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Ukulele - Preston Hoffman
UKULELE: FOR BEGINNERS
4 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: How to Play Ukulele, Music Theory, How to Read Music and How to Play Chords
Preston Hoffman

../04%20How%20to%20Play%20Ukulele/how%20to%20play%20ukulele%20-%20cover.jpgBOOK 1
HOW TO PLAY UKULELE: IN 1 DAY
The Only 7 Exercises You Need to Learn Ukulele Chords, Ukulele Tabs and Fingerstyle Ukulele Today
Preston Hoffman
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Introduction
Welcome to ‘How to Play Ukulele: In 1 Day - The Only 7 Exercises You Need to Learn Ukulele Chords, Ukulele Tabs and Fingerstyle Ukulele Today’! Thank you for purchasing my book. And congratulations! You have just taken the first step in learning how to play the ukulele in one day.
Whether you are learning to read music for the first time or are already a pro musician, this book will provide a collection of useful tips in seven easy-to-follow exercises that will get you playing the ukulele in one day.
The seven exercises cover the basic essentials of ukulele playing from how to buy your first ukulele and read chords to learning to fingerpick and strum your favourite songs.
I’ve been a musician for many years, playing all kinds of instruments from the guitar and piano to the drum and other percussion instruments. However, I’ve always had a soft spot for the ukulele. I love its cheerful sound and the diversity of music you can produce with it. When I first started playing it, I spent days of trial and error to get everything right. It wasn’t easy, and I would have loved a guide on how to play. That’s why I decided to gather my experience and research to present a comprehensive guide to playing the ukulele for anyone starting out.
It’s an incredible instrument and it is, in fact, not that difficult to play. That’s why I created seven easy steps to learn the ukulele in one day, so you can get the same amount of joy that I get playing it.
Enjoy the book! I hope you get as much pleasure out of reading it as I did writing and researching it.
Chapter One: Buying Your Ukulele
In this chapter, we will look at the main points you should consider before buying your ukulele.
Once you decide to start playing the ukulele, it’s important that you invest in a good instrument that will produce a good sound and will last a long time. The first step is knowing your different ukuleles. Here are some points you should know.
➢ Most of the basic music shops will sell the Mahalo. They are a cheap and cheerful type of ukulele and come in every colour imaginable. While they tend to be popular in schools and for beginner ukulele players, they are not the best quality. If you really want to learn the ukulele, it’s best to upgrade to something a bit better.
➢ A good quality ukulele is the Kala which isn’t too expensive and produces a much better, clearer sound than the Mahalo. See if your local music retailer has Kalas in stock and test out a couple there. Alternatively, you can search online for a decent ukulele. Make sure you search on reputable music retailer websites to get the best quality ukulele you can and ask musicians that you know or even on online forums to get some recommendations for suppliers.
➢ However, there is more to the ukulele than buying the right brand and type. Another important factor is the strings as these are responsible for producing a good – or bad – sound. Good quality strings are not that expensive and are worth paying extra to ensure your ukulele is in the best quality possible. So, how can you be sure you are getting the best type of strings? Aquila is an excellent brand and will produce a nice, crisp sound. It’s best to avoid the ukuleles with plastic-looking strings as these not only can break easily but they tend to produce a poor-quality sound.
➢ There are four sizes of ukulele. These are the soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone. The soprano can be considered the traditional ukulele with its classic ukulele sound and its small size of 20 inches. The next size up is the concert ukulele at 23 inches and is a little bit easier to handle than the soprano. A little bigger at 26 inches with a deeper sound is the tenor and is popular among professional ukulele players. Finally, there is the baritone which is the largest ukulele at 30 inches. This last type is probably the least popular among ukulele players who tend to be drawn towards the small size of the ukulele and, as a result, prefer to use smaller types.

instrument-1146488_640.jpgChapter Summary
In this chapter, you learned some tips on what to look out for when buying your first ukulele and some of the differences between the different types.
When buying a ukulele, it’s best to try and get the highest quality possible to make sure your instrument will last a long time and produce a quality sound.
There are four different common types of ukulele. The soprano is the smallest and the type most associated with the ukulele. The baritone is the largest and the least popular due to its size.
In the next chapter, we will move onto the first lesson on how to learn the ukulele in one day. The first lesson will look at the different parts of the ukulele and how to hold it.
Chapter Two: Lesson One: The Parts of the Ukulele and How to Hold It
In order to learn how to play the ukulele, you first need to know the main parts of the instrument and how to hold it. In this chapter, we will be looking at the basics to get you started.
Why do I Need to Know the Parts of the Ukulele?
You may be keen to dive straight in and start playing, but first you need to learn the names of the parts. Why? Because this will allow you to tune, restring, and essentially take care of ukulele better. This is essential to produce a good quality sound and to make your instrument last longer.
Let’s get familiar with the ukulele. Below is a picture of a ukulele.

ukulele-1591161_1920.jpgIt is made up of several parts that are essential for making it work and play music. A the very top, we have two important parts – the headstock and the tuners.
Headstock and Tuners

Leho_Aleho_Pineapple_Sopran_Ukulele_ALUP-M_08352.jpgThe headstock is also known as the head and is at the top of the ukulele. It needs to be strong to withstand the tension between the tuners and the strings, so it’s often made of wood. The head on cheaper ukuleles will probably be made of plastic. The main role of the headstock is to hold the tuners.
The tuners have one of the most important jobs on the ukulele as they are responsible for tuning the strings. Although their most common name is tuners, they are sometimes known as machine heads, tuning pegs, tuning keys, tuning heads, or pegs. Each ukulele has four tuners and, as they are so important, let’s look at them in more detail.
The direction that the tuners point in depends entirely on what ukulele you have. Some may point to the side whereas others may point backwards. It doesn’t really matter which direction they point to, it’s just something to be aware of. The strings of the ukulele are threaded through each tuner. The tuner, depending on the way it is turned, will either tighten the string or loosen it and this is what affects the sound. On the older ukuleles, the tuners depend on friction to turn it although this is an old-fashioned method nowadays. Modern ukuleles have geared tuners which are far easier to turn and if you buy a ukulele now, it’s more than likely to have this type of tuner.
The first rule of tuning your ukulele is to gently unwind the tuner first before winding back up to get the right note. This prevents the string from over-stretching and helps avoid the string breaking in the long run. If your strings are made of metal, this rule is especially important.
Nut
Like the nut of the guitar, the nut of the ukulele is the area between the headstock and fretboard (the fretboard we will look at next) that holds the strings. It is a little ridge with small notches where the strings rest on. It helps to keep the strings in place and evenly spaced out. It also keeps the strings lifted off the board below which is essential for when you want to play the strings by pressing down on them.
Fretboard

ukulele-2205860_1280.jpgThe neck of the ukulele is what connects the headstock to the body of the instrument. The surface of the neck at the front is known as the fretboard and is the part beneath the strings. When buying an ukulele, you’ll probably notice that a lot of the fretboards are black or dark brown. This is purely for aesthetic reasons and originates from when they used to be made of dark-coloured woods such as ebony.
Frets
Take a look at the fretboard and you will see the strips across it. These little bars ae known as frets. They are lifted off the surface to create a little bump and they get closer together as they get nearer to the sound hole.
Fret Markers
If you have played the guitar before, you may have noticed fret markers as well. These are the white indicators – or dots – that are placed on the fretboard. You may see other shapes or colours, but they are usually white and circular. They are useful to help you move up and down the fretboard and find certain notes.
Neck
If you remember, the fretboard is the surface of the neck and the neck is what supports the fretboard. To facilitate playing, the neck is curved and is usually made of wood to keep it strong and supported. It is directly connected to the head of the ukulele.
Body

body.jpegThe main part of the ukulele is called the body. The shape and size of the body influences the tone as when the strings vibrate, the body amplifies this sound. Ukuleles can have several different shapes and sizes depending on whether it is a more classic or modern type.
The Sound Hole

sound.jpg!dLike the guitar, the ukulele has a sound hole which, as the name lets on, helps amplify the sound. The sound played will be the loudest over the sound hole whereas higher up the fretboard will have the quietest sounds.
Bridge
The bridge is where the strings are attached, and it is found just under the sound hole. There are two types of bridges. First there is the tie-bar where the strings are threaded through and tied to the bridge. The other is a standard bridge where the string is threaded through a notch at the end of the bridge.

uk.jpgSaddle
The saddle is basically like the nut but at the opposite end of the board. Its role is to lift the strings off the fretboard and works with the nut to keep the strings in place and evenly spread out.
Strings
As we looked at before, it’s important to choose your strings carefully. The choice of strings varies depending on the ukulele. For example, on concert and soprano ukuleles, the strings are quite often made of nylon. Other types of ukuleles may have a hybrid of nylon and metal. Some may have just metal strings which tend to produce a full-sounding tone.
Now you know all the parts of the ukulele. The next important part is learning how to hold it. Don’t worry, it’s pretty easy but you need to get it right from the start as this is what will help you master playing the ukulele in one day. As a note, the instructions below are for right-handed players. If you are left-handed, simply switch it the other way around.
How to Hold the Ukulele
First, prop the body of the ukulele against your chest with the neck supported by your left hand and your right forearm across the body with your strumming finger within easy reach of the strings. If it’s a big ukulele, it’s totally fine to rest it on one leg whilst your sitting to take the weight off your arms and to stop it from falling.
Your left hand will rest near the near top of the ukulele and keep your thumb behind the neck. It’s a good idea to keep your nails short on your fretting hand – that’s your left, your right