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Auld Lang Syne in F for low G ukulele

The experience of writing for low G ukulele is entirely different from writing for high ukulele. Playing the arrangement is also something else. I daresay Auld Lang Syne in F on low G ukulele is easier to play than that … Continue reading

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On Top of Spaghetti in C for high G ukulele

On Top of Spaghetti is a parody on the traditional tune of “On Top of Old Smokey” accompanied as a waltz or ballad with three chords, arranged for easy and fun fingerstyle ukulele chord melody instrumental solo by Anne Ku, with video and tabs. Continue reading

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Greensleeves or What Child Is This for ukulele

What if …. What if I were to arrange or compose something every single day? A tune a day keeps the …. at bay. A tune a day keeps the …. away. The tune takes over and infests like an … Continue reading

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Chinese tea dyed eggs or marbled tea eggs

At first sight, it looks a bit scary. The lines on the hard-boiled egg are formed by the cracks in the egg shells, thus absorbing the tea liquid. What does a tea dyed egg taste like? Is it healthy? When … Continue reading

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Workshop: Ode to Joy

To celebrate the bicentennial of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, the only one that uses the human voice, we will play the Ode to Joy for the ukulele. Watch the documentary about Beethoven’s Ninth. This one-hour workshop is re-scheduled for Thursday 5th … Continue reading

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I Left My Heart in San Francisco for Ukulele Play Along

Tony Bennett’s 1962 recording of “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” was a double whammy. It made him famous. It made the song famous. He sang it in the key of C major. But it’s not a three chord … Continue reading

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Ukulele Play Along Video

A play along video is one you can play (your instrument) along to. Also known as a playalong video, one with ukulele chord diagrams allows you to play your ukulele (hands free). Adding lyrics allows you to sing along, like … Continue reading

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The Moon Represents My Heart 月亮代表我的心

The moon will turn full tomorrow, so-named “Beaver Moon”, becoming a blood moon and a lunar eclipse. Called “beaver blood moon lunar eclipse”, it will be visible between 4:10 am and 7:49 am EST. An early night is in order … Continue reading

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Guitar transcriptions for ukulele

Is there a one stop shop for ukulele arrangements and transcriptions of guitar music? Given the right transposition and pitch range, what was originally written for the classical guitar can now be replicated and experienced on a smaller instrument such … 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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