Uke Tabs:
What does it all mean?

The first thing you will notice on the tab is the four lines with how your uke needs to be tuned on the side. For example, you might see AECG which is the standard tuning for most ukuleles. You will also see notes, numbers and letters throughout the tablature.

Numbers on the Tab

The numbers on the ukulele tab let you know where to place your fingers on the fretboard of your uke. You want to look at your fingers and visualize that you index finger is number one on the tab, your middle is number two, your ring is number three and your pinky finger is number four.

Place your fingers on the strings and each finger is the number on the tab. To know when to play the string, you will need to read the description for that particular tabulation. Some tab might say that you will have to play ¾. This means that each string you strum should play for 3 beats before you move on.

Letters on the Tab

Some tablatures for the ukulele might have an 'o' or a 'x'. The 'o' stands for open string. This means that you don't need to place your fingers down on any strings while that you strum. The 'x' means that you do not play the string. The 'x' notation is not seen very much in tablatures because it makes better sense just to leave out the string entirely.

There are many songs with tablatures for you to use as a beginner ukulelist. These uke tabs provide you an easy and simple way to learn how to play strings on your instrument. Once you become familiar with these tabs, you can move on to ukulele sheet music and play just about anything on your ukulele.

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