Ukulele Underground Podcast

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Sheet Music Vs Music Theory | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #95 Nov 28, 2023

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Show Notes and Video Podcast: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2023/11/sheet-music-vs-music-theory-tuup95/

What is more important: learning to read Sheet Music or learning Music Theory? The UU team discuss the value of both, and how much you actually need to be a proficient uke player. Alongside this topic, Aldrine demonstrates how he's still discovering new pieces of Music Theory, and how he's applying it to spice up his own playing. The guys share tips on how to make the most out of In-Person Lessons, and advice on how to make a Jam more Beginner-Friendly?

Our Biggest Buyer’s Remorse | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #94 Nov 21, 2023

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Video Podcast & Show Notes: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2023/11/our-biggest-buyers-remorse-tuup94/ Being the last podcast before Thanksgiving (and Black Friday), Aldrine shares what accessories are great buys, and which ones have caused him buyer's remorse. The guys also cover why you should learn different chord positions, their opinions on wound C, how to strum faster, and good books for beginner uke players. A few members of the underground ask how much they should pay for a uke upgrade, and what can they do to replace a bad pickup? Aldrine tops up the podcast with a story of two Bobs, and how awesome the uke community is! Remember, no Jam this week, but we'll be back next Monday for a new podcast!

String Wars: Return of the G | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #93 Nov 14, 2023

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Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2023/11/string-wars-return-of-g-tuup93/

Aldrine Guerrero has returned to his home podcast of K-Town in an attempt to rescue his friend, Aaron "The Voice" from the clutches of the vile gangster, Colonel K. Little does Aldrine know that the GALACTIC UNDERGROUND has secretly begun construction on a new armored space instrument even more powerful than the first dreaded High G Ukulele. When completed, this ultimate weapon will spell certain doom for the small band of Low G Players struggling to restore music to the galaxy...

Making Fancy Chords Easy | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #92 Nov 07, 2023

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Video Podcast & Show Notes: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2023/11/making-fancy-chords-easy-tuup92/

This Week Aldrine is demystifying and demonstrating "Fancy Chords" aka "Neal Chords". Aldrine shows his favorite "Easy" Fancy Chords and how you could substitute them in chord patterns. As the podcast progresses, Aldrine dives deeper into the chordal rabbit hole; showing more complex chords, and how you might construct them. After swimming in the depths of chords, the guys answer questions about Capos, Expensive Ukuleles, and how someone can improve their musicality.

Fingerpicking & Fingerstyle & Chord Melody, Oh My! | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #91 Oct 31, 2023

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https://ukuleleunderground.com/2023/10/fingerpicking-fingerstyle-chord-melody-oh-my-tuup91/ What is the difference between Fingerpicking, Fingerstyle and Chord Melody? With Fingerpicking being thrown around as a catch-all term, we ask Aldrine what his definition of Fingerpicking is and how is it different from Fingerstyle? The guys go deep with the definitions of these terms, and where the terms may have originated as trends. Wanting to break into ukulele, someone asks Aldrine what size they should start with. Aldrine then gives his list of Do's and Don'ts for Private Lessons. The team explains the New Private Lessons, and the changes to Live Coaching. At the end of the podcast, a Songwriting Challenge Winner is picked.

Overlooked Music Skills | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #90 Oct 24, 2023

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Video Podcast & Show Notes: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2023/10/overlooked-music-skills-tuup90/ This week, the guys are having a discussion about music skills that are overlooked by beginners, but essential to being a better musician. Aldrine makes his argument of Form, Phrasing and Playing with Others. Mike adds in Listening, and Slowing Down. Kahai throws in the bonus skill of Tuning by Ear. The guys talk about expensive custom instruments before showing off their songs for the songwriting challenge. How Aaron picked his "Chord Cousin" leads to a question about changing keys. A couple of last minute questions about intonation and figuring out your own riffs are answered before the podcast ends.

Woodshed: The Musician’s Hyperbolic Chamber | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #89 Oct 17, 2023

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Video Podcast & Show Notes: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2023/10/woodshed-the-musicians-hyperbolic-chamber-tuup89/

Musicians say you need to lock yourself in a Woodshed and Practice to get better. We think the term should be updated to training in a Hyperbolic Chamber. This week, Aaron ask Aldrine what Woodshedding means to him, and what are examples of when he locked himself in the Hyperbolic Chamber. Aldrine talks about isolating and reflection, and how that helped him grow and create his own brand of music. The guys also share their own experiences of practicing and learning from music outside of the ukulele. The UU team ends the podcast by answering how to get started with looping, how is it to play a sopranino, and what do you think about the 3 stringed ukulele?

Why is Ukulele Great for Songwriting? | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #88 Oct 10, 2023

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Video Podcast and Show Notes: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2023/10/why-is-ukulele-great-for-songwriting-tuup88/

Funkmaster Mike is back this week to give his tips for Songwriting. The guys start off the podcast explaining why the Ukulele is great for Songwriting. Aldrine shares his suggestions for getting out of a 4 chord loop, while Mike passes on Songwriting Wisdom he learned from professionals. The guys set a new Songwriting Challenge before answering questions about Vibratos and Movable Chord Shapes. Mike ends the podcast with his updated guide to buying Hawaii Made Ukuleles.

Straight VS Curly Koa | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #87 Oct 03, 2023

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Show Notes and Video Podcast: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2023/10/straight-vs-curly-koa-tuup87/

Straight VS Curly Koa. Glossy VS Satin Finishes. Aldrine explains the differences and gives examples of ukuleles that use Straight and Curly Koas, and ukuleles with Glossy and Satin Finishes. Before diving into that, Aldrine gives his secret remedy for sore throats. The guys also explain what it means for an ukulele to open up, and give their opinions on kids playing plastic ukuleles. Aldrine tops up the podcast with his preferences for multistring ukuleles.

Ukulele’s Biggest Misconceptions | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #86 Sep 26, 2023

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Video Podcast and Show Notes: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2023/09/ukuleles-biggest-misconceptions-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-86/

It's a special Aldrine and Kahai show at home. Because Aaron is taking a break this week, Kahai throws some hard hitting questions at Aldrine like what musicians would he want to see use uke more, and what are the biggest misconceptions of the ukulele? After tackling those spicy questions, Aldrine answers a Tennis question, and shows off a lovely gift from a member. The duo also answer questions about multi headed instruments, improvising, and if curl in wood actually affects the sound? Hopefully the UU Team will make a recovery, and be back together by next week.

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