Saturday, March 24, 2018

How to Play Sakura - A Ukulele Tutorial

The Japanese folk song, Sakura, is an easy song to learn on the ukulele with just three chords: Am, Dm and E7. Strumming follows all-down strums (4 strums per measure). 

Read more here to download the tab sheet, view the Sakura ukulele tutorial and get busy learning the song in time for cherry blossoms season. 


Monday, March 19, 2018

Arirang Ukulele Tutorial

We here at ukulele.io present you a tutorial on how to play Arirang on ukulele and we think it’s pretty easy to learn for two reasons. First, the song uses just four chords: C, Am, F and G7. Second, the strum is a simple down-down-down flow with three strums per measure.

Read more here to download a copy of the lead sheet and follow the video tutorial. Also, learn more trivia about this beautiful song that unites a divided nation. 

Thursday, March 8, 2018

How to Play Perfect by Ed Sheeran on the Ukulele

We’re pretty excited to bring you an easy ukulele tutorial for “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran. We know lots of young ones absolutely love this beautiful ballad. But we’re sure older ukulele enthusiasts will love it too especially with how Jenny played the song in the video.

Jenny transposed the chords to C major for two reasons. First, it’s an easy key to play. Second, it’s a nice key to sing this wonderful love song. Go here to read more about chords, strumming, lyrics and chords sheet as well as some trivia bout the song.