Kids Beginner Ukulele Course

Play Your First Song Today!

Created byAden Blake

Last updated 1/2018

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What you'll learn

Know the different parts of a ukulele.
String note names and numbers.
How to read chord diagrams.
Play C & F (an easier version for smaller hands) chords.
4 different nursery rhymes.

Course content

3 sections • 14 lectures • 31m total length

Parts of Your Ukulele2:04
Explore the ukulele parts by identifying the head, neck, and body, and learn how tuning pegs affect sound, how frets shape chords, and how the sound hole projects tone.
How To Hold Ukulele1:00
Rest the ukulele against your body, bend the elbow, place your thumb near the sound area, and wrap the other hand around the neck with fingers on the strings.
String Note Names & Numbers1:18
Learn the ukulele's four strings, their top-to-bottom order, and standard tuning notes G, C, E, A, using the mnemonic 'get crazy every afternoon' to memorize each string.
How To Read Chord Diagram1:01
Learn to read a ukulele chord diagram by identifying strings, frets, and chord dots, including C and F shapes, to play chords confidently.
How To Tune3:31
Learn to tune a ukulele with a clip-on tuner, using the gcea string sequence and the get crazy every afternoon mnemonic to match each string and adjust the pegs.
Ukulele Note Names & Numbers

C Chord1:58
Learn to play the ukulele's C chord by placing your third finger on the a string at the third fret, and strum all strings with a steady four-count rhythm.
Strumming Pattern 10:38
Master a simple down-stroke strumming pattern for beginners, counting 1-2-3-4, and practice it with the A C chord before combining the strums and chords.
Old MacDonald Had a Farm4:36
Learn to play Old MacDonald Had a Farm on ukulele by breaking the song into sections, using a four-count intro, and strumming along to animal sounds with printable lyrics.
Row, Row, Row Your Boat2:49
Apply the Secord method to keep the beat while playing row row row your boat on the ukulele. Use a sheet to guide rhythm and count two three four.
F Chord1:45
Master the ukulele F chord with two fingers on the first and second frets, adjust finger placement for a clean sound, and practice switching to the C chord.

C-F Chord Changes2:43
Learn to switch smoothly between the C and F chords on ukulele using four-beat strums, slow, steady practice, and a simplified F fingering before adding the second finger.
Strumming Pattern 21:05
Learn strumming pattern 2 for the kids beginner ukulele course by adding upstrokes to the basic downstroke pattern, counting 1–2–3–4, to give more flavor and rhythm.
The Wheels On The Bus3:41
Learn to play wheels on the bus using f and c chords, with a simple, repeatable strumming pattern and switching between chords across sections.
London Bridge3:02
Learn to play London Bridge on ukulele using simple chords F and C, with a focused strumming pattern, rests, and counting to guide practice.

Requirements

You should have a soprano ukulele.
Ukulele tuner or access to an online tuning app.

Description

Step by step beginner ukulele video course for your child aged 5+ to follow along to. They'll just need to grab their ukulele and jump right in. This course includes downloadable material to use while following along to the videos.

Some things they'll learn include:

How to hold the ukulele
Parts of the ukulele
String names and numbers
How to read chord diagrams
How to play 2 full chords
How to play 4 popular Nursery Rhymes
Easy Beginner Strumming Patterns

Who this course is for:

Anyone over the age of 5 that would like to learn how to play the ukulele. Best suited for kids aged 5-10.

Kids Beginner Ukulele Course

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Course content

Getting To Know Your Ukulele5 lectures • 9min

Stage 1: Getting Started With Your First Chord5 lectures • 12min

Stage 2: Putting Chords Together4 lectures • 11min

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