Ukulele Video Lessons

Here you can learn to play the ukulele, by using the ukulele video lessons as an audio and visual aid. You can also use the ukulele chord chart in conjunction with the videos. Also, you can find a bunch of YouTube Ukulele Videos, by various people, teaching different techniques and songs.

Here's a basic ukulele video lesson plan, in order:

1. Learn all the major, minor and 7ths chords.

2. Learn the basic chord progressions.

3. Learn strumming techniques.

4. Learn the chord scales.

5. Learn picking techniques.

You basically need to know the foundation of playing (chords, chord progressions and strumming) before going into picking.........that's how I learned!! Practice everyday and it'll come!!

Know a great song for others to learn? Share with us the first song you learned to play!

Instructions:

1. Choose and click the video lesson on what you want to learn about below.

2. Click on the play symbol on the video.

3. Follow along with the video.

4. Repeat as necessary.

5. Important: HAVE FUN!!

If you have any questions about the lessons or with any ukulele related questions, just go to the contact us page and I'll try to answer them as best as I can.



Click on a "Ukulele Video Lesson":

Learn How To Play The Major Chords
Learn How To Play The Minor Chords
Learn How To Play The 7ths Chords
Learn How To Play The High Major Chords Part 1
Learn How To Play The High Major Chords Part 2
Learn How To Play The High Minor Chords
Learn How To Play The Chord Progression In "A"
Learn How To Play The Chord Progression In "C"
Learn How To Play The Chord Progression In "D"
Learn How To Play The Chord Progression In "F"
Learn How To Play The Chord Progression In "G"
Learn How To Do The Basic Strumming
Learn How To Do The Oldies Strumming Part 1
Learn How To Do The Oldies Strumming Part 2
Learn How To Do The Reggae Strum
Learn How To Do The Ska Strum
Learn How To Pick On The "C" Scale
Learn How To Pick On The "G" Scale
Learn How To Pick On The "F" Scale
Learn How To Do Hammers and Pulloffs Part 1
Learn How To Do Hammers and Pulloffs Part 2
Learn How To Do Finger Picking Techniques
Learn How To Do Basic Slides Part 1
Learn How To Do Chord Bends
Learn How To Do Harmonics/Chimes
Learn How To Play Wipeout
Learn How To Play The Bar Chord Scales
Learn How to Play This Classic Bob Marley Song, Is This Love
Learn How to Play Sea of Love
Finger Exercise
Learn How To Play Lady In Red
Learn How To Play Michael Jackson's Human Nature
Learn How To Play Bob Marley's Redemption Song
Learn How To Play Horse With No Name by America


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