Uke Basics

Getting Started on Ukulele: Learn Your First 4 Basic Chords

Did you just get an ukulele but don't know where to start? Here are a few tips to help you nail those first few chords on ukulele.

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Your First Ukulele Lesson: A Beginner’s Guide to Playing Ukulele

So, you want to learn how to play a ukulele? Welcome! Here is your first ukulele lesson and a beginner's guide to playing the instrument.

Demystifying Jazz Chords on Ukulele

A large part of playing jazz on ukulele is understanding the underlying harmony. In this beginner ukulele lesson we demystify jazz chords by breaking them down one note at a time.

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How to Strum Your Ukulele: 6 Tips to Get Started

One aspect of playing ukulele that often gets overlooked is the actual technique of strumming. Learn how to strum ukulele with these 6 strumming tips and tricks.

Strumming 101: A Primer on Basic Pick-Hand Patterns for the Ukulele

Here's how to get started with strumming on your ukulele. In this lesson you'll learn how to strum a ukulele with a few different patterns.

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Hawaiian Style Turnarounds for Ukulele

In this ukulele lesson you will learn a couple Hawaiian-style turnarounds and vamps to incorporate as cues and into the beginning and end of songs.

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Which Size Ukulele is Right for You?

The four main sizes of ukuleles are, in ascending order, soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone. Here’s how to decide which size ukulele is right for you.

How to Play Scales on Ukulele

Here you will learn two scales for ukulele: The C major scale and a similar sounding cousin, the G mixolydian scale.

Quiz: What Type of Ukulele Player Are You?

You know which styles of ukulele music you like to play the most. And sure, you know which uke stars you idolize, but do you know what type of ukulele player you are? We’ve done the heavy-lifting for you! Find…

Make the Most of Your Practice with These Ukulele Scale Variations

In this beginner ukulele lesson you will learn some scale variations for C major & G mixolydian scales. This will help make the most out of your ukulele practice.