The way youstrum a ukulele is very different to the way you strum a guitar. The most basic strumming technique is to use your index finger; use the nail on the down strokes and the softer inside on the up stroke
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The B minor chord is a great chord for beginners who are ready to add some new sounds to their ukulele practice. In this lesson, we’ll go over the notes that make up the B minor chord, how to play this chord in three different positions, and a couple of songs you can practice tha...
The first four measures of the 12-bar blues is played of a I7 chord. For this lesson, we will play in the key of A, so our I7 chord is going to beA7(click to view the finger position for this chord). For the next four measures, we are going to switch to a IV7 chord for t...
In all seriousness: the book is wonderful, Thorough, easy to understand, and funny (as always). I am completely indebted to you for saving me from the depths of ukulele despair. –Carrie Griffin I shall be recommending the ebook to our Monday Ukearist ukers as I know many of them are ...
Buying a ukulele won't strain your wallet the way other instruments do. You can buy a nice new uke for around $100, and there are different body sizes (soprano,concert,tenor, baritone) to fit your needs and budget so you don't have to stress about it getting damaged. ...
In this video, I demonstrate “Silent Night” on the ukulele and give you some tips and tricks for how to play it. Be sure to download the sheet music and tabs below the video, so you can follow along! Download the sheet music and tabs forSilent Nighthere. ...
Play the G chord and try muting different strings, of course the top open string can be muted by slightly resting your thumb on that top string. Muting on the ukulele can be done for a couple reasons, perhaps you are trying to leave a particular note out of a chord, but most often ...
The main deviation from this is in the bridge, which we’ll get to later. These chords are all very simple to play and are based around open strings, meaning beginners should be able to tackle “Counting Stars” without too much difficulty. ...
Understand the ukulele Learning to play an instrument is a rewarding and enriching creative venture. Getting through those early lessons, however, can feel frustrating. The soprano-sized Populele upgrades your ukulele lessons by pairing this smart uke with a phone or tablet to guide you on your ...