Songs & Playing
8 guides
How to Build a Set of Songs You Can Actually Play
Learn how to build a ukulele song list that matches your skills, keeps you motivated, and grows with you as a beginner.
July 3, 2026
Easy First Songs to Play on the Ukulele
A beginner's guide to choosing easy ukulele songs by chord set, with tips on strumming, pacing, and how to find free chord charts.
July 2, 2026
How to Find the Right Key and Use a Capo on Ukulele
Learn how a capo works on ukulele, how to use one to change keys, and when transposing makes songs easier or more comfortable to sing.
June 26, 2026
Simple Fingerstyle Ukulele Pieces for Beginners
Learn easy fingerstyle ukulele songs with beginner-friendly patterns, tips for training your picking hand, and a starter list of simple ukulele instrumentals.
June 24, 2026
How to Play Along With Songs and Recordings
Learn how to play ukulele along to songs and recordings with tips on finding chords, matching tempo, and using backing tracks as a beginner.
June 19, 2026
Two-Chord Songs: Make Music on Day One
Learn how to play real songs with just two ukulele chords. Two-chord songs let beginners make music immediately while their chord changes are still slow.
June 15, 2026
How to Play and Sing at the Same Time on the Ukulele
Learn to sing and play ukulele simultaneously with this step-by-step method: build muscle memory first, then layer your voice in gradually.
June 11, 2026
How to Read Ukulele Tabs
Learn how to read ukulele tabs from scratch. Understand the four strings, fret numbers, chord stacks, and common symbols — no music theory needed.
June 7, 2026