Intro to bossa nova series
Today we’re kicking off a new series on bossa nova, which I’m very excited about because I adore singing bossa novas.
Read Moreby Diane Nalini | Sep 7, 2019 | Comping | 0
Today we’re kicking off a new series on bossa nova, which I’m very excited about because I adore singing bossa novas.
Read Moreby Diane Nalini | Aug 10, 2019 | Jazz chords | 0
The song “Blue Moon” is a great example of a 1-6-2-5 progression, which occurs twice...
Read Moreby Diane Nalini | Jul 27, 2019 | Jazz chords | 0
Today we’re going to talk about the 1-6-2-5 chord progression. Sometimes you will see it...
Read Moreby Diane Nalini | Jun 15, 2019 | Comping, Jazz chords | 0
Today we’ll aim to practice major 2-5-1s on the ukulele in all 12 keys. While that might...
Read Moreby Diane Nalini | May 4, 2019 | Ear training, Jazz chords, Vocal & ukulele exercises | 0
Born out of African-American work songs and spirituals, the blues hold a huge place in the history...
Read Moreby Diane Nalini | Apr 20, 2019 | Ear training, Jazz chords | 0
The best and easiest way to start learning the harmony for a song is to play just the roots of each chord. In this lesson we’ll learn to play the bass notes on the ukulele while we sing the song.
Read MoreIf you’re just starting out on ukulele, I recommend you follow the lessons in order, starting with “Vocal warm ups on the first four frets.”