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Start Playing the Ukulele

Published on Nov 25, 2015

Always wanted to play an instrument, but didn't know where to start? Get a ukulele. It's a beautiful instrument, non-intimidating and a friend for life. Here's a primer to get you started.

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Start Playing the Ukulele

A Haiku Guide

It's the Sound of Sunshine

And it's a very forgiving instrument

Much Simpler to Learn

4 Strings are Easier than 6

Make Music Anywhere

It's so small, you'll carry it everywhere

What Will You Need?

Gearing Up Quickly

Your First Ukulele

  • Soprano is the smallest and the original size, Concert is a bit bigger and quite popular, Tenor sounds deeper - is bigger and easier on large hands, Baritone is the biggest and can wait
  • Lanikai Lu-21 Soprano and Kala KA-C Concert are pretty popular
  • Buy it if it sounds happy and costs $60 - $100 (Rs. 3500 - Rs. 6000)

You'll also need a tuner, gig bag and a Ukulele Chords App

The Secret to Learning

Learn by Playing Your Favourite Songs

Tune It GCEA

Top to Bottom : George Clooney Eats Acorns

Start With These Chords

G C Am F

100s of Songs

4 Chords

Start Learning Here

  • Ukulele Mike and Ukulele Teacher on Youtube teach amazing songs
  • Google Uke Chords for more

It's Simple. Just Start.

Have a query? Write to tarundurga@gmail.com