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Learn how to play ukulele in 1 hour
If you’ve always wanted to learn how to play an instrument, but didn’t know where to start, I’ve got you covered. This 1-hour video will teach you how to hold the ukulele, tune, strum, and play your first chords!
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How To Strum Ukulele
Today we are learning how to strum the ukulele. This is a video for ukulele beginners who are having a difficult time positioning the hand, experiencing pain while strumming, and/or lacking coordination. Many popular songs use the strumming pattern D-DU-UDU (down, down-up, up-down-up), but that strumming pattern takes a lot of coordination. Some people need…
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How to Play Ukulele in 1 Hour
Learning to play the ukulele is a fun and charming experience that can bring joy to your life. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, this video guide will help you get started on your ukulele journey. To download a PDF that will support you with today’s lesson, you can…
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Let’s meet in the Netherlands!
In a few days I will be traveling to Europe! I’ll be in the UK for the Grand Northern Ukulele Festival and in the Netherlands for Strum in the Netherlands, an event I will cohost with my ukulele bestie, Boris Mogilevski. We will be at Filtro Koffie from 4pm-5:30pm having lunch and hanging out. You…
HI, I’M BERNADETTE
Welcome! I created this space to give you resources to help you learn how to play music. I have a bachelor’s degree in music and a master’s degree in education. I started my YouTube channel, Bernadette Teaches Music, while I was teaching music at an elementary school in Okinawa, Japan.
Even though I have a background in saxophone, I started to teach ukulele because I loved how easy it was for beginners to enter the world of music through this joyful instrument.
If you’d like to attend my live lessons via zoom, join my patreon community here.
This blog is jam-packed with tutorials, links, and articles that are perfect for introducing new musicians to the world of music, and for helping intermediate players break through those pesky plateaus. So whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been playing for a while, there’s something here for you. Happy learning!
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