Ukulele Chord Switching: Mastering Fast and Accurate Transitions

Posted on April 23, 2026 by Anne Ku

If you’ve ever struggled with ukulele chord switching while glancing between a song sheet and your fretboard, you know the frustration: every time your eyes leave the music, you risk losing your place and missing a beat.

In my feature article, “Chord Switching Exercises,” in the March 2026 issue of Uke Magazine, I share how my time at London pub jam sessions led me to a realization: we shouldn’t just hope our switching improves by playing more songs. We need to train it deliberately.

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100 Days Ukulele 2026

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Anne Ku

What happens when you commit to 100 days of consecutive musical growth? As I hit the midpoint of my fourth year in the 100 Days of Ukulele Project, I’m looking back at the ‘marathon’ so far. It hasn’t always been easy, but the lessons I’ve learned from this global community are too good not to share.

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Common Chord Progressions & Picking Patterns

Posted on April 11, 2026 by Anne Ku

The seventh title in the Pick Pluck Play! series is a practical technique reference designed to streamline the learning process for fingerstyle ukulele. Instead of overwhelming players with theory, this volume focuses on the “80/20 rule”—mastering the essential 20% of common chord progressions and popular fingerpicking patterns that account for the vast majority of music. By providing a clear roadmap for both left-hand transitions and right-hand rhythmic patterns, this guide serves as a foundational resource for players looking to expand their repertoire with ease.

7 = T = Technique

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Make Your Ukulele Sing – an 8-week in-person ukulele course

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Anne Ku

In this mixed level in-person ukulele course, my goal is to give the necessary skills to the 20 adults to play and enjoy my book 12 Timeless Love Songs, the 5th title in the Pick Pluck Play! Series on their own. Supported by a grant, this 8-week course is entirely free to those who sign up and show up.

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Take on Bach – the 6th title in Pick Pluck Play! Series

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Anne Ku

6 = b = Bach

To celebrate Johann Sebastian Bach’s 341st birthday, I am delighted to kick off the release of Take on Bach, the 6th book in the Pick Pluck Play! Series starting March 21st. To honor the year he was born, the launch price of 16.85 in all six major currencies will remain active through the end of the month, and adjusted for three currencies (17.50) until Thursday 16th April 2026 when we celebrate the 6th Anniversary of 3 Chord Thursday in Zoom. Thereafter, all prices will be revert to GBP 16.85 equivalent.

See YouTube Playlist of “Take on Bach”

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Little Prelude for high G ukulele

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Anne Ku

I love it when I whip out a new piece that I enjoy playing. Inspired by J.S. Bach’s C minor Prelude from The Well-Tempered Clavier, I’ve mimicked that same motoric motions at a lower tempo for the high G ukulele. “Little Prelude” will be the first piece in my sixth book in the Pick Pluck Play! Series – Take on Bach – to celebrate his 341st birthday in March.

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The Collector’s Edition Premium Color Ukulele Arrangements!

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Anne Ku

I am thrilled to announce that the Collector’s Edition of 12 Timeless Love Songs is officially here! This isn’t just a collection of songs; it’s a premium experience of instrumental chord melody arrangements designed for ukulele players who appreciate the art of solo and duet performance.

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V for Valentine’s Day Special Edition – 12 Timeless Love Songs chord melody arrangements by Anne Ku

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Anne Ku

HOT OFF THE PRESS!

12 Timeless Love Songs – chord melody arrangements for high G ukulele

Find it on the Amazon near you! Click for the book! Chord names in BOLD BLACK.
Paperback & Kindle editions.

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Star of the County Down for high G ukulele – with slurs and strums

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Anne Ku

Valentine’s Day is almost here, and I’m just one arrangement away from finishing the next and fifth book in the Pick Pluck Play! Series. Today’s sneak peek is a spirited one: “Star of County Down” arranged for high‑G ukulele, full of lively slurs and crisp down‑ and up‑strums that keep the music dancing. A bright, joyful tune to kick off the celebration.

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We Shall Overcome on high G ukulele

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Anne Ku

A year ago, as part of my Daily Music Writing Project, I arranged We Shall Overcome for both high‑G and low‑G ukulele. I’m grateful I blogged about it at the time—because I had completely forgotten I’d done it! Yesterday, I revisited the song using only a lead sheet and ended up writing an entirely new chord‑melody arrangement. To my surprise, it turned out quite different from last year’s version. And honestly? It’s better. Here’s why.

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