How to find the right strumming pattern
If you want to learn how to strum, put your ukulele down. Play the version of the song you're trying to learn and do two things:
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ukuleleclare
- Mar 17, 2020
- 5 min
How to change the strings on your ukulele
String degradation can make it harder to tune your ukulele and reduce brightness of tone. Change your strings regularly to prevent this.
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ukuleleclare
- Dec 31, 2019
- 4 min
Feeling stuck on the ukulele? Use S.M.A.R.T. goals to get back on track
Set yourself up for getting closer to the ukulele player you want to be.
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ukuleleclare
- Jul 5, 2019
- 3 min
How to make a ukulele bar chord
Follow these simple steps to conquer that ukulele bar chord!
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ukuleleclare
- Mar 20, 2019
- 2 min
Add a ukulele tremolo to your tune
If you want to end your song with a bang, make it a tremolo instead! What's a tremolo? It's a wavery effect that you make by stroking...
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ukuleleclare
- Sep 11, 2018
- 2 min
Cooperstand Ecco-G
An instrument stand that makes me and my instruments happy: It's sturdy, compact, and envy-inducing. How do I heart my Cooperstand? Let...
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ukuleleclare
- Sep 9, 2018
- 5 min
How to choose a ukulele
Here's the secret: Let the ukulele choose you. There is no "right" ukulele except for the one that feels right to you. You can make the...
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ukuleleclare
- Jun 6, 2018
- 2 min
9 easy steps to conquer chord changes on the ukulele
You learned the basics of playing well with others in kindergarten. Now we’re adding the ukulele to behaviors you’ve spent decades...
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ukuleleclare
- Jun 6, 2018
- 3 min
How to translate guitar chords to your ukulele
The ukulele is more popular than ever, but it’s still a rarity at regular music jams. When there are no other ukuleles around to poach...
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ukuleleclare
- Jun 6, 2018
- 3 min
How to figure out which chords to play
Why is it that some people seem to be able to play along on every song without any music or chord sheet to read from? How can they keep...
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ukuleleclare
- Jun 6, 2018
- 3 min
You don't need to know music theory to play an instrument
There is no secret code to playing music. You don’t need to have some kind of pre-installed talent. You don’t even have to be able to...
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