Monthly Archives: July 2023

Fingerstyle ukulele pluck & strum session

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Anne Ku

Test drive Anne Ku’s new arrangements for instrumental ukulele in this in-person session in Boston, Massachusetts. Meet Eve Myles, the artist Get your own copy of Fun with Uke Book signed by the authors

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Yankee Doodle

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Anne Ku

As a child, I sang “Yankee Doodle” without understanding what a Yankee Doodle was. The Dutch say the word “Yankees” comes from the names of two guys, Jan (pronounced Yan) and Kees (pronounced Case). Further research shows that “Yankee Doodle” … Continue reading →

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Star Spangled Banner

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Anne Ku

The national anthem of the Unites States is not easy to sing due to big interval leaps and huge vocal range (more than 1.5 octaves). In the key of C major, the melody spans from middle C to the second … Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thursday Musicals

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Anne Ku

On the last Thursday in November, 30th November 2023, let’s appreciate songs from Musicals – musicial productions in 3 Chord Thursday, the thematic song session in Zoom. Check this list of 50 broadway hits of all time and 101 Greatest Showtunes … Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thursday Rest in Peace (RIP)

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Anne Ku

On Thursday 2nd November 2023, we observe the Day of the Dead by honoring the music of those musicians who passed away this past year and recent years. Rest in Peace (RIP) Christine McVey, Harry Belafonte, Tina Turner, Gordon Lightfoot, … Continue reading →

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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Anne Ku

Who wrote the original tune to “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star? The same melody used in the alphabet song “A, B, C, D, E, F, G”? The popular nursery rhyme “Baa, baa black sheep, have you any wool” also uses this … Continue reading →

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Game of Thrones

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Anne Ku

I was living on Maui when “Game of Thrones” premiered on American cable TV HBO in Spring of 2011. I must have watched one episode of it on someone else’s television and concluded that the main theme was an ear … Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thursday Teachers

Posted on July 8, 2023 by Anne Ku

Thursday 5th October 2023 is World Teachers Day. We open the Autumn 2023 season by dedicating this 3 Chord Thursday to all those who teach or have taught for a living. We invite you to teach a song in this … Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thursday Peace

Posted on July 8, 2023 by Anne Ku

Thursday 21st September 2023 is International Day of Peace. We celebrate with songs of peace in 3 Chord Thursday. There are many songs with Peace in the title but even more songs about peace. Check out this list of 20 … Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thursday Preview Nutmeg Ukulele Festival

Posted on July 8, 2023 by Anne Ku

On the first Thursday, 7th September 2023, we give a preview of the 2nd Nutmeg Ukulele Festival, a one day event in Simsbury, Connecticut. In this one hour session in Zoom, 1) get a taste of ukulele bootcamp, 2) learn … Continue reading →

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