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Pachelbel Medley (workshops in Zoom)

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Anne Ku

For Pachelbel’s Birthday Party, I made a medley of songs that follow the eight-bar chord progression in Pachelbel’s Canon. In selecting the songs, I noticed that most of the 24 songs I had listed did NOT follow the progression in … Continue reading →

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Pachelbel Birthday Party

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Anne Ku

Johann Pachelbel’s exact date of birth is not recorded. Born in Nürnberg (Nuremberg), he was baptized on 1st September 1653, which means his 370th birthday is either happening soon or has already happened. We celebrated his greatest gift to the … Continue reading →

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Taster Workshop on song writing and composition

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Anne Ku

The ukulele culture of sharing songs and sightreading song sheets sometimes leads to writing your own songs. It may start with a famous poem with words that seem to suit a tune whose origins you’re not sure of. Convinced it’s … Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thursday HARMONICA class

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Anne Ku

On Thursday 9th February 2023 at 3 pm EST when we don’t have a scheduled song session, we will be having a harmonica class in Zoom. This is a prize from the 2022 Annual Ukulele Jeopardy Game. The one-hour class … Continue reading →

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TAB & PLUCK

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Anne Ku

Do you already play the ukulele but don’t know how to fingerpick or read from tablature? Alternatively, you want to be able to read the tabs a little faster and know which fingers to properly create the sound you want?

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FREE Taster Workshop: music theory and other upcoming courses in Zoom

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Anne Ku

Get a taste of an online class in Zoom with Anne Ku
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Music theory for ukulele

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Anne Ku

Music Theory for Ukulele is a new course in Zoom that answers questions about music. Continue reading →

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Hum & Strum: sing in tune & in sync

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Anne Ku

Hum & Strum is a new online, interactive course in Zoom focusing on singing in tune and in sync while playing the ukulele at the same time. Continue reading →

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Three Chord Thursday: songs with non-English lyrics

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Anne Ku

Join us on Thursday 17th December 2020 to explore songs with non-English lyrics in Zoom Continue reading →

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Three Chord Thursday: Christmas and holiday songs

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Anne Ku

While you can sing oldies and pop songs any time of the year, Christmas and other holidays songs seem appropriately festive in December. On 10th December 2020 we explore the numerous three chord songs in this category. The final line-up … Continue reading →

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