![]() ![]() The major chords are the most commonly used chords. Practice playing the easier major chords, starting with C and F. Turn the tuner for each string until you find the perfect tone. Turn a tuner on, clip it to your headstock, and play each note individually. Use a tuner to make sure each string is playing the correct note.When you hear the phrase “top string” in tutorials, assume they’re talking about G (4), which is the lowest note. This can get a little confusing because the “top” string is technically the “bottom” note if you’re talking about the sound.On chord diagrams and beginner sheet music, you will usually see the numbers and letters. In order, the strings from bottom to top are A (1), E (2), C (3), and G (4).The top note (G or 4) is the deepest while the lowest note (A or 1) is the highest. This is because ukulele strings are arranged backwards. You’ll notice that the deepest sound is actually the highest string. Play each string on its own to identify the sound and commit it to memory. You won’t play individual notes when you’re learning songs, but you must memorize them to make reading chord diagrams easier and understand the arrangement of the strings. ![]() Memorize the natural notes your strings make from bottom to top. For now, keep the thumb against the index finger to maintain accuracy as you play. Once you get good at strumming, you can drop the thumb and just play with the index finger.
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