Tag Archives: ukulele

3 Chord Thurs: Songs without Song Sheets

Posted on July 11, 2021 by Anne Ku

Join us on Thursday 5th August 2021 for a 3 Chord Thursday thematic song session of songs that don’t require song sheets because we can easily play them from memory or by heart. These can be children’s songs, happy birthday, … Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thurs: VACATION

Posted on July 11, 2021 by Anne Ku

Join us on Thursday 29th July 2021 for a 3 Chord Thursday thematic song session of songs about taking a vacation or going on holiday. Some of these may overlap with other themes such as travel, to the beach, or on … Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thurs: Travel

Posted on July 11, 2021 by Anne Ku

Join us on Thursday 22nd July 2021 for a 3 Chord Thursday thematic song session of songs about travel or traveling. Some of these may overlap with other themes such as vacation, to the beach, or on the water. The theme of … Continue reading →

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Three Chord Thursday: NO THEME a.k.a. ANYTHING GOES!

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Anne Ku

Finally a no theme song session on 17th June 2021. Three Chord Thursday is a weekly song session with a different theme each time. Continue reading →

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Homage to Carcassi and Carulli

Posted on May 1, 2021 by Anne Ku

Music and memory are intricately connected. The last classical guitar solo piece I loved playing in my teenage years was one by Carcassi in 3/4 time in a minor key. The nylon string guitar my mother bought from a music … Continue reading →

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Three Chord Thursday: Female Composers

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Anne Ku

On the 125th anniversary of Clara Schumann’s death, we dedicate Thursday 20th May 2021 to songs of female composers. Join us for this Three Chord Thursday at 3 pm EDT. We have a special guest, a female composer based in … Continue reading →

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Three Chord Thursday: Common Chord Progressions

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Anne Ku

You can’t copyright song titles, rhythm, or chord progressions. Many songs use the same chord progressions (chords in the same order). If you’re performing, be prepared to name two other songs that follow the same chord progression that you’re doing. … Continue reading →

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Three Chord Thursday: Famous Riffs

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Anne Ku

Join us on Thursday 6th May 2021 to hear the performers pluck or strum the famous riffs that are instantly recognizable in these songs of Three Chord Thursday.

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Songs from the Anniversary Ukulele Jeopardy Game in Zoom

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Anne Ku

How does one create and facilitate a jeopardy game online? More specifically, a ukulele jeopardy game in which everyone gets to sing and play as one does in a group song session? Online in Zoom, one microphone is unmuted for … Continue reading →

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TAB & PLUCK

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Anne Ku

Do you already play the ukulele but don’t know how to fingerpick or read from tablature? Alternatively, you want to be able to read the tabs a little faster and know which fingers to properly create the sound you want?

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