How Do You Play Hawaiian Songs On The Ukulele?
Playing Hawaiian songs on the ukulele begins with the basics of tuning, forming basic chords and learning a simple strum pattern. While there are many chords and strum patterns to learn as you progress, these basic elements will help you become familiar with the instrument. Many Hawaiian ukulele songs use chords that are played with three fingers or less, and are strummed with the thumb, index finger, or a combination of the two. There are a number of Hawaiian songbooks available at music stores that will include words, music and chords to assist you in expanding your ukulele knowledge and song repertoire. Place the ukulele on your lap with the strings facing outward. The section at the end of the neck with the tuning pegs (headstock) will be on your left. Tune the ukulele using a ukulele pitch pipe, which is inexpensive and can be purchased at most music stores. Blow into the section marked G4, making the note of the G (or fourth) string at the top of the ukulele. Turn the tuning peg
