I'm posting this because in future posts I will be referring to the parts of the ukulele and I will reference this post for those that are unfamiliar with the terms. It is important to memorize these terms.
Since ukuleles have nylon strings they are a little harder to keep in tune than an instrument that has steel strings. This is because nylon strings stretch allot more than steel strings do, especially when they are new. You may get a new ukulele and think there is a problem with it and it won't hold a tuning. But don't worry, after you learn these tips and tricks you will be able to properly tune your ukulele and keep it in tune longer.
How to tune your ukulele
First we'll cover how the ukulele is tuned.
C tuning is the most common ukulele tuning. The ukulele can be tuned to a piano, a digital tuner or pitch pipe. It might be best to get a digital tuner. When using a pitch pipe or a piano, It can be difficult for a beginner to determine if the note they tuning to matches the note they are hearing. As a student becomes more experienced and develops their ear it will become easier to tune to a piano or pitch pipe. Welcome to the new Play Ukulele NOW! People have been using Play Ukulele NOW eBooks, books and playukulelenow.com to learn to play since 2009. Teachers and students alike love how everything is presented in these unique methods. The Play Ukulele NOW key sheets teach chords in groups so that you will have an understanding of which chords work well together and which chords are often played together. Without realizing it you will easily learn basic music theory! With the unique Play Ukulele NOW Chord Charts you will quickly and easily learn to play chords throughout the neck, using just a few chord forms! The comprehensive rhythm studies you will find in this book will provide you with a wide variety of fun rhythms you can use in many different songs! All of the songs are very special arrangements for this course. Lots of tips tricks and lessons will be posted here, so check back often. For now, be sure to get the free eBook. The lessons here will require that you have already learned the basics. Click here to get yours |
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