, Variations - Lessons TenLesson ten introduces variations of lesson nine the level II rhythmic syllables from Chuck Anderson's Modular Phonetic Rhythmic System. These patterns are part of a possible 36 variations. ULFP117k: Published: April 15, 2012, 9:23 pm | Updated: April 22, 2012, 3:28 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Fingerstyle Basics for Ukulele - Single String ExplorationExploring fingerstyle on ukulele. This lesson covers the common terms used for identifing the fingers used. And, presents a series of single string exercises for exploring and developing the techniques needed for this ..... UL112: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: March 9, 2012, 9:14 am | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Four Finger, Single String Gymnastics for UkuleleTo play the ukulele effectively, your fingers need physical strength, agility, flexibility and coordination. This series of drills is designed to get your hands in shape. These exercises work no matter what style of ..... UL08: Published: March 22, 2011, 11:12 pm | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:19 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Glossary of Music TermsCommon and not so common music terms. Knowing the language and terms used with music aides in your own understanding when exploring your music potential. ML07: Published: March 23, 2012, 9:06 am | Updated: March 23, 2012, 7:14 am | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Key SignaturesThere is a load of information in traditional Key Signatures. Unlocking the principles in this circle leads to a better understanding of music and how think work. A key signature is a ..... UL09: Published: September 5, 2011, 8:45 pm | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:18 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
 | Key Signatures - A Major and F Sharp MinorLearn the recognize the key signature for A Major and F Sharp Minor. Learn their corresponding Major and Natural Minor scales with basic ukulele chords for each scale. UL47: Published: September 12, 2011, 10:11 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:17 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Key Signatures - Ab Major and F MinorLearn the recognize the key signature for Ab Major and F Minor. Learn their corresponding Major and Natural Minor scales with basic ukulele chords for each scale. UL55: Published: September 12, 2011, 10:11 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:16 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Key Signatures - B Major and G Sharp MinorLearn the recognize the key signature for B Major and G Sharp Minor. Learn their corresponding Major and Natural Minor scales with basic ukulele chords for each scale. UL49: Published: September 12, 2011, 10:11 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:17 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Key Signatures - Bb Major and G MinorLearn the recognize the key signature for Bb Major and G Minor. Learn their corresponding Major and Natural Minor scales with basic ukulele chords for each scale. UL53: Published: September 12, 2011, 10:11 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:16 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Key Signatures - C Flat Major and A Flat MinorLearn the recognize the key signature for Cb Major and Ab Minor. Learn their corresponding Major and Natural Minor scales with basic ukulele chords for each scale. UL58: Published: September 12, 2011, 10:11 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:16 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Key Signatures - C Flat Major and A Flat MinorLearn the recognize the key signature for Cb Major and Ab Minor. Learn their corresponding Major and Natural Minor scales with basic ukulele chords for each scale. UL58: Published: September 12, 2011, 10:11 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:16 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Key Signatures - C Major and A MinorLearn the recognize the key signature for C Major and A Minor. Learn their corresponding Major and Natural Minor scales with basic ukulele chords for each scale. UL44: Published: September 11, 2011, 11:19 pm | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:18 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Key Signatures - C Sharp Major and A Sharp Sharp MinorLearn the recognize the key signature for C Sharp Major and A Sharp Minor. Learn their corresponding Major and Natural Minor scales with basic ukulele chords for each scale. UL51: Published: September 12, 2011, 10:11 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:17 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Key Signatures - D Flat Major and B Flat MinorLearn the recognize the key signature for Db Major and Bb Minor. Learn their corresponding Major and Natural Minor scales with basic ukulele chords for each scale. UL56: Published: September 12, 2011, 10:11 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:16 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Key Signatures - D Major and B MinorLearn the recognize the key signature for D Major and B Minor. Learn their corresponding Major and Natural Minor scales with basic ukulele chords for each scale. UL46: Published: September 12, 2011, 10:00 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:17 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Key Signatures - D Major and B MinorLearn the recognize the key signature for D Major and B Minor. Learn their corresponding Major and Natural Minor scales with basic ukulele chords for each scale. UL46: Published: September 12, 2011, 10:00 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:17 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Key Signatures - E Major and C Sharp MinorLearn the recognize the key signature for E Major and C Sharp Minor. Learn their corresponding Major and Natural Minor scales with basic ukulele chords for each scale. UL48: Published: September 12, 2011, 10:11 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:17 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Key Signatures - Eb Major and C MinorLearn the recognize the key signature for Eb Major and C Minor. Learn their corresponding Major and Natural Minor scales with basic ukulele chords for each scale. UL54: Published: September 12, 2011, 10:11 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:16 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Key Signatures - F Major and D MinorLearn the recognize the key signature for F Major and D Minor. Learn their corresponding Major and Natural Minor scales with basic ukulele chords for each scale. UL52: Published: September 12, 2011, 10:11 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:17 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Key Signatures - F Sharp Major and D Sharp Sharp MinorLearn the recognize the key signature for F Sharp Major and D Sharp Minor. Learn their corresponding Major and Natural Minor scales with basic ukulele chords for each scale. UL50: Published: September 12, 2011, 10:11 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:17 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Key Signatures - G Flat Major and E Flat MinorLearn the recognize the key signature for Gb Major and Eb Minor. Learn their corresponding Major and Natural Minor scales with basic ukulele chords for each scale. UL57: Published: September 12, 2011, 10:11 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:16 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Key Signatures - G Flat Major and E Flat MinorLearn the recognize the key signature for Gb Major and Eb Minor. Learn their corresponding Major and Natural Minor scales with basic ukulele chords for each scale. UL57: Published: September 12, 2011, 10:11 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:16 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Key Signatures - G Major and E MinorLearn the recognize the key signature for G Major and E Minor. Learn their corresponding Major and Natural Minor scales with basic ukulele chords for each scale. UL45: Published: September 12, 2011, 12:05 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:18 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Learning The Blues Scale on UkuleleLearn the Blues and Pentatonic scales on ukulele. A practical approach to learning theses two essential scales using the Blues scale. Scales like chords, are typically ..... UL13: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: March 9, 2012, 9:05 am | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Learning the Ukulele Fingerboard (Finally!!!)Finally learn the notes of you favorite ukulele tuning. Most players struggle with learning the names of the notes of the ukulele fingerboard. There doesn't seem to a pattern and notes repeat. There is an easy way ..... UL07: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: March 9, 2012, 9:13 am | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Learning Ukulele Strums - A Recipe for SuccessA strum is the execution of a rhythmic pattern - in a specific style at tempo. Learning Strums, A Receipe for Success covers how to go about learning the various rhythmic patterns that are ..... UL11: Published: November 4, 2011, 11:30 pm | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:13 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Modular Phonetic RhythmModular Phonetic Rhythm<./b> represents a significant advance in the teaching and application of rhythm. Eliminating many inefficient aspects of rhythm education, Modular Phonetic Rhythm streamlines the traditional ..... MPR20: Published: May 15, 2012, 12:57 pm | Updated: May 15, 2012, 10:59 am | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Modular Phonetic Rhythm, Level I Pairs WorksheetLevel I rhythmic syllable pairs for developing your ukulele strums vocabulary. MPR21: Published: May 12, 2012, 9:46 pm | Updated: May 12, 2012, 7:48 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Modular Phonetic Rhythm, Level I Pairs WorksheetLevel II rhythmic syllable pairs for developing your ukulele strums vocabulary. MPR22: Published: May 12, 2012, 9:46 pm | Updated: May 12, 2012, 7:48 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Natural, Sharp and Flat Notes of the Ukulele Fingerboard - C TuningStandard music notation, the natural, sharp and flat notes of the ukulele fingerboard for C tuned ukuleles. Covers both high C and low G tuning variations. UL23: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: March 8, 2012, 12:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Natural, Sharp and Flat Notes of the Ukulele Fingerboard - D TuningStandard notation - the natural, sharp and flat notes of the ukulele fingerboard for D tuned ukuleles. Both high A and low A variations. UL106: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: March 14, 2012, 8:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Natural, Sharp and Flat Notes of the Ukulele Fingerboard - G TuningStandard notation - the natural, sharp and flat notes of the ukulele fingerboard for G tuned ukuleles. Both high D and low D variations. UL116: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: March 9, 2012, 9:16 am | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Open Position A and It's Movable FormsOpen position A and its movable form and variations. UL71: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:29 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Open Position A7 and It's Movable FormsOpen position A7 and its movable form and variations. Seventh chords, Major Sevenths, Minor Sevenths, Diminished, Augmented chords sus and add chords. UL85: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:27 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Open Position Am and It's Movable FormsOpen position Am and its movable form and variations. UL78: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:28 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Open Position B7 and It's Movable FormsOpen position B7 and its movable form and variations. Seventh chords, Major Sevenths, Minor Sevenths, Diminished, Augmented chords sus and add chords. UL86: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:27 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Open Position C and It's Movable FormsOpen position C and its movable form and variations. UL73: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:29 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Open Position C and It's Movable FormsOpen position C and its movable form and variations. UL73: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:29 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Open Position C7 and It's Movable FormsOpen position C7 and its movable form and variations. Seventh chords, Major Sevenths, Minor Sevenths, Diminished, Augmented chords sus and add chords. UL87: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:27 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Open Position Cm and It's Movable FormsOpen position Cm and its movable form and variations. UL79: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:28 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Open Position D and It's Movable FormsOpen position D and its movable form and variations. UL76: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:29 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Open Position D and It's Movable FormsOpen position D and its movable form and variations. UL76: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:29 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Open Position D7 and It's Movable FormsOpen position D7 and its movable form and variations. Seventh chords, Major Sevenths, Minor Sevenths, Diminished, Augmented chords sus and add chords. UL88: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:27 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Open Position Dm and It's Movable FormsOpen position Dm and its movable form and variations. UL81: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:28 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Open Position E and It's Movable FormsOpen position E and its movable form and variations. UL77: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:29 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Open Position E7 and It's Movable FormsOpen position E7 and its movable form and variations. Seventh chords, Major Sevenths, Minor Sevenths, Diminished, Augmented chords sus and add chords. UL89: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:27 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Open Position Em and It's Movable FormsOpen position Em and its movable form and variations. UL82: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:28 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Open Position F and It's Movable FormsOpen position F and its movable form and variations. UL74: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:29 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Open Position F7 and It's Movable FormsOpen position F7 and its movable form and variations. Seventh chords, Major Sevenths, Minor Sevenths, Diminished, Augmented chords sus and add chords. UL90: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:27 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Open Position Fm and It's Movable FormsOpen position Fm and its movable form and variations. UL83: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:28 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Open Position G and It's Movable FormsOpen position G and its movable form and variations. UL75: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:29 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Open Position G7 and It's Movable FormsOpen position G7 and its movable form and variations. Seventh chords, Major Sevenths, Minor Sevenths, Diminished, Augmented chords sus and add chords. UL91: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: October 14, 2011, 8:04 am | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Open Position Gm and It's Movable FormsOpen position Gm and its movable form and variations. UL84: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:28 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Reading Music on Ukulele SeriesThis series of lessons will allow you finally, to check that Reading item off your music To Do list. Learning to read standard music notation opens a world of music to you. Music notation is the Lingua franca of ..... UL300: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:30 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Reading Ukulele TAB - Alternate NotationTAB or Tablature is a form of musical notation, which tells players where to place their fingers on a particular instrument rather than which pitches to play. Generally speaking, tablature is ..... UL22: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 am | Updated: March 8, 2012, 12:06 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Selecting a UkuleleThe ukulele (pronounced oo-koo-lele) comes in four sizes: Soprano (sometimes called Standard), Concert, Tenor and Baritone. The Baritone is tuned just like the four thin strings of a standard tuned guitar and called "G" ..... UL128: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:31 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Six Essential Scales for UkuleleThe six essential scale are: Blues, Major Pentatonic, Mixolydian, Dorian, Aeolian, and Ionian. There are two scales that can be the memorized and all other essential scales referenced from these two. These two ..... UL04: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: March 14, 2012, 8:48 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Standard Music NotationRather than do a complete lessons on standard music notation. Why reinvent the wheel. There are lot of great resources online and books in music stores that already exsist. Here is my take on several of the ..... UL17: Published: December 9, 2011, 8:41 pm | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:12 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| The Learning Process - The Mind, Hands and EarsFor music and learning an instrument like the ukulele or guitar, it's all about the making the connection between the Mind, Hands and Ear. When listening to ..... UL450: Published: June 24, 2011, 2:20 pm | Updated: March 12, 2012, 10:09 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| The Major ScaleThe Major Scale or Ionian scale is a diatonic scale, made up of seven distinct notes, plus an eighth which duplicates the first one octave higher. In solfege these notes correspond to the syllables "Do, ..... UL124: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:32 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Transposing ChordsTransposition is the process of moving note, chord, scale or any musicial passage from one key to another key. All music can be transposed, from a single note to a complex musicial score. This lesson ..... UL05: Published: January 6, 2011, 11:00 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:32 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Tuning Your UkuleleVarious methods of tuning your ukulele. From tuning by ear to using an electronic tuner. The various tuning methods for tuning your ukulele. UL02: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 am | Updated: March 9, 2012, 9:02 am | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Types of Ukulele ChordsThe types of chords possible on ukulele. Open position chords, movable form chords, 4-part, a.k.a. jazz chords and free from chords. UL114: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: March 9, 2012, 9:16 am | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Ukulele Blues, Example DMajor Quick Four Progression - Example D. From the book A Guide to Blues Progressions for Ukulele from A to Z To break up the monotony of six measures of a I chord when the ..... UL122: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:33 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Ukulele String CombinationsAll posible ukulele string combinations.
These are used to developing your ukulele technique. UL26: Published: March 22, 2012, 10:19 am | Updated: March 22, 2012, 8:41 am | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Ukulele Strums - Getting StartedA Strum is the execution of a specific rhythmic pattern, at tempo in a particular style. Strumming requires a specific set of skills. They are: 1) Memorization of chords 2) The ability to switch ..... UL126: Published: January 6, 2011, 11:00 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:31 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Understanding a Ukulele Chord DiagramThere're a lot different ways to show chord shapes, diagrams and images on a fretted instrument. This is the basic chord diagram I use in all my lessons and book. The basic chord diagram as used for ukulele is ..... UL104: Published: January 6, 2011, 11:06 am | Updated: March 9, 2012, 9:07 am | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Understanding Chromatic IntervalsAn interval is the distance between two notes. An interval has a name and a type. Chromatic Intervals are NOT taken from a major scale. They are derived from the diatonic intervals. UL31b: Published: August 1, 2011, 7:30 pm | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:18 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Understanding IntervalsAn interval is the distance between two notes. An interval has a name and a type. They can be played melodically or harmonically. Simple Diatonic Intervals are taken from a major scale. UL31: Published: January 6, 2011, 11:09 am | Updated: March 8, 2012, 12:05 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| What Finger is What?Just what are the fingers of the plucking and fretting hand called. UL27: Published: March 22, 2012, 10:02 pm | Updated: March 22, 2012, 8:03 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Which Way Is Up? - Up, Down, Ascending, Descending, etc...What is up, down, higher, lower, top, bottom, ascending, descending on a ukulele? Up, down, higher, lower, top, bottom, ascending, descending should refer to musical pitch and not to direction as we know it. Up and higher ..... UL32: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: March 8, 2012, 1:39 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
| Your First Ukulele ChordYour first ukulele chord is typically an open position C major chord. It's only one finger and ukulele players love to show new players this, the easiest, usable ukulele chord for new players. Especially ..... UL60: Published: December 10, 2011, 8:16 pm | Updated: April 27, 2012, 2:17 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | ||
Lesson Info
I constantly read online and hear. "Is, where, what site, what software is there for this or that chord or all the chord voicings." Well camper! It's not here. Chord dictionaries, software, web sites are not the answer. Even chord theory does not offer any insight into unraveling the complexity of chord voicings.
Learning basic open position chords and the basic movable form chords presented in the Chord of the Week Lessons I presented in 2007 will set you up for the more advanced chords, typically called “jazz” chords.
These Movable Form Chords lessons have been updated, enhanced and now reside in the Members Subscription area for all basic and Members.
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A Guide to Ukulele Chords, 2nd Edition
A Guide to Ukulele Chords, Second Edition is designed as a guide to ukulele chords. Covering the basic ukulele chords that ALL ukulele players SHOULD know. A Guide to Ukulele Chords covers movable chord forms, rock chords, how to transpose chords, learning the ukulele fingerboard and includes an introduction to 4-part, a.k.a jazz chords and more...
From a few core, basic chord shapes and a understanding of how chords are constructed. Your chord vocabulary can be dramatically increased without memorizing countless chord shapes. There are too many chord shapes to memorize.
This book will take the mystery out playing and understanding chords on the ukulele, whether it is a standard, concert, tenor or baritone ukulele in C tuning, low or high string four.
Tunings: C Tunings. Low or high string four variations.
Lefties of the world! Don't feel left out. There is a version for you: A Guide to Ukulele Chords for Lefties
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Ukulele Chords
This mini (1/2 size) chord books are the perfect size for every ukulele gig bag or case and a great addition to you music book library.
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Ukulele Chords covers basic open position and basic movable form chords. From these two chord categories a variety of songs and styles can be played.
Seventh chords, Major Sevenths, Minor Sevenths, Diminished, Augmented chords sus and add chords.
Tunings: C with low or high G - (GCEA or gCEA).
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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-000-3 Published: March 2007 Pages 44
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A Guide to Blues Chord Progressions for Ukulele A to Z
The Blues are at the heart of all American music. It has influenced Country, Rock, Folk, Jazz, Bluegrass and just about every form of American music we listen to today.
Studying the blues chord progressions presented in this book will open a wealth of creative possibilities for exploring chord progressions in all styles of music, not just blues.
This volume covers the key of C major and C minor. Each example includes detailed accompanying text explaining the principles behind each progression and its chord substitutions.
A Guide to Blues Chord Progressions for Ukulele A to Z starts with a basic three chord, 12 bar blues and progresses up to a sophisticated jazz blues with multiple chord substitutions.
All examples are shown in C and G tuning. Suitable for Soprano, concert, tenor and baritone ukuleles. Get through this book and you'll have a solid jazz chord foundation to build on.
Tunings: C and G. Low or high string four variations.
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A Guide to Advanced Ukulele Chords - Volume I
Beyond learning basic Ukulele chords most players struggle with advanced chords. Commonly called “jazz” chords, these more sophisticated voicings find a wide use in all forms of music.
A Guide to Advanced Chords for Ukulele presents a highly organized and efficient approach to the mysterious subject of advanced chords. Chord dictionaries are not the answer. Even chord theory does not offer any insight into unraveling the complexity of Ukulele chord voicings.
If your goal is to expand your chord vocabulary, A Guide to Advanced Chords for Ukulele is your answer.
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Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele
Exploring Jazz Chords takes the core chords from A Guide to Advanced Chords for Ukulele and shows their use over a variety of common chord progressions based on songs from the standard jazz repertoire.
Building a Solid Jazz Chord Foundation using Seventh, Major Seventh, Major 6, Minor Seventh, Minor Sixth, Diminished Seventh, Minor Seventh Flat Five and Augmented Seventh chords.
Tunings: C and G. Low or high string four variations.
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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-007-2 Published: January 2007 Pages 52
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The Advanced Guide to Chord Progressions for Ukulele - Volume I
Volume I features the principles of voice leading applied to chord progressions. These principles are explained using chords from volume I of The Advanced Guide to Ukulele Chords. Chapters with common major and minor full diatonic, partial diatonic and chromatic chord progressions are also included to further explore voice leading principles presented in the book.
Tunings: C Tuning with a low or high G - (GCEA or gCEA).
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QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Ukulele, Volume I, C Tuning
Six essential scales for C tuned ukuleles. Blues, Pentatonic, Dorian, Mixolydian, Aeolian and Ionian scales are covered in all keys with one octave scale fingerings starting on any finger.
The QuickStart series of scale fingering books are available in a variety of tunings for ukulele, guitar and bass guitar.
Tunings: C with low or high G - (GCEA or gCEA).
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QuickStartScale Fingerings for Tenor and Baritone Ukulele, Volume I, G Tuning
Six essential scales for G tuned ukuleles. Blues, Pentatonic, Dorian, Mixolydian, Aeolian and Ionian scales are covered in all keys with fingerings.
The QuickStart series of scale fingering books are available in a variety of tunings.
Tunings: G with low or high D - (DGBE or dGBE).
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QuickStart Arpeggio Fingerings for Ukulele - Triads C Tuning
Major, minor, diminished and augmented arpeggios fingerings in all keys for C tuned ukuleles.
Available in C and G tunings.
Tunings: C with low or high G - (GCEA or gCEA).
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QuickStart Arpeggio Fingerings for Ukulele - Triads G Tuning
Major, minor, diminished and augmented arpeggios fingerings in all keys for G tuned ukuleles.
Available in C and G tunings.
Tunings: G with low or high D - (DGBE or dGBE).
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Six Secrets of Ukulele Fingering
Learn the principles to navigating the ukulele* fingerboard.
Fingering is one of the most universal topics. Whether your style is Rock, Blues, Country, Jazz or Classical, these principles will improve your technique, your solos, even your sight reading.
Think of fingering as a series of pathways. When you learn to connect these pathways, there are benefits not only to technique but also to creativity. All fingering on the ukulele can be reduced to 6 principles of motion. Each principle has physical and musical characteristics that you can use to improve your playing.
* The fingering principles in the books are suitable for ANY ukulele tuning.
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Ukulele- Reading Music Series - Primer
Learn to read single note melodies in the first/open position. It is a lot easier than you might think with this step-by-step easy to use approach.
Tunings: C with low or high G - (GCEA or gCEA).
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Harmonic Analysis for Scale Selection and Chord Substitution
Harmonic Analysis is the understanding of the functional sequence of chords. It is the process used to analyze the harmonic structure of a progression, song or composition. This analysis is then used to make scale selections for improvisation and chord substitution.
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Modular Phonetic Rhythm, The Foundation and Workbook 1
Modular Phonetic Rhythm represents a significant advance in the teaching and application of rhythm. Eliminating many inefficient aspects of rhythm education, Modular Phonetic Rhythm streamlines the traditional educational approach, resulting in a reflexive reaction to rhythm.
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A Guide to Guitar Chords
Covers basic guitar chords for beginning to intermediate students.
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The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords - Volume I
Commonly referred to as "jazz" chords. The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords Series provides detailed information on voicing 4-part chords.
Beyond learning open and barre chords, most guitarists struggle with advanced chords. Commonly called jazz chords, these more sophisticated voicings find a wide use in all forms of music.
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The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords - Volume II
Commonly referred to as "jazz" chords. The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords Series provides detailed information on voicing 4-part chords.
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The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords - Volume III
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The Advanced Guide to Chord Progressions for Guitar - Volume I
Common chord progressions and chord sequences.
Volume I of The Advanced Guide to Chord Progressions for Guitar features the principles of voice leading applied to chord progressions. These principles are explained using chords from volume I of The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords. Chapters with common major and minor full diatonic, partial diatonic and chromatic chord progressions are also included to further explore voice leading.
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The Advanced Guide to Blues Chord Progressions for Guitar - Volume I
Volume I cover the keys of C, F & Bb. The key of C includes detailed accompanying text explaining the principles behind each progression.
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The Advanced Guide to Blues Chord Progressions for Guitar - Volume II
Volume II cover the keys of E, A, D & G. The key of E includes detailed accompanying text explaining the principles behind each progression.
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QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Lead Guitar - Volume I
Six essential scales for Gutiar. Blues, Pentatonic, Dorian, Mixolydian, Aeolian and Ionian scales are covered in all keys with one octave scale fingerings starting on any finger.
The QuickStart series of scale fingering books are available in a variety of tunings for ukulele, guitar and bass guitar.
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QuickStart - Chord Progressions for Lead Guitar - Vol I Book and CD
Each of the 24 tracks of this play-along CD are devoted to a scale covered in the QUICKSTART Scale Fingerings for Lead Guitar book. There are four background tracks for each scale featuring the chords of that scale.
Exploring improvisation in a variety of contemporary styles.
Suitable or guitar, bass, ukulele and any instrument capable of soloing.
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Daily Practice Material for the Contemporary Guitarist
Scales, intervals and sequences for daily practice for guitar.
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Six Secrets of Guitar Fingering
Learn the principles to navigating the guitar* fingerboard.
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Think of fingering as a series of pathways. When you learn to connect these pathways, there are benefits not only to technique but also to creativity. All fingering on the guitar can be reduced to 6 principles of motion. Each principle has physical and musical characteristics that you can use to improve your playing.
* The fingering principles in the books are suitable for ANY guitar tuning.
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The Pathways of Guitar
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Harmonic Analysis for Scale Selection and Chord Substitution
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Daily Practice Material for the Contemporary Musician
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