UKULELE LESSON
While compact and relatively easy to pick up for those new to music, the ukulele is a versatile instrument that can be heard in a broad range of genres, including jazz, country music, pop, world music and rock. Upon mastery of the instrument, it is not uncommon for players to pick up instruments in the same family, such as the bass and guitar.
Some popular songs featuring the ukulele you may have heard include:
“Somewhere Over The Rainbow” – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
“I’m Yours” – Jason Mraz
“Longing to Belong” – Eddie Vedder
“Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue (Has Anybody Seen My Gal)” – Lucille Ball
“Aloha ‘Oe” – Queen Liliuokalani
“Hey, Soul Sister” – Train
“When I’m Cleaning Windows” – George Formby
“Riptide” – Vance Joy
“Tonight You Belong To Me” – The Lennon Sisters
“The Lazy Song” – Bruno Mars
“Ukulele Lady” – Bette Midler
