Author Archives: Anne Ku

Ukulele Play Along Video

A play along video is one you can play (your instrument) along to. Also known as a playalong video, one with ukulele chord diagrams allows you to play your ukulele (hands free). Adding lyrics allows you to sing along, like … Continue reading

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Piano Harmonisation (Harmonization)

By special request, I am offering a new 8-week piano course in Zoom to take beginners to the next level of playing. Read from lead sheets and play songs you’d like to play. It’s open to all levels though not … Continue reading

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Music Theory: HARMONY

What’s the difference between melody and harmony? Both require notes to define and describe them. One is ordered sequentially through time. The other can also be stacked vertically. We associate melody with words and harmony with emotions. Is there more?

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Ukulele Crossword Puzzles

Ukulele crossword puzzles by Anne Ku for fun Continue reading

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3 Chord Thursday HARMONICA class

On Thursday 9th February 2023 at 3 pm EST when we don’t have a scheduled song session, we will be having a harmonica class in Zoom. This is a prize from the 2022 Annual Ukulele Jeopardy Game. The one-hour class … Continue reading

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3 Chord Thursday BIRDS

3 Chord Thursday debuts BIRDS theme with songs about birds and warm-up lesson on happy birthday song to prepare for 3rd anniversary Continue reading

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3 Chord Thursday Irish Theme

On Thursday 16th March 2023, we will celebrate beloved songs about Ireland. Wear green else you’ll get pinched — or virtually pinched. Check out the song list and song sheets the previous times we’ve done this: last year (2022), Irish … Continue reading

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3 Chord Thursday RIP Burt

Thursday 2nd March 2023 is World Book Day on which we are paying tribute to Burt Bacharach who wrote more than 500 songs, of which 73 topped the charts. The multi-Grammy and Oscar winner passed away on 8 February 2023, … Continue reading

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3 Chord Thursday Hawaiian Love Songs

On Thursday 16th February 2023, we will be jamming on the island of Maui sharing love songs of Hawaii in Zoom, as it’s just past Valentine’s Day. For inspiration, check out the songs we did last year and videos from … Continue reading

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3 Chord Thursday World Ukulele Day

Thursday 2nd February 2023 is World Ukulele Day. Last year we celebrated in style. This year, we will do the same. Share songs well-accompanied by the ukulele. Show off your ukulele! Join us in Zoom!

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