Category: Ukulele basics

4 Tips To Improve Your Ukulele Barre Chords

After mastering the open chords, the next logical step is to start adding barre chords to your repertoire.  Many people find them challenging because it requires that one finger push down on two or more strings for a sustained amount of time; however, it doesn’t have to be as physically demanding as one might think. Let’s go over 4 tips to improve your ukulele barre chords that will help relieve…

6 Ukulele Fingerpicking Patterns

There is nothing more beautiful than fingerpicking, and it’s easier to learn than you think.  All you need is a place to start. Below are…

7 Essential Ukulele Strumming Patterns

Strumming in time is essential to playing your favorite songs; however, with so many strumming pattern variations to choose from, it can be confusing and…

How To Play Ukulele Chords

Congratulations!  You’ve learned the parts of the ukulele and how to tune it.  Now you’re all set to learn how to play some ukulele chords…

How To Tune Your Ukulele With A Headstock Tuner

It is essential to learn the different parts and how to tune your ukulele correctly even before trying to learn your first chord. Knowing the…

Ukulele Size Guide: 4 Most Common Ukulele Sizes

  Whether you’re enrolling in your first ukulele class, learning how to play online, or purchasing one for a friend/loved one, picking a ukulele can…