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How To Play Ukulele: Beginner Masterclass

Learn the basics of reading and playing the chords and apply basic music theory when playing the ukulele. Read more.

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Course Skill Level
Beginner
Time Estimate
53m

Hey there! My name is Jacob, I'm an audio/visual producer and teacher on the East Coast of the USA. I have been self-employed since 2014 working both as a musician and photographer/cinematographer. I have found so many uses with the tools to create your own music, shoot great video and take great photos. Starting a small business? You can create your own cinematic advertisement, company jingle and nail your Instagram feed! Just want to have fun and capture memories? Playing an instrument is t

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About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • Beginner learners who are ready to take the first steps in Ukulele

What you’ll learn: 

  • Learn to play chords on the ukulele
  • Learn how to read and play ukulele tabs
  • Learn basic music theory and apply it to your instrument
  • How to use and read a chord image

Requirements: 

  • No prior knowledge is required to take this course 

In this class, Jacob Lamb takes you through the basics of learning ukulele, with no prior knowledge necessary! Consider this your first ukulele class. Using songs like Somewhere over the Rainbow and Ho Hey, in this class we’ll start with the basics: the parts of the ukulele, the names of the strings, tuning our instrument, and how to read a chord picture – then we learn chords in steps, with several popular song tutorials to practice our new skill. Along with chords, this course will cover strumming patterns, warmups, basic theory and how to read tabs!

Each lesson video features closeup views, as well as graphics to help you grasp new information quickly and easily.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to search for any song online and begin playing through like a natural!

 

Our Promise to You

By the end of this course, you will have learned how to play the ukulele.

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
Welcome! 00:00:00
Parts Of The Ukulele 00:00:00
Left And Hand Technique 00:00:00
Names Of The Strings 00:00:00
Tuning Your Instrument 00:00:00
Section 2 - Chords And Songs
Reading A Chord Image 00:00:00
Chords 101: Em, D, C And G 00:00:00
Ukulele Chord Book 00:00:00
Song #1: Let It Go 00:00:00
Song #2: Take It Easy 00:00:00
Chords 102: E, Am And Dm 00:00:00
Song #3: Sunday Morning 00:00:00
Chords 103: Bm, A And F 00:00:00
Song #4: Somewhere Over The Rainbow 00:00:00
Song #5: Hallelujah 00:00:00
Song #6: Ho Hey 00:00:00
Section 3 - Strumming Patterns
Strumming Patterns (4 Beats) 00:00:00
Strumming Patterns (3 Beats) 00:00:00
Section 4 - Intermediate Chords
Chords 201: Fm, Gm 00:00:00
Chords 202: B, Cm 00:00:00
Section 5 - A Little Theory, Warm Ups
Half And Whole Steps 00:00:00
Sharps And Flats 00:00:00
Reading Tabs 00:00:00
Warmups 00:00:00
Section 6 - Final Project
Final Project 00:00:00
Extra 00:00:00

About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • Beginner learners who are ready to take the first steps in Ukulele

What you’ll learn: 

  • Learn to play chords on the ukulele
  • Learn how to read and play ukulele tabs
  • Learn basic music theory and apply it to your instrument
  • How to use and read a chord image

Requirements: 

  • No prior knowledge is required to take this course 

In this class, Jacob Lamb takes you through the basics of learning ukulele, with no prior knowledge necessary! Consider this your first ukulele class. Using songs like Somewhere over the Rainbow and Ho Hey, in this class we’ll start with the basics: the parts of the ukulele, the names of the strings, tuning our instrument, and how to read a chord picture – then we learn chords in steps, with several popular song tutorials to practice our new skill. Along with chords, this course will cover strumming patterns, warmups, basic theory and how to read tabs!

Each lesson video features closeup views, as well as graphics to help you grasp new information quickly and easily.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to search for any song online and begin playing through like a natural!

 

Our Promise to You

By the end of this course, you will have learned how to play the ukulele.

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
Welcome! 00:00:00
Parts Of The Ukulele 00:00:00
Left And Hand Technique 00:00:00
Names Of The Strings 00:00:00
Tuning Your Instrument 00:00:00
Section 2 - Chords And Songs
Reading A Chord Image 00:00:00
Chords 101: Em, D, C And G 00:00:00
Ukulele Chord Book 00:00:00
Song #1: Let It Go 00:00:00
Song #2: Take It Easy 00:00:00
Chords 102: E, Am And Dm 00:00:00
Song #3: Sunday Morning 00:00:00
Chords 103: Bm, A And F 00:00:00
Song #4: Somewhere Over The Rainbow 00:00:00
Song #5: Hallelujah 00:00:00
Song #6: Ho Hey 00:00:00
Section 3 - Strumming Patterns
Strumming Patterns (4 Beats) 00:00:00
Strumming Patterns (3 Beats) 00:00:00
Section 4 - Intermediate Chords
Chords 201: Fm, Gm 00:00:00
Chords 202: B, Cm 00:00:00
Section 5 - A Little Theory, Warm Ups
Half And Whole Steps 00:00:00
Sharps And Flats 00:00:00
Reading Tabs 00:00:00
Warmups 00:00:00
Section 6 - Final Project
Final Project 00:00:00
Extra 00:00:00

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