Can you really play a song with just two chords?
Two chordsDefinitely. Plenty of well-known songs need only two. With a single pair of shapes the change becomes automatic fast, which is exactly what you want in your first week of playing.
How far this many shapes actually gets you.
Definitely. Plenty of well-known songs need only two. With a single pair of shapes the change becomes automatic fast, which is exactly what you want in your first week of playing.
C and F, or C and G7. All three are basic ukulele chords that sit comfortably under your fingers and turn up constantly. C is the single easiest shape on the ukulele so it's a good anchor for whichever partner you pick.
Vary the strumming rather than the chords. Try a soft verse and a harder chorus, add a pause before the change or switch to single down-strokes for a line. Two chords go a long way once the rhythm moves.
Add Am and you're into three chord territory, which opens up a huge amount of material. Have a look at the three chord list once your first change feels smooth.