August 2009

MP3 Examples

August 26, 2009

Hi Everybody, I picked up a 1/8″ to1/4″ cable at Guitar Center, so now I can plug my ‘ukulele into my computer via the mic input. Using Audacity I am in the process of recording small MP3 examples to go along with the technique lessons. It should help you get a better idea of what [...]

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Lovely Hula Hands Tab

August 17, 2009

Here is a tab for Lovely Hula Hands from Troy Fernandez’ Hawaiian Style ‘Ukulele album. It’s pretty simple. If you want a Troy-like sound, try picking closer to the bridge. Lovely Hula Hands Tab

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Guitar World Lessons

August 13, 2009

I posted a while ago about Eric Johnson’s Guitar World lesson I found about 10th intervals. Now I’ve found the main page that links to all kinds of lessons. If you can be clever and transpose from guitar to ‘ukulele there is a lot to learn there. Guitar World Lessons

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Bobby McFerrin and the Power of the Pentatonic Scale – World Science Festival 2009

August 12, 2009

This isn’t really ‘ukulele related, but it’s an awesome look at how universal music is.

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Heartbeat Harmonics Intro

August 10, 2009

To give you more of an idea of what artificial harmonics are capable of, here is an excerpt from Jake’s “Heartbeat Reprise” intro. If you don’t already know how to play artificial harmonics, you can go to the Harmonics page and learn how. A |-2<14>-5<17>-4<16>——————————————-<7>- E |——————-0<12>-2<14>-3<15>-2<14>-0<12>————-<7>- C |————————————————-2<14>-1<13>-<7>- G |—————————————————————–

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