Your first-step go-to internet links for a brand-new beginner

Budward · Dec 31, 2013

I'm expecting my first ukulele to arrive late next week.

Years ago, I played a little guitar, but not for long. So, I'm really starting from scratch. I've got a couple of books coming, but I'd like to work though some internet sources, too. For now, I don't want anything comprehensive, just some simple starter stuff.

What are your favorite links for:
-Chords
-Picking and strumming
-Care of the instrument
-Simple tunes to learn

Video, blogs, references, you name it...

sukie · Dec 31, 2013

Welcome to UU.
There are tons of ukulele sites on the interwebz.
However.......since you are already on UU, there is TONS of stuff right here. Check out all of Aldrine's lessons, uke got mails, uke tips, yada, yada.
I promise it will keep you busy.

Happy New Year.

focsle · Dec 31, 2013

This is the spot for info, UU all the way.

Kanaka916 · Dec 31, 2013

Check out the Ukulele Resources thread . . .

ukemunga · Dec 31, 2013

I like Chordie.com to find the "chord sheets" for songs I want to play. You can save your songbook there as well.

BlueSockMonkey · Dec 31, 2013

Lots of useful beginner stuff here at Tiki King Ukulele School: http://www.tikiking.com/uke_school.html

PhilUSAFRet · Dec 31, 2013

Here's some great free stuff from the Ukulele for Dummies website:

http://www.dummies.com/how-to/music-creative-arts/music/Ukulele.html

Budward · Jan 3, 2014

Good news today from UPS. It's coming Monday. Mainland mahogany concert. Yee haw!

Budward · Jan 6, 2014

All right! It's all here. Uke, case, humidifier, snark tuner, and books. My only problem is getting it pried out of my wife's hands. Uh oh, might be buying a second uke sooner than I thought.

Ukulele Eddie · Jan 6, 2014

Absolutely sign up for the Ukulele Underground learning site (monthly and yearly option). The iPad app is AWESOME!

I would also check out Brett McQueen's site Ukulele Tricks. He offers a free lesson book and some great free online tutorials. There is also a $47/year option to have access to more (which I've done).

One word of advice - when I started a long 5 months ago, I signed up for too much. I don't use it all. From what I evaluated, the above two are the most useful to me. Your mileage may vary.

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