Ever wondered why you need to have the numbers on your ukulele tuning device (if you have a multi-instrumental one, that is) at 440? It’s because the current Concert Pitch of A is 440Hz. To save confusion when playing with others, we all want our instruments to sound in tune with each other. To do that, […]
Author Archives: Lorraine Bow
Will you teach my children how to play the ukulele?
At the moment, I don’t teach children, but I may consider running some classes in the future if there is sufficient demand. If you’re looking for an immediate solution, here it is: You should come along to learn how to play the ukulele yourself and teach your child(ren). You’ll play your first song in an hour, […]
So You’re a Left-Handed Ukulele Player?
I’m right-handed. I don’t want anyone to think I’m implying that I’m left-handed, as I’m not. This blog originated in 2014 because I care about my students’ well-being and ease of playing. When I first started teaching in 2009, I did a lot of anecdotal research on this subject. Luckily, I know a lot of left-handed ukulele players, both […]
Learn To Uke is 11: Happy Birthday: Ukulele Chords & Play-Along
Happy Birthday Ukulele Chords Learn To Uke is 11 Today. If you’re here for the strum along & chords, here are the chords: Download Chords PDF If you’re here because you’ve been to us in the past, and are interested in how we’re doing, here’s a long read to update you: Learn To Uke has […]
Happy Autumn Equinox!
Today is the autumn equinox. That means there will be an equal split of day and night hours and we welcome the season best known to most for pumpkins and firework displays. Historically, for Learn To Uke, this has been a time to welcome our new courses. More about that later… Here are a couple […]
Coronavirus or COVID19 Risk Factors: Why No In-Pub Ukulele Classes?
How risky is learning to play the ukulele in the pub, with a group of other adults? I talked to Brendan, who is a London based Medical Doctor who advises the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – the FCDO on COVID risk and has been following the pandemic closely since the start. Here’s the summary: […]
Rule of Six in Ukulele Zoom Classes?
As you know, we’ve been teaching ukulele online since March. In addition to the courses, we get together online once per week if you book with an add on class. We’ve allowed up to 9 so far in the classes, but I feel like this will better with fewer people, who are willing to play […]
Ukulele Buzzing? Ukulele Rattles? What’s That Odd Noise Coming From My Ukulele?
Ukulele Buzz and Rattle
Ukulele E Chord ‘Support’
[this does not offer any real support but, hopefully, it’ll provide a welcome short break and distraction] If you’re too young, international or cool to remember or know about Ebeneezer Goode, the 90’s rave song that entered the charts by The Shamen, please, check out this video: As you can see, this guy was definitely […]
YouTube Ukulele Lesson Hacks
YouTube has a vast array of free ukulele lessons to Learn To Uke using videos. Admittedly, the quality varies, greatly. What if you find a tutorial you like but the instructor only goes through it once, and it’s a bit too fast for you to follow? There are a number of tools you can use […]