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, […]
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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 […]
Ukulele Buzzing? Ukulele Rattles? What’s That Odd Noise Coming From My Ukulele?
Ukulele Buzz and Rattle
How do I tune my ukulele?
The notes to tune your ukulele to are G, C, E A. The C is the lowest of them all. You can remember that by thinking ‘Good Cooks Eat Anything’, ‘George Clooney Eats Apples’, Green Cats Enjoy Abrading, or think of your own swear words that make up a mnemonic you’ll remember. Using a chromatic […]
How to Strum a Ukulele and Sing – 5 Practice Tips
Like patting your head and rubbing your tummy, strumming a ukulele and singing might feel tricky at first. Rather than simply to say ‘practice’ which some people take as ‘keep doing the same thing over and over and being frustrated’, this is aimed at giving you some practical tips so that you are strumming your […]
What’s a metronome? Will it help my ukulele playing? – Ukulele Practise Tips
A metronome is a practice tool that produces a steady pulse (or beat) to help musicians keep time accurately and stay at the same tempo for the entire song. The pulses are measured in beats-per-minute (BPM). Most metronomes are capable of playing beats from 35 to 250 BPM. If you’re using a mobile phone, you can use a free […]