Improvisation is a musical technique that conjures up images of musical prowess. Whether you’re imagining a pyrotechnic rock guitar solo or Coltrane-esque jazz riffing, the idea of going completely off-script and letting yourself jam in the moment can seem like a mystifying concept to newer players. However, there’s a lot less that goes into improvising than you would expect.

Ready to learn ‘ukulele improvisation from a master musician? Grab your ‘uke and check out Craig Chee's lesson below. Craig will be improvising on the C scale during this lesson, so make sure you’re familiar with it before continuing onwards. 

According to Craig, the best part about these ‘ukulele improvisation exercises is that they can be practiced almost anywhere. “If you are with a ‘uke club that meets and jams, you can use that as a way to practice improvising,” he states. Watch the video below for Craig’s full lesson.