Tag Archives: music

3 Chord Thursday 70s 80s Favorites

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Anne Ku

On Thursday 2nd May 2024, we welcome Adrienne to Boston with a two hour jam session. Check out the songs Anne and Adrienne have made into Ukulele Play Along Videos from this YouTube Playlist. We will select a few from … Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thursday ART

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Anne Ku

Thursday 18th April 2024 is World Art Day. Join us in Zoom to celebrate the power of imagery in music in 3 Chord Thursday. Bring your “Fun with Uke” Book if you have one (owners get free entry to this … Continue reading →

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Leap Year Special 2024

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Anne Ku

Do something unusual and extraordinary on Thursday 29th February 2024. Leap year occurs once every four years, even less frequently than a blue moon. Tune into my YouTube Channel to see livestream videos of the sunset on Maui and jam … Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thursday 4th Anniversary

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Anne Ku

Our 4th anniversary falls on Thursday 4/4/24 which has a nice ring to it and is easy to remember as we end at 4 PM EDT. We will focus on four chord songs with common chord progressions (here’s a list).

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Ukulele Accompaniment Course in Zoom

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Anne Ku

What’s the strum pattern? If you’re asking this question, you’d be interested in the new Ukulele Accompaniment Course in Zoom. Get introduced to rhythmic patterns for different kinds of songs and occasions.

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Workshop: the Hawaiian vamp

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Anne Ku

Also known as the Hawaiian turnaround, the famous Hawaiian vamp refers to a short chord sequence that can introduce and end a song, intercede between verses and choruses. The chords depend on the destination key.

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3 Chord Thursday Thesaurus

Posted on January 11, 2024 by Anne Ku

It’s National Thesaurus Day on Thursday 18th January 2024! This is a special day for those who love WORDS. We celebrate the theme of THESAURUS in 3 Chord Thursday with a lot of imagination. Is Thesaurus the last dinosaur? Can you … Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thursday: Pop Music Charts

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Anne Ku

Our first session of the year fell on Thursday 4th January 2024 which is Pop Music Chart Day. Seriously! It’s the first time we held the song session of 3 Chord Thursday WITHOUT a webpage or an advance notice of … Continue reading →

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Workshop: Auld Lang Syne

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Anne Ku

It’s THAT time of the year when everyone bursts out singing “Auld Lang Syne.” This popular tune is also sung on Burns’ Night. Here’s an opportunity to explore different ways to make this song interesting, a useful skill applicable to … Continue reading →

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Simple Gifts of Granola

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Anne Ku

I admire those who make their own granola. It always tastes better than the packaged stuff sold in grocery stores. Furthermore, anything homemade has a story behind it. When I probe further, I learn it’s not mysterious at all. Sometimes … Continue reading →

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