John Ryan's Polka - Traditional Irish Tune on Tenor Ukulele. Complete with video, sheet music and tab
Ukulele
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Ukulele Articles
Take your Ukulele playing to the next level and learn "Flamenculele", the Flamenco inspired piece by Phil Berthoud. Audio and sheet music included!
Music Theory Articles
Learn about the keys of folk tunes - looking here at a few tunes that change key midway through (or appear to)
Find out what all the numbers, letters and symbols mean on chord names - easy to understand.
Ever wondered what's going on with tunes in 7/8? Trouble finding the beat? Read this article to understand this great time signature.
Learn how to get into (and out of) Open D tuning on guitar - and discover a world of new sounds. Tips on tuning with or without tuner/tuning app.
Essential, easy-to-understand tips on the mysterious world of keys and transposing. Learn some really useful techniques to elevate your playing and understanding of music.
Essential, easy-to-understand tips on the mysterious world of keys and transposing. Learn some really useful techniques to elevate your playing and understanding of music.
Essential, easy-to-understand tips on the mysterious world of keys and transposing. Learn some really useful techniques to elevate your playing and understanding of music.
Essential, easy-to-understand tips on the mysterious world of keys and transposing. Learn some really useful techniques to elevate your playing and understanding of music.
Essential, easy-to-understand tips on the mysterious world of keys and transposing. Learn some really useful techniques to elevate your playing and understanding of music.
Dynamics (or volume levels) in written music, explained clearly and succinctly. What do the f's and p's and mp's and mf's mean? And why use those letters?
Take your mandolin chord playing to a new level with barre chords. Learn the shapes and the chord names up the fretboard.
Keys and key signatures explained. Easy to understand, clear explanations. Learn how to find out what key a tune is in.
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