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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 the D Major Chord.

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

Tune Your Instrument!

I cannot stress enough the importance of tuning your ukulele.  It is the most crucial aspect of playing music.  If instruments are not tuned properly music sounds very bad, no matter what you play. In my experience teaching private lessons, I have had many students ask “why does this sound so bad when I am playing it right”. The answer is almost always that they are not in tune.  Even just one string slightly out of tune can cause every chord to sound bad, let alone an entire ensemble.

How Often Should You Tune?

You should tune your ukulele before every practice session and even several times within a practice session especially if you are doing a lot of string bending. During a gig, I will check my tuning before nearly every song.  There are several factors that can make a ukulele go out of tune.  First, the weather.  Yes, changes in humidity and temperature can greatly affect the tuning of any stringed instrument. Second, playing it and bending strings.

The Easiest Way to Tune Your Instrument

The easiest way to tune accurately, especially for a beginner, is to buy an electric tuner.  I would highly suggest buying a clip on tuner such as a Snark Tuner.  These tuners work based off of the vibrations on the ukulele so other noises in the room do not interfere.  They are fairly inexpensive, costing around $20. Tuning by ear is a skill that should be learned, but this can take time.  Start with a tuner.  Playing in tune will greatly improve your ear, hearing skills, and playing.

Learn how to tune your ukulele here.

Play guitar too? Learn how to tune your guitar here

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