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Lanikai Brand Manager, Rock Clouser, demos and talks about our 5-String Ukuleles. The extra octave on the 5-string adds more depth to your sound and is the p...
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May 17, 2021 · Learn the ten most important ukulele chords every complete beginner needs to know on ukulele. These chords are used to play hundreds of songs, so if you know...
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Nov 14, 2023 · Start with basic chords: Focus on learning a few basic chords like C, F, G, and Am. These chords are commonly used in many songs and will allow you to play a wide variety of music. 2. Practice strumming patterns: Spend time practicing different strumming patterns to add rhythm and dynamics to your playing.
- Do The Caterpillar
- Get The Hang of Strumming
- Fingerpicking Finesse
- Perfect Your Chord Switching
One of the first things I teach beginners is the “caterpillar,” as shown in Example 1. The ukulele’s strings run perpendicular to the frets, so keeping your fingers parallel to the strings and using the very tips to press down right behind (not on top of) the frets will produce the best sound with the least amount of force needed. Well, that sounds...
Strumming is the most common way to pull sound from your ukulele. Folk, Latin, and even rock and funk strums with a pick all share the same technique. The simple motion of down-up-down-up (down is toward the floor and up toward the ceiling) is the key to mastering any strum, so in this rhythm alignment drill, the motion is just that. When strumming...
Fingerpicking is a technique that is perfectly suited to the ukulele. Not everybody starts on this right away, but I think it’s a great idea to get a feel for it early on. When you touch the strings individually with the fingers of your picking hand, you are learning to feel the instrument on a deep level that will connect you and your ears with th...
Finally, let’s look at the technique of switching between chords. Remember the linear feel of the caterpillar exercise, and to stay on the tips of your fingers right behind each fret as you finger each chord. I learned a special way of practicing chords from a guitar master, and it has helped me immensely all these years. Each time a chord is place...
The key to learning to play the ukulele is learning to read ukulele chord charts. Ukulele chord charts serve as a visual representation of the four strings on the fretboard of your ukulele: G = The fourth string. C = The third string (lowest tone) E = The second string. A = The first string (and highest-tone string)
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For beginners just starting to play ukulele, and easy -- and fun -- song to learn is “Lava” from the Disney animated short film of the same name. The song is made up of three easy-to-play chords: C, F, and G7. This cheerful love song nods to the ukulele’s Hawaiian roots.
