Ukulele Music Theory

Ukulele Music Theory

Theory has a scary reputation, but on the ukulele it is mostly just a few patterns that explain why the songs you love sound the way they do. A little goes a long way.

This is where it all comes together. Learn how keys work so you can pick chords that belong together and write your own songs, open up scales so you can play melodies and start soloing, then explore the alternate tunings that change the character of the instrument.

If you would rather hear this than read it, the scales tool and the tuner are right there to play along with. None of it is required to enjoy your uke, but it makes everything else easier. Have a browse below and take it at your own pace.

All Theory guides

Different tunings

Low-G, baritone, slack: what each one does and when to use them.

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