Ukulele held upside down

Ukulele

Learn to play ukulele at your own pace with free music lessons by S’Cool Sounds Teaching Artists.

SKILLS

This is where you will learn the technical skills you need to play the ukulele.

Parts of the Ukulele

Learn the different parts you’ll use to make music on your ukulele.

Diagram: Parts of the Ukulele!

Holding the Ukulele

Learn how to hold the ukulele with great technique.

Video: Holding the Ukulele

The Strings

Learn the names of each string.

Video: The Strings

Strumming

Find out how to strum with a beautiful sound!

Video: Strumming

The Frets

What are the frets on a ukulele?
Find out in this video!

Video: The Frets

Left-Hand Placement

See where to place your left hand for great sounding chords!

Diagram: Left-Hand Placement

Strumming Patterns

Strum your first pattern on the ukulele!

Video: Strumming Patterns

Chord Diagrams / C Chord

Learn how to read a chord diagram and play your first chord!

Video: Chord Diagrams / C Chord

CHORDS

A minor chord diagram

Here are all the chords you’ll need to play the songs below! For tips on reading chord charts, check out the Chord Diagrams video.

A7 chord diagram
C chord diagram
C7 chord diagram
F chord diagram
G chord diagram
G7 chord diagram

SONGS

Travel through time and around the world while learning from S’Cool Sounds’ exciting collection of songs.

Featured Song: Las Dos Pisadas

This song features two chords – C and G!

Learn Las Dos Pisadas

first chords

Discover a world of music through your first chords on ukulele

La Pisada
Dominican

Las Dos Pisadas
Dominican

more chords

Explore songs from around the globe while playing more chords on the ukulele.

Three-Note Samba
Brazilian

even more chords

Continue your journey exploring the world of music and even more chords on the ukulele through these songs.

La Bamba
Mexican

This Little Light
of Mine

American (U.S.)