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My Ukulele Songbook!
Girls Chase Boys Ingrid Michaelson
Everybody Ingrid Michaelson
Can't Help Falling In Love With You Ingrid Michaelson
Are We There Yet Ingrid Michaelson
Somewhere Over The Rainbow/what A Wonderful World Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
What A Wonderful World Louis Armstrong
Sunday Morning Maroon 5
10,000 Reasons (bless The Lord) Matt Redman
Wonderwall Oasis
Rhythm Of Love Plain White T's
Chandelier Sia
Campfire Song Song Spongebob Squarepants
Back To December Taylor Swift
Teardrops On My Guitar Taylor Swift
Sparks Fly Taylor Swift
Tim Mcgraw Taylor Swift
Safe And Sound Taylor Swift
Mean Taylor Swift
Stay Stay Stay Taylor Swift
All Your Life The Band Perry
If I Die Young The Band Perry
Here Comes The Sun The Beatles
In Christ Alone Townend Stuart
In Christ Alone Townend Stuart
50 Ways To Say Goodbye Train

How to Choose Your Ukulele!
How to Choose Your Ukulele! feedback
Hi there! Are you a beginner trying to find a 'ukulele, but you just can't find the right one?
First, you have to look at the price. What's your price range? If you can, make sure it's a little over $80. Most cheap , non-well made 'ukuleles cost less than that. *Remember: Don't start with a super duper expensive 'uke! Wait till you get better, to move on to more expensive 'ukuleles.
Second, what type of 'ukulele do you want? A soprano (small, about 21''), a concert (23'', louder), a tenor (26''), or baritone (about 30'')?
Third (optional) did you want a specific brand of 'ukulele? I currently have an Ohana Concert 'Ukulele. (I love it, well made!)

Fourth, look at where it is made, and the features. Is it handcrafted, made of wood? Or is it a cheap plastic one? *NOTE: It doesn't have to be the most expensive one to be a great 'ukulele. It doesn't have to be handcrafted either. Based on my experience, the sound of the plastic 'ukuleles is simply not good, compared to better made products (real wood, etc).
Fifth, ask the shop owner if you can try the 'uke out. If you aren't comfortable playing it at a store, ask someone at the store who knows. Just hold it like you would a 'ukulele, make sure you feel comfortable with it.

Sixth, if you can, look at reviews on the 'ukulele you are considering. Trust me, this may be helpful to see what other people have to say about the 'uke.

Seventh, make sure this is the instrument for you! Are you going to teach yourself, take lessons? Or are you just going to quit after a month or two? Make sure you commit to your 'ukulele!

Last but simply not least, make sure your 'ukulele is tuned! Ask the store owner or someone working at the shop you are buying from, for a tuner! Your new 'ukulele will get out of tune a lot, but this is normal. Once it is tuned enough, it will hold the tune. (Also buy a chord sheet if you will use it!)
One last tip: Don't be afraid to ask the employees at the shop about all their 'ukuleles! If they are willing to help you, accept their help. Know as much as you can about your 'uke.

Hope you have fun,

~Kalanei

http://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/sho ... ht=worship

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My new favorite uku songs...

1. Count on me by Bruno Mars]
2. I bet my life by imagine dragons
3. La da dee by Cody Simpsons
4. Drops of jupter by Train
5. Riptide by Vance Joy
If have a new favorite(s) uku songs post them in the comments!!

"Something Big" by Shawn Mendes
http://www.e-chords.com/chords/shawn-me ... ething-big

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From:ukulele-tabs.com
Shifting Chords
Hi there!
I remember not that long ago when I started out playing ukulele and all the songs I wanted to play were upbeat and had lots of chords!
I realized that just like the guitar (which I previously played) I would have to get used to the feeling of the strings and the way my fingers laid on them, moving chords without looking, and playing at a certain rate to keep up with the vocals of the song.

So here are my basic tips and tricks to be able to shift chords without difficulty.
1. Learn basic one note chords like (soprano) C, Am, or C7 (which are some of the chords in You are My Sunshine.) Also try learning two note chords like (soprano) F, A, or Em7.

These chords are the easiest by far to shift from . Practice songs like Somewhere Over the Rainbow or You Are My Sunshine. These songs have three note chords as the highest chords so practicing them will help develop comfort in basic chords as well as a give you experience with notes over all the strings.

2. Practice going from a basic note to a more complicated note slowly and then quickly. On the guitar I always have trouble with D which is identical to ukulele G. (last three strings fingers on the second fret of the second and last string and a finger on the third fret second to last string.)

Because of the difficulty I had with G I tried going from C (third fret on A string or the last string) to G (described above.)
I found that this not only made a cool sound but it also helped me to get used to the feeling of the shift as well as recognizing the sound of when I didn't place my fingers correctly.


3. Challenge yourself! Playing songs like Somewhere Over the Rainbow and You Are My Sunshine are very convenient when starting out on your ukulele but will not help you improve once you master their basic chords.

Play songs with chords that really make you stretch your fingers or are difficult to remember because when you focus more on them you will commit them to memory faster. I initially had trouble with Em but after playing Somewhere Over the Rainbow and Pumped Up Kicks (by Foster the People) I developed a strength with that chord and found it to eventually be one of my more comfortable chords.

4.To counter react with my last tip, play easy songs as well. When warming up play songs like Somewhere Over the Rainbow. After I tune my ukulele I always play that because I know exactly how it should sound (letting me know if I still need to tune more) and I can get my fingers loose for stretching out to chords like E or Fmaj7.

Play songs that have easy chords but that go quickly (or speed up a song.) This can better your speed in regular playing and warm up your fingers for some rapid or difficult playing.



I hope my tips and tricks have helped you! If you have any questions you can inbox me and I can make some revisions to this if needed! Thank you for reading and good luck!