Instrumental Halloween tunes for ukulele

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Anne Ku

As soon as the warm summer wanes and the leaves start to change color, I see Halloween decorations appear. Some families cover their houses and front gardens with skeletons and cobwebs as early as September. Costumes and wigs get posted for sale in Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist. This is also the time of the year to watch horror films. Can the ukulele be used to play instrumental Halloween tunes instead of accompanying the trick-or-treaters?

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Ukulele Fall 2024 Course

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Anne Ku

The six-week Ukulele Course this season gives the option of online participation in Zoom as well as in-person in Boston, Massachusetts. This hybrid course begins in the third week of October with weekly 80-minute class sessions, ending in November 2024, with two additional optional classes pending agreement (just before Thanksgiving and 18th December, no extra charge).

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Ukulele Exercises Series (books)

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Anne Ku

How do you get your practice on the ukulele? Go to a jam session? What do you play? A song? An etude? A strum pattern? A chord progression? Are you able to play everything you want to play? Watch YouTube and learn by yourself? Join the 100 Days Ukulele Challenge? Or simply, take a course on the ukulele.

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Nutmeg Ukulele Festival 2024

Posted on August 27, 2024 by Anne Ku

Join me in Simsbury, Connecticut for the annual all-day festival on Saturday 14th September 2024 with three to four workshops going on simultaneously (i.e. four parallel sessions) from 9 AM to 5 PM (US$100 includes lunch!)

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3 Chord Thursday Rest of the Year Pass

Posted on August 27, 2024 by Anne Ku

Don’t miss any more 3 Chord Thursdays! Subscribe by the 5th of September 2024 to take advantage of the first session “Hooked on Classics” and receive a chord switching exercise to warm up and practice.

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3 Chord Thursday Hunter’s Full Moon

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Anne Ku

The moon turns full on Thursday 17th October 2024. It’s called Hunter’s Moon. Once again, we share songs about the moon, for it symbolizes union and reunion. The session includes an introduction to the famous Japanese Song “Moon Over Ruined Castle.” [Changed on 9th October 2024]

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3 Chord Thursday Holiday Songs

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Anne Ku

On Thursday 19th December 2024, the final song session in 2024, we celebrate the festive season with holiday songs typical of your cultural tradition. It’s not the first time we share Christmas songs in this joyous season to end the year. Check out 3 Chord Thursday’s sessions in previous years. Hybrid session with potluck and presents at Walter Baker Building in Boston, Massachusetts.

Yankee Swap: exchange of presents of valuable things which you made (yourself) or own or service you provide. Each present is wrapped but labelled with description and hints, such as the following items:

  • ukulele accessory: strap, gig bag or case, tuner, music stand, instrument stand, strings
  • ukulele book
  • published book you wrote
  • handmade crochet
  • handmade knitted neckwarmer
  • handmade quilt
  • gift vouchers

Pupu Potluck: pupu in Hawaiian means appetizers or small dishes. Think of this as a tapas or dimsum style finger food. You’re most welcome to bring refreshments (alcoholic beverages included) or in addition to your “pupu.” Paper plates and plastic cups will be provided.

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3 Chord Thursday Sad but beautiful songs

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Anne Ku

On Thursday 7th November 2024, we will share poignant songs that seem sad but are really beautiful. Can your ukulele do that? What are the characteristics of such songs? Minor keys? Slow tempo? Let’s explore. The warm-up lesson will introduce suitable accompaniment for such songs as well as minor keys and chords to set the mood. Doors open half-hour prior for sound and visual checks and chit chat.

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3 Chord Thursday Disney

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Anne Ku

Thursday 5th December 2024 is Walt Disney’s Birthday. We acknowledge his contribution with music from Disney movies and characters. Check out the YouTube Playlist of Disney songs on the ukulele to jog your memory. Here’s one ukulele teacher’s view of 15 easiest Disney songs on the ukulele.

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3 Chord Thursday television

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Anne Ku

Celebrate World TV Day on Thursday 21st November 2024 with songs and music from television at 3 Chord Thursday. Can you think of themes from TV shows and soap opera, or jingles from commercials? The warm-up lesson is the themes from Jeopardy Game and the Addams Family. See below.

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