A lot of times, we get stuck playing at the lower end of the fretboard, almost as if all of the frets above the fourth one don’t exist. Learning and practicing these alternative shapes expands the range of what you are capable of playing. The same goes for all chords - for every ukulele chord, there are tons of alternative fingerings that can be used to play it. In reality, there are many different ways you can play a C major chord on the ukulele. If you play one after the other, you’ll notice that despite being made up of the same notes, the varying positions give them each a slightly different sound - the second chord sounds brighter and lighter, while the first sounds fuller and warmer. For example, here’s C major in its basic position:Īnd here’s another way to play to C major:
However, underneath the surface of simple chords and happy tunes lies a vast musical world that every ukulele player can benefit from exploring. Its basic chord shapes allow new players to start playing songs in minutes.
In addition to its infectiously happy tone, much of the appeal of playing the ukulele lies in its simplicity.
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