© 2008-2020 Ukulele Underground LLC. So, make sure you choose the best ukulele for your needs by checking out the difference in playing styles. Cheers! Thank you! But 30 years later that ‘itch’ came back, and now – armed with a beautiful uke to play – I’m learning! ukuele ! I think it has a beautiful sound and really want to be able to play while I sing. I’ve dreamt of playing ukulele since they were taught in school about grade 4… but I moved and changed schools so never go to learn it. Thanks for your question! aloha! Thanks so much for this! I just bought my first ukulele and I’m really enjoying it! have benefitted greatly from this website! The ukulele E chord is much-hated. These songs will help give you some rhythm and will also make you learn faster. In this important guide, I’ll talk you through 20 easy ukulele songs you can learn as a beginner ukulele … My son sent me your website, and I am thrilled..can learn in secret and then Big Surprise!!! I have a spinal cord injury…. Needed to branch out and try something new. I just got my ukulele today for my 48th birthday. Thanks. Learn the Songs. As you practice, you get to learn it some more. As you advance, you can try out difficult songs. I think this site could actually help me and that slaps a huge smile on my face. Look for chord diagrams that give you all that you need to make sure you have the perfect practice ever. This might sound a bit silly, but the best way to learn the ukulele is to start strumming the songs. That ukulele is Low G, but you are totally right. Take a few minutes and try some positions either sitting and standing. Go slow and don’t get discouraged. If you don’t want to tune your ukulele up, you can watch guitar videos and the chords will be the same. Jere, Ha, ha all you Canuck moms, thought I was the only one…maybe its being stuck in the house all winter long going crazy with cabin fevered kids that strumming the uke takes you to a warmer place for a few moments that seems to appeal to us:) I started playing my kids toy uke so I could play you are my sunshine (my sons favourite), and now I’m a full on uke freak…this site is great…have fun everyone! Standard tuning for a soprano, concert, or tenor ukulele is G-C-E-A (Remember it easy with the phrase “Good Cats Eat Ants” …. Go Slow It doesn’t make any sense, but you won’t be able to forget it!). You actually managed to show me – most of youtube can’t – how to strum properly!! But know I am in my forties, and getting back into it. Matt talks about this more in depth in Ukulele Webcam Sessions (Ep.43) – High G vs. Low G. In our Ultimate Beginner DVD (web version) Aldrine uses a high G ukulele to demonstrate how to tune it, we also included some MP3’s to help you tune by ear underneath the VIDEO. Love your website, it is now favorite! The only difference between baritone and tenor ukuleles (other than size) is the tuning. All this will take a lot of practice but be sure that it will pay off handsomely because then you will pick it up and play easily. All this time I thought strumming was done by the thumb! You’ll most likely pick up the basics of a ukulele in 10 minutes. If you're looking for ukulele songs for beginners, you have come to the right place. I’m not the only mom who is attempting to learn an instrument for the first time. I meant solid wood, not solid body. The standard tuning for your ukulele is G-C-E-A. Excellent post but would be 1000 times better without the dumb drum beating. I don’t Don’t be mistaken to think that the ukulele is a very easy instrument – it isn’t. Very inspiring! In the U.S.A. most lessons, chord charts, etc. Ready To Learn To Play The Ukulele In One Week? I am 18 and from Australia. Lol . All of this will help you get the groove and the feel of playing on a band. I bought my first ukulele today! Not to mention that Paul McCartney and George Harrison used them from time to time. Thanks a lot! It should lead to lots of fun, and many laughs, out on the lanai. This is one of the most important tips you will get if you are serious about playing the Ukulele. I’d have to say concert because Sopranos are a lot smaller and you might need to grow into a bigger, fancier instrument.