In this lesson you will learn to play a melody on your ukulele! You do not have to read sheet music. It is time to learn to play Mary Had A Little Lamb with an easy instruction and tablature notation!
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That's because the chords you're playing are in one key and the song was recorded/written in another. Why? Because oftentimes, the chords you find in fake books, song sheets and online sites are transposed into a key that's easy for beginners, like the key of C. The chord progression is the same but the key is different. That's why it sounds fine when you're singing and playing the song by yourself but not fine when you play along with the recorded version.
On some sites you will find ukulele tablature which works the same way. The only difference is that ukulele tabs have four lines as an ukulele usually has four strings.
Children can relate to it - The Ukulele looks like a mini-guitar. Kids love to imitate their favorite stars and immediately take to the ukulele. They will also probably be familiar with the ukulele from cartoons such as Sponge Bob Square Pants and Lilo & Stitch. As soon as you give them a ukulele, they'll be strumming and striking rock star poses.
Actually you can play this melody with the use of the above Ukulele for sale tab notation on a guitar also. The first three strings are tuned the same way but not in the same pitch.
You don't have to spend a fortune on a ukulele, but it is worth spending a little more than the very cheapest models. Fifty Uke to a hundred dollars will get you a ukulele that should stay in tune and not have too many intonation problems.
Whether you are a beginner or a pro you absolutely must have an instrument. After you have learned the proper teaching methods of the strumming and chords on the ukulele, you will be ready to get sheet music and start playing. It takes practice to learn how to play an instrument, but it is well worth the time to learn when you can entertain your friends and family doing something you truly enjoy.