Basic Ukulele Chords 101: A Beginner's Guide

Start your ukulele journey today! Learn basic ukulele chords, strumming, and fingerpicking techniques. No prior musical experience required. Read more.

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8 STUDENTS
56m
Course Skill Level
Beginner
Time Estimate
56m

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About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone interested in learning to play the ukulele, regardless of their previous musical experience
  • Those who want to explore a new hobby or challenge themselves with a new skill
  • Individuals who want to learn ukulele chords and  how to play songs on the ukulele

What you’ll learn:

  • Basic ukulele chords, strumming, and how to use them in a song
  • How to transition between chords
  • Fingerpicking techniques
  • Adjusting tone with a pick, fingernail, or pad of the thumb
  • How to use online resources to find songs
  • Basic music theory
  • Progressions and song form (how songs work)
  • Basic strumming techniques
  • Open position chords (C, A, G, E, D)
  • Barre chords
  • How to read chord diagrams

Requirements:

  • No prior knowledge is required to take this course

In this course, we will cover everything you need to know to play some of the most commonly used chords on the ukulele. We’ll start with the basics, including the names of the strings, what chords are, the differences between major and minor chords, and how to play basic open chords. We will also cover strumming techniques and basic rhythm patterns that will help you develop your playing skills.

As the course progresses, you will move on to more complex chords, fingerpicking, song form, and chord progressions. You’ll also learn some tricks for transitioning smoothly between chords and how to use different strumming patterns to add variety to your playing. Additionally, we will show you how to find chords for your favorite songs through a search engine.

By the end of the course, you will have a solid foundation in basic ukulele chords and will be able to play a variety of songs using a range of strumming patterns. Whether you are a complete beginner or have some experience playing the ukulele, this course is perfect for anyone who wants to develop their playing skills and take their first steps towards becoming a confident and proficient ukulele player.

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Our Promise to You:

By the end of this course, you will have learned the basics of playing the ukulele and mastered the essential skills needed to play basic ukulele chords.

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Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Introduction
Introduction 00:00:00
Names Of The Strings 00:00:00
What Is A Chord? 00:00:00
Major And Minor 00:00:00
Ukulele Chords 101 PDF 00:00:00
Section 2 - Chords 101
Introducing Our First Chords 00:00:00
Em And C 00:00:00
G And D 00:00:00
Progressions And Song Form 00:00:00
Strumming Patterns 00:00:00
Changing Between Chords 00:00:00
Section 3 - Chords 102
New Chords Introduction 00:00:00
Am And E 00:00:00
Dm And A 00:00:00
Pick Vs. Thumb Vs. Finger 00:00:00
Fingerpicking 101 00:00:00
Section 4 - Chords 103
F, Bm, Cm 00:00:00
What About Sharp And Flat Chords? 00:00:00
Shuffle Strumming 00:00:00
Section 5 - Chords 104
Fm, Gm, B 00:00:00
Finding Chords To Our Favorite Songs 00:00:00
Congratulations! 00:00:00

About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone interested in learning to play the ukulele, regardless of their previous musical experience
  • Those who want to explore a new hobby or challenge themselves with a new skill
  • Individuals who want to learn ukulele chords and  how to play songs on the ukulele

What you’ll learn:

  • Basic ukulele chords, strumming, and how to use them in a song
  • How to transition between chords
  • Fingerpicking techniques
  • Adjusting tone with a pick, fingernail, or pad of the thumb
  • How to use online resources to find songs
  • Basic music theory
  • Progressions and song form (how songs work)
  • Basic strumming techniques
  • Open position chords (C, A, G, E, D)
  • Barre chords
  • How to read chord diagrams

Requirements:

  • No prior knowledge is required to take this course

In this course, we will cover everything you need to know to play some of the most commonly used chords on the ukulele. We’ll start with the basics, including the names of the strings, what chords are, the differences between major and minor chords, and how to play basic open chords. We will also cover strumming techniques and basic rhythm patterns that will help you develop your playing skills.

As the course progresses, you will move on to more complex chords, fingerpicking, song form, and chord progressions. You’ll also learn some tricks for transitioning smoothly between chords and how to use different strumming patterns to add variety to your playing. Additionally, we will show you how to find chords for your favorite songs through a search engine.

By the end of the course, you will have a solid foundation in basic ukulele chords and will be able to play a variety of songs using a range of strumming patterns. Whether you are a complete beginner or have some experience playing the ukulele, this course is perfect for anyone who wants to develop their playing skills and take their first steps towards becoming a confident and proficient ukulele player.

Learn from the experts. My courses are curated for maximum impact.

Our Promise to You:

By the end of this course, you will have learned the basics of playing the ukulele and mastered the essential skills needed to play basic ukulele chords.

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Get started today!

Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Introduction
Introduction 00:00:00
Names Of The Strings 00:00:00
What Is A Chord? 00:00:00
Major And Minor 00:00:00
Ukulele Chords 101 PDF 00:00:00
Section 2 - Chords 101
Introducing Our First Chords 00:00:00
Em And C 00:00:00
G And D 00:00:00
Progressions And Song Form 00:00:00
Strumming Patterns 00:00:00
Changing Between Chords 00:00:00
Section 3 - Chords 102
New Chords Introduction 00:00:00
Am And E 00:00:00
Dm And A 00:00:00
Pick Vs. Thumb Vs. Finger 00:00:00
Fingerpicking 101 00:00:00
Section 4 - Chords 103
F, Bm, Cm 00:00:00
What About Sharp And Flat Chords? 00:00:00
Shuffle Strumming 00:00:00
Section 5 - Chords 104
Fm, Gm, B 00:00:00
Finding Chords To Our Favorite Songs 00:00:00
Congratulations! 00:00:00

Course Review

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  1. Anonymous

    Very informative for the beginner

    5.0

    A little too bad I couldn’t learn more of the bar chords being properly played, but then again, this is a beginner course and I find everything was very informative. There were some very helpful tips on how to switch between chords. I learned a few strumming patterns. I also like the fact that the lessons were more or less short and to the point. The video length of all lessons was the perfect length in my opinion.

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