Just getting started on the ukulele? I’ve created a free one-page PDF to help you get strumming right away!
Gamify Your Music-Making with Ukulele Bingo Cards (Free Download)
Gamify your music-making with my free Ukulele Bingo Cards! Use the pre-filled page to inspire your ukulele practice, or use the blank sheet to create your own.
Read MoreDesign Your Music-Making This Summer with This Happy and Free Digital Download
Summer is quickly approaching, bringing a lot of wonderful opportunities to play our ukuleles. Today I’m sharing a very happy (and free) digital download to help you make the most of your music-making this summer, and there are a couple different ways you can use it.
Read MoreThe Marching Song of the First Arkansas Colored Regiment — A Song for Juneteenth 2020
The song I’m sharing in honor of Juneteenth is an update to Julia Ward Howe’s Battle Hymn of the Republic. The Marching Song of the First Arkansas Colored Regiment was written by Lindley Miller, the captain of the regiment, in 1864. The song uses the same melody as Battle Hymn but comes from the perspective of the soldiers. And my goodness, it is powerful! As David Walls succinctly put it, “All in all, this song is one of the best outlines we have concerning the hopes and expectations of the black soldiers of that era.”
Read MoreEasy Ukulele Play-Along Video Tutorial for "When the Saints Go Marching In"
I love songs that are well-known and easy to learn, and “When the Saints Go Marching In” is both. I’ve set the song in the key of C using the C, F, and G7 chords—the first three chords most beginners start out with—which makes it incredibly approachable for new players. The video is accompanied by chord diagrams and lyrics, and after the play-along section I provide some history on the song, discuss why it’s such a great option for players of all skill levels, and offer up a few different challenges for more seasoned players. Play along with me, won’t you?
Read MoreHow to Achieve Your Ukulele Goals in 2020
Have you set any ukulele-related resolutions this year? January’s coming to an end, but there’s plenty of time for making music. Read on for my tips to help you achieve your uke goals this year. Ready? Let’s dig in!
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Another Free Printable: Blank Ukulele Tablature Sheets
Today I’m sharing a PDF file of blank ukulele tablature pages for ukulele. I was inspired to create this post when I was watching a YouTube tutorial that featured an intricate fingerpicking pattern.
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Why do I look so proud? 🤷🏻♀️
Your Action Plan for Learning Any New Song (with a Free Download)
Have you ever tried to play along to a ukulele tutorial on YouTube and become overwhelmed? Then this post is for you! I’ve created a printable to help you formulate a plan of action for any new song you’re trying to learn. Most songs can be tackled by going through the same five steps. Let’s walk through each one:
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Free Printable: Ukulele Binder Cover Pages
Yesterday I suggested you put all of your song printouts and handouts into sheet protectors and stick them in a three-ring binder. Today I’m offering four free printables to help you keep your music organized and looking pretty. There’s a beach scene (for your island music), a geometric option (for your modern tastes) , a watercolor floral design (for pop music), and a beautiful meadow (for your folk tunes).
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