Category Archives: sheet music

Three Chord Thursday Chord Melody Arrangements

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Anne Ku

A chord melody arrangement refers to music that includes both melody and harmony. For ukulele players, it means instrumental ukulele played fingerstyle. We devote our Three Chord Thursday session on March 18th, 2021 at 3 pm ET to performances of this kind.

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Feng Yang Hua Gu (flower drum song) for ukulele

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Anne Ku

Feng Yang Hua Gu, also known as the Flower Drum Song, is a Chinese folk song that can be played on the ukulele. Continue reading →

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Three Chord Thursdays at Three: 21st Century Pop

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Anne Ku

On 21st May, we explore 21st century pop songs that require only three chords to accompany oneself singing. Continue reading →

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Three Chord Thursdays at Three: Top Hits of Top Artists

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Anne Ku

For Thursday 30th April 2020, I have selected 15 songs of 15 famous musicians for our weekly Three Chord Thursdays at Three song session in ZOOM. I am hoping that we become more efficient online to fit more songs. This … Continue reading →

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Songs in the Time of Corona: hand wash songs

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Anne Ku

How do you get yourself to wash your hands for at least 20 seconds? That’s the length of time required to wash them clean and clear of the infectious coronavirus so you won’t get the covid-19 disease. Answer: sing a … Continue reading →

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Chief Noda Birthday Open Mic

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Anne Ku

On Sunday March 29th, 2020, the late Chifuru Noda, a.k.a. Chief Noda would be 63. As it’s impossible to do a physical jam session, we are holding an open mic in the virtual world of cyberspace to remember and honor … Continue reading →

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Chinese Mandarin with Song

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Anne Ku

More people speak Chinese Mandarin as a first language than any other language. On the other hand, more people speak English as a second language than any other. However, Chinese songs are little known by non-native speakers, whereas you don’t … Continue reading →

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Songs in the Time of Corona: one-hour on Fridays

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Anne Ku

We share songs inspired by the coronavirus pandemic, from existing songs about staying at home to new songs about the lock down, from parodies to 20-second handwash song. These are FREE one-hour song sessions in ZOOM. Be sure to register … Continue reading →

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Ode to Joy for ukulele

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Anne Ku

We gathered for Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” sing along and play along on Sunday March 22nd, 2020, after a fingerstyle ukulele workshop the previous day. This song is significant for many reasons, not least the European Union anthem. It’s my … Continue reading →

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Friday I’m in love on Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 2, 2020 by Anne Ku

This year’s Valentine’s Day falls on Friday. In anticipation, I am introducing love songs that are easy to play on the ukulele for my students in and around Boston, Massachusetts. These songs are suitable for anyone beginning their musical journey … Continue reading →

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