Category Archives: ukulele

Auld Lang Syne in F for low G ukulele

The experience of writing for low G ukulele is entirely different from writing for high ukulele. Playing the arrangement is also something else. I daresay Auld Lang Syne in F on low G ukulele is easier to play than that … Continue reading

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On Top of Spaghetti in C for high G ukulele

On Top of Spaghetti is a parody on the traditional tune of “On Top of Old Smokey” accompanied as a waltz or ballad with three chords, arranged for easy and fun fingerstyle ukulele chord melody instrumental solo by Anne Ku, with video and tabs. Continue reading

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Left Hand Techniques for ukulele

Left hand techniques refer to the different ways to produce sound with the fretting hand. In addition to preparing the pitch, these left hand fingers can also be employed to produce sound by sliding, bending, hammering on, and pulling off. … Continue reading

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Auld Lang Syne for high G ukulele

Between New Year’s Eve and Burn’s Night is the best time of the year for Auld Lang Syne. This time last year I ran several workshops in Zoom to explore different ways to play and accompany this popular song. Revisiting … Continue reading

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Andalusian Cadence

The Andalusian Cadence refers to a common chord progression in a minor key that’s used in many songs. Chord table from Anne Ku’s new book. Continue reading

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Greensleeves or What Child Is This for ukulele

What if …. What if I were to arrange or compose something every single day? A tune a day keeps the …. at bay. A tune a day keeps the …. away. The tune takes over and infests like an … Continue reading

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Instrumental Halloween tunes for ukulele

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 … Continue reading

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Ukulele Fall 2024 Course

Ukulele course in-person and in-Zoom in Boston, Massachusetts Fall 2024 Continue reading

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Ukulele Exercises Series (books)

Experience new ukulele exercises by Anne Ku in a free workshop in Zoom Continue reading

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