Online Lessons by Curt Sheller

A series of lessons on the topic of chords. Links will take you to the main Curt Sheller Publications web site.

Free Ukulele Chord Lessons

UPDATED Using Triads Example 1 - Triads are a great resource for creating simple melodies and solos...
Dominant Seventh Chords - Information on why calling a seventh chord a Dominant Seventh chord is not always correct.
Upper Partials - This is a short lesson on creating upper partials or extensions to known chords using CMaj7 as an example.
Em7/A - This FAQ sheds some light on slash chords and more advanced 9th and 11th chords. - Building a solid foudation of 4-part chords..."
Core Chords - Level 1, Part 1 - Building a solid foudation of 4-part chords..."
Beyond learning open and barre chords, most guitarists struggle with advanced chords. Commonly called "jazz" chords, these more sophisticated voicings find a wide use in all forms of music. Building a "core" set of basic 4-part chords will allow you to create ANY, yes ANY chords you ever encounter.
Chord Spelling - Major and Minor Triads - Learning the Chord Tones of Major and Minor Triads"
Chord Shapes and Learning Chords - Breaking the "Learning more chord shapes..."
Introductions and Turnarounds - A guide to creating introductions and turnarounds for songs...
Endings - Classic song endings for the uke...
Getting Beyond Ukulele Chords Shapes - Too many chord shapes to memorize. Beyond learning basic chords, most uke players struggle with advanced chords. These more sophisticated voicings, commonly called “jazz” chords, find a wide use in all forms of music and styles. These 4-part chords are the bread and butter of jazz ukulele.
Building A Solid Jazz Chord Foundation - Too many chord shapes to memorize.
Transposing Chords, chord progressions and scales. Explore additional keys for your favorite chords, chord progressions, scale and songs..
Chord Spelling - What are those chords tones? Learn more then the root or letter name of the chord. Be able to spell any chord in any key...
Naming Chords - What is the name of this chord?? Learn how to determine the name of an individual chord...
Cool Chords - Creating those cool chords not found in dictionaries and chord books...
F7
D - Exploring alternate fingerings for the pesky chord
Example lesson using a few progressions from the book
A Guide to Blues Chord Progression for Ukulele A to Z.

Ukulele Chord of the Week Lesson

Ukulele Chord of the Week 20

The open position G7 chord, the movable form chord and variations based on the open position form. Includes example progressions, chord variations and transposition charts for C tuning. on to the lesson...

Only two more chords to go. The diminished and augmented chords.

Be sure to review the previous weeks chords as there has been a few changes and additions.

UkuleleLesson: Chord of the Week Club

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