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Super Fun Ukulele Lessons for Kids | Mr. Uku and Friends
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Super Fun Ukulele Lessons for Kids | Mr. Uku and Friends

Ukulele Learning Videos for Young Kids and the Young at Heart!
Created byRey Buenaventura
Last updated 8/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Familiarizing with the ukulele
  • Identifying the parts of the ukulele
  • Proper posture and effective ways of pressing the strings
  • Basic downward strumming
  • Basic musical timing (steady beat)
  • Playing the C - F - G Chords
  • Chord chart reading
  • Playing 11 different children's songs, plus creating your own song.
  • Encouraging the habit of practicing playing an instrument
  • Building self confidence
  • To sum it up: Basics of playing the ukulele, loving the instrument and having fun with it

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Course content

1 section • 16 lectures • 1h 26m total length

  • Meeting Mr. Uku9:19

    Meet Mr. Cuckoo and friends as they discover the ukulele, learn its parts like tuning pegs and strings, and practice kid-friendly songs such as row row row your boat.

  • Parts of the Ukulele5:48

    Identify the ukulele's parts—body, neck, head, strings, tuning pegs, frets, soundhole, and bridge—so kids learn the instrument's anatomy and start practicing.

  • The Story of the Ukulele5:19

    Explore the story of the ukulele, from three men from Portugal in Hawaii to the king, as the instrument earns its name from flea and jumping and spreads music.

  • Strings and Frets Challenge4:12

    Explore strings and frets on the ukulele with a hands-on challenge that teaches string and fret numbers, finger placement, and plucking sequences to build musical confidence.

  • Learning the Steady Beat3:49

    Learn to keep a steady beat with a lollipop drum and drumstick, exploring slow, fast, loud, and soft dynamics. Practice tapping on different surfaces with Mr. Uku to reinforce rhythm.

  • Applying the Steady Beat on the Ukulele9:05

    Learn to apply the steady beat on the ukulele by holding it correctly, thumb strumming on all four strings, and playing songs like row row row your boat with posture.

  • Which One Is the Ukulele?5:40

    Join a playful guessing game to figure out which sound belongs to the ukulele, as kids identify drums, piano, kalimba, and guitar.

  • The C Chord Chart5:45

    Learn to read the ukulele C chord chart and press the first string third fret, then strum to play the C chord. Practice recognizing the C chord on the chart.

  • The Fun C Chord Challenge3:24

    Kids engage in a fun blindfold C chord challenge, feeling strings and frets to locate and form the C chord on the ukulele, then verify with the yellow dot.

  • Reviewing and Playing the C Chord4:04

    Master the C chord on ukulele with guided finger placement and steady strumming. Practice along with Old MacDonald and friends, recording progress.

  • Finding the C Chord Chart2:57

    Mr. Uku guides kids to find the C chord on the ukulele, using the chord chart to locate the first string on the third fret, turning practice into a game.

  • The F Chord6:52

    Learn the F chord on ukulele with the eagle's claw technique, practice transitioning from the C chord, and enjoy a fun, kid-friendly game of happy and sad faces.

  • Creating Your Own Song Using C and F Chords4:57

    Create your own ukulele song using C and F chords, practicing together as you sing and play.

  • The G Chord4:08

    Practice daily 15 to 30 minutes to master the g chord on ukulele, using three-dots chart and finger placement on strings and frets, then combine g with c and f.

  • The G chord Challenge4:47

    Tackle the G chord challenge and the C, G, F chord challenge on ukulele, counting reps within 20 seconds and 30 seconds to improve accuracy, speed, and tone.

  • The Concert Day5:59

    Prepare for the concert day by practicing ukulele with c, f, and g chords and steady strumming as you play kid-friendly songs like the wheels on the bus.

Requirements

  • Having a ukulele is not a prerequisite.
  • For those who don't yet have the instrument, these lessons will build curiosity, offer the basics of ukulele playing, and instill a love of the ukulele

Description

This course is all about getting to know the ukulele, falling in love with the instrument, and learning its basics in a fun and creative way.

Our objectives are:


  • Familiarizing with the ukulele

  • Identifying the parts of the ukulele

  • Proper posture and effective ways of pressing the strings

  • Basic downward strumming

  • Basic musical timing (steady beat)

  • Playing the C - F - G Chords

  • Chord chart reading

  • Playing 11 different children's songs, plus creating your own song.

  • Encouraging the habit of practicing playing an instrument

  • Building self confidence

  • Having fun!

Table of Contents

Episode 1 - Meeting Mr. Uku

Episode 2 - Parts of the Ukulele

Episode 3 - The Story of the Ukulele

Episode 4 - Strings and Frets Challenge

Episode 5 - Learning the Steady Beat

Episode 6 - Applying the Steady Beat on the Ukulele

Episode 7 - Which One is the Ukulele?

Episode 8 - The C Chord Chart

Episode 9 - Fun C Chord Challenge

Episode 10 - Reviewing and Playing the C Chord

Episode 11 - Finding the C Chord Chart

Episode 12 - The F Chord

Episode 13 - Creating Your Own Song Using C and F Chord

Episode 14 - The G Chord

Episode 15 - The G Chord Challenge

Episode 16 - The Concert Day

You don’t need a ukulele to begin—just bring your curiosity!


Who this course is for:

  • Children of all ages and the young at heart
  • Parents and their young children

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