Tag: jazz

Major 2-5-1 drills – pattern 1

by 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...

Playing the roots – part 1

by 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.

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If 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.”

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