In this article, we will examine the notes on a ukulele neck one string at a time. Notes on the G String On a ukulele, the G string is closest to you. It would also be called the fourth string. Notes on a G String Notes on the C String The C string is the lowest string on the ukulele as far as notes go. It is the third string. Notes on the C String F Chord Ukulele…
Beatles Songs in A Major Here is the complete list of Beatles songs in A major. The Beatles knew their ways around the guitar neck and piano keyboard and wrote in all keys. The key of A is nice, particularly for the open chords and many vocalist find the key agreeable. John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Image Source. What chords will you find in the key of A? A major, B minor, C# minor, D major, E major,…
How to Play the B Chord on Guitar While a newbie may want to avoid it, eventually they will have to learn how to play the B chord on guitar. For many guitar students, the B chord may be their first chord with no open strings. To be honest, I don't think any guitarist out their gets excited when they find out a song is in B. However for many us, our favorite key is E, so there…
G Chord and G Chord Variations on Guitar In this post we will examine how to play the g chord and g chord variations on guitar. The G major chord is perhaps one of the most commonly used chords. Like all major chords, it is made up of only three notes. In the case of G, the notes are G, B and D. The key of G, the G Chord is the tonic. In the key of D,…
Is a Soprano Ukulele Good for Beginners In general, yes, a soprano ukulele is good for beginners. However, like many things there are circumstances that could change that answer. One needs to also consider the size of the player's hands, previous experience with stringed instruments, goals and access to the instrument. What is a Soprano Ukulele There are four sizes of ukuleles, starting with the smallest, the soprano. Then there is the concert, tenor and finally the baritone.…
When you first start learning the instrument, you will definitely want to learn how to play an E Chord on the guitar very early. There are many reasons why the E Chord is important for guitarist. First of all, it is an open chord which mean with only three fingers you can play all six strings. Second, when you begin to play some leads, those open notes will be easy to nail. Finally, many folks find the key…
No matter how good you are, you are always looking for ways to improve your guitar playing. Sometimes you get in a rut or you are busy in other parts of your life. Every so often it is a good idea to ask yourself - have I learned anything new lately? 7 Exciting Ways to Improve Your Guitar Playing 1. #30DayChallenge The thirty day challenge is a popular motivational tool in many genres. We know that habits form…
If you looking to learn how to play the F chord on a ukulele you’ve come to the right place. For most ukulele students, the F chord is probably the second or third chord learned after the C chord. The notes of the F chord are: F A C F is the root note. A is the third and C is the fifth. Open F Chord The chord chart below depicts the most common way to play the…
In this lesson we will examine the G blues scale on guitar up and down the entire neck. Many guitarists like the key of G because of the variety of songs in the key, the ability to incorporate open notes and it has many of the chords we are so familiar with. Sure it is called a blues scale but there is no requirement to only use the scale with blues songs. In fact, many of the most…
In this lesson we will look out how to play the F chord on guitar in a number of different ways. To clarify, when we say the F chord, we are actually referring to the F major chord. Also, F chord variations simply mean we play the chord at different locations on the guitar neck. The notes of the F major are: F A C F Major Chord at the First Fret Many new guitarist consider the F…