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Beginner Ukulele Lessons: Complete Guide To Playing Ukulele
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Beginner Ukulele Lessons: Complete Guide To Playing Ukulele

Ukulele course that covers chords, songs, fingerstyle and exercises. Learn Ukulele in an easy to follow and creative way
Created byMarc Barnacle
Last updated 12/2023
English

What you'll learn

  • A selection of songs (with extras attached as PDF's)
  • Fingerstyle/Fingerpicking
  • A wide range of major & minor chords (with additional chord chart attached)
  • Ukulele anatomy
  • Playing technique
  • Tuning
  • How to read chord boxes & tab
  • Picking Patterns
  • Strumming patterns
  • Thumb & index finger strumming technique
  • How to understand & develop timing
  • Finger exercises to improve overall technique
  • How to construct effective practice schedules

Course content

7 sections • 20 lectures • 1h 30m total length

  • Intro1:58

    Explore the ukulele’s accessibility and uplifting sound while learning tuning and reading chord boxes, and mastering simple one-finger chords. Build confidence with foundational skills and bite-sized steps toward beginner-friendly songs.

  • Anatomy2:06

    Learn the anatomy of a ukulele, from headstock and tuning pegs to frets, strings, soundhole, and bridge, with a focus on soprano size and a jack socket.

  • Playing Technique2:31

    Learn how to hold and position the ukulele for stability and comfort. Explore relaxed strumming and common finger-pinch techniques, with or without a pick, to build foundation and speed.

  • Tuning2:48

    Tune your ukulele using a headstock tuner or by ear, learn G C E A, and master string direction and sharpening or flattening to stay in tune.

  • Chord Boxes & Tab2:39

Requirements

  • Ukulele
  • No previous musical or instrument experience required!

Description

Welcome to this beginner Ukulele course. Learn Ukulele with lessons that start with the absolute basics, but quickly progress you towards becoming a confident and creative Ukulele player.

I love this instrument! It's portable. Suitable for all ages. And some of the simplest chords only require 1 finger.

I believe you can build confidence quickly on the ukulele, without any previous musical experience.

Learning an instrument can seem like a daunting process for some students. But with over 20 years playing & teaching experience - and a focus on encouraging self-belief and creative expression, I aim to make this an enjoyable and rewarding journey for you.

In this course you will learn:


  • Ukulele anatomy & playing technique

  • Tuning

  • How to read chord boxes & tab

  • A wide range of major & minor chords

  • A selection of songs (with extra ones attached as PDF's)

  • Ukulele Fingerstyle/Fingerpicking

  • Finger exercises to improve overall technique

  • How to understand & develop timing

  • Strumming patterns

  • How to construct effective practice schedules

Along the way, I will continually encourage you to create, experiment and discover your own - unique - creative voice.

PDF's are attached to the class, to further assist your learning journey.

I love hearing from students and am available for any questions, so please reach out any time via Udemy or email.

Your journey doesn't need to end here. I have multiple courses covering other instruments. So if you would like to take your musical development further, then check the courses below:


GUITAR

Beginner Guitar Lessons: Learn Guitar - The Complete Guide

Fingerstyle Guitar Lessons: Beginner Fingerpicking


BASS GUITAR

Beginner Bass Guitar Lessons: A Complete Guide


Intro Music For Course: Travel by Lukrembo

Who this course is for:

  • Beginner level Ukulele players
  • Anyone who wishes to learn Ukulele! No musical experience is required to take this course.

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