August 2012
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4 Chords, lots of Songs ((ukulele for beginners,...
One of the great things about learning the ukulele for beginners is that with just a few chords you can play a ton of songs. The below tutorial teaches you how play several songs. Once you learn these four chords and a couple of strum patterns, you will be surprised how many songs you can learn. Check out the video and start playing. Buy Ukulele
July 2012
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Ukulele For Beginners: Lesson 4
The fourth video in the ukulele for beginners series. He teaches some new chords and a few different types of strums. Ukulele for Beginners
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Buy a great ukulele
If you are just starting out, or are looking for a new ukulele, I have come across a great one. The Hamano H100 Vintage. It is an ukulele that is designed after the old Martin ukuleles, which are thought by many to some of the best ever made. It’s a solid wood ukulele for a great price that competes with ukuleles in higher price brackets. You can find a full review below. Buy Ukulele
June 2012
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Buy Ukulele: Be Careful About Cheap ukuleles
You want to buy an ukulele. You do what most of us do when we want to see what something costs, you go to Ebay or Amazon. However, you want to be careful about buying your first ukulele. Buying something that is designed as more of a toy than an instrument may cause you to loose interest and stop playing. Luckily, there are good inexpensive ukuleles. Here are two of my favorite ukulele for...
May 2012
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Matching your ukulele to your singing
Learning to play chords on the ukulele is actually not that difficult. Yes, some of them require a weird hand position that takes time to get used to, but overall it’s not to difficult. The thing I do have difficult with is keeping a beat when I try to sing along. I usually try to speed up one to meet the other. Luckily I have found a solution to this problem.1. Lots and lots of practice...
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I'm Yours on the Ukulele
This was one of my favorite songs to play on the ukulele and it’s also a very simple one. 4 chords and a simple beat it’s great for ukulele for beginners. Check out the video below. Ukulele for beginners
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Ukulele For Beginners Tutorial #3
Here is the follow up on the Ukulele For Beginners tutorials. This is video number 3. He goes over a few more chords and and also teaches you how to change chords to match the ukulele to your voice. Enjoy!
April 2012
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Ukulele For Beginners
A few days ago I posted a video on getting started with the ukulele. Here is the next video in that series on how to learn the ukulele. The videos are very simple and pretty easy to follow. Make sure you have your ukulele in hand and are ready to follow along. Ukulele For Beginners
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5 Places for Ukulele Fans
We all love the ukulele..It’s the reason that you ended up on this site. Of course, when it comes to the ukulele, we want to spend as much time as possible playing it. But what can ukulele players do outside of playing?I came across this list of 5 great places for ukulele fans. Sounds like fun. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/04/20/TR6J1O35HL.DTL Buy Ukulele For...
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Ukulele For Beginners: Video
Came across this video today. For anyone looking to learn the ukulele, this is a pretty good video. He goes over the the different ukulele and how to tune them. He also teaches you some common chords and a song. Have fun. Ukulele For beginners
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Cheap Ukuleles: Not All Bad
Normally, I tend to go with the “you get what you pay for” slogan. I say it because it’s usually true. However, in the last few years it seems easier to get better quality for lower prices. Most ukuleles are mass produced, but the technology and processes are getting better and better. This is particularly true for the lower end Makala ukuleles. Both the Makala Dolphin and the...
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Should I buy an Ukulele
Today I came across this question on Yahoo answers. So, should you buy an ukulele?Well, I can make this all philosophical and talk about why you should buy an ukulele, but I am going to just say “yes”. Ukuleles are fun, easy to learn, and cheap to buy. If you don’t like it, you can even sell it again later. So I guess the real question is why wouldn’t you want to buy an...
March 2012
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Sold Wood Ukuleles vs Laminate
When looking to buy an ukulele you will need to decide to purchase a laminate ukulele or one made of solid wood. Solid wood ukuleles will generally tend to have better sound. This is changing though as techniques are also getting better. Which should you choose? Which is the best ukulele for beginners? Find out here: Buy an Ukulele For Beginners
February 2012
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Play the ukulele more often
When I first started learning the ukulele, I played all the time. However, as time has gone by, I started playing even more. Not because I got dramatically better or because I had more spare time. No, it was because I put my ukuleles in plain site. I realized that if my ukulele was in it’s case, I was less likely to play it. It’s not that I didn’t want to, but if it was in...
Buy your first ukulele
Have you listened to a cool ukulele song lately or saw someone play the ukulele and thought “that looks fun”. Well, maybe it’s time that you buy an ukulele and learn to play yourself. If you haven’t seen a good ukulele video then check out the ones below. If you are wanting to buy an ukulele, then you will want to read the following article: buy ukulele. It will talk...
January 2012
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Ukulele For Beginners: DIY Ukulele Stand
New Post on Ukulele For Beginners http://p-k.me/kkj
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Ukulele For Beginners: DIY Ukulele Hanger
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Ukulele For Beginners: Ukulele Buyer's Guide
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Learn the Ukulele: It Will Rain by Bruno Mars
Learn the Ukulele: It Will Rain by Bruno Mars http://p-k.me/jWw
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Learn Ukulele: Chords for ukulele beginners
video to help you learn the basic ukulele chords http://p-k.me/jzX
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Ukulele For Beginners: Buyer's List
Over Christmas I bought a total of three ukuleles. Since this is an instrument you will be spending a lot of time with, you want it to be the best ukulele for you. So what is the best ukulele for beginners. That depends on the reasons you want it, but regardless the below links should help you in choosing. Ukulele for beginners 10 ukuleles for beginners 10 more ukuleles for beginners Best...
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Great ukulele song
The Orchestra of Great Britain plays “Smells Like Teen Spirit” all on the ukulele. http://p-k.me/jQP
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Learn Ukulele: Chords for ukulele beginners
video to help you learn the basic ukulele chords http://p-k.me/jzX
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Makala MK-S: Great Ukulele For Beginners
A smart choice for your first ukulele http://p-k.me/fCF
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3 tips to choose an ukulele for beginners
Choosing your first ukulele can be difficult. You don’t know what ukulele to buy, what brand to get, how much to spend, and maybe don’t even know where to start looking.Here is an article that should help: Buy Ukulele Good LuckUkulele For Beginners
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Buy an Ukulele: 3 Things to consider
3 things to consider when buying your first ukulele http://p-k.me/jlf
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2 Ukuleles For Beginners
2 great ukuleles http://p-k.me/j6h
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Beginner Ukulele Song: "I've Been Working on the...
I’ve been working on the railroad on ukulele http://p-k.me/hfN
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Beginner Ukulele Song: "I've Been Working on the...
I’ve been working on the railroad on ukulele http://p-k.me/hfN
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Makala MK-S: Great Ukulele For Beginners
A smart choice for your first ukulele http://p-k.me/fCF
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A great ukulele for beginners
If you are wanting a good beginner ukulele, then there are no shortages. I have done several posts on choosing a good ukulele as well as polls to show what the community prefers. However, I recently had a chance to have a Makala MK-S that had been properly setup with Aquila strings in my hands. I was very impressed. You can read more about my experience here: A good ukulele for beginners.
December 2011
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Ukulele For The Holidays
While this song isn’t exactly “family” friendly, it is still a christmas song and a pretty funny one at that. It also includes an ukulele and is played by Garfunkel and Oates, so it can’t be bad. Enjoy! Ukulele For Beginners
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The Best Ukulele For Beginners under $60
Best Ukulele Under $60 http://p-k.me/cTL
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Mission Impossible on the Ukulele
Came across this song today by Sungha Jung of Mission Impossible. It’s a pretty difficult song, so maybe not the best ukulele song for beginners, but I thought it was pretty cool. Ukulele For Beginners
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Ukulele For Beginners: Learn Ukulele
If you are starting out learning the ukulele, then you need a good song. There are few better than “White Sandy Beach”. The song is pretty simple and this video is pretty well made. The video shows you all the chords and how to put them together to play the song. It’s a great ukulele song for beginners. Ukulele For Beginners
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The real chords for "I'm Your's on the Ukulele
I’m yours was the first song I learned to play ont he ukulele. Not the easiest if you do it with the mute, but it was fun to learn. I learned the simple chords, but they always sounded a little off. Her is a tutorial that teaches you the actual chords. Ukulele For Beginners
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Choosing your first Ukulele
Christmas is almost here. For those who have musicians, or aspiring musicians, that might mean that you will be want to buy an ukulele. If they are just starting, and especially for younger players, it is a little hard to justify spending too much money. So what are the criteria for a good ukulele for beginners? Good Sound Durable Inexpensive Good looking Good ValueHowever, if you try to find out...
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Best Ukulele For Beginners under $70
Choosing the best ukulele for beginners can be quite difficult. The good thing is that you don’t have to spend a lot of money. Here is a link for 3 good ukuleles for under $70: Ukulele For Beginners Anything less than the $35 Makala Dolphin is basically just a toy and should be avoided. Cheap Ukuleles will never sound good and will eventually lead to you giving up. No to mention the fact...
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Ever Since that Day: Original song on the Ukulele
Came across this video today of an original song titled “Ever since that day”. It’s played on a Makala Dolphin, which is a great ukulele for beginners to buy and is a beautiful song. Check it out. Ukulele For Beginners
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My Ukulele Gently Weeps
In case you were wondering if the ukulele is good for beginners or were getting frustrated with your progress, here is a cool video to show you that with practice anyone can do it. You just have to keep practicing. If you don’t already have an ukulele then maybe this will be the video to make you go buy one. You can buy an ukulele for around $35. The Makala Dolphin is highly recommended at...
Ukulele For Beginners For Christmas
Christmas is almost here, and if you are reading this article, then you are probably interested in getting an ukulele. If this is your first ukulele then you have some things to consider. What size do you want? What brand to choose? What kind of wood to get? How much to spend? There are a lot of questions when choosing your first ukulele for beginners. Here are a couple of helpful links to make...
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The Best Ukulele For Beginners
The holiday season is among us. And for those of us who have musicians in the family that means buying an ukulele. So what is the best ukulele for beginners. It all depends on how much you want to pay, how serious you think they will be, and of course their preference. There are however three great options that you can pick up for great prices. That is the Makala Dolphin, the Kala KA-S, and the...
November 2011
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New Ukulele Tutorial: Ordinary People
Got a new ukulele totorial in my Youtube box and wanted to share. The song is Ordinary People by John Legend. I hope you like it. Ukulele For Beginners
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4 Great ukuleles for beginners
My first ukulele cost about $20. Was it a good deal? No it was a piece of garbage that didn’t have a good sound and I could never get it to play well no matter how much better I got. Had I known a little more about ukuleles I would have not wasted my time. So what are the best ukuleles for beginners for under a $100? If you plan to buy an ukulele which one should you get. Find out here: Buy...
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Top 3 Ukuleles under $200
One of the most common questions for new ukulele players is what is the best ukulele for beginners. When you are just starting it can be difficult to choose the right ukulele. There is a lot to learn and if you haven’t played, then you just don’t know. Luckily there are a ton of resources on the Internet such as forums. You can find very knowledgable people who are happy to share it...
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How to setup an ukulele
A video from Hawaiian Music Supply on how to properly setup an ukulele. This is especially needed for cheap ukuleles. Ukulele For Beginners
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Folding Ukulele
If you are new to playing the ukulele, then you might not have heard of a travel ukulele. In general a travel ukulele is a thinner ukulele that takes up a little less space. But what if that still isn’t enough. What if you need something even smaller? Well, that’s why there is the “Folding Ukulele”. A Bamboo ukulele designed to be able to fold in on itself so that it can...
Blackbird on the Ukulele
Came across this great video today of “Blackbird” performed on the Ukulele. It’s not exactly a good song for Ukulele beginners, but it is still fun to watch. Ukulele For Beginners
