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General Rules
1
We learn the rules so we can “bend” them later to our
advantage.
Finger #1 belongs in the “1st fret” zone.
Finger #2 belongs in the “2nd fret” zone.
Finger #3 belongs in the. . . . .
2
3
The 1st String (A) is nearest the floor.
The 4th String (G) is nearest your chin.
4
5
10 minutes of practice everyday is great.
30 minutes a day is even more fantastic.
45 min-1 hr...........OUTSTANDING!
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7
If you have trouble holding the ukulele while you play, a ukulele strap
might help you play better.
Consistency is your key to success. I will show you how to play the
Ukulele, BUT you “learn to play” at home while you babystep your
way through your homework.
I highly recommend that you purchase an electronic ukulele tuner, which will be used EVERY TIME you
pick up your ukulele. There is nothing more tragic than play an out of tune ukulele correctly and think
you’re incorrect because of the inharmonious noise coming out of it.
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9
ASK QUESTIONS!!! If you don’t understand something please ask. I
don’t mind repeating myself, constant repetition is vital to learning.
Have FUN........!
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GCEA
Fret #1
Fret #2
Fret #3
Fret #4
G
C
E
A
String 4
String 3
String 2
String 1
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G7
G
1
2
3
1
2
3
3
Em
D7
A7
C7
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
Em7
D
F
Cmaj7
1
1
1 2 3
2
F7
1
1
3
2
C6
1
2
2
2
A
Gm
2
3
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Dm7
1
B
Bm
1
3 2
1 1
3 2
1 1
1 1
2
4
3
3
Bb
1 1
2
3
Chord: A combination of harmonious notes.
A chord can be played as one sound; all 4 strings ringing out in
unison, or as an arpeggio; a pattern of individual strings played
alone.
C
F
G7
1
1
2
3
2
3
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C
G7
1
2
3
3
C
Measure
Row row row your boat
Gently down the stream
G7 C
Merrily merrily merrily merrily
Life is but a dream
.........Tremelo.............
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Remember: Don’t lift finger #3 off the fret board!
C
My
Grandma
and
your
G7
Grandma
C
Sitting
by
the
FIRE
3
My
Grandma
said to
your
C
Grandma
Iʼm gunna
G7
1
2
Set
your flag
Hey now
on
(HEY NOW)
FIRE
Hey
talkinʼ ʻbout
now (HEY NOW)
G7
Iko
Iko
On
Jacamo
Feeno
Jacamo
Feena
Day
a
C
Nay
3
na
nay
Look at my king all
dressed in red
Iko iko an nay
I bet you five dollars
he'll kill you dead
Jockomo feena nay
Chord Progression
C
C
F
F
F
1
F
We all live in a
2
C
Yellow submarine
C
Yellow submarine
F
Yellow submarine
C
F
We all live in a
C
Yellow submarine
C
Yellow submarine
F
3
Yellow submarine
What other colors
can we sing
about?
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C
G7
F
1
2
1
2
3
3
C
G7
Happy Birthday
to
you
C
Happy Birthday
to
you
F
Happy Birthday
C
Happy Birthday
dear __________
C
G7
to
you
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The Lion Sleeps Tonight
G
{Chorus}
G
Ee-e-e-um-um-a-weh, Ee-e-e-um-um-a-weh,
C
Ee-e-e-um-um-a-weh, Ee-e-e-um-um-a-weh,
G
D
Wemoweh, wemoweh, wemoweh, wemoweh
1
2
3
{Verse 1}
C
G
C
In the jungle, the mighty jungle
G
D
The lion sleeps tonight
G
C
In the jungle, the quiet jungle
G
D
The lion sleeps tonight
3
D
{Chorus}
1 2 3
Ee-e-e-um-um-a-weh, Ee-e-e-um-um-a-weh,
D
Wemoweh, wemoweh, wemoweh, wemoweh (x2)
1 1 1 1
Ee-e-e-um-um-a-weh, Ee-e-e-um-um-a-weh,
Wemoweh, wemoweh, wemoweh, wemoweh (x2)
4
{Verse 2}
Near the village, the peaceful village
The lion sleeps tonight
Near the village, the peaceful village
The lion sleeps tonight
{Verse 3}
Hush my darling, donʼt fear my darling
The lion sleeps tonight
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
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Hush my darling, donʼt fear my darling
The lion sleeps tonight
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Strumming techniques
When it comes to strumming, Italian ukulele player Ukulelezaza puts it plain in his vintage
song book “Happy Days are Here Again” -Aquilacorde“The most basic ukulele strum would be any combination of up & down strokes with the
index finger. However, there are many different strumming-hand techniques you can use to
enhance your playing - some are easy, some are tricky and there are many in between.”
Flick the Fly
Pretend there is a crazy annoiing fly that landed on your strings.
Finger nails down - Thumb nail up!
Q: Which fingers hit going down?
A: Since your fingers vary in length, the first, second or third can be used, or
any combination thereof.
You decide how full you want your sound; the more nails that
make contact, the stronger the sound.
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Don’t worry about a thing
Bob Marley
C
Woke up this morning
G7
Smiled at the rising sun
C
Three little birds
F
Were at my doorstep
C
Singinʼ sweet songs
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
M
M
M
M
U
U
U
U
T
T
T
T
E
E
E
E
G7
A melody pure and true singinʼ
F
C
This is my message to you
C
Saying donʼt you worry about a thing
F
C
Cuz every little thing is gunna be alright
Saying donʼt you worry about a thing
F
C
Cuz every little thing is gunna be alright
C
F
G7
1. TABulature:
Tab is a very simple way to write out music
for a plucked instruments like guitar, banjo, and ukulele.
Each line represents a string. The top line is the string closest
2.
to the ground (A), the bottom line is the string closest to your
chin (G). The numbers on each string represent the frets to be
pressed down.
NOTE: The numbers represent which FRET to press NOT which finger to use.
NOTE: TAB is read LEFT to RIGHT, just like reading a book.
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Row, row, row your boat...
C
G7
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0 0 0
3
1/4 =
(1/8 + 1/8)
=
triplet
Time Signiture = 4 beats per measure- 1/4 note gets the
4
4
0
0
0
3
3
3
3
2
0
2
3
3
0
3
3
1
0
0
3
0
0
3
3
1
0
0
2
0
0
3
0
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The Cup Song
-Written by A.P.Carter
-Performed by Anna Kendrick in Pitch Perfect
C
0
0
2
0
0
2
2
0
2
0
Iʼve got a tic---ket for the lo---ong
way
F
0
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Two bottles
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Kool----aid
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0
for
F
the
way
C
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2 0
0
And I sure
0
ʻround
C
0
0
0
would like some sweet
com--pa--ny
G7
C
0 0
And Iʼm lea--vinʻ
0
2
0
to---mor---row
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2
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what-dya say?
Am
When Iʼm GONE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oh
when
Iʼm
C
GONE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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F
. . . Youʼre
gun---na
miss
me
when
Iʼm
C
GONE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Youʼre
gun----na
F
Miss
me
by
my
hair
youʼre
gun----na
Am
C
Miss
me
ev-------ery
C
where
G7
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gun---na
miss
me
when
Iʼm
C
GONE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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The Pink Panther
Music by Henry Mancini
Arranged for Ukulele by Michael Lynch
1
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Hallelujah
C
Am
C
Written by Leonard Cohen
Performed by Jeff Buckley & Rufus Wainright
Am
I heard there was a secret chord that David played and it pleased the Lord
F
G
C
G
But you donʼt really care for music do you?
C
F
C
G
It goes like this the Fourth, the Fifth,
Am
F
G
E7
the minor fall, the major life
Am
Am
the baffled king composes Hallelujah
F
Am
F
C
G
C
G7
Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Halleluuu---uuuuu------ujah
C
F
C
Am
Am
Your faith was strong but you needed proof, You saw her bathing on the roof
F
G
C
Her beauty and the moon light over threw you
C
F
G
G
G
She tied you to a kitchen chair
Am
F
She broke your throne, she cut your hair
G
E7
Am
And from you lips she drew a Hallelujia
G7
F
Am
F
C
G
C
G7
Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Halleluuu---uuuuu------ujah
C
Am
C
Am
Baby Iʼve been here before Iʼve seen this room and Iʼve walked this floor
F
G
C
G
I used to live alone before I knew you
C
F
G
Iʼve seen your flag on the marble arch
Am
F
Love is not a victory march,
G
E7
Am
Itʼs a cold and itʼs a broken Hallelujia
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F
Am
F
C
G
C
G7
C
Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Halleluuu---uuuuu------ujah
C
C
Am
Am
Well there was a time when youʼd let me know whatʼs really going on below
F
G
C
G
Am
But now you never show that to me do you?
C
F
G
I remember when I moved in you
Am
F
And the Holy Dove was moving too
G
Am
E7
F
And every breath we drew was Hallelujah
F
Am
F
C
G
C
G7
Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Halleluuu---uuuuu------ujah
C
Am
C
Am
Maybe thereʼs a God above but all Iʼve ever learned from love
F
G
G
C
G
G7
Was how to shoot as someone who outdrew me
C
F
G
Itʼs not a cry you can hear at night
Am
F
E7
Itʼs not somebody whoʼs seen the light
G
E7
Am
Itʼs a cold and itʼs a broken Hallelujah
F
Am
F
C
G
C
Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Halleluuu---uuuuu------ujah
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What’s
next?
What’s
next?
What’s next?
What’s next?
Well you’ve taken the first step in learning to
play this fun little instrument. Now what?
I’m glad you asked!
Private instruction is available to those interested
in learning the finer points of the ukulele. We will
concentrate on learning different strums, along
with fingerpicking with melodies and chords. Note
reading will be learned as well as playing and
singing together!
So how much is this gunna cost me Dani?
Private lessons are $90/month, which includes 4 half hour
lessons, one on one, in our newly designed private studios right
here at the Strum Shop! In the case where there are 5 weeks in
a month, the 5th lesson is free!
So let me know if you would like to continue your
adventures with the ukulele!
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