Uke Navigator Blog
You’ll find lots of helpful tips about learning to play the ukulele as well as insights about practice, equipment, and music theory. From fundamentals to fingerstyle, we’ll explore it all!
5 Steps to Learning New Songs on the Ukulele
Learning songs is a great way to improve your ukulele playing, but it is important to take your time and learn in "steps" rather than rushing through it. In this post we'll look at a 5-step method for learning songs on the ukulele.
Tips for Smoother Chord Changes
Changing chords can be quite challenging for a beginning uke player but there are a few strategies you can try to make those changes smoother and easier.
The Difference Between Major and Minor Chords
Majors and Minors are more about the sound than anything else. They provide different “colors” to the music. But, there is a way to understand how they are formed. Here’s a brief overview!
Reading Tablature
Reading tablature is a skill any ukulele player can learn. Think of it as looking at notes and chords on the fretboard.
Intervals, Sharps, and Flats
Intervals, the distance between notes, help us to understand why there are sharps and flats. Once you know how it works, it's no longer a mystery!
Where is the 7th Chord in the Chord Family Lineup?
In the Chord Family, we find a collection of chords that work well together. But what about 7th chords? They are found in so many songs, how do they fit into the chord family?
Learning to Play the Uke from YouTube
Ever wonder if you could actually learn to play the ukulele from YouTube videos? Here’s my own experience.
Setting Up a Practice Session
How long should I practice my ukulele and what should I practice?
When Should I Change My Uke Strings?
When to change your ukulele strings? Here are a few tips to help you decide.