Usually many people use their ukulele to play chords to songs. But, did you know that you can play melodies too! Read on and I will show you how you can make your own melodies!
The Ukulele for sale in uk music does not only consist of notes and chords. Rhythm is also needed which is created by hitting repeatedly on the strings on a regular basis. There are several rhythm patterns in ukulele such as single - hitting downwards, double - one downwards one upwards - and single and double rhythm - one measure single, one measure double rhythms.
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 ukuleles that ukulele tabs have four lines as an ukulele usually has four strings.
Learn to read Ukulele tab. Tablature is a method of showing how to play melodies on the Ukulele as well as chords. It's easy to understand - much easier than standard music notation. There is plenty of ukulele tab available on the net and it's a lot of fun to play. Search for 'how to read ukulele tab' on Google and you'll find some helpful articles.
No Ukulele for sale it is time to play Amazing Grace. I will show you the lyrics to the melody one line at a time and the corresponding number tabs below the lyrics and supplemented with an instruction on how to play the notes.
You can use your first finger for all the notes but a more professional approach is to play the notes on the first fret with your first finger, the notes on the second fret with your long finger and the notes on your third fret with your ring finger.
We haven't used the fourth string in this melody but you can listen to the two notes 3/2 and 0/4. These two notes should have the same pitch if you have tuned the ukulele correctly.