Ukulele – Basics “As the two of us journey along the paths of music, as your teacher I will choose the routes according to your abilities.“ Ukulele Lesson TopicsIntroducing Ukulele BasicsThe Anatomy of the UkuleleExploring the Most Common Tuning – gCEAVarious Tuning MethodsHolding On to Your UkulelePlaying Standing Up or Sitting DownDeveloping Your StrummingProper Left-Hand PositionHow to Properly Fret NotesReading Chord DiagramsProper Strumming MechanicsUnderstanding Down and Up BeatsUseful Strumming PatternsAccentsShuffle Strumming for BluesUp Beat Strumming for ReggaeDeciding On the Appropriate Strumming PatternGetting to Know the Chord FamiliesThe I – IV – V Chord ProgressionFingering Barre ChordsMoveable Chord ShapesPicking and Single Note PlayingGetting to Grips with Tablature and NotationReading RhythmsFingerpicking PatternsStrumming Melody and Chords TogetherSoloing TechniquesRocking Out on Your UkePlaying Blues Chord ProgressionsBuying Your First UkuleleHow Much To Spend?What size of UkuleleKeeping Time with a MetronomeRestringing and Maintaining Your UkuleleDeciding When to Restring Resource Links Ukulele Lessons Ukulele – Basics Ukulele – Music Theory Other Resources Music Tech PC/MAC iPad/Tablet Looper Pedals Utilizing Gear Set Up/Maintenance Amps/Pedals/Effects Shopping Smart