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Finding Chords Using the Major Scale
In this lesson we will be learning the formulas for building major and minor chords anh how to use the Major scale to find these particular notes.
Basic Major Scale Harmony
In this lesson we will be learning about chords and how they relate to the major scale within a certain key.
Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton
In this lesson we will be learning the classic Eric Clapton tune Wonderful Tonight. In this song we will be applying the single note picking technique and also be learning how to bend strings. The chords for this song are basic.
Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison
In this lesson we will be learning Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison. This song makes use of G, C, D, and Em chords as well as a nice melody line in the intro.
Dead Notes
In this lesson we will be learning about dead notes and the technique for playing them on the uke. Dead notes are often referred to as “chanks”or “scratches”.
No Woman No Cry by Bob Marley
In this lesson we will be learning No Woman No Cry by Bob Marley. The song uses basic open chords and is a great song to apply the dead note or “chank” technique that we have just learned.
Movable Major and Minor Barre Chord
In this lesson we will be learning an movable Major barre chord based off of the A Major open chord shape. We also learn a movable Minor barre chord based off of the Am open chord shape. Knowing these chords will allow to play any Major or Minor chord.
I Will Follow You Into The Dark by Death Cab For Cutie
In this lesson we will be applying our Major and Minor Barre Chords in this tune by Death Cab For Cutie.
Dom 7 Chords
In this lesson we will learn a dominant 7 or Dom7 chord in the form of a movable barre chord.
Another minor chord shape
In this lesson we will learn another useful minor chord shape that is movable up and down the neck.