Based on the open position seventh chords. These movable form versions allow  you to transpose the open position chords to any key.

Example A blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z.

Example B blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z.

Example C blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z.

Example D blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z.

Example E blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z.

Example F blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z.

Example G blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z.

Example H blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z.

Example I blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z.

Example J blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z.

Example K blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z.

Example L blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z.

Example M blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z.

Example N blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z.

Example O blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z.

Example P blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z.

Example Q blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z.

Example R blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z.

Example S blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z.

Example T blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z.

Example U blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z.

Example V blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z.

Example W blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z.

Example X blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z.

Example Y blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z.

Example Z blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z.

Based on the open position A family of chords. These movable form versions allow you to transpose the open position A, Am, A7, Amaj7, Am7, Am6 chords to any key.

Developing finger strength and independence with a series of graduated single string exercises.

Beyond basic open position chords, basic movable form chords and a core set of 4-part chords. There are just too many chords shapes too memorize. Learning the principles of how chords are constructed and the ukulele fingerboard are the way to go. You can then create more advanced chords like 9#11, 7#5-9, 13b5, 7+9 on the fly as needed from your core set of chords.

Alternate fingerings for F7 in C tuning. The same fingerings would apply to C7 in G tuning and G7 in D tuning.

Summary of the core Alternating Thumb patterns from the Allternating Thumb Fingerpicking for Ukulele book.

Creating a solo ukulele chord arrangement is as simple as harmonizing a melody by playing a chord that has the melody note as the top note of the chord. This style of playing is called Chord Melody or Melody and Chord. The hard part comes with - What chor

Basic and Quick Change blues chord progressions in the key of A major using the core 7th chords from the Big Six series of lessons. This is great way to explore this core chord in various keys.

Basic and Quick Change blues chord progressions in the key of Bb major using the core 7th chords from the Big Six series of lessons. This is great way to explore this core chord in various keys.

Basic and Quick Change blues chord progressions in the key of C major using the core 7th chords from the Big Six series of lessons. This is great way to explore this core chord in various keys.

Basic and Quick Change blues chord progressions in the key of D major using the core 7th chords from the Big Six series of lessons. This is great way to explore this core chord in various keys.

Basic and Quick Change blues chord progressions in the key of E major using the core 7th chords from the Big Six series of lessons. This is great way to explore this core chord in various keys.

Basic and Quick Change blues chord progressions in the key of F major using the core 7th chords from the Big Six series of lessons. This is great way to explore this core chord in various keys.

Basic and Quick Change blues chord progressions in the key of G major using the core 7th chords from the Big Six series of lessons. This is great way to explore this core chord in various keys.

A core set of basic chords that ALL Ukulele players should know in five common keys: C, G, D, A and E. In all common "dominant" seventh chords in every key.

Of the 15 possible major and relative minor keys in music. Ther're five common keys to get started with. These will allow you to play quite a few popular songs.

The Basic Open Position Ukulele Chord chart for Lefties. Common chords in five common common keys: C, G, D, A and E. With "dominant" seventh chords in every key.

Basic 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 musical potential. By developing a great finger

The art and science of chord fingering. Learning your basic open position chords in common keys.

Commonly called jazz chords, these more sophisticated, contemporary chord voicings find their way into a wide variety of music forms and styles. This lessons is the first on the series that build your core foundation for these chords.

Based on the open position A family of chords. These movable form versions allow  you to transpose the open position C, Cm, C7, Cmaj7, Cm7, Cm6 chords to any key.

A chord shape is a function of a particular instrument and tuning. Know how chords are built and the notes can work on any instrument.

An alternate approach to determining the chord tones of any chord. Bottom-line is, it's the notes that make the chord - not the shape. A C chord is C, E, G,. Not this or that shape.

A chord substitution is when one chord replaces another chord or is used in addition to a current chord. This lesson covers some of the underlining principles that are used to substitute one chords or a series of chords for another.

Switching chords is all about finger independence and working together. These can be developed using the double stop fingering drills presented in this lesson.

Two Feel, bVImaj7 bIImaj7, Basie Ending, Single, Double and Triple Tags, Chromatic, Take the 'A' Train Ending, Shave and a Hair Cut, Lawrence Welk Ending, . . . These are common songs ending that are used over and over in the standard song repetoire.

Common chord progressions for the key of A.

Common chord progressions for the key of Ab.

Common chord progressions for the key of B.

Common chord progressions for the key of Bb.

Common chord progressions in C Major.

Common chord progressions for the key of C#.

Common chord progressions for the key of Cb.

Common chord progressions for the key of D.

Common chord progressions for the key of Db.

Common chord progressions for the key of E.

Common chord progressions for the key of Eb.

Common chord progressions for the key of F.

Common chord progressions for the key of F#.

Common chord progressions for the key of G.

Any 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.

Exploring the differences in these two common C tuning, both the high G reentrant tuning and the low G variation.

Whether it’s connecting licks, riffs, scale positions, arpeggios, sequences or melodies – navigating the fingerboard and connecting positions it's all about using the fingering principles from my book The Six Secrets of Ukulele Fingering.

F#m7b5 or F#half-diminished seven is a common chord in the key of G major and Em - especially Em.

A non traditional fingering for the G7 chord using the knowledge that the notes of a G7 chord are G B D F.

Taking a movable F7 chord, you can derive each of the 'big six' essential chords. 7, maj7, m7, m7b5, dim7, and aug7.

Taking a movable F7 chord, you can derive each of the 'big six' essential chords. 7, maj7, m7, m7b5, dim7, and aug7.

Taking a movable F7 chord, you can derive each of the 'big six' essential chords. 7, maj7, m7, m7b5, dim7, and aug7.

Taking a movable F7 chord, you can derive each of the 'big six' essential chords. 7, maj7, m7, m7b5, dim7, and aug7.

Core Chords is a series of lessons for building your 4-part chords. These chords commonly called jazz chords, are really just 4-part chords used in a wide range of musical styles.

A triad is a three note chord. In traditional chord theory there are four triad chord types: major, minor, diminished and augmented. This lesson covers the augmented and diminished triads on string 1 2 3.

A triad is a three note chord. In traditional chord theory there are four triad chord types: major, minor, diminished and augmented. This lesson covers the augmented and diminished triads on strings 1 2 3 4.

A triad is a three note chord. In traditional chord theory there are four triad chord types: major, minor, diminished and augmented. This lesson covers the augmented and diminished triads on strings 2 3 4.

A triad is a three note chord. In traditional chord theory there are four triad chord types: major, minor, diminished and augmented. This lesson covers the major and minor triads on string 1 2 3.

A triad is a three note chord. In traditional chord theory there are four triad chord types: major, minor, diminished and augmented. This chart covers the major and minor triads on strings 1 2 3 4.

A triad is a three note chord. In traditional chord theory there are four triad chord types: major, minor, diminished and augmented. This chart covers the major and minor triads on strings 2 3 4.

A triad is a three note chord. In traditional chord theory there are four traditional triad chord types: major, minor, diminished and augmented. And four contemporary triad chord types: sus2, sus4, add2 and add9.

For ukulele there are four core, basic strums that will get you started. This is the fourth of the four core patterns.

For ukulele there are four core, basic strums that will get you started. This is the first of the four core patterns.

For ukulele there are four core, basic strums that will get you started. This is the third of the four core patterns.

For ukulele there are four core, basic strums that will get you started. This is the second of the four core patterns.

Review of the four core ukulele strums.

Cool Chords - These are the chords do not typically show up in chord dictionaries or song books. These are the chords players ask, “What is that chord?”

Introductions are a composed or improvised piece of music that introduces - sets the stage for - a song or composition. Introductions, or intro for short, are used in all types of music. In this lesson, the focus is on introduction

Cut Time is a source of confusion for many musicians. What exactly does it mean and how do you apply it?

Movable for diminished and augmented form chords.

The Diminished scale is a symmetrical scale with a repeating pattern of whole steps and half steps.

Not all seventh chords are actually "dominant" seventh chords. This lesson covers when is a Dominant Seventh Chord NOT really a Dominant seventh?

Ear 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, melody and harmony.

Ear 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, melody and harmony.

An 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.

Essential Bb Major scale patterns for ukulele.

Essential C Major scale patterns for ukulele.

Essential D Major scale patterns for ukulele.

Essential Db Major scale patterns for ukulele.

Essential Eb Major scale patterns for ukulele.

Essential F Major scale patterns for ukulele.

Essential G Major scale patterns for ukulele.

After you mastering the six essentials scales below and start to explore more advances styles of music, especially jazz. There are a few more scales that are needed to cover the broader harmonic palette that a typical jazz tune draws from.

Using the jazz standard All of Me to explore jazz chords on ukulele.

Using the jazz standard All of Me to explore jazz chords on ukulele.

Using the jazz standard All the Things You Are to explore jazz chords on ukulele.

Using the jazz standard Autumn Leaves to explore jazz chords on ukulele.

Using the jazz standard Back Home in Indiana to explore jazz chords on ukulele.

Using the jazz standard Have You Met Miss Jones to explore jazz chords on ukulele.

Using the jazz standard It's Only a Paper Moon to explore jazz chords on ukulele.

Using the jazz standard Satin Doll to explore jazz chords on ukulele.

Using the jazz standard Satin Doll to explore jazz chords on ukulele.

Using the jazz standard Someday My Prince Will Come to explore jazz chords on ukulele.

Using the jazz standard Summer Samba to explore jazz chords on ukulele.

Using the jazz standard Sweet Georgia Brown to explore jazz chords on ukulele.

A variation of the previous lessons using the jazz standard Sweet Georgia Brown to explore jazz chords on ukulele.

Using the jazz standard Take the A Train to explore jazz chords on ukulele.

Using the jazz standard The Days of Wine and Roses to explore jazz chords on ukulele.

Using the jazz standard There Will Never Be Another You to explore jazz chords on ukulele.

Using the jazz standard Yesterday to explore jazz chords on ukulele.

Wikipedia defines Jazz as a musical art form which originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States from a confluence of African and European music traditions. The style's West

Exploring major triads using the primary chords of G major. Triads are one of the first chords that really bring to light the need to know the notes of the neck. This lessons shows the three voicings and the solutions for playing a common 1 4 1 5 progression using G, C and D triads on the string 1 2 3 set.

Exploring major triads using the primary chords of C major. Triads are one of the first chords that really bring to light the need to know the notes of the neck. This lessons shows the three voicings and the solutions for playing a common 1 4 1 5 progression using C, F and G triads on the string 1 2 3 set.

There 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.

This 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 `Ukulele is strings four and three.

Lesson Four builds on the primer by using the thumb and index combination on all four beats. There is only one possible variation in this lesson.

In this lesson we’re introducing the index finger once to the alternating thumb pattern mastered in the Alternate Thumb Fingerpicking Style - Introduction. There are four possible patterns when adding the index finger once in common or cut time.

In this lesson we’re introducing the index finger three times to the alternating thumb pattern mastered in the Alternate Thumb Fingerpicking Style - Introduction. There are three possible patterns in common or cut time.

In this lesson we’re introducing the index finger twice to the alternating thumb pattern mastered in the Alternate Thumb Fingerpicking Style - Introduction. There are six possible patterns in common or cut time.ssible variations in this lesson.

There are two distinctly different fingerpicking styles. One is the Alternating Thumb and two finger style commonly called Travis Picking in the guitar world and Scruggs Style in the banjo world. Both names after the most famous musicians that made the style famous.

This series of lesson’s focus is on the second style most associated with classical guitar that involves the thumb and three fingers.

In 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.

Applying the alternating thumb fingerpicking to 3/4 time.

Lesson 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

Lesson nine introduces variations using level II rhythmic syllables from Chuck Anderson's Modular Phonetic Rhythmic System. These patterns are part of a possible 36 variations.

All the previous lessons in the Fingerpicking for Ukulele, Alternating Thumb Style series where melodic, single notes only. This lesson introduces The Pinch, where any one of the thumb/index finger or thumb/middle finger combinations can be played together - harmonically.

Exploring banjo rolls on ukulele.

In bluegrass music, a banjo roll or roll is a repeated accompaniment pattern of eighth notes. Each roll pattern is a right hand fingering pattern, which can be played while holding any chord position.

Hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides are the most basic embellishments and an integral part of rock, folk, country, bluegrass, and pop music styles.

Tablature (or TAB for short) is a musical notation system for indicating instrument fingering rather than musical pitches in the standard music tradition. Tablature is common for fretted stringed instruments such as the lute, vihuela, or guitar. Tablature has been around for centuries and was common during the Renaissance and Baroque eras.

Exploring 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 style.

Exploring fingerstyle on ukulele. This lesson covers the common terms used for identifing the fingers used. And, presents a series of single and multi string exercises for exploring and developing the techniques needed for this style.

To play the ukulele effectively, your fingers need physical strength, agility, flexibility and coordination. This four finger-four note drill is designed to get your fretting hand in shape.

Based on the open position A family of chords. These movable form versions allow  you to transpose the open position G, Gm, G7, Gmaj7, Gm7, Gm6 chords to any key.

A glossary of common music terms. Common and not so common music terms. Knowing the language and terms used with music aides in your own understanding when exploring your music potential.

Harmonic Analysis is the process of determining the root movement of chords within a chord progression, the chord types that are used as well as identifying tonal centers. This root movement can be determined and categorized using one of six harmonic principles and the harmonized chord charts reference in the lessons. These six harmonic principles are covered in the lessons of this series.

A substitution is when a chord replaces or is used in addition to an existing chord. Chords can have a active or passive quality to them. Active chords tend to be restless and want to move on to other chords. Passive chords tend to offer a feeling of rest and resolution. This cycle of active and passive chords are what gives chord progressions their feeling of movement.

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. This lesson covers the Chromatic harmonic principle.

HARMONIC ANALYSIS for Scale Selection and Chord Substitution explored the six harmonic principles for analyzing chord progressions and songs using tradition tonic-dominant harmony and the scale modes.

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. This lesson covers the Cycles harmonic principle.

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. This lesson covers the Full Diatonic harmonic principle.

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. This lesson covers the Internal Modulation harmonic principle.

Harmonic Analysis (HA) is the process used to determine the harmonic function of chords within a chord progression, sequence, composition or song. A chord progression is defined as a sequence of chords, each chord has a root and has a particular chord type.

Major and Minor Harmonized Chord Charts used for while doing a Harmonic Analysis. Shows triads and 4-parts chords for ALL 15 major and minor keys.

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. This lesson covers the partial Diatonic harmonic principle.

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. This lesson covers the vertical and horizontal scale selection.

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. This lesson covers the Unresolved harmonic principle.

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. This lesson contains a blank worksheet and several completed examples using standards from the jazz repertoire.

Harmonic Analysis (HA) is the process used to determine the harmonic function of chords within a chord progression, sequence, composition or song. A chord progression is defined as a sequence of chords, each chord has a root and has a particular chord type.

This series of lessons are extracted from my book for use with individual private and onlne students.

Hearing The Changes are knowing what and when the chords of a chord or chord progressions occur. this lessons gets you on the raod to developing this abaility.

There 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 series of sharp or flat symbols placed on the staff, designating the notes that are to be consistently played higher or lower than the equivalent natural notes. Key signatures are generally written immediately after the clef at the beginning of a line of musical notation. Each major and minor key has an associated key signature that sharpens or flattens the notes which are used in its scale.

A major (or the key of A) is a major scale based on A, with the pitches A, B, C♯, D, E, F♯, and G♯. Its key signature has three sharps: F♯, C♯ and G♯.

Its relative minor is F-sharp minor and its parallel minor is A minor.

A♭ major is a major scale based on A-flat, consisting of the pitches A♭, B♭, C, D♭, E♭, F, and G. Its key signature has four flats: B♭, E♭, A♭, and D♭.

Its relative minor is F minor, and its parallel minor is A-flat minor.

B major is a major scale based on B. The pitches B, C♯, D♯, E, F♯, G♯, and A♯ are all part of the B major scale. Its key signature has five sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯ and A♯.

B major's relative minor is G-sharp minor, its parallel minor is B minor, and its enharmonic equivalent is C-flat major.

B♭ major or B-flat major is a major scale based on B-flat, consisting of the pitches B♭, C, D, E♭, F, G, and A. Its key signature has two flats, B♭ and E♭.

Its relative minor is G minor, and its parallel minor is B♭ minor.

B-flat major is a suitable key for most wind instruments, especially those for which it is their home key, such as clarinets, trumpets, tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone and the flutes in B-flat.

C♭ major is a major scale based on C-flat, consisting of the pitches C♭, D♭, E♭, F♭, G♭, A♭, and B♭. Its key signature has seven flats: B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭, G♭, C♭, and F♭.

Learn 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. Sometimes called the learning key, the key of C Major is one of the easiest keys to memorize and begin using.

C♯ major (or C-sharp major) is a major scale based on C♯, consisting of the pitches C♯, D♯, E♯, F♯, G♯, A♯, and B♯. Its key signature has seven sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯, E♯ and B♯ - ALL sharps.

Its relative minor is A♯ minor, and its parallel minor is C♯ minor. Its enharmonic equivalent is D♭ major.

D♭ major is a major scale based on D-flat, consisting of the pitches D♭, E♭, F, G♭, A♭, B♭ and C. Its key signature has five flats: B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭, and G♭.

D major (or the key of D) is a major scale based on D, consisting of the pitches D, E, F♯, G, A, B, and C♯. Its key signature consists of two sharps: F♯ and C♯.

Its relative minor is B minor and its parallel minor is D minor.

E major is a major scale based on E, with the pitches E, F♯, G♯, A, B, C♯, and D♯. Its key signature has four sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯ and D♯.

Its relative minor is C-sharp minor, and its parallel minor is E minor.

E♭ major or E-flat major is a major scale based on E-flat, consisting of the pitches E♭, F, G, A♭, B♭, C, and D. Its key signature has three flats: B♭, E♭, and A♭.

Its relative minor is C minor, and its parallel minor is E♭ minor.

E-flat major is often associated with bold, heroic music, in part because of Beethoven's usage.

F major (or the key of F) is a musical major scale based on F, consisting of the pitches F, G, A, B♭, C, D, and E. Its key signature has one flat: B♭. It is by far the oldest key signature with an accidental, predating the others by hundreds of years.

Its relative minor is D minor and its parallel minor is F minor.

F♯ major or F-sharp major is a major scale based on F♯, consisting of the pitches F♯, G♯, A♯, B, C♯, D♯, and E♯. Its key signature has six sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯ and E♯.

Its relative minor is D♯ minor, and its parallel minor is F♯ minor. Its enharmonic equivalent is G♯ major.

G♭ major is a major scale based on G-flat, consisting of the pitches G♭, A♭, B♭, C♭, D♭, E♭, and F. Its key signature has six flats: B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭, G♭ and C♭.

Its relative minor is E-flat minor, and its parallel minor is G-flat minor, usually replaced by F-sharp minor, since G-flat minor, which would have nine flats, is not normally used.

Learn 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.

Beyond basic open position chords, basic movable form chords and a core set of 4-part chords. There are just too many chords shapes too memorize. Learning the principles of how chords are constructed and the ukulele fingerboard are the way to go. Then you

A practical approach to learning the Blues scale on ukulele. The Blues scale is one of the first scale most plays whatn to learn. It's a great to build on for your additional essential scales.

From the Key frets in C tuning you get the next higher frets for FREE.

From the Secondary Key frets in C tuning you get the next higher frets for FREE.

There is nothing that returns more value when learning a fretted musical instrument like the ukulele than really , and I mean really knowing the names of the notes of the fingerboard.

There is nothing that returns more value when learning a fretted musical instrument like the ukulele than really , and I mean really knowing the names of the notes of the fingerboard.

There is nothing that returns more value when learning a fretted musical instrument like the ukulele than really , and I mean really knowing the names of the notes of the fingerboard.

There is nothing that returns more value when learning a fretted musical instrument like the ukulele than really , and I mean really knowing the names of the notes of the fingerboard.

There is nothing that returns more value when learning a fretted musical instrument like the ukulele than really , and I mean really knowing the names of the notes of the fingerboard.

There is nothing that returns more value when learning a fretted musical instrument like the ukulele than really , and I mean really knowing the names of the notes of the fingerboard.

The open strings and frets (5) and (7), with only natural notes in C tuning are somewhat easy to memorize.

A chart of the natural and sharp names for C tuning, low or high G.

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 and...

...it’s easier that you think!

Most players know the names of the open strings for their tuning. In “C” tuning the open strings are named G C E A, no sharps or flats.

Where Do I Start? This is a common question. This workshop/lesson covers ukulele tunings, learning the ukulele fingerboard, basic chords and strums. This workshop gets you rolling on having some fun playing the ukulele. This is the workshop/lesson handout that I give ukulele players attending my Learning Ukulele - A Recipe for Success beginner workshop.

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.

Level I rhythmic syllable pairs for developing your ukulele strums vocabulary.

Level II rhythmic syllable pairs for developing your ukulele strums vocabulary.

A series of weekly ukulele lessons presented throughout 2009 on movable ukulele chords. Based on my Ukulele Chords book it takes the open position chords and shows the movable form and the variations.

A Chord can have alternate names based on how it is being used. A chord's function is an important determining factor in naming a chord.

Standard 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.

Standard music notation, the natural, sharp and flat notes of the ukulele fingerboard for D tuned ukuleles. Covers both high A and low A tuning variations.

Standard notation - the natural, sharp and flat notes of the ukulele fingerboard for G tuned ukuleles. Both high D and low D variations.

To play the ukulele effectively, your fingers need physical strength, agility, flexibility and coordination. This one finger-one note drill is designed to get your fretting hand in shape.

Open position A and its movable form and variations.

Open position A7 and its movable form and variations. Seventh chords, Major Sevenths, Minor Sevenths, Diminished, Augmented chords sus and add chords.

Open position Am and its movable form and variations.

Open position B7 and its movable form and variations. Seventh chords, Major Sevenths, Minor Sevenths, Diminished, Augmented chords sus and add chords.

Open position C and its movable form and variations.

Open position C7 and its movable form and variations. Seventh chords, Major Sevenths, Minor Sevenths, Diminished, Augmented chords sus and add chords.

Open position Cm and its movable form and variations.

Open position D and its movable form and variations.

Open position D7 and its movable form and variations. Seventh chords, Major Sevenths, Minor Sevenths, Diminished, Augmented chords sus and add chords.

Open position Dm and its movable form and variations.

Open position E and its movable form and variations.

Open position E7 and its movable form and variations. Seventh chords, Major Sevenths, Minor Sevenths, Diminished, Augmented chords sus and add chords.

Open position Em and its movable form and variations.

Open position F and its movable form and variations.

Open position F7 and its movable form and variations. Seventh chords, Major Sevenths, Minor Sevenths, Diminished, Augmented chords sus and add chords.

Open position Fm and its movable form and variations.

Open position G and its movable form and variations.

Open position Gm and its movable form and variations.

Using the original two finger-two notes single strings gymnastics, incorporate an open string. This develops the ability to get the finger on and off notes rapidly - getting out of the way when needed.

Using the original two finger-two notes single strings gymnastics, incorporate an open string. This develops the ability to get the finger on and off notes rapidly - getting out of the way when needed.

A art of hearing a melody or chord progression (song) and reproduce it without needing the written music.

Power 5, sus and add movable form chords. These chords are common rock and contemporary chord forms.

Sequences and cycles for practicing scales, intervals, melodic sequences and arpeggios. These sequences also help in learning where any interval is of a given note, the chord tones of chords and aides in memorizing scales

The primary chords for any major key are the I, IV and V chords of it's corresponding major scale. For C Major the primary chords are: C, F, G and G7

The primary chords for any major key are the I, IV and V chords of it's corresponding major scale. For Cb Major the primary chords are: Cb, Fb, Gb and Gb7

The primary chords for any major key are the I, IV and V chords of it's corresponding major scale. For E Major the primary chords are: E, A, B and B7

Primary chords for the key of G.

Efficiency is the key to technique. This lessons shows the proper finger and thumb placement for the fretting hand.

As the title of this lessons implies.

Building on the basic Quarter Note Strum lessons, here are four varaitions to get you started.

Series introduction and tuning notes.

Four premium practice play-along tracks for mastering and exploring the Aeolian scale. Suitable for any instrument.

Four premium practice play-along tracks for mastering and exploring the Blues scale. Suitable for any instrument.

Four premium practice play-along tracks for mastering and exploring the Dorian scale. Suitable for any instrument.

Four premium practice play-along tracks for mastering and exploring the Ionian scale. Suitable for any instrument.

Four premium practice play-along tracks for mastering and exploring the Mixolydian scale. Suitable for any instrument.

Four premium practice play-along tracks for mastering and exploring the Blues scale. Suitable for any instrument.

QuickStart Scale and Arpeggio Fingerings are a highly organized, efficient system of scale and arpeggio fingerings. Each fingering pattern is shown with a fingerboard shape, TAB and standard music notation. Related chords are also explain

This 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 amateur and professional musicians alike.

TAB or Tablature 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.

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 1-2-1-2-3.

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 1-3-1-2-3.

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 2-1-1-2-3.

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 2-3-1-2-3.

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 2-4-1-2-3.

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 3-1-1-2-3.

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 3-2-1-2-3.

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 3-4-1-2-3.

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 4-1-1-2-3.

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 4-2-1-2-3.

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 4-3-1-2-3.

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 1-2.

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 1-3-1-2.

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 1-4-1-2.

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 2-1-1-2.

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 2-3-1-2.

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 2-4-1-2.

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 3-1-1-2.

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 3-2-1-2

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 3-4-1-3.

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 4-1-1-2.

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 4-2-1-2.

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This lessons starts with the finger combination 4-3-1-3.

Building on the single note 1, 2, 3, and 4 finger basic gymnastics. Now with repeating note or two. This series of lessons although the examples are shown for ukulele are appropriate for any fretted string instrument like guitar, banjo or mandolin.

Modular Phonetic Level II Rhythmic Syllable 5 of 6.

Modular Phonetic Level II Rhythmic Syllable 1 of 6 and 2 of 6.

Modular Phonetic Level II Rhythmic Syllable 3 of 6.

The secondary chords for any major key are the II, III and VI chords of it's corresponding major scale. For C Major the secondary chords are: Dm, Em and Am

The secondary chords for any major key are the II, III and VI chords of it's corresponding major scale. For E Major the secondary chords are: F#m, G#m and C#m

The ukulele (pronounced oo-koo-lele) comes in four sizes: Soprano (sometimes called Standard), Concert, Tenor and Baritone.

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Aeolian/Natural Minor is one of the six essential scales that every ukulele player should know. Here are the chords for all 15 Aeolian/Natural Minor scales.

Scale shapes summary for Aeolian/Natural Minor, one of the six essential scales that every ukulele player should know. The scale formula for this scale, based on the major scale is: 1 2 b3 4 5 b6 b7 8`.

Blues/Minor Pentatonic is one of the six essential scales that every ukulele player should know. Here are the chords for all 15 Blues/Minor Pentatonic scales.

Scale shapes summary for Blues/Minor Pentatonic, one of the six essential scales that every ukulele player should know. The scale formula for this scale, based on the major scale is: 1 b3 4 5 b7 8`.

Dorian/Minor is one of the six essential scales that every ukulele player should know. Here are the chords for all 15 Dorian/Minor scales.

Scale shapes summary for Dorian.Minor, one of the six essential scales that every ukulele player should know. The scale formula for this scale, based on the major scale is: 1 2 b3 4 5 6 b7 8`.

Ionian/Major is one of the six essential scales that every ukulele player should know. Here are the chords for all 15 Ionian.major scale.

Scale shapes summary for Ionian/Major, one of the six essential scales that every ukulele player should know. The scale formula for this scale, based on the major scale is: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8`.

Scale shapes summary for Mixolydian/Dominant, one of the six essential scales that every ukulele player should know. The scale formula for this scale, based on the major scale is: 1 2 3 4 5 6 b7 8`.

Pentatonic/Major Pentatonic is one of the six essential scales that every ukulele player should know. Here are the chords for all 15 Pentatonic/Major Pentatonic scales.

Scale shapes summary for Pentatonic/Major Pentatonic, one of the six essential scales that every ukulele player should know. The scale formula for this scale, based on the major scale is: 1 2 3 5 6 8`.

The six essential scales are: Blues, Major Pentatonic, Mixolydian, Dorian, Aeolian, and Ionian. These six can get you through a wide variety of traditional and contemporary music.

There's actually a lot common between songs when it comes to chord progressions. Here is an every growing list of songs that use the common 1 5 6 4 full diatonic chord progression.

Rather than do a complete lessons on standard music notation. Why reinvent the wheel. There are lot of great resources on-line and books in music stores that already exsist. Here is my take on several of the offerings.

Traditionally, a tetrachord is a series of four tones filling in the interval of a perfect fourth. In modern usage a tetrachord is any four-note segment of a scale or tone row. The term tetrachord derives from ancient Greek music theory.

Core Chords - F6, four voicings. This is the level,II of the core chords.

The Big Six Core Chords - F7, four voicings. Learning the locations of the chord tones - the 1 3 5 b7.

The Big Six Core Chords - F7, four voicings. Learning the locations of the chord intervals - the 1 3 5 b7.

The Big Six Core Chords - F7, four voicings. From shape to chord tones to intervals and back again. Really, learning what a chord is made of.

The Big Six Core Chords - F7, four voicings.

The Big Six Core Chords - Faug7, four voicings.

The Big Six Core Chords - Fdim7, four voicings.

The Big Six Core Chords - Fm7, four voicings.

The Big Six Core Chords - Fm7b5, four voicings.

The Big Six Core Chords - Fmaj7, four voicings.

The Big Six Core Chords - FmL7, four voicings.

For music and learning an instrument like the ukulele or guitar, it's all about the making the connection between the Mind, Hands and Ear.

TAB, short for tablature is a form of musical notation using numbers and letters on a staff that that corresponds to the number of strings of fretted string instrument. Theses number tell a player which fret to place their fingers on rath

To play the ukulele effectively, your fingers need physical strength, agility, flexibility and coordination. This three finger-three note drill is designed to get your fretting hand in shape.

Transposition is the process of moving note, chord, scale or any musical passage from one key to another key. All music can be transposed, from a single note to a complex musical score. This lesson deals with transposing chords.

From tuning by ear to using an electronic tuner. The various tuning methods for tuning your ukulele. You ALWAYS need to play in tune.

To play the ukulele effectively, your fingers need physical strength, agility, flexibility and coordination. This two finger-two note drill is designed to get your fretting hand in shape.

Open position chords, movable form chords, 4-part, a.k.a. jazz chords and free from chords. The types of chords possible on ukulele

Major Quick Four Progression - Example D. From the book A Guide to Blues Progressions for Ukulele from A to Z.

Diminished Seventh Passing Chord - Example J. From the book A Guide to Blues Progressions for Ukulele from A to Z.

An Introduction to Scales and Soloing on Ukulele using the C Pentatonic Scale. Taking what you might already know and using it in different ways. Exploring the entire ukulele fingerboard. Anyone can have hours of fun just doodling around and exploring the ukulele's possibilities.

The ukulele scale diagram is explained. A chord or scale grid is an alternate, visual why of showing a scale pattern.

All possible ukulele string combinations. These are used to developing your ukulele technique.

Another one of the 72 possible strumming patterns based of the Modular Phonetic Rhythm systems level II rhythmic syllables.

Another one of the 72 possible strumming patterns based of the Modular Phonetic Rhythm systems level II rhythmic syllables.