... I have no idea what note the song starts with singing wise because it doesn't list it on the chords, just the chords and words.
Thanks for the links guys. The next problem I have is then in my mind, adjusting the song to the key. Like, I have no idea what note the song starts with singing wise because it doesn't list it on the chords, just the chords and words. Maybe I need to learn some music theory?
Haha, I just told my husband I'm going to get a harmonica. He said no because he doesn't like them and is afraid I will serenade him with it.
Escalate the threat to accordion or bagpipes and see how it goes from there.
--Mark
You might have to feed your Ukulele Acquisition Syndrome (UAS) by purchasing a few ukes and have each tuned a bit higher or lower so you can try singing with a particular uke.
You'll probably have to name them according to the key they are tuned to so you'll know what key you're singing and playing in.
One advantage (?) is that you don't have to change how you finger your chords. If you like playing the C chord family of chords, you will be able to use the same fingering on ukes of various tunings and end up playing in different keys! See, you need more ukes!
It's a silly suggestion, but then again....
Something to think about.
I know what you mean. I seem to be able to sing along better to songs that have E, Eb, Bb, D. And of course they are all the chords I have trouble with. Maybe I just need to learn more chords?*laughs*
I am working on a couple of songs in Eb.
Eb is an absolute joy to sing in. Not so much fun to play.
I am tempted to retune or capo. However, learning to play those chords will prove more useful in the long run, so I have stuck with it. Often time second position chords can be your best friend when playing in some keys.
I know what you mean. I seem to be able to sing along better to songs that have E, Eb, Bb, D. And of course they are all the chords I have trouble with. Maybe I just need to learn more chords?
The thing with the D is deciding which way to play it for me. Like in songs that have D7, I play the D by baring the 2nd fret and putting my pinky on the 1st string 5th fret. Songs that don't have the D7, I just use the regular way of doing D. But it's hard just switching from fret to fret. Oh the joys of being a beginner.Playing in D is a breeze once you get the D itself down.
It took me a little while to really get that, but once I did it was great.
These days D is my go-to key when I am just messing around.
The thing with the D is deciding which way to play it for me. Like in songs that have D7, I play the D by baring the 2nd fret and putting my pinky on the 1st string 5th fret. Songs that don't have the D7, I just use the regular way of doing D. But it's hard just switching from fret to fret. Oh the joys of being a beginner.
Funny you mention that, I JUST saw that somewhere else.hawaiian D7 is an option too
a-0
e-2
c-0
g-2