The video below is a relatively quick introduction to low G ukulele tuning and the way it relates to learning guitar. If you would like to learn more, I go into more detail in the FAQ section of the “Introduction to Low G Ukulele” page.
Below the video, you’ll find links to all of the articles I’ve written about low G ukulele, including lessons on reading sheet music, chords in common keys, and the CAGED system.
Articles
Reading Ukulele Music
This four-part series teaches you the basics of reading sheet music in standard notation for ukulele. This is a useful skill for those times when you can’t find a good TAB of a tune you want to learn.
- Part 1: Natural Notes
- Part 2: Sharps, Flats, Key Signatures, and Accidentals
- Part 3: Rhythm Syllables
- Part 4: Time Signatures
Exploring Ukulele Chords
This three-part series is a quick overview of some important chord concepts for ukulele. I present the information but don’t dwell much on the theory behind it. This is a great starting point if you want to get up and running with your uke quickly and aren’t looking to study music theory.
- Part 1: Chords in Common Keys
- Part 2: The CAGED System for Ukulele
- This is a great overview article if you are already familiar with CAGED from guitar. If you are new to CAGED, check out the “CAGED Foundations” article series below.
- Part 3: LowG.net Chord Finder (and slash chords)
CAGED Foundations
This ongoing series of articles explores moveable chord shapes on ukulele and how they relate to the scales they live within. It is written to be beginner friendly, but there is a lot of information to ingest.