learn how to play the ukulele

I wanted to learn to play the uke as a beginning step to learning more difficult instruments, like the mandolin. Until I first started playing, I thought that it would be much harder.

I think the key is to find a good chord chart. I use this one at Ukulele Boogaloo. This website also has tabs for songs that are pretty easy to learn. Start by learning three basic chords: G, C, and Am, and you’ll be well on your way to playing a few simple folk songs. After you get comfortable moving between these chords, try adding a few more that are useful: F, D, E, and Em.

Strumming is tricky, and it really helps if you can have a guitar-playing friend show you how to hold your pick and move your arm, wrist, and hand.