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We've all got to start somewhere. Here are some articles for ukulele beginners, including practice tips, scale exercises, strumming, chords, and more.

How to Make Your Ukulele Chords Sound Better

This lesson focuses on making your ukulele chords sound better with some tips to eliminate buzzes, clicks and wrong sounding notes while strumming.... Read More...

The Movable Nut System of Ukulele Chord Shapes

With 3 Movable Ukulele Chord Shapes, You Can Play Millions of Songs

Many ukulele players are trapped in the key of C, but there are actually 12 keys to choose from. Here's how to unlock your potential with 3 easy chord shapes.... Read More...

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.... Read More...

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A Beginner’s Guide to Good Ukulele Technique

Here are some beginner technique tips for ukulele to avoid learning some bad habits that make things more difficult later.... Read More...

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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.... Read More...

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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.... Read More...

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.... Read More...

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.... Read More...

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Sing it, Play it: The Best Way to Learn Scales on Ukulele

One of the most important parts of learning to play ukulele is ear training and becoming familiar with the intervals of the major and chromatic scales.... Read More...

How to Practice Ukulele—4 Tips to Get Better Faster

You aren’t just playing the ukulele, you're playing music—so here are some practice tips to not help you become a better ukulele player, but a better musician as well.... Read More...