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How do I learn how to play my ukulele?
Home » Guitar » Ukuleles » How do I learn how to play my ukulele?The ukulele, since it is a miniature guitar, can be picked up the same way that a guitar can be. Those who play the guitar more by ear, and less by musical theory, may be able to play the ukulele a little quicker than those that stick to the theory of the ukulele. But do not let that discourage. Because of the high-sound of the ukulele and the use of only four strings (on most models), the instruments allows for a new user to hear exactly what is being played. On some guitars because the resonance is so slow they may be playing the wrong notes and not realize it. The ukulele will let you know what note you are playing, whether that is a good thing or a bad thing is left up to you.
In many music shops there are also ukulele books that can be picked up to learn at a little bit different angle. DVDs and CDs that allow you to see and hear how to play your new instrument will accompany some of these. Probably the most fun way and easiest for those that have guitar experience to pick up the ukulele is to play with a friend. While one of you plays a chord melody progression on the guitar, the other picks out a counter-melody on the ukulele. This will allow being creative with your practice time and work on improvisation skills at the same time. If you are both willing on learning how to play, then you may want to switch and play the same chords and see what they come up with. The ukulele is truly a companionship instrument – while it sounds beautiful on its own, the true music comes out when it is countered against another musical instrument or a voice.
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