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Author Archives: Lorraine Bow

What is Concert Pitch?

5 January, 2021 1 comment

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, […]

Lorraine Bow5 January, 2021 1 comment
Lorraine Bow
Will you teach my children how to play the ukulele?

Will you teach my children how to play the ukulele?

20 November, 2020 0 comments

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, […]

Lorraine Bow20 November, 2020 0 comments
Lorraine Bow
So You’re a Left-Handed Ukulele Player?

So You’re a Left-Handed Ukulele Player?

16 November, 2020 1 comment

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 […]

Lorraine Bow16 November, 2020 1 comment
Lorraine Bow

Learn To Uke is 11: Happy Birthday: Ukulele Chords & Play-Along

11 November, 2020 0 comments

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 […]

Lorraine Bow11 November, 2020 0 comments
Lorraine Bow
Happy Autumn Equinox!

Happy Autumn Equinox!

22 September, 2020 0 comments

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 […]

Lorraine Bow22 September, 2020 0 comments
Lorraine Bow
Coronavirus or COVID19 Risk Factors: Why No In-Pub Ukulele Classes?

Coronavirus or COVID19 Risk Factors: Why No In-Pub Ukulele Classes?

15 September, 2020 2 comments

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: […]

Lorraine Bow15 September, 2020 2 comments
Lorraine Bow
Rule of Six in Ukulele Zoom Classes?

Rule of Six in Ukulele Zoom Classes?

14 September, 2020 0 comments

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 […]

Lorraine Bow14 September, 2020 0 comments
Lorraine Bow
Ukulele Buzzing? Ukulele Rattles? What’s That Odd Noise Coming From My Ukulele?

Ukulele Buzzing? Ukulele Rattles? What’s That Odd Noise Coming From My Ukulele?

9 September, 2020 0 comments

Ukulele Buzz and Rattle

Lorraine Bow9 September, 2020 0 comments
Lorraine Bow
Ukulele E Chord ‘Support’

Ukulele E Chord ‘Support’

3 August, 2020 0 comments

[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 […]

Lorraine Bow3 August, 2020 0 comments
Lorraine Bow

YouTube Ukulele Lesson Hacks

19 May, 2020 2 comments

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 […]

Lorraine Bow19 May, 2020 2 comments
Lorraine Bow
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