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In this lesson, I’m excited to demonstrate how all of the guitar chord shapes you already know can be used on a ukulele - allowing you to play many of the songs you already know. I’ll explain how this is the case, how to translate 6-string chords on to a 4-string instrument, and talk about some of the differences in pitch you’ll need to understand. If nothing else, I want you to realize that applying your guitar skills to a ukulele is something that’s likely much easier than you ever thought it would be.
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Each chord shape can be used on both instruments (play the thinnest four strings of any guitar chord on the ukulele). You can play any progression of chord “shapes” you know on guitar on a ukulele - and they’ll sound great (though be in a different pitch than the guitar).
Each chord uses different shapes on guitar vs. ukulele. This requires you to disassociate the shape from the name - since the same shape on guitar makes a different sound on a ukulele.
Every key has a I-IV-V (one-four-five) progression, and that progression always sounds pleasing – no matter the key. Here are some of those progressions in some of the more common keys, showing both the ukulele and guitar chord shapes needed. Notice how relationship of the chord shapes remains similar between both instruments.
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I hope this was helpful for you. As always, it’s best to see my video lesson for reference. Please let me know what questions you have, and until next time - best of luck!
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Basic Ukulele Chords
Be sure to never miss a lesson by subscribing on YouTube. I put out 2-3 new videos every week. These include full song lessons, as well as covers, practice tips, behind-the-scenes updates. Thanks!Chords are the very foundation of music and we figure, while you’re at home during these weird times, it’s never a bad idea to increase your vocabulary by learning some new charts. We’re offering Ukulele and Guitar chord charts for you to learn and share with us! You can download them by clicking on the charts below…
For beginners, these charts probably seem confusing, a whole lot of random lines, dots, and numbers. No need to “fret” we’re here to help!
A guitar chord chart is an image of a fretboard if the guitar was standing vertically and you were looking at it straight on. The vertical lines represent the strings of the guitar. From left to right, the strings (in standard tuning) are low E (6th string), A (5th), D (4th), G (3rd), B (2nd) and high E (1st).
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The horizontal lines represent the frets. The dots in the diagram mark where to place your fingers of your fretting hand, with numbers assigned to each finger. Your index finger is 1 and 2 is your middle finger, 3 is the ring finger, and 4 is for your pinky finger. If you ever see a “T” on a chord chard, that indicates to play the note with your thumb.
You might have also noticed Xs and Os on top of the chord chart. The “X” means that you mute the string or don’t play it, while “O” directs you to play that string open, with no fingering on that string.
Ukulele chord charts are similar to guitar, but with less strings (only 4). With your ukulele standing vertically and straight on, just like the guitar chord charts, the strings are illustrated as vertical lines (from left to right G C, E, A string) and the frets are the horizontal lines.
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Similarly, each dot represents the placement of your finger. So, how should you place your fingers? You play the C string at the second fret, the E string at the third fret and the A string at the second fret. And the “O” directs you to play that string open, with no fingering on that string. Just like the example above.
Knowing how to properly read a chord chart is a key step in any player’s development. Share your jam sesh on your social channels by tagging Ernie Ball (@ernieball) and using the hashtag (#StayInAndPlay) and we’ll reshare your music on Ernie Ball’sInstagram. We’re all in this together and we encourage you to #StayInAndPlay.
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