Ukulele Theory 101a - Hawaiian Vamps

Ukulele lesson: Why is it done that way and how can I figure out a Hawaiian vamp on the fly in any key? Watch this and find out. For more in-depth tutorials, please visit my new website for instantly downloadable lessons http://www.ukulelewebsite.com/

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[airmanfoote]

Did I just write that wrong between the 2(7) and the ii7? Or am I wrong about the progression of the scale itself?

[tafkam1]

@airmanfoote it's always written ii7 which means a minor 7th chord. V of V (5 of 5) is more accurate

[airmanfoote]

I guess an easier way to figure the progression would be; 2(7), 5(7), 1

Hope that helps! I'm new at this too, but found that from a different tutorial.

[tafkam1]

@airmanfoote yes but that is not theoretically correct. 2(7) is generally understood as ii7 = Dm7 (in the key of C)

[wigidowmeow]

I looked up D7 and the chord shape you used seems different. Aren't you supposed to bar the second fret while playing the bottom string third fret? It looks like you played the fourth and second strings only. Can you explain?

[tafkam1]

@wigidowmeow you can play D7 both ways, they're two different voicings. 

[alika207]

Aloha! I'm a music major myself, and I love theory. I'd like to make one suggestion though. Please remember your accidentals in certain keys. I have perfect pitch, so I can be a little picky sometimes. But mostly I one sweet wahine. Hehehehe.

[chotiyav]

Really thks u , your clips re very useful for newbie like me. I like all technic that u teach abt stumming coz after i practiced follow u , i found amazin several voices from my love uke. ^^, thump up to u x 100!!!

[aznguyjimmy]

omg where did you get that uke its sooo pretty xD

[soulsurfseeker]

yeah, "gunfunnit'd" fo' shu'a...

...the website looks good, can't wait for some of the "coming soon" stuff too.

I'm glad I found your lessons. I've been hacking away at guitar for 30 years, but just started the uke.  I have been struggling to get that "Hawaiian" sound until i came across your posts.