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General Rules

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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. . . . .

The 1st String (A) is nearest the floor.The 4th String (G) is nearest your chin.

If you have trouble holding the ukulele while you play, a ukulele strap might help you play better.

10 minutes of practice everyday is great.30 minutes a day is even more fantastic.45 min-1 hr...........OUTSTANDING!

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.

ASK QUESTIONS!!! If you don’t understand something please ask. I don’t mind repeating myself, constant repetition is vital to learning.

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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.

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Remember: Don’t lift finger #3 off the fret board!

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Row row row your boat Gently down the stream

Merrily merrily merrily merrily Life is but a dream

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.........Tremelo.............

Measure

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Look at my king all dressed in redIko iko an nayI bet you five dollars he'll kill you deadJockomo feena nay

My Grandma and your Grandma

Sitting by the FIRE

My Grandma said to your Grandma Iʼm gunna

Set your flag on FIRE talkinʼ ʻbout

Hey now (HEY NOW) Hey now (HEY NOW)

Iko Iko On Day

Jacamo Feeno a na nay

Jacamo Feena Nay

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We all live in a

Yellow submarine

Yellow submarine

Yellow submarine

We all live in a

Yellow submarine

Yellow submarine

Yellow submarine

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F C C FChord Progression

What other colors can we sing about?

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Happy Birthday to you



Happy Birthday dear __________

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Ee-e-e-um-um-a-weh, Ee-e-e-um-um-a-weh,


Wemoweh, wemoweh, wemoweh, wemoweh

In the jungle, the mighty jungle

The lion sleeps tonight

In the jungle, the quiet jungle



Wemoweh, wemoweh, wemoweh, wemoweh (x2)


Wemoweh, wemoweh, wemoweh, wemoweh (x2)

Near the village, the peaceful village


Near the village, the peaceful village


Hush my darling, donʼt fear my darling


Hush my darling, donʼt fear my darling


The Lion Sleeps Tonight{Chorus}

{Chorus}

{Verse 1}

{Verse 2}

{Verse 3}

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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 FlyPretend 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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Woke up this morning

Smiled at the rising sun

Three little birds

Were at my doorstep

Singinʼ sweet songs

A melody pure and true singinʼ

This is my message to you

Saying donʼt you worry about a thing

Cuz every little thing is gunna be alright

Saying donʼt you worry about a thing

Cuz every little thing is gunna be alright

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Don’t worry about a thingBob Marley

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1. TABulature: Tab is a very simple way to write out music for a plucked instruments like guitar, banjo, and ukulele.2. Each line represents a string. The top line is the string closest 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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20 0 1 3

3 3 3 3 3 3 0 0 00 0 0

3 1 0 02

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3 3 3 3

0 0 0 0 00

31/4 = (1/8 + 1/8) = triplet

Time Signiture = 4 beats per measure- 1/4 note gets the

Repeat dots

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The Cup Song

Iʼve got a tic---ket for the lo---ong way ʻround

Two bottles of Kool----aid for the way

And I sure would like some sweet com--pa--ny

And Iʼm lea--vinʻ to---mor---row what-dya say?

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-Written by A.P.Carter-Performed by Anna Kendrick in Pitch Perfect



When Iʼm GONE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oh when Iʼm

GONE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . Youʼre gun---na miss me when Iʼm

GONE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Youʼre gun----na

Miss me by my hair youʼre gun----na

Miss me ev-------ery where

. . . Youʼre gun---na miss me when Iʼm

GONE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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The Pink PantherMusic by Henry ManciniArranged for Ukulele by Michael Lynch

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I heard there was a secret chord that David played and it pleased the Lord

But you donʼt really care for music do you?

It goes like this the Fourth, the Fifth,

the minor fall, the major life

the baffled king composes Hallelujah

Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Halleluuu---uuuuu------ujah

Your faith was strong but you needed proof, You saw her bathing on the roof

Her beauty and the moon light over threw you

She tied you to a kitchen chair

She broke your throne, she cut your hair

And from you lips she drew a Hallelujia


Baby Iʼve been here before Iʼve seen this room and Iʼve walked this floor

I used to live alone before I knew you

Iʼve seen your flag on the marble arch

Love is not a victory march,

Itʼs a cold and itʼs a broken Hallelujia

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Written by Leonard CohenPerformed by Jeff Buckley & Rufus Wainright

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Well there was a time when youʼd let me know whatʼs really going on below

But now you never show that to me do you?

I remember when I moved in you

And the Holy Dove was moving too

And every breath we drew was Hallelujah


Maybe thereʼs a God above but all Iʼve ever learned from love

Was how to shoot as someone who outdrew me

Itʼs not a cry you can hear at night

Itʼs not somebody whoʼs seen the light

Itʼs a cold and itʼs a broken Hallelujah


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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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