Ukulele for Beginners: Why You Should Consider Giving a Ukulele to Someone This Christmas Holidays Activities Fun With Dad

Tiffany Zook

November 29, 2021

Looking for a fun way to get a group caroling the night away? Buy a ukulele! Playing the ukulele is not as difficult as you may think. With only four simple chords to learn (C,G,D,F) there are dozens of songs you can play. Here's a few things we've learned to help you master the ukulele:

There are free tutorials online and websites that offer free chords charts. My family uses Ukutabs.com or SimpleMusicTeaching.com.

On Youtube, be sure to tune into Cynthia Lin. She's an incredible teacher, breaking down all the steps and strum patterns in only five minutes a day. She offers six free holiday songs you can download. Try them out today!

Tune your ukulele with your iPhone using the app Guitartuna.

Ukuleles are affordable, easy to travel with and kids love them! Grab some egg shakers and kazoos to adds some whimsy. With just a little practice, you'll be adding accompaniment to any campfire gathering.

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Ukuleles $20 & Up

Ukulele Primer Book for Beginners $12

First 50 Songs You Should Play on Ukulele $10

Ukulele Stands $10 & Up

Kazoos $4 & Up

Comments (4)

Donna John

I've always wanted to learn an instrument. I had it narrowed down to piano or acoustic guitar. Was probably going to go with guitar because I think you should own a piano if you learn to play. Now, though, I am considering buying myself a ukulele for Christmas. Seriously. Like just 4 chords to learn! Tiffany Zook

Tiffany Zook

You’re first song Donna!

Elisa Schmitz

What a fun idea, Tiffany Zook ! My dad plays the ukulele. I have never tried, but now you're inspiring me, thanks!

Marge Jesberger

Great idea music is so important in our lives