Chords
What finger(s) are used to make the C chord?
3rd finger
Where did the ukulele first originate?
It's earliest roots can be traced to Portugal
True or false : When playing, the ukulele should be parallel to the ground
False; it should be held at a 45 degree angle
How many strings does the ukulele have?
4
What finger(s) are used to make the F chord?
1st and 2nd finger
What does "ukulele" mean?
Jumping flea
When playing, which string is closest to the ground?
A
Do you touch the tuning pegs?
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
What chords are made by pressing down with only your first finger? (out of the ones we've learned in class)
C7 or Am (possibly Dm as a bar chord)
Manuel Nunes, Augosto Dias, and Jose do Espirito Santo
True or false : the position of your left thumb is very important while playing the ukulele.
True; it needs to be pressed against the back in order to move our other fingers on the frets.
What is the order of the strings going from left to right?
G, C, E, A
True or false : We've learned a total of 4 chords that use 3 fingers.
False; we've learned D, Dm (not a bar chord), Em, G, and G7 (5 chords)
Which monarch popularized the ukulele?
King Kalakua and Queen Kapi'olani
On a chord chart, what symbol represents an open string?
An open circle above the string
What is the size of the ukulele we've been playing
Soprano
When making the C chord, what pitch do we convert the A string into?
C
Where which region of Portugal did the ukulele's origins be traced to?
Madeira
True or false : Strumming is the only way to play the ukulele.
False; you can pick the strings, and drum against the body.
For something to be a chord, it needs to have _____ notes.
3+