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Ukulele Underground Podcast

Ukulele Underground Podcast

Ukulele Underground

Weekly in depth discussion on how to become a better Ukulele player with Aldrine Guererro and the Ukulele Underground crew.

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Ukulele Underground Podcast - Theory for Theory's Sake | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #63
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11/19/22 • 69 min

Video Podcast, Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2022/11/theory-for-theorys-sake-tuup63/

When should a player start to learn Theory? After the last divisive podcast, this week the team tries to remind everyone that they're offering OPINIONS (usually) more than facts. This Week's OPINION is that you should wait before really getting into Music Theory. The guys explain why they think this way and how you can start to investigate Music Theory. Other topics discussed are pickup brands, tremolo-ing on 2 strings, learning the fretboard, and who comes up with the Play Along Song Arrangements. UU also reveals their songs for the latest Songwriting Challenge along with announcing the upcoming Stream Schedule for the Holidays.

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Video Podcast, Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2022/06/with-great-power-chords-tuup53/

After almost a whole year, Magic Mike has made his triumphant return to teach us with Great Power Chords comes Great Responsibility (or something like that). Before we dive into Power Chords (what they are, how you use them, and how they can help with key changes), Mike tells us about real podcast listeners who visited him, and answers if they carry Baritones at the Music Store. The guys also discuss whether there is enough Koa Wood, and explain alternatives to endangered or hard to get wood. Tonal Quality, Music Recommendations, and even some tangents on DDR and Charisma points are all examined and reviewed on this week's podcast.

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Ukulele Underground Podcast - Ukulele ≠ Guitar | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #62
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11/05/22 • 65 min

Video Podcast, Show Notes, and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2022/11/ukulele-does-not-equal-guitar-tuup62/

What makes the Ukulele a distinct instrument, and not just a smaller guitar? The UU Team has a lot of opinions for this particular question. We also discuss and recommend some great ukulele teachers, set a new Songwriting Challenge, and talk about form (both for sitting and standing). The podcast ends with the guys explaining why there are no new Song Lessons, giving teasers for upcoming UU Releases, and reminding everyone that Hawaii Does Not Observer Daylight Savings.

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Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/01/favorite-moments-tuup100/

For our 100th Episode, we have Funkmaster Mike returning to share what were his Favorite Moments from the Past 100 Episodes. Before the guys share their favorite Podcast Memories, Mike talks about going to the Rose Bowl. The crew also discusses Ideal Action Height, Quality Control in Ukuleles, and Learning Guitar. The Podcast is topped off with some tips for choosing Ukuleles without trying them in person, and the woes of checking an instrument on a plane. Thanks for Listening, here's to the next 100 Episodes.

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Ukulele Underground Podcast - String Wars: Return of the G | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #93
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11/14/23 • 79 min

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...

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Ukulele Underground Podcast - Harsh Truth Among Impostors | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #108
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03/12/24 • 66 min

Show Notes and Timestamp: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/03/harsh-truth-among-impostors-tuup108/

What was a Harsh Truth Aldrine needed to face in order to improve as an Ukulele Player? Aldrine shares the precise moment when someone gave him a “Harsh Truth” that pushed him to being a better player. We also hear how Aldrine learned to grow from these criticisms and how he changed his goals to better reflect himself. The guys discuss Wound, Unwound and Flatwound Low G Strings and what they prefer. A new Songwriting Challenge is set before Aldrine gets introspective on where his own Impostor Syndrome comes from, and how he deals with it.

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Video Podcast and Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/05/chord-substitutions-tuup117/

If you find a song “Boring”, use Chord Substitutions to spice them up. Kahai Challenges Aldrine to demonstrate a couple of ways you can change a song by “Replacing” one or two chords. Aldrine starts by adding notes to the base chord to make new Substitutions. On the next Level, Aldrine shows how you can use Relative Chords as Substitutions, and how you can combine both techniques to make a song your own. The guys also discuss how knowing some Music Theory is a good shortcut to find new Substitutions, but if you want to jump in, it can be as easy as Adding or Subtracting fingers from a Chord. The team shares some of their favorite examples of Musicians who didn’t know Music Theory, but still made great Music. Viewers ask about Baritones as Starter Ukes, and what Amp Settings should be used for Ukuleles before the guys open a gift box from UU Member, Rux.

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Ukulele Underground Podcast - Fusing Ukulele + Jazz Big Bands | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #114
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04/23/24 • 75 min

Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/04/fusing-ukulele-jazz-big-bands-tuup114/

What happens when you rearrange a Western Ukulele Instrumental Concept Album for Jazz Big Band? This Week Aldrine and Mike are sharing their experience playing and planning for the KCC Jazz Festival. We start off with a relatively quick conversation about Double Flats/Sharps, Reading the Youtube Comments, and Aldrine’s T-Shirt, then we dive into Aldrine and Mike recounting the Jazz Festival. Aldrine explains what it was like collaborating with KCC Music Director, Sarah Tochiki to rearrange songs from his Album Bandito Tyler. Aldrine also shares his fears of playing at the Jazz Festival, and criticizing his own performance. We get some last minute questions about Beginner Ukulele Book Recommendations, and Chord Shape Viability before showing off gifts from UU Member, Yoda.

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Ukulele Underground Podcast - Making Fancy Chords Easy | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #92
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11/07/23 • 67 min

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.

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Ukulele Underground Podcast - Entering the Flow State | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #105
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02/20/24 • 96 min

Show Notes and Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/02/entering-the-flow-state-tuup105/

Today, the guys are joined by Mike "INSERT NICKNAME HERE" Odo to help explain what the "Flow State" is, and how musicians find themselves in that state. Before the guys dive into this topic, you know that they have to take a couple of detours talking about Disney+ and the Rock. Back on topic, the UU team discuss what the "Flow State" feels like, experiencing Flow in a band, and what songs can put them into that state. They also list songs that get them Hyped before performances. The guys answer some audience questions about Widening the groove in your nut, and Traveling with your Ukulele. It's always a blast with Mike Around. Let us know what Mike's new nickname should be?

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How many episodes does Ukulele Underground Podcast have?

Ukulele Underground Podcast currently has 205 episodes available.

What topics does Ukulele Underground Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Music and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Ukulele Underground Podcast?

The episode title 'Theory for Theory's Sake | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #63' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Ukulele Underground Podcast?

The average episode length on Ukulele Underground Podcast is 69 minutes.

How often are episodes of Ukulele Underground Podcast released?

Episodes of Ukulele Underground Podcast are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Ukulele Underground Podcast?

The first episode of Ukulele Underground Podcast was released on Aug 16, 2019.

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