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Vocal exercise with ukulele as warm-up

Warming up is essential before you play your instrument and even more so before you sing. I asked two vocal coaches how they instruct their students on breathing, singing and other topics. Here’s what they have to say.

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The Joy of Ode to Joy

A chord melody arrangement is an instrumental piece that includes both melody and harmony. The notes can be arranged for solo, duo, or any number of instrumentalists. Usually we refer to one person (a soloist) playing all parts. One of … Continue reading

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How to memorize music (part 1) an instrumental piece

How does one memorize an instrumental piece of music? Part 1 of a series Continue reading

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3 Chord Thursday: Weather

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: Songs in Spanish

It just so happens that Cinco de Mayo falls on Thursday 5/5/2022. Let’s explore and share songs in the Spanish language. Perhaps this will inspire you: five songs in Spanish with the ukulele! If you play the piano, you can … Continue reading

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3 Chord Thursday: 12 Bar Blues

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

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3 Chord Thursday: Earth Day

Earth Day falls on the 22nd day of the fourth month of every year. On Thursday 21st April 2022, we will celebrate Earth Day with songs to do with Mother Nature, saving the environment, conservation, sustainability, and more. Check out … Continue reading

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3 Chord Thursday: Not Your Usual Zoom Location

On Thursday 14th April 2022, join us from a place that’s not your usual Zoom location. You could move to your attic, basement, balcony, bathroom, bedroom, garage, garden, or elsewhere. Alternatively, you could walk to the nearest cemetery or park. … Continue reading

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Ode to Joy of Uke

In my quest to find an arrangement for the ukulele to join the orchestra and the choir of 10,000 and participate as any other instrumentalist, I came across many versions in various keys: C, D, F, and G. Some have … Continue reading

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Irish music playlist

After recording and editing videos for St Patrick’s Day, I created an Irish music playlist on my YouTube Channel. I am determined to learn more Irish tunes. I need to visit Ireland again, for a different reason. I have not … Continue reading

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