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The Basics and Beyond!!! Take your playing to the next level.
The Internet's largest collection of information for ukulele and jazz guitar.
In my travels, far and wide, across the digital divide called the Internet. I've collected a few links of interest to ukulele sites, musicians, blogs and the like. Well, not a few - a lot!!! Send me your links and I'll visit your site and add a link to this page.
I'd venture to say that I have the best collection and organization of ukulele links on the web. And, I do visit ALL sites and re-visit sites from time to time.
Enjoy the best collection of ukulele links on the web, Curt
A massive list of sites, forums, musicians and tons of other ukulele related places to visit on the web.
At least when I can determine is not a USA based site.
Submit a suggested site and I'll check it out and post a link.
These I need to check out before posting.
Ukulele in the Classroom
Box 263
Brookfield, Nova Scotia, B0N 1C0
Canada
by James Hill and
J. Chalmers Doane
Three books are available in the series and A Teacher Edition is available for each book in the Ukulele in the Classroom series.
(from their site) Ukulele in the Classroom is a methodical approach to developing music literacy skills in a range of learning environments including elementary and middle school classes, interest groups, continuing education classes, summer camps and private study. The series features over seventy-five carefully crafted arrangements of traditional music from around the world, works by great classical composers and popular songs, each reinforcing elements of an ever-expanding skill set. Above all, Ukulele in the Classroom is intended to engage students in a process that develops authentic musicianship and positive attitudes toward music.
Over 875 lessons for over a dozen instruments Taught completely “by ear!” No Braille, No Print, No hard-to-learn system!
Very nice lesson on learning chords: Approach To Learning Basic Chords
Denotes a new or updated listing. The listings will stay marked as NEW or Updated for a minimum of 30 days
Only criteria for having a link added is for it to be ukulele related. I do visit EVERY site. A link back is OK but not required. And, A pet-peeve of mine is I slow loading Flash sites. Especially ones where you can't copy the contact information. Just get me to the content and bag the eye candy.
Most performing musicians also have a listing on the Ukulele Musicians page...
Sites I recommend checking out.
Musician/teacher out of Eugene, Oregon
The Aloha Music Camp is a week-long immersion into the music, dance, language and culture of Hawaii.
The Scottsdale Strummers was formed in November of 2006.
Robert Armstrong is an American underground artist. Besides a comix artist and illustrator, Armstrong is a musician.
The Ashbory bass, designed by Alun Ashworth-Jones and Nigel Thornbory, is an 18-inch scale fretless electric bass developed in 1985. The scale is just over half of the 34-inch scale of an ordinary bass guitar. When amplified, the Ashbory produces a low, resonant bass tone similar to the tone of a pizzicato (plucked) double bass. This is the for runner to current and popular bass ukuleles.
Lots of great information on the Banjo Ukulele.
Here is a link to George Harrison
singing and playing a banjo uke. And, the most famous Brit to play the banjo ukulele, George Formby
devoted to the banjo ukulele (also referred to as the banjo uke, banjo ukelele, banjolele, or banjulele)
Solo ukulele player from California.
Father and daughter duo, Steve Boisen and Amanda. The Barnkickers original music possesses a vintage-yet-modern vibe that incorporates touches of tin-pan alley and ragtime along with a contemporary folk and singer-songwriter sound.
At www.thebeatlescompleteonukulele.com we will release a new recording of a Beatles song featuring a different artist every Tuesday. A short essay will coincide with every recording and each performance will include a ukulele. The project began on January 20, 2009 (Inauguration Day) and will conclude on July 31, 2012. (The eve of the London Olympics)
This is on of the first sites that I stumbled onto when my interest in the ukulele was re-newed. Don't know how I missed getting it listed.
Ukulele instructor and creator of the Play Ukulele By Ear blog and workshop.
I checked out Jared at the M.A.U.I. 2008 festival cabaret and he is worth seeing if you get a chance.
A soloist who performs on the national festival and club concert circuit and is esteemed for his magical performances highlighted by masterful guitar and ukulele playing, powerful vocals, and poetic songwriting.
The father of Canadian ukulele since the 1970s
Kawaihae is a genuine Island Music band formed in the summer of 2000 in Japan lead by Inter FM's popular DJ, Vance K. The members consist of 3 local boys, Jeff Ferrer (Lead Vocalist & Ukulele), Vance K (Ukulele & Chorus), and Scott Agena (Bass & Chorus), plus a Shonan Boy from Yokohama, Shigeru Jimbo (Slack-Key Guitarist and Chorus).
Mike Kassel
Lexotica is a ukulele driven funky jazz, lounge group
Lil Rev is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and music-historian who teaches and tours nationally, around the continental U.S.
Live ‘Ukulele (as in living with your ‘ukulele, not “Live ‘Ukulele” like a concert) was created by two homeschooled students who can’t get enough ‘ukulele and Hawaiian music. The site is to provides free tabs, lessons, and advice to all levels of ‘ukulele players.
Retro-pop and rock ‘n’ roll by Ami Worthen and Jason Krekel
a directory links to websites & organizations related to ukuleles (play, learn, buy, watch, listen, read). The focus is on learning & playing.
Can be transposed to any key.
A Minnesota Ukulele player sharing what he learns as he learns it
First Brazilian Ukulele Blog. News about Ukulele culture in portuguese. Tudo sobre a cultura do Ukulele em português.
Over 875 lessons for over a dozen instruments Taught completely “by ear!” No Braille, No Print, No hard-to-learn system!
Chord Finder & Scales.
Used and slightly flawed instruments for the frugal ukester
Ukulele shirt designs for passionate uke players by passionate uke players.
Be sure to check out the Ukulele Musicians page for links I might have not duplicated on this BIG list.
If a listing is not here, check the general links list above. Chances are it might be in that list.
The Ukulele Orchester Laubegast is a hobby band build up from my ukulele students, based in Laubegast, a part of Dresden situated at thewonderful banks of the river Elbe. There isn't any superstar intention but it is much more than just a club of amateurs. First performances started in the spring of 2005.
If a listing is not here, check the general links list above. Chances are it might be in that list.
The Marauders are a three-piece ukulele outfit from Croydon, the self-proclaimed Manhattan of the south.
a directory links to websites & organizations related to ukuleles (play, learn, buy, watch, listen, read). The focus is on learning & playing.
If a listing is not here, check the general links list above. Chances are it might be in that list.
ROGER GREENAWALT AND DAVID BARRATT
Roger and Dave write songs, create installations, make visual art, write books, produce records, organize performances, produce films, re-create historical events and share a weakness for beauty.
Hard Copy Book: $9.95
PDF Download: $4.95
Whether your interest is in Blues, Rock, Jazz, Country or somewhere in between QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Ukulele is a valuable addition to your musical library.
Learn to create exciting solos in a variety of contemporary styles!
Scales are used to improvise, create melodies and riffs. With a broad knowledge of the essential scales that are used in contemporary music and a mastery of the ukulele's fingerboard and fingering principles you're well on your way.
Master these fingerings and unlock your potential as a ukulele player!
Available for Standard Soprano, Concert and Tenor ukuleles tuned to (G C E A) Key of "C" tuning and Tenor and Baritone ukuleles tuned to (D G B E) Key of "G" tuning.
QUICKSTART - Scale Fingerings for Ukulele is a concise, well organized book ideal for any ukulele player beginning to explore improvisation. Scale Fingerings for Ukulele keeps a sharp focus on six critical scales, their fingerings and their related chords. All material is covered in every key.
Content is always being added and updated. So check-in often. Thanks, Curt
P.S. You may think from the look of it that Curt Sheller Publications is a slick, profitable business, but it's actually not (maybe a car payment a month, cheap car). I spend a lot and time money creating the content, lessons and books for this site (a labor of love), so if you dig my content and want to see more of it. I could use your help by spreading the word and maybe buying a book or two if you haven't already, to help defray the cost of running the site. Thanks in advance for your help. This is a labor of love and I'd do it even if I didn't make a lot of money, hey I don't!
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