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Low G Ukes Unite! a.k.a. Fingerstyle Ukulele

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Anne Ku

Most beginners learn to play ukulele that’s tuned such that the G string is pitched higher than the next string – C. This so-called re-entrant tuning is what makes the sound of the ukulele so special.

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Three Chord Thursdays at Three: 60’s Hits

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Anne Ku

We are spoiled for choice when it comes to three chord songs in the sixties, the era of flower children and free love. The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Kinks “invaded” America as The Beach Boys spewed out surfer … Continue reading →

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Three Chord Thursdays at Three: 12-bar Blues

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Anne Ku

The basic twelve-bar blues follows a formula of twelve bars (measures), involving only three chords. We are dedicating our one-hour jam session on Thursday 14th May (as part of the Three Chord Thursdays at Three series) to songs that follow … Continue reading →

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Songs in the Time of Corona: Covid-19 Blues

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Anne Ku

In this fortnightly one-hour song session series, we introduce and share existing and new songs about our time, including parodies, blues, and 20-second handwash songs. Continue reading →

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Three Chord Thursdays at Three: 70’s Hits

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Anne Ku

Who remembers disco queens and rhinestone cowboys? The seventies was the era of ABBA – disco, rock, punk, and reggae. Recorded music became central to culture like never before. To cover all the favorites, we will devote two consecutive weeks … Continue reading →

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Global Karaoke Party: BIG LOVE

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Anne Ku

Mother’s Day falls on every second Sunday of the year. On May 10th, 2020 we will celebrate love with songs that convey the kind of love that is wise and generous. At least, I think that’s what my late friend … Continue reading →

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Songs in the Time of Corona: make it count!

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Anne Ku

For Friday May 8th, 2020 at 4 pm EDT, in the Songs in the Time of Corona series, consider that we are always counting and tracking the number of days in the lock down, the number of cases, the number … Continue reading →

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Three Chord Thursdays at Three: 80’s Hits

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Anne Ku

After disco burst into the scene, the next decade was filled with dance music of disco rock and other fast numbers. We take a sneak peak at beloved three chord songs of the vibrant eighties. Put on your dancing shoes!

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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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Beyond Three Chord Thursdays with Ease: FOUR CHORD SONGS

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Anne Ku

What’s the harm in adding an easy chord like Am or C7 to a three-chord song? It gives it more flavour and colour. For the first Thursday in May, we are venturing into four chord songs that are fun and … Continue reading →

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