Beginning Ukulele by Michael Coffey https://padlet.com/michael_coffey1/351h16yo1u7m Introduction to the ukulele, history, correct holding position, and beginning chords. en-us 2019-02-11 22:45:44 UTC 2019-02-14 21:33:54 UTC hello@padlet.com History michael_coffey1 https://padlet.com/michael_coffey1/351h16yo1u7m/wish/330128580 The ukulele is a stringed instrument that was developed in an island in Portugal. Hawaiians eventually redesigned the ukulele, making it easier to play.]]> 2019-02-11 22:54:59 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_coffey1/351h16yo1u7m/wish/330128580 Parts of the Ukulele michael_coffey1 https://padlet.com/michael_coffey1/351h16yo1u7m/wish/330129370 2019-02-11 22:59:31 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_coffey1/351h16yo1u7m/wish/330129370 Hold to Hold the Ukulele michael_coffey1 https://padlet.com/michael_coffey1/351h16yo1u7m/wish/330129692 1.) Cradle the instrument like you are holding a baby.
2.) Your left hand plays chords on the fretboard, while your right hand strums the strings.]]> 2019-02-11 23:01:25 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_coffey1/351h16yo1u7m/wish/330129692 How to Hold the Uke michael_coffey1 https://padlet.com/michael_coffey1/351h16yo1u7m/wish/330130106 2019-02-11 23:03:37 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_coffey1/351h16yo1u7m/wish/330130106 Names of Strings michael_coffey1 https://padlet.com/michael_coffey1/351h16yo1u7m/wish/330130177 On the ukulele, the strings from lowest to highest (closest to further from your body) are G, C, E, A.]]> 2019-02-11 23:04:02 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_coffey1/351h16yo1u7m/wish/330130177 How to read a Chord Chart michael_coffey1 https://padlet.com/michael_coffey1/351h16yo1u7m/wish/330130484 -The chord name appears at the top of the chart.
-The dots and numbers represent what fingers go on what fret.
-The grid with boxes represents the fretboard.]]> 2019-02-11 23:05:34 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_coffey1/351h16yo1u7m/wish/330130484 Fingering Number System michael_coffey1 https://padlet.com/michael_coffey1/351h16yo1u7m/wish/330131053 Index Finger- 1
Middle Finger- 2
Ring Finger- 3
Pinkie Finger- 4]]> 2019-02-11 23:08:33 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_coffey1/351h16yo1u7m/wish/330131053 Common Ukelele Chords michael_coffey1 https://padlet.com/michael_coffey1/351h16yo1u7m/wish/330131462 2019-02-11 23:10:45 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_coffey1/351h16yo1u7m/wish/330131462 Strumming Patterns michael_coffey1 https://padlet.com/michael_coffey1/351h16yo1u7m/wish/330131737 2019-02-11 23:12:26 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_coffey1/351h16yo1u7m/wish/330131737 Closing Thoughts michael_coffey1 https://padlet.com/michael_coffey1/351h16yo1u7m/wish/330132483 The most important thing is to have fun playing the ukulele. With practice, you will become skilled and will be able to play numerous different songs. ]]> 2019-02-11 23:16:09 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_coffey1/351h16yo1u7m/wish/330132483