Author Archives: Anne Ku

About Anne Ku

Anne Ku is a composer who teaches the ukulele and piano.

3 Chord Thursday Songs free of copyright

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Anne Ku

On a date to be scheduled, let’s share and appreciate songs that are free of copyright. No royalties collected or paid. Join us for 3 Chord Thursday.

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Three Chord Thursday Cobra Kai & Karate Kid

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Anne Ku

If you haven’t watched the Netflix Series Cobra Kai and then revisited Karate Kid movies, you’re missing out on the great songs featured. We invite you to share the ten best songs from these films. The date for this Three Chord … Continue reading →

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Three Chord Thursday Anniversary Ukulele Jeopardy Game

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Anne Ku

We celebrate our first year in Zoom. Join us for a ukulele jeopardy game at our Three Chord Thursday session on April 1st, 2021 at 3 pm ET. It’s no joke but we will sing silly and fun songs as well as form … Continue reading →

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Three Chord Thursday RIP 2020, 2021

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Anne Ku

Rest in Peace (RIP) those artists and composers who died in 2020-2021. We devote our Three Chord Thursday session on March 25th, 2021 at 3 pm ET to music of those who left. Let’s wear a sombre color – BLACK (or GREY)- for this … Continue reading →

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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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Do Re Mi for ukulele

Posted on February 6, 2021 by Anne Ku

Do Re Mi was originally sung in Bb major. It’s much easier for beginners to learn it in C major. Continue reading →

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Three Chord Thursday Irish Songs

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Anne Ku

In anticipation of St Patrick’s Day, we will celebrate well-known Irish songs, many of which require only three chords. Please join us at our Three Chord Thursday session on March 11th, 2021 at 3 pm ET. Wear a solid GREEN of any shade!

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Three Chord Thursday Make It Count (World Maths Day)

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Anne Ku

For World Maths Day, we celebrate songs about counting, numbers, arithmetic, and mathematics. Please join us at our Three Chord Thursday session on March 4th, 2021 at 3 pm ET. Wear something with a number or numbers or mathematics on it!

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Three Chord Thursday: Word painting, a musical technique

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Anne Ku

Word painting is a musical technique using musical concepts to illustrate or re-enforce the lyrics. Continue reading →

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