Chords
What are chords?
Chords are multiple notes played at the same time.
What is the difference between plucking (finger picking) and strumming the ukulele?
A strum is a sweeping action where you push over multiple strings, while a pluck is where you move one string at a time to make a vibration.
How many strings are on the ukulele?
There are four strings.
What is the name for the four small pieces at the top of the ukulele called that you use for tuning.
Tuning pegs or tuners
Describe the C chord on the ukulele. Use These prompts.
What finger(s) do you use?
What fret(s) do you use?
What string(s) do you place your finger(s) on?
Third finger on the third fret on the A string.
What finger do you use to strum the ukulele (using the basic method)?
Strum with your thumb.
Name all four of the strings on the ukulele
G, C, E, A
True or false
The ukulele has a lower sound than the guitar does.
False
Describe the Am chord on the ukulele. Use These prompts.
What finger(s) do you use?
What fret(s) do you use?
What string(s) do you place your finger(s) on?
Second finger on the second fret on the G string.
What is a ukulele accessory used to strum the uke called?
Guitar pick or Ukulele pick
Name all the strings on the ukulele from the bottom to the top.
A,E,C,G
What instrument family does the ukulele belong to?
The string family
Why are the chords on a ukulele important to have?
They help fill in the music to a song.
It's easier to play along with (popular) songs.
They are another way you can play the ukulele.
(any of these answers work)
Why do you strum over the sound hole on the ukulele?
So that it projects the best sound.
Are the strings on the ukulele in the order of lowest pitch to highest pitch?
No, they are not.
Sing the finger song Mrs. Johnson taught you to warm up your left hand before playing chords.
Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle your first finger, first finger, first finger, wiggle wiggle, wiggle, your first finger all through the town.
Second finger, we call it a middle finger but not in music.
Third finger, Beyonce said put a ring on it.
Fourth finger, we call is a pinky and we never use it in ukulele.
Name the top four most frequently used chords on the ukulele.
C, Am, F, G (or G7)
How do you strum U (up) on the ukulele?
Use your thumb and go from the A string to the G string.
True or False
You can make the sound of one string on a completely different string
True
Where did the instrument we call the ukulele first originate?
Bonus: What was the first US State that adopted the Ukulele?
Portugal, Spain.
Bonus: Hawaii.