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Chord Charts (foldable ) for GCEA and DGBE tunings

Claude Lacelle posted on February 20, 2019 11:58

These two printable files will produce foldable Ukulele chord charts for the GCEA and DBGE tunings. This is the third time that I an upload...

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Fingerpicking for the absolute beginner

Sue Rogers posted on November 11, 2018 09:25

A video with Katie Denure from the YouTube channel for One Music School

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George Formby split stroke tutorial

Sue Rogers posted on November 10, 2018 21:25

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BEGINNERS - to get you started! Tuning, strumming, tutorials, etc.

Sue Rogers posted on July 04, 2018 10:58

Tune your uke: https://ukebuddy.com/ukulele-tuner http://ukulelego.com/articles/tune-ukulele/ Excellent tutorials for beginners are...

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Beginners - get your strum going!

Sue Rogers posted on March 10, 2018 20:11

Here's some information, especially for beginner ukers, taking you from your first strum onward. Check it out! http://ukulelego.com/beginners/ ...

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Fingerpicking exercises

Sue Rogers posted on March 08, 2018 20:42

Here's a link to the Ukulele Hunt website and some easy finger picking exercises to get your fingers moving independently. Practise slowly and bui...

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Percussive techniques to spice up your strum!

Sue Rogers posted on March 02, 2018 06:07

There are so many great, free videos on YouTube that can help you learn new techniques. I'll post a few here on percussive techniques, as I find t...

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TUNE Your Ukulele

Sue Rogers posted on November 12, 2017 06:58

Here's a link to an online ukulele tuner!

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CHORD BOXES - Make your own! Thanks to Hans Boldt!

Sue Rogers posted on October 20, 2017 07:36

Hans Boldt, the organizer of the Kingston Ukulele Society, has created a wonderful program for making your own chords! Check out this link: http://www...

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Circle of Fifths Explained

Sue Rogers posted on July 25, 2017 17:24

Here's a link to an external website with a video explaining the Circle of Fifths that's quite good. The more you listen to these types of thi...

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Campanella Fingerstyle Ukulele

Sue Rogers posted on February 17, 2017 09:48

You can download a free 27 page booklet from Jon's website - what fun!

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CHORD MELODIES - How They're Created

Sue Rogers posted on February 10, 2017 00:41

Here's a good explanation of chord melodies from Ukulele Mike Lynch

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Beginner video lessons - Ukulele Underground

Sue Rogers posted on January 03, 2017 17:39

Here is a link to a free series of ukulele lessons courtesy of Ukulele Underground. http://ukuleleunderground.com/lessons/uuu-100-lesson-1/

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Beginner video lessons - Ukebox Uke 101 videos

Sue Rogers posted on January 02, 2017 09:33

Joel has put together some helpful video lessons for total beginners to the ukulele

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Clawhammer Technique Videos from Aaron Keim

Sue Rogers posted on October 25, 2016 23:44

We had the pleasure of hearing Aaron play at the Montreal Uke Fest and he was terrific! Check out the video and his website www.quietamericanmusi...

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STRUMS (ADVANCED) - Ukulele Underground

Claude Lacelle posted on August 26, 2016 12:28

Check out the link below for Advanced Ukulele Strums ...

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STRUM Pattern Diagrams

Claude Lacelle posted on August 21, 2016 18:21

Updated Uke Strum Pattern pdf 2016, August 26 ~~~~CEL~~~~

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Beginner video lessons - Cynthia Lin

Sue Rogers posted on December 19, 2015 11:03

Here are a series of beginner video lessons courtesty of Cynthia Lin

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Fretboard Diagram Sheets

Sue Rogers posted on January 28, 2015 09:21

A longer fretboard diagram for ukulele Ukulele chord shapes are often notated on little grids. They are usually no deeper than 6 fret...

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Clawhammer Technique from Guido Heistek

Sue Rogers posted on January 16, 2015 09:43

∼ http://ukuleleinthedark.com/ud-48-closet-banjo-the-clawhammer-technique/

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CHORDS - Diminished Chords Explained and simplified

Sue Rogers posted on September 15, 2014 23:48

∼One of my favourite ukulele gurus for beginners online

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Tricks for Ukulele Showboating - Peter Forrest

Sue Rogers posted on August 26, 2014 12:00

Our very own BUG member, Peter Forrest, creates interesting ukulele music videos and instructional videos, one of which I've posted below. Check o...

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CHORD progressions and intros - Kimo Hussey

Sue Rogers posted on August 26, 2014 11:46

Kimo Hussey has put together wonderful series of ukulele tutorials. Have a look at this one and all his others on YouTube: https://www.youtube.co...

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Picks for the ukulele - video from Aaron Keim (The Quiet American)

Sue Rogers posted on August 26, 2014 11:35

Hey folks! Here's a very informative video made by Aaron Keim about different types of picks that work for the ukulele. Also be sure to check out ...

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CHORD CHARTS, Tune your uke, how to read chord charts, strumming patterns

Sue Rogers posted on January 16, 2014 10:53

I've attached some ukulele chord charts that are freely available on the internet for an individual's personal use. You can pri...

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CHORD FINDER

Sue Rogers posted on August 25, 2012 09:31

Thanks to Harry for finding this one! https://ukebuddy.com/ukulele-chords

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Baritone Ukulele - Lesson One by Mike Lynch

Sue Rogers posted on August 24, 2012 01:53

Check out the video below you baritone ukers!

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CHORD BOXES that you can put into song sheets!

Sue Rogers posted on July 04, 2012 23:19

Hi Sue and Mark, You probably already know about this but Hans Boldt of the Kingston Uke group has created a fantastic resource of chord boxes of ...

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OFC Group Ukulele Lessons and Workshops!!

Sue Rogers posted on February 22, 2012 12:50

The Ottawa Folklore Centre (OFC) is presenting group ukulele classes starting Wednesday, February 22 at 6pm with Joel Jacques, one of OFC's multi-tale...

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CHORD Progressions

Sue Rogers posted on September 04, 2011 14:09

This article is sponsored by Bytown Instruments. Please support those that keep this site alive and browse through the fantastic selection of ha...

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BLUES - How to play the blues

Sue Rogers posted on July 24, 2011 00:29

Click on "read more..." to link to internet site with info about playing the blues! Thanks Harry!

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STRUM Patterns - 13 Most Useful Ones

Sue Rogers posted on July 08, 2011 10:59

Thanks Harry! I've also added a link to Ukulele Hunt website with the 13 most useful strumming patterns. Click on "read more..."

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