Just as guitars do, ukuleles are able to play simple and dominant chords. Learn over a dozen dominant chords that can be played on the ukulele in this free video clip series.
There are a few subtle differences in playing a B7 chord 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 a Bm7 chord 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 a C7 chord 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 a Cm7 chord 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 a D7 chord 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 a Dm7 chord 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 a G7 chord 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 a Gm7 chord 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 an A7 chord 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 an Am7 chord 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 an E7 chord 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 an Em7 chord 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 an F7 chord 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 an Fm7 chord 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.
Minor dominant guitar chords and ukulele chords are very similar with a few subtle differences. Learn what a minor dominant chord is from our expert musician and how to form and play them in a ukulele 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. He teaches private lessons at his music studio and also provides custom lessons by mail. He performs regularly in the Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York. Currently he is involved in various musical projects including writing music for an upcoming recording.