3 Ways to Play the Ukulele for Beginners
This blog is a great resource for beginning ukulele players, including a blog and learning resources. The blog has been updated since 2013, and posts cover topics such as how to play the ukulele as well as song tutorials. The website also includes information about how to play other types of instruments, such as the guitar and piano.
If you’d like to learn some basic chords on the ukulele, then this blog is a good place to start. It’s easy to follow, with a clear structure and plenty of videos and resources. You can also find out more about playing the ukulele in general and learn some tips on how to play your first chord.
Check out these three easy ways to play the ukulele for beginners. These three methods are ideal for those just starting out with the ukulele.
1. Seating Position
2. Hand Position
3. Plucking Style
In this article, I will teach you the basics of playing the ukulele.
1. How to hold the ukulele
2. How to play a G chord
3. How to strum the ukulele
Step 1: Hold the ukulele in your lap with the body resting on your left leg. Hold it at an angle so that your right hand can reach all four strings comfortably and easily. If you’re left-handed, do the opposite!
Step 2: Press down on all four strings of the G chord with your index, middle, ring and little fingers all at once. Pluck each string separately to make sure each string rings out clearly and properly.
Step 3: Use your right hand to strum all four strings of the G chord with a downward motion. Vibrato is optional!
Hi! My name is Jesse and I play the ukulele. I make videos about ukulele method, theory, and technique for you. I’m glad you’re here.
Learning to play the ukulele can be difficult, but with a little bit of practice every day, anyone can do it. If you follow my videos then you will eventually get there.
I started playing ukulele when I was just a child. I picked it up from some friends at school who had a band, and I was hooked ever since. My first ukulele was a cheap plastic soprano that I bought at a music store for $20 because that was all the money I had at the time (I’m not sure if they still sell them there). It took me about six months before I could even play one song on it properly (that song being “Over The Rainbow” by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole). Now after three years of playing, I’ve gotten pretty good at playing various songs including some favorites like “Somewhere Over The Rainbow,” “Puff The Magic Dragon,” “I’ll Fly Away,” etc…
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The first time I saw a ukulele was when I was in Hawaii. It was a beautiful, warm day and there were people everywhere playing music. A man named Eddie came up to me and asked if I would like to hear him play a song. I said yes and he played “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” He sounded great and it was then that I fell in love with the ukulele. He told me that he had been playing for 10 years. I thought that was amazing because he made it sound so easy!
I decided right then that I wanted to learn how to play. The next day, we went to the store to buy one. My dad got me a red one because that’s my favorite color, and we went home so I could start practicing.
Before you can play your ukulele, you need to know how to tune it. Eddie told me there are three different ways to tune a ukulele: tuning by ear, tuning with a tuner or tuning with an app on your phone.
I have been playing the ukulele for a while now and I’m still amazed at how easy it is to play. Even with all my years of experience, I’m still finding new things every day that help me get better and make it much more fun to play. However, if you’re a beginner, there’s a very good chance that you’ll struggle with some of the basic concepts, so I thought I’d share some tips for beginners that will really help you out.
1) Know Your Chords