Usually many people use their ukulele to play chords to songs. But, did you know that you can play melodies too! Read on and I will show you how you can make your own melodies!
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.
Fsus2 is a very jazzy sounding chord, so you have to be quite careful how you use it. It is played by putting your index finger on the first fret of the E string. The best way to use it is to switch between F and Fsus2 whilst playing. This is a trick that Zack Condon of Beirut often uses.
Maybe it's difficult at first but with practice it will be easier for you to find the right notes. You don't even have to look at your fingers to find the right fret if you get accustomed to this way of playing.
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.
I suggest that you try to learn the note names as you play as a preparation for the song you will soon learn to play. A tips is also to use your left hand index finger to play the notes on the first fret, your middle finger Ukulele for sale the second fret and so on.
This instrument will teach you the right tone the string should have when plucked. Remember when tuning your ukulele that your 4th string must be tuned higher than the 3rd string which is tuned to middle C. The 4th string should be tuned to G. You have to make sure that the lowest note on the ukulele is the 3rd string. This is a bit different than tuning a guitar, but once you have gotten the hang of it, you can do it properly.
Now you can play a Christmas melody on your ukulele. The ukulele tab notation I have used is good for finding the notes but Ukulele for sale in uk I recommend you to learn the melody by heart so you can play it anywhere without the need to read on a piece of paper you will not find anyway!