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Margaritaville by Jimmy Buffet

Margaritaville by Jimmy Buffet

Learn this classic Jimmy Buffet tune. Easy 3 chord progression with a nice melody line intro.

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Tequila Sunrise Lead

Tequila Sunrise Lead

In this lesson you will learn how to play the solo from the Eagles tune, “Tequila Sunrise.” This is the lead part that occurs in the middle of the song.

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Summertime by Ira Gershwin

Summertime by Ira Gershwin

In this lesson, we will head into the jazz territory with a great Gershwin song from show Porgy and Bess (1934). This song features more complex chords and patterns and is a great introduction to jazz on the uke.

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Improvisation 101

Improvisation 101

In this lesson you will apply the pentatonic minor scale in C to improvise over a standard blues progression. This is a simple introduction to musical improvisation on the uke. So have fun with it!

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Best Day of My Life – American Authors

Best Day of My Life – American Authors

In this lesson you will learn the two chords and several banjo riffs for the American Authors song “Best Day of My Life.” The ukulele does a fine job of imitating the banjo used in the original recording and is a fun song to play.

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Shut Up And Dance With Me by Walk The Moon

Shut Up And Dance With Me by Walk The Moon

Learn this straight ahead pop tune by Walk The Moon. To be in tune with the original recording you will need to use a capo on the 1st fret.

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The Pentatonic Minor Scale

The Pentatonic Minor Scale

In this lesson we will learn the Pentatonic Minor scale. The scale can be used as a foundation of improvisation for rock, blues, and pop music.

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Shuffle Strum

Shuffle Strum

In this lesson we will study the shuffle strumming technique. The shuffle is a rhythm pattern used in blues, jazz, and rock n roll where eighth notes are played but alternated by long and short lengths. In the lesson we will use the shuffle pattern in a C blues progression.

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Space Oddity – David Bowie

Space Oddity – David Bowie

In this lesson we will learn the ukulele version of David Bowie’s first hit from 1969, Space Oddity. It’s actually quite pretty on the uke so enjoy!

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Ex’s and Oh’s by Elle King

Ex’s and Oh’s by Elle King

Ex’s & Oh’s is an uptempo pop-rock song that blends elements of alternative rock, blues rock, and rockabilly. Chords needed for this tune include Em, B7, G, D, C, and A.

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