Mahalo MR1LBU Soprano Ukulele - Light Blue

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Ukuleles are really great instruments to have and compared to many other instruments they are incredibly easy to learn. Once you master the basics you may want to learn different styles of music, and we always recommend the blues. Once you learn the basic ukulele blues chords you’ll be able to play a number of popular hits, too! At GAK, we supply a variety of ukulele types, including Soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone ukuleles, so you’re bound to find the one that’s perfect for you. Whether you’re just starting out or are looking for something more professional, our range will have you covered. The ukulele can be heard in a number of musical styles, from traditional folk music to modern pop and everything in between. Here at Andertons Music Co, we’re proud to offer one of the best ukulele selections in the UK. Our range includes offerings from Mahalo, Alvarez, Gretsch, Ibanezand many more, with modern ranges like the Fender California Series taking a step up in terms of quality. Maple has been used to craft the bridge, providing a responsive yet seamless connection between the strings and body. The nut supports the strings at the head to improve sustain and intonation, whilst the tuners uphold tuning integrity with absolute precision. The S10 has been completed in a dazzling blue finish, giving this particular model an eye-catching visual character. As well as that, the uke is supplied with a matching blue carry bag.

That are four common varieties: soprano, concert, tenor and baritone. These vary in terms of size, scale length and tuning. Nowadays, some manufacturers even produce guitar-ukulele and bass-ukulele hybrids, designed to more accessible to contemporary players. While not exclusive to blues music, just by turning a regular chord progression into a set of 7th chords, you can give a song a bluesy feel and soulful sound that will distinguish it from similar songs. As you can see, the structure is pretty simple. We can create a little bit more interest in this progression by using some variations. 12-Bar Blues Variations The blues is like a language: you learn to speak it by listening and imitating what you hear. Chords and scales are your alphabet, and musical phrases built on those chords and scales are the words you use to express yourself. You can play the blues with a stranger you’ve just met, from anywhere on the planet, and if you both speak the language of the blues, you’ll sound like old friends who have rehearsed and played together for years.

The ukulele as we know it took shape in Hawaii, derived from an instrument called a machete that was passed on by Portuguese immigrants. It’s commonly found with four nylon strings and smaller body than the acoustic guitar. We offer a wide selection of ukuleles across a range of popular brands, including Fender and Epiphone, who incorporate their classic guitar designs into stylish takes on the compact folk instrument. Other brands like Cordoba specialise in building high-quality ukes, while some series like the Yellow Submarine Ukuleles have a bright, quirky appearance and are ideal for beginners wanting a groovy-looking uke. The thumb plays some of the melody notes, but it still plays every downbeat, four beats per measure. It may be small, but the ukulele is a serious instrument in its own right. Originally from Hawaii, it gained popularity throughout the United States during the early 20th century, then eventually internationally. As you probably guessed, the 12-bar blues is made up of twelve bars or measures. Each measure gets four beats. Once you complete these twelve bars, you repeat the entire form.

The chords above are expressed in roman numerals. The “7” next to the roman numerals represent that the chord is a dominant 7th chord. The first four measures of the 12-bar blues are played over the tonic chord I7. This means, if we were playing in the key of A, our I7 chord would be A7, if we were playing in key of D, our I7 chord would be D7, and so on. By learning all these blues variations you can accelerate your playing from total amateur to crowd-pleaser. The Ukelele is a terrific instrument and by learning all the ukulele blues chords you add a great range of chords and sounds to your arsenal.

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If the previous version of “Stagolee” sounds a little stiff, that’s because there’s no syncopation; all the melody notes coincide with the thumb notes. When you start placing occasional melody notes between the thumb notes, things get rhythmically interesting. This version of the same tune adds syncopation and some slides, hammer-ons, and other touches that make it swing. Example 5: ‘Careless Love’ There are six basic blues sets of blues chords, those in the key of C, in the key of D, in the key of E, in the key of F, in the key of G, and finally, chords in the key of A.