Author Archives: Anne Ku

3 Chord Thursday Wear a Hat

Posted on July 31, 2022 by Anne Ku

On Thursday 15th September 2022, the “ides of September” let’s all wear a hat (cap or anything to cover your head) and sing and play a song of your choosing. Performers: here’s your chance to request your song because there … Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thursday California

Posted on July 31, 2022 by Anne Ku

On Thursday 8th September 2022, we share songs about California which became the 31st state on 9/9/1850. Wear something related, such as a T-shirt with California or a city or place on it.

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3 Chord Thursday KISS

Posted on July 31, 2022 by Anne Ku

Thursday 25th August 2022 is officially National Kiss and Make Up Day. To celebrate at this 3 Chord Thursday song session in Zoom, we ask all ladies to put on make up. We will interpret KISS as any song from … Continue reading →

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Playing music for church on piano and organ

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Anne Ku

One handwritten lead sheet triggered memories of playing the piano and organ for church services on Maui and Okinawa Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thursday WORK

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Anne Ku

On Thursday 1st September 2022, in anticipation of Labor Day, we will celebrate different occupations, vocations, professions, … whatever you do to get paid for WORK. Below are some suggestions, not exhaustive. Join us at the usual 3:00 pm EDT … Continue reading →

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0-1-2 finger chords in A

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Anne Ku

Do you remember when you first learned to play the ukulele? What was the first chord you ever learned? Second chord? Before long you are playing the 3-finger chord of G7. Why is that? To get you to quickly accompany … Continue reading →

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Guitar transcriptions for ukulele

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Anne Ku

Is there a one stop shop for ukulele arrangements and transcriptions of guitar music? Given the right transposition and pitch range, what was originally written for the classical guitar can now be replicated and experienced on a smaller instrument such … Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thursday Full Moon

Posted on June 25, 2022 by Anne Ku

On Thursday 11th August 2022, we will see the Sturgeon Moon and share songs about the moon. Did you know that every full moon has a unique name? You can add moon songs to your collection and celebrate every full … Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thursday Surprisingly Simple Songs to Sing and Memorize

Posted on June 25, 2022 by Anne Ku

On Thursday 4th August 2022, we perform songs we’ve memorized and teach others the secret to memorizing them. Alternatively, you can introduce a song to help you memorize something more difficult. See examples below.

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3 Chord Thursday Collaborations

Posted on June 25, 2022 by Anne Ku

On Thursday 28th July 2022, we showcase musical collaborations such as duets, trios, and multi-instrumental, multi-location, and multi-party musical projects. Put on your creative hat and create something extraordinary to share, whether as playalong or just a video to appreciate. … Continue reading →

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