Tag Archives: theme

Harmonized major scale exercises for high G ukulele

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Anne Ku

Harmonizing a major scale on the high G ukulele for chord melody arrangements to make it more fun to play and pleasing to the ear. Examples by Anne Ku. Continue reading →

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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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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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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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3 Chord Thursday: Weather

Posted on April 9, 2022 by Anne Ku

On Thursday 26th May 2022 let’s share songs to do with the weather. It’s the second time we are doing this theme as there are SO MANY songs to do with all kinds of weather. Can you think of songs … Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thursday: 12 Bar Blues

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Anne Ku

Learn the formula for 12 bar blues and songs that use the famous chord progression. Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thurs: To the beach

Posted on July 11, 2021 by Anne Ku

Join us on Thursday 12th August 2021 for a 3 Chord Thursday thematic song session of songs about going to the beach Some of these may overlap with other themes such as travel, vacation, or on the water. Bruce (MI) … Continue reading →

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Upcoming ukulele classes: technique vs theme-based

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Anne Ku

Describing a class by its skill level, such as beginner, intermediate, and advanced, doesn’t say enough about the content. By naming my courses after technique, e.g. strum, pick, pluck, bootcamp, and fingerstyle, I convey the how of playing the ukulele … Continue reading →

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Three Chord Thursday: fruit

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Anne Ku

Besides playing a pineapple (shaped) ukulele and a lute-shaped ukulele made from spalted mango (wood), I do believe there are plenty of songs to do with fruit. On 22nd October 2020, we explore three chord songs in this category. As … Continue reading →

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Three Chord Thursday: locations

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Anne Ku

Songs about location for a virtual song session in Zoom on Thursday July 2, 2020 free for anyone anywhere in the world to participate as performer or muted participant Continue reading →

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