As with any stringed instrument, knowing how to tune it correctly is an essential part of playing. The ukulele is not an exception to this. First, let’s look at the strings of a ukulele. From lowest to highest, the ukulele strings are G, C, E, and A. Unlike a guitar, for instan...
While ukulele strings are usually made out of nylon, which breaks much less commonly than metal, it is still quite likely that at some stage you will need to restring your uke. Whether your string has broken, been worn down, or you simply would like to try out some new strings, you w...
The strings of a ukulele are, starting from the one closest to you when holding the instrument: G-C-E-A. Ukulele strings can also be referred to with a number from 1 to 4. In this case, the G string is referred to as the fourth string, the C string as the third string, and so...
The ukulele is a beautiful piece that stands alone as a unique fretted stringed instrument. Although many may associate the ukulele with the guitar, the ukulele is unique in that it lends a large portion of its sound to rhythm and beat-keeping, as opposed to the more melodic and technical ...
This is the most difficult step when changing ukulele strings. Many people struggle to tie the knot. Here’s how to get it right: • Wrap the short end of the string around the long end (2). • Then wrap the string around itself twice (3 and 4). • Hold the short side again...
Each line represents a string on the ukulele. The top line represents the bottom string of the ukulele where the bottom line represents the top string of the ukulele. When you look at a piece of tab, you’ll see numbers scattered across the different “strings” or lines: ...
The ukulele is manufactured in a similar way as a full size guitar. History String instruments date back many centuries and have been developed independently by most ancient cultures. The earliest instruments were single strings tied to bows. Evidence of these primitive instruments has been found ...
B Minor Chord on Ukulele: 2nd Position To play the B minor chord in 2nd position, use your index finger to barre the C, E, and A strings at the 2nd fret. Then, place your ring finger on the 4th fret of your low G string. ...
Ukulele tab with notes Watch out: if we come across a 0, we will pluck the string on which it appears, without pressing any fret. Anyway, we’ll only play the string (or strings) that has a number on. Sequence of notes We will read the tab from left to right, following the order...
Two, for anyone who’s played guitar a bit, it’s worth noting that standard uke tuning has the same intervals as the top four strings of a guitar, just tuned up a fourth (i.e. five semitones) and with the G an octave higher! Hence the fact that so many ukulele chords are the ...