Setlist, Song Request, & Breaking into Gigging This week, we’re hanging out with friend of the show, Kyle Furusho, and finding out the biggest Do’s and DON’TS for Gigging Musicians and Audience Members. The Podcast starts off with a question from Kyle’s biggest Fan, Mickey Aüto. Then we ask Kyle how he makes a Setlist, and how he handles unknown Song Requests. Aldrine ask Kyle how to deal with someone picking up your tip jar, and explains why audience members should never do it. A viewer asks how they can break into Gigging, and if it’s ok to write a “Song Menu” instead of taking request ..read more

Learn to play “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” (Deep Blue Something) on Ukulele Browse the Full List of UU Song Tutorials Print the Lyrics and Chords for “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” (link) Download the TABS – “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” Ukulele Picking TABS(.pdf) Hey UUers! On this month’s edition of Uke Lessons, we’re learning the 90’s pop song “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” by Deep Blue Something on ukulele! It only uses 3 simple chords for those wanting to practice their basic chord switching. For intermediate players, you can try your hand at the quick strum and chord riff that Aldrine does (as indicated on ..read more

Jumping in on Songs, Master Improv Secrets, & Meme Tricks How do you use “Memes” to Jump in on Songs and Improvise? Aldrine shares his secret tips to playing along to other people even when you’re unsure of the songs, keys, or chord switches. This leads into a discussion on improvising, and how you can use simple songs to “Meme” to your audience. Two viewers ask questions on plucking with your Fretting Hand, and improving your Strumming Speed. The guys respond to a viewers comment on being intimidated by the Improv Masters, Kalei and Corey, and show how even the pros use simple tricks to ..read more

Defying Jazz Expectations, Jazz Fears, & Jazzito Tyler What happens when you rearrange a Western Ukulele Instrumental Concept Album for Jazz Big Band? This Week Aldrine and Mike are sharing their experience playing and planning for the KCC Jazz Festival. We start off with a relatively quick conversation about Double Flats/Sharps, Reading the Youtube Comments, and Aldrine’s T-Shirt, then we dive into Aldrine and Mike recounting the Jazz Festival. Aldrine explains what it was like collaborating with KCC Music Director, Sarah Tochiki to rearrange songs from his Album Bandito Tyler. Aldrine a ..read more

Ukulele Festival Essentials, Defining Notes, Fancy Bridge Pins What are Essential Items you bring to a Festival? Do you even need to bring an Ukulele to a Festival, and should you bring your most “Expensive Ukulele” or should you bring a “Beater”? The team tries to help a viewer define a group of notes, and explain why they aren’t pentatonic, and why you don’t necessarily need to name them. Aldrine explains the advantages and disadvantages of different Ukulele Bridge Types (sorry for the noise). The podcast is topped of with recounting the Kauai Ukulele Festival and giving a preview of Aldrin ..read more

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TAB Appropriate Settings, Building Music Instincts, Correcting “Wrong” Chords Is Sheet Music necessary for Memorizing a song? In this Week’s Podcast Aldrine will show you how you can build your Music Instincts; Memorize songs using Numbers and Feelings; and play the “Wrong” Chord while playing the “Right” Song. We’re giving all of our opinions on when it’s appropriate to use and perform with TABS/Sheet Music. Ask Questions Here or Call in your Questions to our Voicemail: (650)761-0989 Questions asked this Week: 0:13 New Intro from Laurei 3:25 WrestleMania 8:25 TAB Appropriate Settings 15:05 A ..read more

Learn to play “Neon Moon” (Brooks & Dunn) on Ukulele Browse the Full List of UU Song Tutorials Print the Lyrics and Chords for “Neon Moon” (link) Download the TABS – “Neon Moon” Ukulele Picking TABS(.pdf) Hey UUers! This time on Uke Lessons, we’re playing the classic country hit “Neon Moon” by Brooks and Dunn on ukulele! This one is a great song to practice your chords in both the Key of G and the Key of A. Have fun, play along with the “Neon Moon” Ukulele Play-Along above, and if you need help learning the chords, strumming, or picking, feel free to start with any of the steps below: STE ..read more

New Intro Songs, Party Trick Riffs & the Genius of Dragon Learn how to Tap in 2 Minutes! This week, the guys are challenging Aldrine to teach a Tapping Riff as fast as he can. After Aldrine’s Tapping Speedrun, he explains the theory behind Tapping. The Team discuss learning Party Trick Riffs vs learning to apply the same Flashy Techniques. As an Example of Elegant Application of Tapping, the guys geek out about the genius of Jake’s Album and Song, Dragon. This leads to an appreciative analysis of Ernie Cruz Jr. and the rest of the Cruz family. A Songwriting Challenge winner is picked whil ..read more

Pirate Ships, Thumb Picks & Building Confidence What does Pirate Ships, Sister Act and Building Confidence have in common? Answer: This Week’s Ukulele Underground Podcast. The guys start off the Podcast by playing their Song Submissions for the Songwriting Challenge, and making plans to get their own Pirate Ship. A member ask Aldrine if there are specific Thumb Picks for Ukulele, and if he has recommendations? The team discuss how you can Build Your Confidence even if you make little “Oopsies” or play a wrong note? The podcast is topped off with what pickups does Aldrine use, and where ca ..read more