Contents
- Ukulele for Guitar Players
Use your accumulated guitar and music chops on ukulele.
- Chords & Chord Progressions
Chord - A group of three or more different notes sounded together or almost together.
Chord Progression A series of chords played in order.
- Reading
Reading is the ability to reproduce music from written notation. It includes five phases: note recognition, alternate note locations, rhythm recognition, fingering considerations, communication terminology and interpretations.
- Improvisation
Scales, Modes, Intervals, Arpeggios, Sequences, Single Note Studies
- Technique
Technique is the physical control and coordination needed to play an instrument or sing. It involves position, effeciency of motion and effort, as well as exercises to develop specfic skills
- Ear Training
Playing by ear, passive and active ear training, recognizing intervals
- Music Theory
The Tools, Tips and Principles of music
- Songs
When you put it all together these are what you play.
- Strums
A Strum is the execution of a specific rhythmic pattern, in a particular style, at tempo.
I've been asked many times to put together a plan of attack for getting beyond the basics. There is not better recipe for success that a proven plan for development. These lesson pages are intended to provide material for developing your ukulele skills and expanding your music knowledge.
Music..., regardless of your instrument, involves parts or all of these elements: Melody, Harmony and Rhythm. Then putting it all together in Songs, Compositions, Arrangements, Orchestration, etc...
Most players have a few holes or gaps in the music knowledge and/or technical skills, some more than others. Being able to identify those is a first step to improving and updating your skills.
I like to use the analogy of a Recipe. You want to bake a cake you need a specific list of ingredients to have the cake turn out and taste good. If you are missing of few ingredients or don't know how to use them or substitute ingredients, you run to the store and get what you need and learn how to use them. A song is a recipe, it tells you what notes, chords, rhythms, etc. you need to create a performance.
WARNING: This material has been developed over the past 30 years of studio teaching and performing with hundreds of students. And It WORKS!!!.
This page gives you recommendations to online lessons and books. And, not always mine. Although mine are the best.
I wrote a book just for guitar players coming to ukulele: Ukulele for Guitar Players.
I have been involved in private music education for the past 20 years.
Taking advantage of my jazz guitar skills, I began pursuing the potential of the ukulele. Researching the field I saw very little material organized at a level that really worked. I have developed an international reputation as a ukulele expert having written over 20 books for ukulele.
My concert repertoire draws from jazz standards and contemporary songs and are artfully arranged for solo ukulele.
You can draw on your guitar experience to get started. Then ultimately treat the ukulele as a separate instrument, that just happens to have a relative tuning to the guitar. The shapes are the same but the names are different. If you know several G chords on guitar then it is just learning a new position for G chords on the ukulele.
I've found that the best shortcut to really get going on the ukulele is to learn the names of notes of the neck. With only four strings it is a little easier on the ukulele than guitar.
Ukulele for Guitar Players
You already know more than you think!
A guide to transferring the accumulated experience and knowledge gained as a guitar player to the ukulele.
Covers chords, scales, reading and the three most common ukulele tunings.
Tunings: C, G, or D Tunings. Low or high string four variations.
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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-001-0 Published: July 2006 Pages 98
Learning the Ukulele Fingerboard - C Tuning
At 4 1/4 v 5 1/2 size, this mini book on learning the ukulele fingerboard will finally get the names of the pesky notes under control.
Beyond knowing the names of the open strings most ukulele players find it hard to learn the whole fingerboard.
If your goal is to finally learn the names of the notes on the ukulele fingerboard. Then Learning the Ukulele Fingerboard is your answer. Learning the Ukulele Fingerboard - C Tuning, has a step by step approach to finally mastering the ukulele fingerboard.
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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-021-8 Published: September 2009 Pages 20
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Chord - A group of three or more different notes sounded together or almost together. These three note chords are called triads. Two notes are called an interval or dyad. Chords with four notes are called a tetra-chord or 4-part chord, six a hexachord, etc. Every chord can be given a specific name, based on the notes that constitute the chord and the distances, or intervals, between them and its harmonic function within a tonality or chord progression.
Chord Progression A series of chords played in order.
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Do you know a basic set of open position chords in your tuning and common keys?
In the common "C" tuning (gCEA or GCEA) this would be some of the same chords a beginning guitar student would learn. E Em E7 A Am A7 D Dm D7 C C7 G G7 B7. Learning these chords will allow you to play simple songs in the common keys of C, G, D, A, and E.
Some very simple songs only have two chords. And in the common keys listed above the chords would be:
- Key of C - C and G or G7
- Key of G - G and D or D7
- Key of D - D and A or A7
- Key of A - A and E or E7
- Key of E - E and B or B7
Common keys for Folk, Rock, Country and Pop are: C, G, D, A, and E. And their relative minor keys.
Common keys for Standards and Jazz are: C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, and G. And their relative minor keys.
A Guide to Ukulele Chords
A Guide to Ukulele Chords 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, D or G tuning, low or high string four.
Tunings: C, G, or D 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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ISBN-13: 978-0-9714044-7-2 Published: January 2009 Pages 54
151 Lesson(s)
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4-Part Movable 7th Chord Forms
Based on the open position seventh chords. These movable form versions allow you to transpose the open position chords to any key. UL37d: Published: April 2, 2013, 9:55 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - A
Example A blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-A: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:12 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:48 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - B
Example B blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-B: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:12 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:48 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - C
Example C blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-C: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:48 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - D
Example D blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-D: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - E
Example E blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-E: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - F
Example F blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-F: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - G
Example G blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-G: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - H
Example H blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-H: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - I
Example I blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-I: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - J
Example J blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-J: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - K
Example K blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-K: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - L
Example L blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-L: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - M
Example M blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-M: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - N
Example N blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-N: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - O
Example O blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-O: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - P
Example P blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-P: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - Q
Example Q blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-Q: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - R
Example R blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-R: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - S
Example S blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-S: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - T
Example T blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-T: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - U
Example U blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-U: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - V
Example V blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-V: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - W
Example W blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-W: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - X
Example X blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-X: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - Y
Example Y blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-Y: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - Z
Example Z blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-Z: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:50 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A/Bb Movable Form Ukulele Chords
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. UL37a: Published: April 2, 2013, 9:55 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Altered Seventh Chords on Ukulele
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. UL102: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 18, 2013, 10:52 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Alternate Fingerings for F7
Alternate fingerings for F7 in C tuning. The same fingerings would apply to C7 in G tuning and G7 in D tuning. UL118: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Basic Blues Progressions in A Major
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. UL42-7A: Published: February 20, 2013, 2:48 pm | Updated: May 7, 2013, 8:27 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Basic Blues Progressions in Bb Major
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. UL42-7Bb: Published: February 20, 2013, 2:51 pm | Updated: May 7, 2013, 10:20 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Basic Blues Progressions in C Major
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. UL42-7C: Published: February 20, 2013, 11:53 am | Updated: May 7, 2013, 8:26 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Basic Blues Progressions in D Major
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. UL42-7D: Published: February 20, 2013, 11:55 am | Updated: May 7, 2013, 8:26 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Basic Blues Progressions in E Major
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. UL42-7E: Published: February 20, 2013, 2:49 pm | Updated: May 7, 2013, 8:27 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Basic Blues Progressions in F Major
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. UL42-7F: Published: February 20, 2013, 2:50 pm | Updated: May 7, 2013, 10:20 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Basic Blues Progressions in G Major
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. UL42-7G: Published: February 20, 2013, 11:53 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Basic Open Position Ukulele Chord Chart
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.
UL700a: Published: December 8, 2011, 3:21 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:44 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Basic Open Position Ukulele Chord Chart for Lefties
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. UL700b: Published: December 8, 2011, 10:47 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:44 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Basic Ukulele Chords - C Tuning
The art and science of chord fingering. Learning your basic open position chords in common keys. ULM40: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 26, 2013, 9:40 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Building a Solid Jazz Chord Foundation for Ukulele
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. UL103: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: May 8, 2013, 9:09 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
C/Db Movable Form Ukulele 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. UL37b: Published: April 2, 2013, 9:55 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Chord Shapes and Learning Ukulele Chords
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. UL40: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:35 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Chord Spelling - An Alternate Approach
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. ML02: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 30, 2013, 11:02 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Chord Substitution on Ukulele
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. UL80: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Chord Switching - Double Stops
Switching chords is all about finger independence and working together. These can be developed using the double stop fingering drills presented in this lesson. UL29: Published: January 15, 2013, 10:26 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:41 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of A
Common chord progressions for the key of A. UL47c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:45 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:41 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of Ab
Common chord progressions for the key of Ab. UL55c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:47 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of B
Common chord progressions for the key of B. UL49c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:47 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of Bb
Common chord progressions for the key of Bb. UL53c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:47 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of C Major
Common chord progressions in C Major. UL44c: Published: January 25, 2013, 1:20 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:41 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of C#
Common chord progressions for the key of C#. UL51c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:47 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of Cb
Common chord progressions for the key of Cb. UL58c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:48 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of D
Common chord progressions for the key of D. UL46c: Published: March 1, 2013, 7:13 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:45 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of Db
Common chord progressions for the key of Db. UL56c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:48 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of E
Common chord progressions for the key of E. UL48c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:46 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of Eb
Common chord progressions for the key of Eb. UL54c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:47 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of F
Common chord progressions for the key of F. UL52c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:47 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of F#
Common chord progressions for the key of F#. UL50c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:47 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of G
Common chord progressions for the key of G. UL45c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:42 pm | Updated: April 5, 2013, 8:10 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Cool Ukulele Chords - F Sharp Minor Seven Flat Five
F#m7b5 or F#half-diminished seven is a common chord in the key of G major and Em - especially Em. UL34c: Published: January 29, 2012, 5:25 pm | Updated: May 8, 2013, 10:28 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Cool Ukulele Chords - G7
A non traditional fingering for the G7 chord using the knowledge that the notes of a G7 chord are G B D F. UL34a: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: May 8, 2013, 10:25 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Core Chords - Creating the Big Six from F7, 1st Voicing
Taking a movable F7 chord, you can derive each of the 'big six' essential chords. 7, maj7, m7, m7b5, dim7, and aug7. UL42a: Published: September 18, 2011, 11:21 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Core Chords - Creating the Big Six from F7, 2nd Voicing
Taking a movable F7 chord, you can derive each of the 'big six' essential chords. 7, maj7, m7, m7b5, dim7, and aug7. UL42b: Published: September 18, 2011, 11:25 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Core Chords - Creating the Big Six from F7, 3rd Voicing
Taking a movable F7 chord, you can derive each of the 'big six' essential chords. 7, maj7, m7, m7b5, dim7, and aug7. UL42c: Published: September 18, 2011, 11:27 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Core Chords - Creating the Big Six from F7, 4th Voicing
Taking a movable F7 chord, you can derive each of the 'big six' essential chords. 7, maj7, m7, m7b5, dim7, and aug7. UL42d: Published: September 18, 2011, 11:28 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Core Chords - The Big Six - Building a Solid Chord Foundation
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. UL42: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: May 6, 2013, 4:08 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Core Ukulele Chords, Diminished and Augmented Triads, Strings 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 string 1 2 3. UL42-TRIb: Published: February 13, 2013, 2:28 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Core Ukulele Chords, Diminished and Augmented Triads, 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 1 2 3 4. UL42-TRIf: Published: February 14, 2013, 11:12 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Core Ukulele Chords, Diminished and Augmented Triads, 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 augmented and diminished triads on strings 2 3 4. UL42-TRId: Published: February 14, 2013, 11:08 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Core Ukulele Chords, Major and Minor Triads, Strings 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 major and minor triads on string 1 2 3. UL42-TRIa: Published: February 13, 2013, 2:25 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Core Ukulele Chords, Major and Minor Triads, 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 1 2 3 4. UL42-TRIe: Published: February 14, 2013, 11:10 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Core Ukulele Chords, Major and Minor Triads, 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 chart covers the major and minor triads on strings 2 3 4. UL42-TRIc: Published: February 14, 2013, 11:03 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Core Ukulele Chords, Traditional and Contemporary Triads
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. UL42-TRI: Published: February 14, 2013, 1:25 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Creating Cool Ukulele Chords
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?” UL34: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: May 8, 2013, 10:05 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Diminished & Augmented Chords
Movable for diminished and augmented form chords. UL37e: Published: April 2, 2013, 9:55 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Dominant Seventh Chords?
Not all seventh chords are actually "dominant" seventh chords. This lesson covers when is a Dominant Seventh Chord NOT really a Dominant seventh? UL108: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:35 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele, Standard Example - All of Me
Using the jazz standard All of Me to explore jazz chords on ukulele. UL601-A: Published: March 14, 2013, 11:52 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:50 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele, Standard Example - All of Me
Using the jazz standard All of Me to explore jazz chords on ukulele. UL601-B: Published: March 14, 2013, 11:52 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:45 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele, Standard Example - All the Things You Are
Using the jazz standard All the Things You Are to explore jazz chords on ukulele. UL601-D: Published: March 14, 2013, 11:52 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:45 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele, Standard Example - Autumn Leaves
Using the jazz standard Autumn Leaves to explore jazz chords on ukulele. UL601-C: Published: March 14, 2013, 11:52 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:45 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele, Standard Example - Back Home in Indiana
Using the jazz standard Back Home in Indiana to explore jazz chords on ukulele. UL601-G: Published: March 14, 2013, 11:52 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:46 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele, Standard Example - Have You Met Miss Jones
Using the jazz standard Have You Met Miss Jones to explore jazz chords on ukulele. UL601-I: Published: March 14, 2013, 11:52 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:46 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele, Standard Example - It's Only a Paper Moon
Using the jazz standard It's Only a Paper Moon to explore jazz chords on ukulele. UL601-N: Published: March 14, 2013, 11:52 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:47 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele, Standard Example - Satin Doll
Using the jazz standard Satin Doll to explore jazz chords on ukulele. UL601-P: Published: March 14, 2013, 12:26 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:47 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele, Standard Example - Satin Doll
Using the jazz standard Satin Doll to explore jazz chords on ukulele. UL601-O: Published: March 14, 2013, 12:26 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:47 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele, Standard Example - Someday My Prince Will Come
Using the jazz standard Someday My Prince Will Come to explore jazz chords on ukulele. UL601-H: Published: March 14, 2013, 11:52 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:46 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele, Standard Example - Summer Samba
Using the jazz standard Summer Samba to explore jazz chords on ukulele. UL601-J: Published: March 14, 2013, 11:52 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:46 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele, Standard Example - Sweet Georgia Brown
Using the jazz standard Sweet Georgia Brown to explore jazz chords on ukulele. UL601-K: Published: March 14, 2013, 11:52 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:46 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele, Standard Example - Sweet Georgia Brown
A variation of the previous lessons using the jazz standard Sweet Georgia Brown to explore jazz chords on ukulele. UL601-L: Published: March 14, 2013, 11:52 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:46 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele, Standard Example - Take the A Train
Using the jazz standard Take the A Train to explore jazz chords on ukulele. UL601-Q: Published: March 14, 2013, 12:26 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:47 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele, Standard Example - The Days of Wine and Roses
Using the jazz standard The Days of Wine and Roses to explore jazz chords on ukulele. UL601-E: Published: March 14, 2013, 11:52 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:46 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele, Standard Example - There Will Never Be Another You
Using the jazz standard There Will Never Be Another You to explore jazz chords on ukulele. UL601-F: Published: March 14, 2013, 11:52 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:46 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele, Standard Example - Yesterday
Using the jazz standard Yesterday to explore jazz chords on ukulele. UL601-M: Published: March 14, 2013, 11:52 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:47 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Jazz 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 UL123: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Major Triads on Ukulele Using a I IV I V Progression - Key of G
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. UL42-TRIa-G1415: Published: February 27, 2013, 3:22 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Major Triads on Ukulele Using a I IV I V Progression.
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. UL42-TRIa1415: Published: February 27, 2013, 3:22 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Fingering an Open Postion D Major Ukulele Chord
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. UL111: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:35 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
G/Ab Movable Form Ukulele Chords
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. UL37c: Published: April 2, 2013, 9:55 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Harmonic Analysis - Chord Substitution Principles
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. MLRMAe-11: Published: March 23, 2012, 11:08 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:54 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Hearing the Changes
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. UL127: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Learning Core Seventh Chords on Ukulele
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 UL119: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Movable Ukulele Chords
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. UL200: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:35 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Naming Chords on Ukulele
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. UL20: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:35 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position A and It's Movable Forms
Open position A and its movable form and variations. UL71: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position A7 and It's Movable Forms
Open 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: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position Am and It's Movable Forms
Open position Am and its movable form and variations. UL78: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position B7 and It's Movable Forms
Open 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: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position C and It's Movable Forms
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 Forms
Open 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: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position Cm and It's Movable Forms
Open position Cm and its movable form and variations. UL79: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position D and It's Movable Forms
Open position D and its movable form and variations. UL76: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position D and It's Movable Forms
Open position D and its movable form and variations. UL76: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position D7 and It's Movable Forms
Open 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: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position Dm and It's Movable Forms
Open position Dm and its movable form and variations. UL81: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position E and It's Movable Forms
Open position E and its movable form and variations. UL77: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position E7 and It's Movable Forms
Open 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: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position Em and It's Movable Forms
Open position Em and its movable form and variations. UL82: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position F and It's Movable Forms
Open position F and its movable form and variations. UL74: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position F7 and It's Movable Forms
Open 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: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position Fm and It's Movable Forms
Open position Fm and its movable form and variations. UL83: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position G and It's Movable Forms
Open position G and its movable form and variations. UL75: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position G7 and It's Movable Forms
UL91: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position Gm and It's Movable Forms
Open position Gm and its movable form and variations. UL84: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Power 5, sus and add Movable Form Chords
Power 5, sus and add movable form chords. These chords are common rock and contemporary chord forms. UL37f: Published: April 2, 2013, 9:55 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Primary Chords - C Major
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 UL44a: Published: February 8, 2013, 12:36 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:41 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Primary Chords - G Major
Primary chords for the key of G. UL45a: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:39 pm | Updated: April 5, 2013, 8:15 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Secondary Chords - C Major
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 UL44b: Published: February 8, 2013, 12:53 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Songs Using a Common 1 5 6 4 Chord Progression
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. UL31-1564: Published: April 5, 2013, 10:45 am | Updated: April 5, 2013, 9:10 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Tetrachords
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. UL115: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:35 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
The Big Six Core Chords - F6, Four Voicings
Core Chords - F6, four voicings. This is the level,II of the core chords. UL42-6: Published: February 6, 2013, 2:17 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
The Big Six Core Chords - F7, four voicings - Chord Tones
The Big Six Core Chords - F7, four voicings. Learning the locations of the chord tones - the 1 3 5 b7. UL42-7n: Published: February 6, 2013, 2:17 pm | Updated: May 6, 2013, 7:38 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
The Big Six Core Chords - F7, four voicings, Chord Intervals
The Big Six Core Chords - F7, four voicings. Learning the locations of the chord intervals - the 1 3 5 b7. UL42-7i: Published: February 6, 2013, 2:17 pm | Updated: May 6, 2013, 7:38 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
The Big Six Core Chords - F7, four voicings, Learning Proccess
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. UL42-7p: Published: February 6, 2013, 2:17 pm | Updated: May 6, 2013, 7:38 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
The Big Six Core Chords - F7, four voicings.
The Big Six Core Chords - F7, four voicings. UL42-7: Published: February 6, 2013, 2:17 pm | Updated: May 6, 2013, 6:48 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
The Big Six Core Chords - Faug7, four voicings.
The Big Six Core Chords - Faug7, four voicings. UL42-aug7: Published: February 6, 2013, 2:22 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
The Big Six Core Chords - Fdim7, four voicings.
The Big Six Core Chords - Fdim7, four voicings. UL42-dim7: Published: February 6, 2013, 2:21 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
The Big Six Core Chords - Fm7, Four Voicings
The Big Six Core Chords - Fm7, four voicings. UL42-m7: Published: February 6, 2013, 2:18 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
The Big Six Core Chords - Fm7b5, four voicings.
The Big Six Core Chords - Fm7b5, four voicings. UL42-m7b5: Published: February 6, 2013, 2:20 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
The Big Six Core Chords - Fmaj7, four voicings.
The Big Six Core Chords - Fmaj7, four voicings. UL42-maj7: Published: February 6, 2013, 2:20 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
The Big Six Core Chords - FmL7, Four Voicings
The Big Six Core Chords - FmL7, four voicings. UL42-mL7: Published: March 23, 2013, 5:50 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Transposing Ukulele Chords
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. UL05: Published: January 6, 2011, 11:00 am | Updated: April 28, 2013, 4:39 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Types of Ukulele Chords
Open position chords, movable form chords, 4-part, a.k.a. jazz chords and free from chords. The types of chords possible on ukulele UL114: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: May 8, 2013, 9:02 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Ukulele Blues, Example D
Major Quick Four Progression - Example D. From the book A Guide to Blues Progressions for Ukulele from A to Z. UL122: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Ukulele Blues, Example J
Diminished Seventh Passing Chord - Example J. From the book A Guide to Blues Progressions for Ukulele from A to Z. UL121: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Understanding a Guitar Chord Diagram
The traditional/standard guitar chord diagram typically used for showing chords. It is also used for showing scales shapes, licks and runs. GL104: Published: June 4, 2012, 11:42 pm | Updated: April 17, 2013, 9:57 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Understanding a Ukulele Chord Diagram
There'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. UL104: Published: January 6, 2011, 11:06 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:35 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Upper Partial Chord Tones
Upper Partials or extensions are the 9th, 11th, and 13ths of a chord. The 9, 11 and 13 can be altered chord tones depending on chord type: examples b9, #9, #11, b13 UL109: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:35 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Using Triads on Ukulele
Triads can be used harmonically, as chords and melodically, as single notes. Triads are a great way to get started with creating melodic solos and improvising. UL120: Published: January 6, 2011, 11:00 am | Updated: April 27, 2013, 7:21 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
What is a Blues Progression?
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. The Blues - a chord progression, a scale, a feeling. This UkuleleLesson presents an introduction to the blues progression and a couple of scale position of the pentatonic scale to get you started improvising. UL129: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 19, 2013, 3:39 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Your First Ukulele Chord
Your 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. UL60: Published: December 10, 2011, 8:16 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:37 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Can you play movable form chords?
A movable chord is any chord without open strings. Movable chords can then be transposed to any key along the ukulele fingerboard.
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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Can you play 4-part contemporary chords?
These chords are sometimes called "jazz" chords. But are just advanced chords that find their way into a wide range of music styles.
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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ISBN-13: 978-0-9714044-8-9 Published: March 2003 Pages 70
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
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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ISBN-13: 978-0-9714044-9-6 Published: January 2004 Pages 80
Can you play a common 12 bar blues chord progression from memory?
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 will open a wealth of creative possibilities for exploring soloing, chords and chord progressions in all styles of music, not just the blues.
The blues progression is one of the most common chord progression used. By learning this progression you will be learning quite a few songs.
I've created a companion site dedicated to learning the Blues on Ukulele: www.BluesUkulele.com.
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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ISBN-13: 978-0-9714044-4-1 Published: March 2005 Pages 80
Improvisation is the ability to spontaneously create melodies over a predetermined chord progression. Making it up as you go. It involves scales, alternate fingerings, arpeggios, sequences, intervalic development, embellishments, superimposition, rhythm, motifs, development techniques and idiomatic considerations. Jazz and Bluegrass are well know for using Improvisation.
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Do your know the essential scales used for the type of music your are interested in and play them in several positions?
There are six essential scales that would be considered a basic requirement for blues, rock, country and folk. And, seventeen for jazz.
The six essential scales are: Blues or Minor Pentatonic, Pentatonic, Dorian, Mixolydian. Aeolian and Ionian. There scales are also known as Minor Pentatonic, Major Pentatonic, Minor, Dominant, Natural Minor and Major.
The order of learning and mastering the essential scales depend on the type of music you are most interested in.
Most people find the Blues and Pentatonic scales, being only five note scales, relatively easy to learn and use.
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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ISBN-13: 978-0-9714044-6-5 Published: September 2003 Pages 98
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Common Chord Progressions for the Key of A
Common chord progressions for the key of A. UL47c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:45 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:41 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of Ab
Common chord progressions for the key of Ab. UL55c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:47 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of B
Common chord progressions for the key of B. UL49c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:47 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of Bb
Common chord progressions for the key of Bb. UL53c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:47 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of C#
Common chord progressions for the key of C#. UL51c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:47 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of Cb
Common chord progressions for the key of Cb. UL58c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:48 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of Db
Common chord progressions for the key of Db. UL56c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:48 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of E
Common chord progressions for the key of E. UL48c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:46 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of Eb
Common chord progressions for the key of Eb. UL54c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:47 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of F
Common chord progressions for the key of F. UL52c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:47 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of F#
Common chord progressions for the key of F#. UL50c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:47 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of G
Common chord progressions for the key of G. UL45c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:42 pm | Updated: April 5, 2013, 8:10 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Connecting Scale Positions on Ukulele
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. UL28: Published: January 12, 2013, 1:42 pm | Updated: April 19, 2013, 12:57 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Diminished Scale for Ukulele - C Tuning
The Diminished scale is a symmetrical scale with a repeating pattern of whole steps and half steps. UL25b: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 30, 2013, 10:50 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Essential Bb Major Scale Patterns for Ukulele
Essential Bb Major scale patterns for ukulele. UL04-Bb-ION: Published: February 5, 2013, 9:38 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:53 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Essential C Major Scale Patterns for Ukulele
Essential C Major scale patterns for ukulele. UL04-C-ION: Published: February 5, 2013, 9:40 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:53 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Essential D Major Scale Patterns for Ukulele
Essential D Major scale patterns for ukulele. UL04-D-ION: Published: February 5, 2013, 9:42 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:53 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Essential Db Major Scale Patterns for Ukulele
Essential Db Major scale patterns for ukulele. UL04-Db-ION: Published: February 5, 2013, 9:38 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:53 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Essential Eb Major Scale Patterns for Ukulele
Essential Eb Major scale patterns for ukulele. UL04-Eb-ION: Published: February 5, 2013, 9:38 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:53 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Essential F Major Scale Patterns for Ukulele
Essential F Major scale patterns for ukulele. UL04-F-ION: Published: February 5, 2013, 9:43 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:53 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Essential G Major Scale Patterns for Ukulele
Essential G Major scale patterns for ukulele. UL04-G-ION: Published: February 5, 2013, 9:38 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:53 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Essential Jazz Scales 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. UL04j: Published: October 5, 2012, 11:29 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:53 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Harmonic Analysis - Scale Selection
MLRMAe-10: Published: April 6, 2012, 9:31 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:54 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Learning The Blues Scale on Ukulele
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. UL13: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 9, 2013, 12:31 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Primary Chords - C Major
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 UL44a: Published: February 8, 2013, 12:36 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:41 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Primary Chords - Cb Major
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 UL58a: Published: February 8, 2013, 12:48 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Primary Chords - E Major
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 UL48a: Published: February 8, 2013, 12:42 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Primary Chords - G Major
Primary chords for the key of G. UL45a: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:39 pm | Updated: April 5, 2013, 8:15 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Secondary Chords - C Major
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 UL44b: Published: February 8, 2013, 12:53 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Secondary Chords - E Major
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 UL48b: Published: February 8, 2013, 12:57 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Six Essential Scales - Aeolian/Natural Minor Chords
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. UL04-QS-AEOLc: Published: February 7, 2013, 12:41 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:53 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Six Essential Scales - Aeolian/Natural Minor Scale Shapes
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`. UL04-QS-AEOLs: Published: February 7, 2013, 1:22 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:53 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Six Essential Scales - Blues/Minor Pentatonic Chords
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. UL04-QS-BLUESc: Published: February 7, 2013, 12:45 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:53 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Six Essential Scales - Blues/Minor Pentatonic Scale Shapes
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`. UL04-QS-BLUESs: Published: February 7, 2013, 1:22 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:53 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Six Essential Scales - Dorian/Minor Chords
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. UL04-QS-DORc: Published: February 7, 2013, 12:44 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:53 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Six Essential Scales - Dorian/Minor Scale Shapes
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`. UL04-QS-DORs: Published: February 7, 2013, 1:24 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:53 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Six Essential Scales - Ionian/Major Chords
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. UL04-QS-IONc: Published: February 7, 2013, 12:35 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:53 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Six Essential Scales - Ionian/Major Scale Shapes
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`. UL04-QS-IONs: Published: February 7, 2013, 1:23 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:53 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Six Essential Scales - Mixolydian/Dominant Scale Shapes
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`. UL04-QS-MIXs: Published: February 7, 2013, 1:24 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:53 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Six Essential Scales - Pentatonic/Major Pentatonic Chords
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. UL04-QS-PENTc: Published: February 7, 2013, 12:46 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:53 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Six Essential Scales - Pentatonic/Major Pentatonic Scale Shapes
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`. UL04-QS-PENTs: Published: February 7, 2013, 1:21 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:53 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Six Essential Scales for Ukulele
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. UL04: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:53 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Ukulele Doodling - An Introduction to Scales and Soloing on Ukulele
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. UL107: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: May 7, 2013, 9:55 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Ukulele Scale Diagram Explained
The ukulele scale diagram is explained. A chord or scale grid is an alternate, visual why of showing a scale pattern. Ul72: Published: April 9, 2013, 10:01 am | Updated: April 9, 2013, 8:06 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
What is the different between a Scale and a Mode?
The term scale and mode are used interchangeably and in a strict theory sense there is a big difference between a scale and a mode or modal scale. They are NOT the same, even if they are the same notes. A scale and mode can contain exactly the same notes. UL110: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 19, 2013, 1:20 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Whole Tone Scale for Ukulele - C Tuning
The Whole Tone scale is a symmetrical scale with an equal distance been each note or scale degree. UL25: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 30, 2013, 10:54 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Can you read music?
Reading is the ability to reproduce music from written notation. It includes five phases: note recognition, alternate note locations, rhythm recognition, fingering considerations, communication terminology and interpretations.
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Here is what Chuck Anderson has to say regarding Reading vs. Sight Reading
I receive many questions on sight reading. The implication is that it is a special skill with tricks. The reality is that sight reading is nothing but a high level of reading. Guitar players are infamous for their lack of reading skills. Starting with sight reading is akin to wanting to go for your Doctorate before your Bachelor's degree.
Reading encompasses the following skills:
1) Note Recognition and Execution 2) Note Location 3) Fingering Solutions 4) Rhythm Recognition and Execution 5) Ability to follow the "roadmap" - a series of written instructions that moves you from one section of a piece to another and indicates something of the interpretation of the piece.Putting these together is reading. Putting these together without preparation, just as you would read a book or magazine, that's sight reading!
Chuck Anderson - www.ChuckAndersonGuitar.com
Learning to read and write the language of music is well worth the time and effort it takes. Reading music opens you to a wealth of published music in standard music notation.
Do you know the names of the notes of the Ukulele fingerboard?
The better you know the names of the notes of the neck the less you have to rely on TAB or chord grids. There are just too many shapes to memorize.
Reading is Note and Rhythm Recognition, Fingerboard Note Location (name, string and fret) and Fingering Choices based on economy of motion or musical reasons.
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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Demystifying Cut Time by Chuck Anderson
Cut Time is a source of confusion for many musicians. What exactly does it mean and how do you apply it? ML04: Published: April 20, 2010, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Chuck Anderson | |||
Enharmonic Equivalents
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. UL19: Published: September 1, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 19, 2013, 3:11 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Key Signatures
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. ML12: Published: September 5, 2011, 8:45 pm | Updated: March 16, 2013, 1:22 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Key Signatures - A Major and F Sharp Minor
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. UL47: Published: September 12, 2011, 10:11 am | Updated: April 7, 2013, 4:21 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Key Signatures - Ab Major and F 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. UL55: Published: September 12, 2011, 10:11 am | Updated: April 7, 2013, 4:08 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Key Signatures - B Major and G Sharp 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. UL49: Published: September 12, 2011, 10:11 am | Updated: April 7, 2013, 4:05 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Key Signatures - Bb Major and G Minor
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. UL53: Published: September 12, 2011, 10:11 am | Updated: April 7, 2013, 4:07 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Key Signatures - C Flat Major and A Flat Minor
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♭. UL58: Published: September 12, 2011, 10:11 am | Updated: April 7, 2013, 4:10 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Key Signatures - C Major and A Minor
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. UL44: Published: September 11, 2011, 11:19 pm | Updated: April 7, 2013, 3:41 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Key Signatures - C Sharp Major and A Sharp Sharp Minor
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. UL51: Published: September 12, 2011, 10:11 am | Updated: April 7, 2013, 4:06 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Key Signatures - D Flat Major and B Flat Minor
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♭. UL56: Published: September 12, 2011, 10:11 am | Updated: April 7, 2013, 4:09 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Key Signatures - D Major and B Minor
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. UL46: Published: September 12, 2011, 10:00 am | Updated: April 7, 2013, 4:00 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Key Signatures - E Major and C Sharp 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. UL48: Published: September 12, 2011, 10:11 am | Updated: April 7, 2013, 4:04 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Key Signatures - Eb Major and C 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. UL54: Published: September 12, 2011, 10:11 am | Updated: April 7, 2013, 4:08 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Key Signatures - F Major and D Minor
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. UL52: Published: September 12, 2011, 10:11 am | Updated: April 7, 2013, 4:08 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Key Signatures - F Sharp Major and D Sharp Sharp 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. UL50: Published: September 12, 2011, 10:11 am | Updated: April 7, 2013, 4:05 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Key Signatures - G Flat Major and E Flat Minor
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. UL57: Published: September 12, 2011, 10:11 am | Updated: April 7, 2013, 4:10 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Key Signatures - G Major and E Minor
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. UL45: Published: September 12, 2011, 12:05 am | Updated: April 7, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Modular Phonetic Rhythm
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. MPR20: Published: May 15, 2012, 12:57 pm | Updated: April 5, 2013, 11:57 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Modular Phonetic Rhythm, Level I Pairs Worksheet
Level I rhythmic syllable pairs for developing your ukulele strums vocabulary. MPR21: Published: May 12, 2012, 9:46 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:38 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Modular Phonetic Rhythm, Level II Pairs Worksheet
Level II rhythmic syllable pairs for developing your ukulele strums vocabulary. MPR22: Published: May 12, 2012, 9:46 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:38 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Natural, Sharp and Flat Notes of the Ukulele Fingerboard - C Tuning
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. UL23: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: May 7, 2013, 9:56 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Natural, Sharp and Flat Notes of the Ukulele Fingerboard - D Tuning
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. UL106: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:35 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
QuickStart Chord Progressions Play-along Tracks, Introduction and Tuning Notes
Series introduction and tuning notes. MLQS1CD60i: Published: May 6, 2012, 11:09 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:54 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
QuickStart Chord Progressions, Aeolian Play-along Tracks
Four premium practice play-along tracks for mastering and exploring the Aeolian scale. Suitable for any instrument. MLQS1CD60e: Published: May 6, 2012, 9:33 pm | Updated: April 29, 2013, 6:21 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
QuickStart Chord Progressions, Blues Play-along Tracks
Four premium practice play-along tracks for mastering and exploring the Blues scale. Suitable for any instrument. MLQS1CD60a: Published: May 6, 2012, 9:28 pm | Updated: April 29, 2013, 6:20 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
QuickStart Chord Progressions, Dorian Play-along Tracks
Four premium practice play-along tracks for mastering and exploring the Dorian scale. Suitable for any instrument. MLQS1CD60c: Published: May 6, 2012, 9:33 pm | Updated: April 29, 2013, 6:20 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
QuickStart Chord Progressions, Ionian Play-along Tracks
Four premium practice play-along tracks for mastering and exploring the Ionian scale. Suitable for any instrument. MLQS1CD60f: Published: May 6, 2012, 9:33 pm | Updated: April 29, 2013, 6:20 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
QuickStart Chord Progressions, Mixolydian Play-along Tracks
Four premium practice play-along tracks for mastering and exploring the Mixolydian scale. Suitable for any instrument. MLQS1CD60d: Published: May 6, 2012, 9:33 pm | Updated: April 29, 2013, 6:21 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
QuickStart Chord Progressions, Pentatonic Play-along Tracks
Four premium practice play-along tracks for mastering and exploring the Blues scale. Suitable for any instrument. MLQS1CD60b: Published: May 6, 2012, 9:33 pm | Updated: April 29, 2013, 6:20 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Reading Music on Ukulele Series
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. UL300: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 9, 2013, 12:34 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Reading Ukulele TAB - Alternate Notation
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. UL22: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 am | Updated: April 26, 2013, 8:20 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Rhythm and Strums Level II Rhythmic Pairs - Lesson Four
Modular Phonetic Level II Rhythmic Syllable 5 of 6. UL126-MPR-L2-5.6: Published: March 22, 2013, 5:23 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Standard Music Notation
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. UL17: Published: December 9, 2011, 8:41 pm | Updated: May 7, 2013, 12:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
The Trouble with TAB
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 UL43: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: March 10, 2013, 5:04 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Understanding a Guitar Chord Diagram
The traditional/standard guitar chord diagram typically used for showing chords. It is also used for showing scales shapes, licks and runs. GL104: Published: June 4, 2012, 11:42 pm | Updated: April 17, 2013, 9:57 am | 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. UL32: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:35 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
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Can your count Rhythms and play music in time?
Rhythm is the variation of the duration of sounds or other events over time. When governed by rule, it is called meter. It is inherent in any time-dependent medium, but it is most associated with music, dance, and the majority of poetry. All musicians, instrumentalists and vocalists, work with rhythm...
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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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Lesson Info
A 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 chords smoothly and 3) The ability to choose
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A Guide to Ukulele Strums
Learn a variety of strums and rhythmic patterns in wide range of musical styles.
One of the first skills a ukulele player learns is the art and craft of strumming, playing rhythm. This refers to an accompaniment technique suitable for the singer, singer - songwriter or someone who plays a support role for another instrument.
Strumming requires a specific set of skills:
- Memorization of chords
- The ability to switch chords smoothly
- The ability to choose and execute a suitable rhythmic strum
It's this 3rd skill that is our focus in A Guide to Ukulele Strums and Rhythmic Patterns.
Though strumming looks natural to the casual observer, it is anything but natural to the beginning ukulele player. Even experienced players have difficulty in identifying and executing certain strums. Though this is one of those topics that is typically taken for granted, there is much to learn about rhythmic feels, accents, dynamics, strum direction, feel, percussive accents, idiomatic styles and tempo variation.
First and foremost, the subject of strumming is inseparably linked to rhythm. Though an ability to read rhythm is helpful, it's not necessary to profit from this material.
Each strum is identified with a term that differentiates it from every other strum. This term is typically called a 'feel'. Drummers learn these terms early in their studies so learning this language is not only helpful to learning the strums, it's also helpful with communications among musicians in general and drummers in particular.
The strums in this book work in any tuning or instrument. Chord examples shown for ukuleles in C tuning.
One strum is different from another based on the stroke direction, the stroke density, the subdivision of the beat and the accent pattern.
Strums covered include: Quarter Note, Sustain, Rock, Light Rock, 12/8, Shuffle, Power Shuffle, Double Time, Gallop, Flowing 3/4, Ska, Bass Note Patterns, 3/4, Reggae and Broken Patterns
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Technique is the physical control and coordination needed to play an insrument or sing. It involves position, effeciency of motion and effort, as well as exercises to develop specfic skills.
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My personal philosophy on technique is... “Technique is like money, you would like to have more than you will ever need to be comfortable”. You don't want go for something musically and fall short with your technique. Even if your goal is NOT to be the next Pat Martino Chuck Anderson Jake Shimabukuro or James Hill it still would be nice to have the chops they have. Most great playing technique is based on efficient and economical motion. Doing as little as possible for best results. Getting the most bang for your buck.
How are your "Chops"?
Do you feel your technique is holding you back? You go for something musically and miss.
Learning what a virtuoso instrumentalist knows.
By using what a virtuoso musician has learned regarding technique you to can develop the technique or "chops" for playing as well.
Technique is like money - you want to have more than you are ever going to need to be comfortable.
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Advanced Single Note Fingering Drills for Ukulele
Developing finger strength and independence with a series of graduated single string exercises. UL15b: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: March 18, 2013, 5:08 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Basic Single Note Drills for Ukulele
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 UL15: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:35 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Chord Switching - Double Stops
Switching chords is all about finger independence and working together. These can be developed using the double stop fingering drills presented in this lesson. UL29: Published: January 15, 2013, 10:26 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:41 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Fingerstyle on Ukulele - Single and Multi String Exploration
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. UL112a: Published: October 17, 2011, 11:16 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:37 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Four Finger-Four Note Basic Single String Gymnastics for Ukulele
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. UL08d: Published: March 22, 2011, 11:12 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
One Finger-One Note Basic Single String Gymnastics for Ukulele
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. UL08a: Published: January 24, 2013, 1:31 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open String, Two Finger Single Strings Gymnastics
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. UL08-012: Published: March 10, 2013, 5:42 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open String, Two Finger Single Strings Gymnastics
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. UL08-01: Published: March 10, 2013, 5:42 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Proper Fretting Hand Placement
Efficiency is the key to technique. This lessons shows the proper finger and thumb placement for the fretting hand. UL08: Published: January 24, 2013, 1:25 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Repeating Note - Five Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 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 1-2-1-2-3. UL08r12123: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:55 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Repeating Note - Five Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 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 1-3-1-2-3. UL08r13123: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:55 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Repeating Note - Five Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 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 2-1-1-2-3. UL08r21123: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:56 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Repeating Note - Five Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 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 2-3-1-2-3. UL08r23123: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:55 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Repeating Note - Five Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 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 2-4-1-2-3. UL08r24123: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:55 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Repeating Note - Five Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 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 3-1-1-2-3. UL08r31123: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:56 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Repeating Note - Five Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 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 3-2-1-2-3. UL08r32123: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:56 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Repeating Note - Five Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 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 3-4-1-2-3. UL08r34123: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:55 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Repeating Note - Five Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 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 4-1-1-2-3. UL08r41123: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:56 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Repeating Note - Five Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 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 4-2-1-2-3. UL08r42123: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:56 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Repeating Note - Five Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 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 4-3-1-2-3. UL08r43123: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:56 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Repeating Note - Four Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 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 1-2. UL08r1212: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:43 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Repeating Note - Four Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 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 1-3-1-2. UL08r1312: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:49 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Repeating Note - Four Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 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 1-4-1-2. UL08r1412: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:50 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Repeating Note - Four Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 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 2-1-1-2. UL08r2112: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:51 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Repeating Note - Four Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 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 2-3-1-2. UL08r2312: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:51 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Repeating Note - Four Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 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 2-4-1-2. UL08r2412: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:51 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Repeating Note - Four Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 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 3-1-1-2. UL08r3112: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:51 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Repeating Note - Four Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 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 3-2-1-2 UL08r3212: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:51 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Repeating Note - Four Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 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 3-4-1-3. UL08r3413: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:51 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Repeating Note - Four Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 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 4-1-1-2. UL08r4112: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:51 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Repeating Note - Four Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 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 4-2-1-2. UL08r4212: Published: February 26, 2013, 3:51 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Repeating Note - Four Note, Single String Gymnastics Starting with Fingers 4-3-1-3
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 4-3-1-3. UL08r4313: Published: February 26, 2013, 6:06 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:53 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Repeating Note Single String Gymnastics
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. UL08r: Published: February 26, 2013, 10:46 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Three Finger-Three Note Basic Single String Gymnastics for Ukulele
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. UL08c: Published: January 24, 2013, 1:36 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Two Finger-Two Note Basic Single String Gymnastics for Ukulele
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. UL08b: Published: January 24, 2013, 1:33 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Ukulele String Combinations
All possible ukulele string combinations. These are used to developing your ukulele technique. UL26: Published: March 22, 2012, 10:19 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:37 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Music Theory is the body of principles behind music. It includes scales and chord building, intervals, progressions, resolution, harmony, motion, power, color, chord substutition, keys and time signatures, rhythm, melody, etc...
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Can you name the notes of a C chord (C = C E G)?
Can you name the notes of any chord?. Start with the major and minor triads. Think of them as spelling words, most that can't be pronounced.
TIP: Most chords are built in thirds. These are the names of the lines and spaces that everyone learned in music class as a kid. "Every Good Boy Does Fine" (E G B D F). and "Face" F A C E.
Combining the lines and spaces in a sequence we get E G B D F A C E ....
Cycle of Thirds

What are the notes of a G major scale (G major = G A B C D E F# G')?
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Can you name the triads of a Harmonized C Major Scale?
C Dm Em F G Am Bdim
Can you name the 4-part chords of a Harmonized C Major Scale?
Cmaj7 Dm7 Em7 Fmaj7 G7 Am7 Bm7b5
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Chord Spelling - An Alternate Approach
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. ML02: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 30, 2013, 11:02 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of A
Common chord progressions for the key of A. UL47c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:45 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:41 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of Ab
Common chord progressions for the key of Ab. UL55c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:47 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of B
Common chord progressions for the key of B. UL49c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:47 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of Bb
Common chord progressions for the key of Bb. UL53c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:47 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of C#
Common chord progressions for the key of C#. UL51c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:47 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of Cb
Common chord progressions for the key of Cb. UL58c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:48 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of Db
Common chord progressions for the key of Db. UL56c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:48 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of E
Common chord progressions for the key of E. UL48c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:46 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of Eb
Common chord progressions for the key of Eb. UL54c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:47 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of F
Common chord progressions for the key of F. UL52c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:47 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of F#
Common chord progressions for the key of F#. UL50c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:47 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of G
Common chord progressions for the key of G. UL45c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:42 pm | Updated: April 5, 2013, 8:10 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Demystifying Cut Time by Chuck Anderson
Cut Time is a source of confusion for many musicians. What exactly does it mean and how do you apply it? ML04: Published: April 20, 2010, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Chuck Anderson | |||
Ear Training
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. ML03: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:35 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Harmonic Analysis - Basic Concepts
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. MLRMAe-2: Published: April 6, 2012, 9:17 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:54 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Harmonic Analysis - Chromatic
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. MLRMAe-8: Published: April 6, 2012, 9:20 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:54 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Harmonic Analysis - Cycles
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. MLRMAe-9: Published: April 6, 2012, 9:09 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:38 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Harmonic Analysis - Full Diatonic
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. MLRMAe-4: Published: April 6, 2012, 8:53 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:54 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Harmonic Analysis - Internal Modulation
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. MLRMAe-6: Published: April 6, 2012, 9:12 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:54 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Harmonic Analysis - Introduction
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. MLRMAe-1: Published: April 9, 2012, 2:33 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:54 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Harmonic Analysis - Partial Diatonic
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. MLRMAe-5: Published: April 6, 2012, 8:53 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:55 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Harmonic Analysis - Scale Selection
MLRMAe-10: Published: April 6, 2012, 9:31 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:54 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Harmonic Analysis - Unresolved
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. MLRMAe-7: Published: April 6, 2012, 9:04 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:54 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Harmonic Analysis - Worksheet and Examples
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. MLRMAe-16: Published: April 6, 2012, 9:27 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:54 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Harmonic Analysis Lesson Series
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. MLRMAe: Published: March 24, 2013, 2:18 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:54 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Key Signatures
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. ML12: Published: September 5, 2011, 8:45 pm | Updated: March 16, 2013, 1:22 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Primary Chords - G Major
Primary chords for the key of G. UL45a: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:39 pm | Updated: April 5, 2013, 8:15 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
The Chromatic Scale
The only scale in music with ALL twelve notes of one octave. Not much use for improvisation or solos – but a great scale for learning the notes of the next, figuring out scales, chords and more... ML09: Published: February 1, 2013, 11:52 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:41 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
The Major Scale
Not called the learning scale for a reason. The major scale is a great scale for learning how music and chords work. It's a core scale from which a majority of your core, essential scales can be derived. There are 15 major scales. ML11: Published: February 1, 2013, 11:48 am | Updated: May 7, 2013, 10:23 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Whole Steps and Half Steps Explained
The distance between notes can be defined by steps, half steps and whole steps. From this series of steps you can get the names of the notes of the major scale. ML10: Published: February 1, 2013, 11:50 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:41 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
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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. This is a skill by which musicians learn to identify, solely by hearing, pitches, intervals, melody, chords, rhythms, and other basic elements of music. The application of this skill is analogous to taking dictation in written/spoken language. Ear training may be contrasted with sight-singing, which is analogous to reading aloud in language. Ear-training is typically a component of formal musical training.
Relative Pitch - The term relative pitch may denote:
1) the distance of a musical note from a set point of reference, e.g. "three octaves above middle C"
2) a musician's ability to identify the intervals between given tones, regardless of their relation to concert pitch (A = 440Hz)
3) the skill used by singers to correctly sing a melody, following musical notation, by pitching each note in the melody according to its distance from the previous note. Alternatively, the same skill which allows someone to hear a melody for the first time and name the notes relative to some known starting pitch.
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Using intervals from famous melodies we can train our ear to recognize melodic intervals.
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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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ISBN-13: 978-0-9714044-2-7 Published: January 2003 Pages 90
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Repertoire includes the songs within your performance abaility. These songs may be memorized or read. They may be literal reproductions or creative interpretations.
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Musical Idioms (Music genre) is the study of music musical style it involves well developed categories as; Rock, Blues, Country, Jazz, Bluegrass, Classical, Folk, Urban and Fusion. It also includes subdivisions of specializations.
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Interpretation involves the ability to perform a song or composition in a unique and personal way.These skills involve a interrelated set of disciplines which include, theory, ear training, technique, dynamics, embellishments, phrasing, and rhythmic flexibility.
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Songwriting - Songwriting is the creation of original music based on a single melodic line with a chord progression. Lyrics may or may not be included.
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Can you play a song all the way through?
Starting guitar at an early age my Dad tells a story that he had to come out and see me perform before he ever hear me play a song all the way through.
You can work on the pieces but at some point it would be nice to play a song from start to finish.
| The Real Book (Sixth Edition) For C instrument. Format: fakebook (spiral bound). With melody, standard notation and chord names. Jazz. Series: Hal Leonard Instrumental Fake Books. 512 pages. 8.5x11 inches. Published by Hal Leonard. (HL.240221)See more info... |
| The Standards Real Book - C Edition For C instrument and voice. Format: fakebook (spiral bound). With vocal melody, lyrics, chord names, black & white photos and introductory text. Standards. 574 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Sher Music Company. (SR.SRBC)See more info... |
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Can you handle different styles of songs?
Latin, Rock, Bossa Nove, Jazz Waltz, Reggae, Cut Time, etc...
A Guide to Ukulele Strums
Learn a variety of strums and rhythmic patterns in wide range of musical styles.
One of the first skills a ukulele player learns is the art and craft of strumming, playing rhythm. This refers to an accompaniment technique suitable for the singer, singer - songwriter or someone who plays a support role for another instrument.
Strumming requires a specific set of skills:
- Memorization of chords
- The ability to switch chords smoothly
- The ability to choose and execute a suitable rhythmic strum
It's this 3rd skill that is our focus in A Guide to Ukulele Strums and Rhythmic Patterns.
Though strumming looks natural to the casual observer, it is anything but natural to the beginning ukulele player. Even experienced players have difficulty in identifying and executing certain strums. Though this is one of those topics that is typically taken for granted, there is much to learn about rhythmic feels, accents, dynamics, strum direction, feel, percussive accents, idiomatic styles and tempo variation.
First and foremost, the subject of strumming is inseparably linked to rhythm. Though an ability to read rhythm is helpful, it's not necessary to profit from this material.
Each strum is identified with a term that differentiates it from every other strum. This term is typically called a 'feel'. Drummers learn these terms early in their studies so learning this language is not only helpful to learning the strums, it's also helpful with communications among musicians in general and drummers in particular.
The strums in this book work in any tuning or instrument. Chord examples shown for ukuleles in C tuning.
One strum is different from another based on the stroke direction, the stroke density, the subdivision of the beat and the accent pattern.
Strums covered include: Quarter Note, Sustain, Rock, Light Rock, 12/8, Shuffle, Power Shuffle, Double Time, Gallop, Flowing 3/4, Ska, Bass Note Patterns, 3/4, Reggae and Broken Patterns
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ISBN-13: 78-1-60321-019-5 Published: July 2008 Pages 28
Can you improvize over different types of progressions?
The understanding of a chord's function within a chord progression is the first step in the process of scale selection for improvisation and creating melodies as well as applying the principles of chord and scale substitution.
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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ISBN-13: 978-0-9714044-2-7 Published: January 2003 Pages 90
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Can you create an intro and ending to a song?
UkuleleLessons available for creating Intros & Turnarounds and Classic Endings for Ukulele.
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