Beginner Ukulele Lessons

In this lesson we will discuss types of ukuleles and become familiar with the parts of your ukulele. It is important to know basic terminology so that you can better understand the lessons and instructor.

In this lesson we will learn how to hold the ukulele properly.

In this lesson we will learn the names of the strings and how to tune the ukulele with an electronic tuning device.

in this lesson we will be learning how to tune without the aide of an electric tuner. This is also known as "tuning by ear".

In this lesson we will cover several techniques you can use when strumming the ukulele.

In this lesson we will learn how to properly play notes with our Fret hand or left hand.

In this lesson we will be learning our first 3 chords. C major, F Major and G Major. Chords are made up of 3 or more notes played at the same time.

In this lesson we will be learning how to read a chart (also referred to as a Lead Sheet) so you can easily follow along with songs.

In this lesson we will learn a few common strumming patterns.

In this lesson we will learn how to play the traditional song You Are My Sunshine. This is a simple song using the chords C, F, and G

In this lesson we will be learning the A minor chord. Also notated as Am or A-

In this lesson we will be learning Wagon Wheel by Darius Rucker and Old Crow Medicine Show. We will be doing this song in the key of C. The original recording is in the key of A

In this lesson we will be learning Let It Be by the Beatles. The song uses C, F, G, and Am chords.

In this lesson we will be learning the D Major Chord.

In this lesson we will learn how to read tablature. Tablature is a form of musical notation indicating instrument fingering rather than musical pitches. It is very common with string and fretted instruments.

In this lesson we will be learning Im Yours by Jason Mraz in the key of C. The song requires the chords C, F, G, Am, and D.

In this lesson we will the A Major Chord and how it relates to the D and G chords.

In this lesson we will be studying the difference between Major and Minor chords. Specifically we will be introducing a Dm and Gm chords.

In this lesson we will be learning E major and E minor. Theses two chords shapes are movable shapes. This means you can move them up and down the neck and it will always be a major or minor chord.

In this lesson we will be learning about the 12 notes used in music and how to find them on the neck of your ukulele

In this lesson we will learn some basic single note picking methods. This technique will be applied when playing melodies.

In this lesson we will be learning the Major scale. The Major scale is very important in the world of music theory and understanding basic chord theory and harmonic structure. It is the building blocks of music.

In this lesson we will be learning the formulas for building major and minor chords anh how to use the Major scale to find these particular notes.

In this lesson we will be learning about chords and how they relate to the major scale within a certain key.

In this lesson we will be learning the classic Eric Clapton tune Wonderful Tonight. In this song we will be applying the single note picking technique and also be learning how to bend strings. The chords for this song are basic.

In this lesson we will be learning Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison. This song makes use of G, C, D, and Em chords as well as a nice melody line in the intro.

In this lesson we will be learning about dead notes and the technique for playing them on the uke. Dead notes are often referred to as "chanks"or "scratches".

In this lesson we will be learning No Woman No Cry by Bob Marley. The song uses basic open chords and is a great song to apply the dead note or "chank" technique that we have just learned.

In this lesson we will be learning an movable Major barre chord based off of the A Major open chord shape. We also learn a movable Minor barre chord based off of the Am open chord shape. Knowing these chords will allow to play any Major or Minor chord.

In this lesson we will be applying our Major and Minor Barre Chords in this tune by Death Cab For Cutie.