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