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This is the book that started it all. The
basics for playing standards on the ukulele are clearly explained in an
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Now in the book store! The all new Bossa Nova book with new jazz arrangements. A Bossa Nova Strums video
shows you how to make your ukulele do the bossa nova. You'll be halfway to Rio with the bossa nova special package. |
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the ukulele and tuning I use on my YouTube lessons. For
my YouTube videos I’m playing a baritone ukulele, but one strung with
extra-long concert tuned strings.
(GCEA) This allows me to play along with smaller ukes. If you want to string
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Playing with a low G string on your ukulele I like to use a low G string* on my ukulele when I’m playing jazz standards or blues. Playing with the typical high G is cool but I prefer a low G string myself because it brings out a more true sound for the jazz chords. There are various ways to put a low G on your ukulele. You might want to try it out yourself sometime. If you’re interested click here and get an info sheet you can print out explaining how I go about it. I prefer |
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Why learn jazz patterns? When you study jazz patterns you aren't just memorizing songs. You learn how jazz chords are played together in combinations. Then, when you are learning standards, you can put these combinations to use over and over, making things much easier. There’s also a lot of creative satisfaction in just playing the patterns by themselves, even when they aren't part of a song. You can also write your own jazzy songs with them. Mel Torme plays jazz patterns on the ukulele! In this wonderful video below (which I borrowed from www.humblebaritonics.blogspot.com) the multi talented Mel Torme, one of America's greatest crooners, is playing Quiet Nights using the same chords that you learn when you study the Jazzy Ukulele method. I'll do an analysis of the chords he's using soon and post it in the Video Library. |
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| Full length sample video lessons If you've enjoyed the videos below check out the Video library for more advanced lessons. |
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| Major Patterns |
Autumn Leaves Lesson |
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