Beginner Ukulele Chords Part 6 - How To Play A B Minor Chord
Beginner Ukulele Chords Part 6 - How To Play A B Minor Chord
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In this lesson you will learn to play Amazing Grace on your ukulele. I will instruct you on how to play the melody and you will also learn to use an easy form of ukulele tablature.
This might be pointing out the obvious, but you have to listen to the song before you try to work it out and before you even pick up your Ukulele for sale in uk. Try to pick out the structure of the song, when the chords change, when sections are repeated. See if you can relate the song to one you know already. Many songs are structured in a very similar way. If you can relate it to a song you know already, you're off to a head start.
The soprano is the traditional size of ukulele. It has the sound associated with the ukulele. This is very important for people who want that Hawaiian sound when they play.
As you can see this chord is the same chord as a D major on a guitar. A little bit confusing if you also play guitar but I guess you will get used to it.
Learn to read Ukulele tab. Tablature is a method of showing how to play melodies on the Ukulele as well as chords. It's easy to understand - much easier than standard music notation. There is plenty of ukulele tab available on the net and it's a lot of fun to play. Search for 'how to read ukulele tab' on Google and you'll find some helpful articles.
Now you will learn to interpret this notation. The digit before the slash indicates the fret to press down. The digit after the slash shows you Ukulele for sale which string to play.
Once the instrument is tuned, play around with it a bit. Learn how the different notes sound and get what they call an "ear" for music. Some people have this as a natural gift, others can learn this. You can also take a look at some tutorials on the proper way to pluck the instrument, using your thumb and in some cases, your thumb and forefinger.
Being a beginner, don't go overboard on your first instrument! I've been playing guitar for just under 30 years and my first ukulele only cost me $60 NEW! My second cost closer to $300. I've tried playing all the different ukulele types and I prefer the tenor. The fret spacing is easy to finger and I still have the feel and sound of a ukulele. The Ukulele for sale first thing you're going to want to do after you get your ukulele is tine it. You can tune by ear but for just a few bucks the ease and perfection of an actual tuner. I been playing for a while and an electric tuner has been one of my best investments. Report this page