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Puff the Magic Dragon Travis Picking Variations

Posted on January 8, 2025 by Anne Ku

RIP Peter Yarrow (1938 – 2025) who wrote Puff the Magic Dragon. Practice the seven variations of travis picking on the chord progression from the song on ukulele. Continue reading →

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Feed the Birds with ukulele

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Anne Ku

From Mary Poppins, Feed the Birds arrangement by Anne Ku for high and low G ukulele instrumental solo a.k.a. chord melody Continue reading →

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Auld Lang Syne in F for low G ukulele

Posted on January 4, 2025 by Anne Ku

Anne Ku arranges the timeless Auld Lang Syne for ukulele in F and C major with playalong videos and sheet music excerpts Continue reading →

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On Top of Spaghetti in C for high G ukulele

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Anne Ku

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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Andalusian Cadence

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Anne Ku

The Andalusian Cadence refers to a common chord progression in a minor key that’s used in many songs. Chord table from Anne Ku’s new book. Continue reading →

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Greensleeves or What Child Is This for ukulele

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Anne Ku

Greensleeves or What Child Is This in Em and Fm for high G ukulele as lead sheet and chord melody arrangement Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thursday Hunter’s Full Moon

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Anne Ku

The moon turns full on Thursday 17th October 2024. It’s called Hunter’s Moon. Once again, we share songs about the moon, for it symbolizes union and reunion. The session includes an introduction to the famous Japanese Song “Moon Over Ruined … Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thursday Holiday Songs

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Anne Ku

Celebrate the final session in 2024 of 3 Chord Thursday with holiday songs Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thursday Sad but beautiful songs

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Anne Ku

On Thursday 7th November 2024, we will share poignant songs that seem sad but are really beautiful. Can your ukulele do that? What are the characteristics of such songs? Minor keys? Slow tempo? Let’s explore. The warm-up lesson will introduce … Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thursday Disney

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Anne Ku

Thursday 5th December 2024 is Walt Disney’s Birthday. We acknowledge his contribution with music from Disney movies and characters. Check out the YouTube Playlist of Disney songs on the ukulele to jog your memory. Here’s one ukulele teacher’s view of … Continue reading →

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