Latest Uketropolis Podcast Episodes
S2 E10 - Vibrato
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - December 02, 2021 16:15 - 27 minutesVibrato is that "elusive wobble" that makes the ukulele sing! In this episode we explore what vibrato is, why we like it, and how to practice it efficiently.
Vibrato
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - December 02, 2021 16:15 - 27 minutesVibrato is that "elusive wobble" that makes the ukulele sing! In this episode we explore what vibrato is, why we like it, and how to practice it efficiently.
Listening in Three Dimensions
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - November 18, 2021 16:39 - 24 minutesWhen we listen to music we're simultaneously in the past, the present and the future, re-evaluating what we've heard and anticipating what we're going to hear next.
S2 E9 - Listening in Three Dimensions
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - November 18, 2021 16:39 - 24 minutesWhen we listen to music we're simultaneously in the past, the present and the future, re-evaluating what we've heard and anticipating what we're going to hear next.
#9 - Listening in Three Dimensions
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - November 18, 2021 16:39 - 24 minutesWhen we listen to music we're simultaneously in the past, the present and the future, re-evaluating what we've heard and anticipating what we're going to hear next.
#8 - Going Home
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - November 11, 2021 14:55 - 23 minutesA question about modulating between keys leads to a deeper exploration of the space between worlds and why, in the end, there are no rules.
Going Home
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - November 11, 2021 14:55 - 23 minutesA question about modulating between keys leads to a deeper exploration of the space between worlds and why, in the end, there are no rules.
S2 E8 - Going Home
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - November 11, 2021 14:55 - 23 minutesA question about modulating between keys leads to a deeper exploration of the space between worlds and why, in the end, there are no rules.
The Infinity Scale
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - November 04, 2021 14:02 - 26 minutesThis episode gets a little technical! To view the handouts for this episode (highly recommended), go to: https://www.dropbox.com/s/vtjwo9kzymyjkkn/Uketropolis-S2-E7-The-Infinity-Scale.pdf?dl=0
S2 E7 - The Infinity Scale
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - November 04, 2021 14:02 - 26 minutesThis episode gets a little technical! To view the handouts for this episode (highly recommended), go to: https://www.dropbox.com/s/vtjwo9kzymyjkkn/Uketropolis-S2-E7-The-Infinity-Scale.pdf?dl=0
#7 - The Infinity Scale
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - November 04, 2021 14:02 - 26 minutesThis episode gets a little technical! To view the handouts for this episode (highly recommended), go to: https://www.dropbox.com/s/vtjwo9kzymyjkkn/Uketropolis-S2-E7-The-Infinity-Scale.pdf?dl=0
S2 E6 - Are There Notes Between the Frets?
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - October 28, 2021 16:26 - 24 minutesGet the sheet music, audio and backing track for James' composition Goodnight Moon: www.uketropolis.com/goodnightmoon.
#6 - Are There Notes Between the Frets?
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - October 28, 2021 16:26 - 24 minutesGet the sheet music, audio and backing track for James' composition Goodnight Moon: www.uketropolis.com/goodnightmoon.
Are There Notes Between the Frets?
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - October 28, 2021 16:26 - 24 minutesGet the sheet music, audio and backing track for James' composition Goodnight Moon: www.uketropolis.com/goodnightmoon.
S2 E5 - The Spice of Life... and Music
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - October 21, 2021 12:56 - 23 minutesSimple ways to spice up common chords. Because variety is the spice of life and music is the food of love and love makes the world go 'round.
#5 - The Spice of Life... and Music.
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - October 21, 2021 12:56 - 23 minutesSimple ways to spice up common chords. Because variety is the spice of life and music is the food of love and love makes the world go 'round.
The Spice of Life... and Music
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - October 21, 2021 12:56 - 23 minutesSimple ways to spice up common chords. Because variety is the spice of life and music is the food of love and love makes the world go 'round.
S2 E4 - Do I really need to learn how to read music?
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - October 14, 2021 13:26 - 27 minutesClick here for a printer-friendly PDF showing the most essential notes on the ukulele fretboard: https://www.dropbox.com/s/omk2y7we61wrzzm/The-Ukulele-Way-Beginner-Chords-and-Notes-C6.pdf?dl=0
#4 - Do I really need to learn how to read music?
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - October 14, 2021 13:26 - 27 minutesClick here for a printer-friendly PDF showing the most essential notes on the ukulele fretboard: https://www.dropbox.com/s/omk2y7we61wrzzm/The-Ukulele-Way-Beginner-Chords-and-Notes-C6.pdf?dl=0
Do I really need to learn how to read music?
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - October 14, 2021 13:26 - 27 minutesClick here for a printer-friendly PDF showing the most essential notes on the ukulele fretboard: https://www.dropbox.com/s/omk2y7we61wrzzm/The-Ukulele-Way-Beginner-Chords-and-Notes-C6.pdf?dl=0
S2 E3 - How to Make a Sound Sculpture
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - October 07, 2021 12:36 - 22 minutesWhat is gesture? How can gesture be used to open new doors to music-making? In this episode, James explores the concept of musical gesture and shows you how to create unusual "sound sculptures" in your lessons and personal practice.
#3 - How to Make a Sound Sculpture
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - October 07, 2021 12:36 - 22 minutesWhat is gesture? How can gesture be used to open new doors to music-making? In this episode, James explores the concept of musical gesture and shows you how to create unusual "sound sculptures" in your lessons and personal practice.
How to Make a Sound Sculpture
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - October 07, 2021 12:36 - 22 minutesWhat is gesture? How can gesture be used to open new doors to music-making? In this episode, James explores the concept of musical gesture and shows you how to create unusual "sound sculptures" in your lessons and personal practice.
#2 - The fear of whales
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - September 30, 2021 13:23 - 20 minutesWhat do the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dire Straits and a traditional Bulgarian folk song have in common? And what does that have to do with my fear of whales? This week we explore the haunting, evocative world of two-note chords called "diads."
S2 E2 - The fear of whales
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - September 30, 2021 13:23 - 20 minutesWhat do the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dire Straits and a traditional Bulgarian folk song have in common? And what does that have to do with my fear of whales? This week we explore the haunting, evocative world of two-note chords called "diads."
The fear of whales
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - September 30, 2021 13:23 - 20 minutesWhat do the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dire Straits and a traditional Bulgarian folk song have in common? And what does that have to do with my fear of whales? This week we explore the haunting, evocative world of two-note chords called "diads."
The Harmonized Blues Scale
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - September 22, 2021 15:48 - 26 minutesUketropolis student Andrea asks the question: is it possible to harmonize the Blues scale? To find out, James demonstrates what a harmonized scale is, what a Blues scale is, and one possible answer to the question. Free play-along handout available in the Uketropolis Community. If you'r...
S2 E1 - The Harmonized Blues Scale
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - September 22, 2021 15:48 - 26 minutesUketropolis student Andrea asks the question: is it possible to harmonize the Blues scale? To find out, James demonstrates what a harmonized scale is, what a Blues scale is, and one possible answer to the question. Free play-along handout available in the Uketropolis Community. If you'r...
#1 - The Harmonized Blues Scale
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - September 22, 2021 15:48 - 26 minutesUketropolis student Andrea asks the question: is it possible to harmonize the Blues scale? To find out, James demonstrates what a harmonized scale is, what a Blues scale is, and one possible answer to the question. Free play-along handout available in the Uketropolis Community. If you'r...
Welcome to Season 2!
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - September 15, 2021 09:09 - 2 minutesHere's some of what I've been up to in the break between Seasons 1 and 2: Happy Birthday to Uke 1879 Apparel Want to hear your question on the podcast? All of the questions on the podcast are real student questions from Uketropolis.com. So if you'd like to hear me answer your questi...
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