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Accompaniment exercises in 3/4 time for low G ukulele

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Anne Ku

This blog post is about a fingerstyle ukulele exercise for low G ukulele in the key of A minor. The time signature is 3/4 which means a count of three. The exercise supports the song “Feed the Birds” in a … Continue reading →

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Feed the Birds with ukulele

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Anne Ku

Where do I get my ideas for arranging music? Sometimes it’s a song that reminds me of something. Sometimes it’s a national day. For “Feed the Birds” from the movie Mary Poppins, it’s both and more.

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Read Rotate Repeat

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Anne Ku

Playing in an ensemble is a sonic jigsaw puzzle. Until you play with other members of the ensemble, you’re never quite sure what it sounds like. Even better, rotate and play other parts. Repeat. It’s that simple and fun!

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Ukulele Fall 2024 Course

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Anne Ku

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

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100 Days of Ukulele 2022

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Anne Ku

Not any 100 days but 100 consecutive days of sharing your commitment to the ukulele. For me, it meant researching music for the ukulele, arranging music for the ukulele or adapting existing song sheets and arrangements so I can sing … Continue reading →

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Ukulele Crash Course for Complete Beginners

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Anne Ku

After giving different kinds of ukulele workshops in Massachusetts, I’ve decided to offer a crash course for those beginners eager to participate in the ukulele scene that’s spreading across the world like wild fire. For time-challenged adults, it’s about making … Continue reading →

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Teaching from the gut

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Anne Ku

Long ago I posted a blog on Bon Journal called “Teaching from the Gut.” By the title, I meant teaching a subject you know so intimately that it feels as though it’s coming out of your gut. You’re so confident … Continue reading →

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