by Alice Bulmer | Apr 5, 2021 | Beginner ukulele, Ukulele beginners, Ukulele songs
So many people want to play songs about rainbows! When I ask adult beginner ukulele players what songs they’d love to play, rainbow songs are top of the list. There’s “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”. People want to play both the Hawaiian version and the Wizard of Oz...
by Alice Bulmer | Mar 5, 2021 | Community music, Ukulele groups
This is a post about bass instruments in ukulele groups. A good bass player is an asset in a ukulele group. It’s not essential to have a bass player, but it’s an x-factor in the overall sound and rhythmic drive of the group. My Saturday afternoon ukulele group, the...
by Alice Bulmer | Jan 19, 2021 | Beginner ukulele, Ukulele lessons, Ukulele strumming, Ukulele teaching
Some of the most common questions I hear as a ukulele teacher are: 1. How do I know which strum to play for a particular song? And, in the beginner class: 2. Why do we have to learn strumming straight away? Can’t I just learn chords? I’ve written this post to address...
by Alice Bulmer | Dec 9, 2020 | Beginner ukulele, Ukulele lessons, Ukulele practice tips
One of the many fun things you can do with a ukulele, after you’ve learned a few basic chords, is learn to fingerpick. Have you ever sat and watched someone play a beautiful picking pattern, and thought, “That sounds amazing, and I wish I could do it, but I’m sure...
by Alice Bulmer | Aug 22, 2020 | Community music, Ukulele groups
Now, more than ever, is a great time to play ukulele. Making music shifts emotions and gives us a happy high. Playing ukulele is the easiest happy high I’ve ever found. It’s an instrument full of good cheer. And no calories, and no hangover. What’s not to like about...
