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Ukulele George

@ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social
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Bald, quite possibly mad, builder of ukuleles. Accordion proselytizer. Unicyclist. Jackie Coogan stunt double. Posts uke chords & accordions, likely too much.

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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 14h
Today's chord is Bb7b9, the 5 in our 2-5-1 in Eb. Based on an open A7, our b7(Ab)/3(D) pair is on strings 4 & 3, our 5(F) is on string 2, & our root(Bb) on string 1 is moved up 1 fret to become our b9(Cb). I am unable to resist anything resembling a diminished chord. Root: youtu.be/4johQSTVdrc 1/
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I'm a day late, but yesterday was National Coffee Day. The good news is that tomorrow, Oct 1st is International Coffee Day! Speaking of which, I need to get back to drinking mine. Have a fabulous day, y'all!
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Today's chord is Fm, the 2 in our 2-5-1 in Eb. A fabulous sounding minor triad, & one of my favourite sounding minor chords on uke, our b3(Ab) is on string 4, our 5(C) is doubled in octaves on strings 3 & 1, and our root(F) is on string 2. Groove on!
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
You haven't lived until you've had a Ginger Root Beer.
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Do you know the way to Shell Beach?
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I am not a Number, I am a Free Man!
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Today's chord is C6/9. Based on an open A triad, our root(C) is on string 4, our 3(E) is on string 3, our 5(G) on string 2 is moved up 2 frets to become our 6(A), & our root(C) on string 1 is moved up 2 frets to become our 9(D). Where can you use this chord? 1/
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I know Chord of the Day lately has seemed more like Chord of the Are You Dead, George? My apologies. That said, I'm off to Northern CA for a wedding tomorrow, so it's gonna be at least another week before I stop being a lame ass. However, one groovy chord to follow. Cheers!
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
I've made it a point to have very few regrets in life, but not realizing during his election that @fetterman.senate.gov would turn out to be such a fetid piece of distended rectum is certainly one of the very few. What a disappointing human.
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Here's the full progression. Our Cm(add11) is a bit of a stretch if you're new to uke, but such a lovely sound. From there we make a quick shift to move fingers 2 & 3 to strings 4 & 3 to get our 5 chord. Then, the pièce de résistance, we take that same shape and move it from strings 2-4... 1/
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Today's chord is Bb6/9, the 1 in our 2-5-1 in Bb. Based on an open A triad, our root(Bb) on string 4 is moved down 3 frets to become our 6(G), our 3(D) is on string 3, our 5(F) is on string 2, & our root(Bb) on string 1 is moved up 2 frets to become our 9(C). Groove on! youtu.be/4johQSTVdrc
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Jaysus fuck, I just heard that Dolly Parton just died! What kind of world is this where that bloviating orange shit bag continues to breathe and we lose Dolly?
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Today's chord is F7, the 5 in our 2-5-1 in Bb. Based on an open E7, our 3(A)/b7(Eb) pair is on strings 4 & 3, our root(F) is on string 2, & to make playing this even easier, we drop our 5(C) on string 1 down to the open string to double our 3(A). Groove on! youtu.be/p8lQMfXSgz0
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Today's chord is Cm(add11), the 2 in our 2-5-1 in Bb. Based on an open Cm triad, our 5(G) is on string 4, our root(C) is doubled in octaves on strings 3 & 1, & our 5(G) on string 2 is moved down 2 frets to become our 11. We could argue about what to call this chord. 1/
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Here's the full progression. Our most difficult chord is our 2 chord. If you can (or have) mastered that, the rest of this progression is fabulously easy. To get from our 2 to 5 chord, we just slip finger 1 down to string 1. To get from our 5 to 1 chord, we slip finger 1 back up to string 2. 1/
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Today's chord is F6/9, the 1 in our 2-5-1 in F. Based on an open F triad, our 3(A) on string 4 is moved down 2 frets to become our 9(G), our 5(C) on string 3 is moved up 2 frets to become our 6(D), our root(F) is on string 2, & our 3(A) is on string 1. youtu.be/JNfLPi2SeLw
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Today's chord is C9, the 5 in our 2-5-1 in F. Based, unsurprisingly, on an open C7, our 5(G) is on string 4, our root(C) on string 3 is moved up 2 frets to become our 9(D), & our 3(E)/b7(Bb) pair is on strings 2 & 1. Groove on! Root: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sety... 2-5: youtu.be/3QYvBT6ducY
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
My apologies, I had a root canal last Thursday and I've been a little out of sorts ever since. Starting to get my merde together, so I think it's time to post our 5 chord. Strum on!
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Happy National Couch Cleaning Day to all who are celebrating! I'm sure JD's couch will get a little extra special attention today.
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Are you aware that @curtiseller.bsky.social , the world's greatest rock and roll banjo player, is preparing to record a new album? If that's your sort of thing, feel free to support him, I have! www.kickstarter.com/projects/cur...
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Curtis Eller's American Circus: Make No Bones
New album coming soon! We’re convening a musical séance to drag America’s forgotten ghosts into the rusty shadows of the future.
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Happy National Avocado Day!
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Is it me or does Thomas Massie look like a vampire?
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Today's chord is Gm9, the 2 in our 2-5-1 in F. Loosely based on an open Gm7, our root(G) on string 4 is moved up 3 frets to become our b3(Bb), our 5(D) is on string 3, our b7(F) is on string 2, & our b3(Bb) on string 1 is moved down 1 fret to become our 9(A). Groove on! youtu.be/MxSlCQnm7NY
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
I thought we roll with a simple, beginner friendly 2-5-1 in F. Our first chord is probably the most difficult, but if you can handle this open Em, you'll be fine.
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
To put the American healthcare system in perspective, Mitch McConnell has received more paid days off this summer than I've ever had paid hours off in the 53 years that I've been alive.
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Here's the full progression. This 2-5 isn't super satisfying without a bass, but it is dead simple for you beginners. I had considered going with C6 (0000) for our 1 chord to make this progression even easier, & feel free to do so, but I really dug how it resolves to our Cmaj7. youtu.be/6u2X4CD2mtM
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Today's chord is Cmaj7, the 1 in our 2-5-1 in C. One of the main major 7th chord shapes, our 5(G) is on string 4, our root(C) is on string 3, our 3(E) is on string 2, & our 7(B) is on string 1.
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Today's chord is G9sus, the 5 in our 2-5-1 in C. Based on an open G7, our root(G) is string 4, our 5(D) on string 3 is moved down 2 frets to become our 4(C) to make it a suspended chord, our b7(F) is on string 2, & our 3(B) on string 1 is moved down 2 frets to become our 9(A). 1/
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Are we to take Mitch McConnell being on paid Eternity Leave to be his silent endorsement & support for paid Maternity/Paternity Leave? Mitch's Paid Family Leave is a catchy bill title. Most of us just want access to the same health & wellness care that Congress takes for granted.
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Today's chord is Dm7, the 2 in our 2-5-1 in C. Looking like an F triad, but based on a Dm triad, our 5(A) is on strings 4 & 1, our root(D) on string 3 is moved down 2 frets to become our b7(C), & our b3(F) is on string 2. Dig it with a root! youtu.be/7lBTUhqjlMs
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Let's look at a simple 2-5-1 that uses a familiar shape in a new context and only takes 1 or 2 fingers. We'll be in the key of C. Strum on!
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
I didn't mean to take this long to post our resolution, but I broke a tooth a couple weeks back and this last week has rather gotten away from me while I dealt with that. Strum on!
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Here's the full progression. Dig the simplicity of this progression. One finger for our 2 chord, 2 fingers and the same basic shape on different strings for our 5 & 1 chords. Plus, it sounds rather groovy, if I do say so myself. Play on! youtu.be/t9VddcNFnlg
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Today's chord is G6, the 1 in our 2-5-1 in G. Based on an open G triad, our root(G) is on string 4 , our 5(D) is on string 3, our root(G) on string 2 is moved down 3 frets to become our 6(E), & our 3(B) is on string 1.
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Happy 114th birthday, Woody Guthrie! youtu.be/A_f1nlorvU0?...
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I've Got to Know
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Today's chord is D7, the 5 in our 2-5-1 in D. Based on an open D triad, our 5(A) is double don strings 4 & 1, our root(D) on string 3 is moved down 2 frets to become our b7(C), & our 3(F#) is on string 2. Keep on grooving! Root: youtu.be/7lBTUhqjlMs 2-5: youtu.be/PAEmZ6tfQVA
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Today's chord is Am9, the 2 in our 2-5-1 in G. Based on an open Am7, our b7(G)/3(C) pair is on strings 4 & 3, our 5(E) is on string 2, & our root(A) on string 1 is moved up 2 frets to become our 9(B). One finger, jazzy as all get out. Groove on! youtu.be/0UtF9OMJ2lI
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
I thought we'd roll with a groovy 2-5-1 for beginners in G. Strum on!
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Here's the full progression. I love that Em11 as our 2 chord. Something about that doubled G on strings 4 & 3 makes me happy. It's this sweet & beautiful chord perfectly offset by the tension of our 5 chord, culminating in a fabulous resolution with our 1 chord. Groove on! youtu.be/s7GRVGKp7BI
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Today's chord is D6/9, the 1 in our 2-5-1 in D. Based on an open A triad, our root(D) is on string 4, our 3(F#) is on string 3, our 5(A) on string 2 is moved up 2 frets to become our 6(B), & our root(D) on string 1 is moved up 2 frets to become our 9(E). youtu.be/7lBTUhqjlMs
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
A Holiday Haiku: I am the ghost of William Henry Harrison Do not forget me
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Happy World UFO Day! Keep your eyes on the skies!
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
PSA Tomorrow, July 2, is World UFO Day. Be prepared. Do you know where your towel is?
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Today's chord is A7b9 the 5 in our 2-5-1 in D. Based on an open E7, our 3(C#)/b7(G) pair is on strings 4 & 3, our root(A) on string 2 is moved up 1 fret to become our b9(Bb), & our 5(E) is on string 1. Basically a diminished chord in a dominate chord package, this is a great way to add tension... 1/
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Today's chord is Em11, the 2 in our 2-5-1 in D. Based more on feel than a common shape, our b3(G) is doubled on strings 4 & 3, our 11(A) is on string 2, & our b7(D) is on string 1. Groove on! Root: youtu.be/-kngT6JGVXk
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Here's the full progression. I really dig how we slide from one chord to another in this 2-5. From there we drop finger 3 & slide finger 2 down 1 fret to get to our 1 chord. Simple, economical, groovy sounding. What more could you ask for? Groove on!
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Today's chord is Amaj7, the 1 in our 2-5-1 in A. One of the main Maj7 shapes, our 7(G#)/3(C#) pair is on strings 4 & 3, our 3(E) is on string 2, & our root(A) is on string 1.
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Today's chord is E7, the 5 in our 2-5-1 in A. One of the 4 main 7th chord shapes, our 3(G#)/7(D) pair is on strings 4 & 3, our root(E) is on string 2, & our 5(B) is on string 1. Groove on! Dig it as a 2-5: youtu.be/e407_4IH2_w
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Today's chord is Bm11, the 2 in our 2-5-1 in A. Based on an open Am7, our b7(A)/b3(D) pair is on strings 4 & 3, our 5(F#) on string 2 is moved down 2 frets to become our 11(E), & our root(B) on string 2 is moved up 2 frets to become our 9(C#). Strum on!
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Ukulele George @ukuleleg3orge.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Here's the full progression. I'm really digging this 2-5 move with its 3 shared chord tones. Simple, elegant, groovy. That E6 on top just sounds sweet to my ears. For a little fun, slide our 1 chord down 1 fret & then back up into the 1. Strum on! youtu.be/l_9mkOIptlg
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