Lesson 1 – Tuning

In this video, I’ll discuss at length what you need to know in order to get your ukulele in tune.

Topics include:

• Notes of the open strings (G C E A from face to floor)
• How we number the strings (1, 2, 3, 4 from floor to face)
• Demonstration and discussion on the use of electronic tuners.
• Useful mnemonics for open string notes from face to floor:
  • Get Coffee Every Afternoon
  • Green Cats Eat Ants
  • George Clooney Eats Apples

• Lesson 1 – Tuning
• Lesson 2 – Sizes and Types
• Lesson 3 – Holding
• Lesson 4 – Strumming
• Lesson 5 – Chord Diagrams
• Lesson 6 – Chords vs. Notes
• Lesson 7 – First Song: Eleanor Rigby
• Lesson 8 – Second Song: 50’s Three Chord Medley