Author Archives: Anne Ku

3 Chord Thursday Massachusetts

Posted on July 8, 2023 by Anne Ku

Thursday 17th August 2023 is National Massachusetts Day. As we are part of the Ukulele Union of Boston, let’s celebrate songs about our state in 3 Chord Thursday. There are songs about Boston, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, New England … see … Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thursday Golden Oldies

Posted on July 8, 2023 by Anne Ku

On Thursday 3rd August 2023, let’s revisit the golden oldies — the most memorable songs of the 50’s and 60’s. We have previously celebrated three sessions of 60’s songs in 3 Chord Thursday but not yet 50’s songs. Elvis Presley … Continue reading →

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My Country, ‘Tis of Thee or God Save the King

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Anne Ku

On an American air base in the island of Okinawa, I grew up singing “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” before I learned that the same tune was known as “God Save the Queen” or “God Save the King” depending on … Continue reading →

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America the Beautiful

Posted on July 5, 2023 by Anne Ku

A parishioner requested “America the Beautiful” to include in the programme on the weekend before Independence Day. For Catholic mass, I played it as a recessional hymn on the organ while the young cantor lead the congregation who sang more … Continue reading →

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God Bless America

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Anne Ku

God Bless America arrangement for ukulele or piano with four chords or original many chords is a free gift if you subscribe to 3 Chord Thursday, the thematic song session in Zoom Continue reading →

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Correct fingering for error-free execution with ease

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Anne Ku

“Pencil in your fingering for both hands. Use a pencil in case you want to erase later. Decide on the fingering. Practice with the fingering you wrote in the score.” Why? The students in piano and ukulele classes ask. Why … Continue reading →

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Pachelbel Progression

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Anne Ku

When I learn of a musician’s departure, I instantly hear his or her music in my head. Last week, I checked my phone and read “RIP George Winston” in my Facebook feed. His Pachelbel Canon Variations entered my sound space … Continue reading →

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Omoide 思ひで for ukulele, theme from Midnight Diner

Posted on May 31, 2023 by Anne Ku

One occupational hazard of being a musician is the susceptibility to ear worms. Certain tunes creep into your existence and take over your sound space. You can’t get rid of it until you’ve written it down, performed, recorded, published it, … Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thursday Games

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Anne Ku

Thursday 20th July 2023 is World Chess Day. We celebrate in 3 Chord Thursday with songs about games: board games, sports games, any kind of game. Scroll below to see suggestions. Show up wearing something you’d wear when playing a worked out … Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thursday Cities

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Anne Ku

Thursday 6th July 2023 is Capital City Day, an official public holiday in Kazakhstan, though elsewhere it’s definitely NOT a public holiday. 3 Chord Thursday celebrates it with songs about cities, anywhere in the world. You can always submit a … Continue reading →

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