Just as guitars do, ukuleles are able to create tension with chords. Learn over a dozen tension specific chords that can be played on the ukulele in this free video clip series.
There are a few subtle differences in playing dominant #9 (Sharp 9) chords on the ukulele as opposed to the guitar. Learn how to form and play it on the ukulele from our expert musician in this free video clip.
There are a few subtle differences in playing dominant 11 chords on the ukulele as opposed to the guitar. Learn how to form and play it on the ukulele from our expert musician in this free video clip.
There are a few subtle differences in playing dominant 13 chords on the ukulele as opposed to the guitar. Learn how to form and play it on the ukulele from our expert musician in this free video clip.
There are a few subtle differences in playing dominant 9 chords on the ukulele as opposed to the guitar. Learn how to form and play it on the ukulele from our expert musician in this free video clip.
There are a few subtle differences in playing dominant b13 (Flat 13) chords on the ukulele as opposed to the guitar. Learn how to form and play it on the ukulele from our expert musician in this free video clip.
There are a few subtle differences in playing dominant b5 (Flat 5) chords on the ukulele as opposed to the guitar. Learn how to form and play it on the ukulele from our expert musician in this free video clip.
There are a few subtle differences in playing dominant b9 (Flat 9) chords on the ukulele as opposed to the guitar. Learn how to form and play it on the ukulele from our expert musician in this free video clip.
There are a few subtle differences in playing major 13 chords on the ukulele as opposed to the guitar. Learn how to form and play it on the ukulele from our expert musician in this free video clip.
There are a few subtle differences in playing major 7 chords on the ukulele as opposed to the guitar. Learn how to form and play it on the ukulele from our expert musician in this free video clip.
There are a few subtle differences in playing major 9 chords on the ukulele as opposed to the guitar. Learn how to form and play it on the ukulele from our expert musician in this free video clip.
There are a few subtle differences in playing minor 11 chords on the ukulele as opposed to the guitar. Learn how to form and play it on the ukulele from our expert musician in this free video clip.
There are a few subtle differences in playing minor 13 chords on the ukulele as opposed to the guitar. Learn how to form and play it on the ukulele from our expert musician in this free video clip.
There are a few subtle differences in playing minor 7b13 (7 Flat 13) chords on the ukulele as opposed to the guitar. Learn how to form and play it on the ukulele from our expert musician in this free video clip.
There are a few subtle differences in playing minor 7b9 (7 Flat 9) chords on the ukulele as opposed to the guitar. Learn how to form and play it on the ukulele from our expert musician in this free video clip.
There are a few subtle differences in playing minor 9 chords on the ukulele as opposed to the guitar. Learn how to form and play it on the ukulele from our expert musician in this free video clip.
Summary: The ukulele is a Hawaiian instrument that was developed in the 19th century and modeled after a smaller version of the guitar brought over by the Portuguese. After the ukulele's journey across the Pacific to mainland America it's worldwide familiarity began to grow. Today many popular bands and artists of every genre use ukulele's for live music performances and in recording studios. It's distinct sound is unmistakable and innocent sounding. Unlike a guitar, a ukulele has only four strings and is about 1/3 the size of a normal acoustic guitar. Some are made of wood, others plastic but they still sound very similar.
This free video clip series will take you on a musical journey through over a dozen tension chords that can be played on the ukulele. Our expert will show you several tension specific chords to play on the ukulele and explain each of them note for note as to why they create that feeling of tension. By the end of these videos you'll be ready to write your own ukulele music so take a look and you'll see why the ukulele is the instrument of the future!
Expert: Thomas Marchevsky is a professional guitarist/composer and college professor. He has an M.M. in guitar from the New England Conservatory in Boston. Marchevsky teaches private lessons at his music studio and also provides custom lessons by mail. He performs regularly in the CT, MA, and NY. Currently Marchevsky is involved in various musical projects including writing music for an upcoming recording.