I learned ukulele in the second week. It is super fast for beginners. Some of my clients who have only been ukulele for a year don’t play their ukulele that well and start to get a little rusty as time goes on. It is very helpful for teaching kids to do the same when they […]
The answer is definitely yes as long as you know how to play it. Just like every other instruments, the basics are quite simple. The first step is to learn how to play the notes yourself. The best way to figure this is to listen to the music and see how it is played. The […]
The easiest way to practice is without a teacher. If you don’t have the time or inclination to record the tune and practice on your ukulele, use the tabs below to practice the tune or you can use the piano tabs. The keyboard tab can be downloaded as a PDF, or the notes and chord […]
This is an easy question! It can be taught like any other instrument but it requires certain techniques, some of which I’ll describe to you. I’ve also included short video of me strumming a ukulele. The following has been written by Joss: One of the biggest differences between the two games is that the plot […]
Yes. You will love the power of this harp. It is like listening to a voice speaking a language, or a song that has been written to harmonize your instruments. It sounds like you are singing with each instrument in perfect harmony. You can listen to your music in a completely different way by using […]
The 4 most common musical instruments are: 1.) The Viol 2.) The Mandolin 3.) The Viola 4.) The Bass Guitar Now to think about these 4 types of instruments more specifically. 1.) The Viol (violone) The violone is a type of electric guitar that is used in the most countries. It is a type of […]
The ukulele is a great instrument to play any genre, and especially jazz, or to just play along with jazz groups. You can easily mix it with bass guitar, and play the backing tracks together. The ukulele can also be used to play bass lines, especially when you want to keep the groove flowing. For […]
Most of the time, you just want to use the pick with its strap, but a few times, when you want something completely different then it’s recommended to use a pick with the straps which are attached to the body. If you are new to pick playing, the strap is often the most popular way […]
Yeah, fingerpicking requires you to learn more to do it well, but it’s easier than any other instrument. Why have you written a book and why do you speak about it as a way to bridge the gap between drummers who like what you do and those who don’t? The book is about my time […]
Not at all. Short nails are nice, but there’s nothing wrong with being tall and healthy. How many nails do you have now? I’m not sure how many they’ve gotten. I think I’ve got about three nails now (fingers, middle finger, middle toe) but I guess we’ll find out. When I was young, people would […]