Ukulele World

Get where the fun really is….. The simplicity and beauty of the ukulele says it all. The good news is the finger patterns on the 4 smallest guitar strings are also ukulele chords….. so you don’t have to learn a lot new to have fun. Both new ukes and vintage ukes and banjo ukes are available. Find yourself a palm tree and a hula girl in your mind, grab a uke and let the fun begin.

62 thoughts on “Ukulele World”

  1. Cord Patterns
    Ken Fink

    I actually have a Tiple.{Was my Mothers, purchased in 1929 & just got it Reworked]
    It is recomended to tune it like a Ukulele "GCEA"
    or it could be tuned as "BF#DA"
    The above need to be transposed to play in conjunction w/ a Guitar.
    I only know the cords for a Guitar.
    I guess I could tune the Tiple like a Guitar "DGBA".
    Where can I get the Cording for a Ukulele.
    Or I guess I would need to learn how to transpose, up a 4th.[Guitar C major,Tiple F major]
    If you have any suggestions or product that could help, I would appreciate. I’m not looking to get this help for nothing.
    Thanks,
    Ken

  2. Need uke chords to Dreamer's Ball
    Cloud Nine

    I know this song might be impossible to play, but I was wondering if anyone had the chords for Queen’s "Dreamer’s Ball"? I am new at this so I’d appreciate any help.

  3. need uke chords for Queen's
    Sam

    Hi everyone,
    I think this song would be great on the ukulele. Sadly, I can’t even find the guitar chords for it anywhere. The only thing available online is a complicated tab with lots of jazzy stuff (yay, Brian May!) Now, I’m at level B I’d say when it comes to ukulele. I can handle a lot of sevenths and pick around a bit, but I sure would like to have just a rough guide to this song with just the chords. Nothing too too simple but I something basic I can noodle around with. Any help?

      1. Re: need uke chords for Queen's
        Sam

        : What song? Queen’s what?

        Damn it, I forgot to post the song title. It’s Queen’s "Dreamer’s Ball"
        It would be great to have "Good Company" too (since that one actually is played on a uke).

  4. ukulele tuning confusion
    jon pearlman

    i want to learn to play ukulele. the ukulele i have came with
    the center two strings thicker than the outer two. i noticed
    that there are different types of ukuleles with different styles
    of tuning. how should i tune my ukulele?

    1. Re: Need ukulele cords for Queens GOOD COMPANY
      Brandon White

      : Hi I’m learning the ukulele and I am busting to play "GOOD COMPANY " bY QUEEN. Can anyone send me the cords for this ( preferably with the dots on the strings also, so I know what to play. Many Thanks Brandon

    2. Re: Need ukulele cords for Queens GOOD COMPANY
      eddo

      : Hi I’m learning the ukulele and I am busting to play "GOOD COMPANY " bY QUEEN. Can anyone send me the cords for this ( preferably with the dots on the strings also, so I know what to play. Many Thanks Leonie

      The chords are (in the key of F)
      C7 F C7 F
      F F7 Bb7 Db7
      C7 F

      at the ‘now marriage is an … it’s
      D7 Gm C F D7
      GM BbM A

      And for the ‘all through the years it’s

      Gm Ebmaj7 Gm Bbm A

      I know ít’s been a while since you posted your question but I just love this song and want everybody to be able to play it.
      For the ‘dots’ you should check out ukelele chord sites. have fun
      Eddo

    3. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Leonie
      Leonie

      Hi I’m learning the ukulele and I am busting to play "GOOD COMPANY " bY QUEEN. Can anyone send me the cords for this ( preferably with the dots on the strings also, so I know what to play. Many Thanks Leonie

      1. Re: uke cords for Don't Worry Be Happy
        Kristina

        : : any one have teh uke cords for Don’t worry be happy?

        Hi, I came up with some really simple ones, but they work.

        C
        Here’s a little song I wrote

        G
        You might want to sing it note for note

        F
        Don’t worry

        C
        Be happy

        and it just continues on like that for the whole song

  5. Chord Translation from Guitar to Ukulele
    Bill Reams

    I am a new Uke player and have never played a guitar however my friends do and I am having trouble playing the same chords as them (it just does not always sound correct or is a very hard transition). I have a Tenor Uke tuned to DGBE per the instructions from where I purchased it and wonder if there is some type of Guitar to Uke translation chart or program. Should I be translating? If yes where do I go to get help on the web?

  6. my dad bought me a cheap ukelele, and now i am trying 2 find sites, and people to teach me the tuning and chord structures, except it doesnt sound right when i find uke tabs, is my uke tuned properly? HELP!

    1. Re: new uke - One good place to start.
      Johnny M

      : my dad bought me a cheap ukelele, and now i am trying 2 find sites, and people to teach me the tuning and chord structures, except it doesnt sound right when i find uke tabs, is my uke tuned properly? HELP!

      Here is a link to a ukulele tuning page.
      Pay close attention to the correct tuning (see charts), which will depend on the type of Ukulele you use. (Soprano, Concert, etc.)

      At the bottom of the page there are links which will give you "Tuning Notes" via sound… real easy to tune with.

      http://www.ukuleleworld.com/uw_tune.html

      Good website all around, best of luck

      Johnny M

  7. my dad bought me a cheap ukelele, and now i am trying 2 find sites, and people to teach me the tuning and chord structures, except it doesnt sound right when i find uke tabs, is my uke tuned properly? HELP!

  8. 4 string banjo ukelele
    Matthew Coup

    if anyone knows any information please email it to me. I have a 4 string gibson banjo ukelele from the 1950’s. It is missing the bridge and tail peice. If anyone knows how i could find these peices or anything about this type of model, please email me. Thank you.

  9. what kind of pickup
    uke builder

    hey folks,

    i have build myself an e-ukulele. the only problem is the pickup!!!
    which kind of pickup can i use?

    i have heard that a kent armstrong lipstick pickup is quite good!!!
    i hope you can help me!!!

  10. i just got hold of a 60 yr old banjo uke. i stringed it up tuned it. but i don’t knowhow 2 play the bloody thing. i already play guitar so i know the basics. but i can’t find any music for ukes.
    can ny1 help?

  11. hey
    joshlynn sokau

    well i just wanted to ask anyone of they know where to get some ukulele chords on the internet. The songs with ukulele chords well if so please email me telling me where you can get it.

    Thank You,
    joshlynn sokau

    1. I need songs for the ukulele and the cords.thanks
      justin

      : well i just wanted to ask anyone of they know where to get some ukulele chords on the internet. The songs with ukulele chords well if so please email me telling me where you can get it.

      : Thank You,
      : joshlynn sokau

    1. Re: banjo ukelele
      Chris Mason

      : Send me the names/ web address of folks who sell NEW banjo ukeleles or people who own a banjo-ukelele that is in good condition that they are willing to sell for a reasonable price.

    1. Re: banjo ukelele
      MARTIN HARRISON

      : Send me the names/ web address of folks who sell NEW banjo ukeleles
      I AM PERSONAL FRIENDS WITH ONE OF THE TOP UKELELE BANJO MAKERS IN THE WORLD TODAY.GEORGE FORMBY REGARDED THE PRE-WAR ABBOTT MONARCH AS THE GREATEST INSTRUMENT HE EVER POSSESSED.THESE ARE STILL HAND BUILT TO THE EXACT DESIGN IN THE UK,PRICE£600.
      CONTACT MARTIN ON 0161-613-285 UK

  12. Jam on my mind....
    Benj

    Someone in this beautiful little world has to help me….

    what are the chords to Pearl Jam’s "soon forget"…. my one chance to show the guitar players of this world a thing or two and my little four stringed freind lets me down….

    the first two chords are C and F but from then on? anyones guess..

    please help

    B

    1. Re: electric ukulele
      Quave

      : Hello,
      : who can inform me whether there are electric versions of an ukulele available?
      : Thanks in advance
      : Dirk

      I have been searching the web for electric ukes and i’ve found that E-bay sells a few. Most of the time they’ve just got semi-acoustics but occasionally there are some good solid body electric ukes which are hand-made. Check it out.

      1. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Mikelele Renna
        Mikelele Renna

        Greetings,I’ve had the best luck so far using a national resophonic ukulele,because theyre nice&loud and crispy on their own and then mikin it up with a sm57 condenser or even better a more expensive unidirectional mic.I have a konablaster and its midgrade at best,I’ve played ovation ukes but I dont like the plastic body sound,I’ve had transducer pickups and they always break and the adhesive runs out.I think resonators are the way to go.Specimen ukes seem really nice,but too damn *#$! expensive.I’ve never played one,but I would definetly be interested in a used one,or something of such quality at a more realistic price.Anyone please email me with any info.much thanks all, jah guide,
        Mikelele Renna

    2. Re: electric ukulele
      Chris Lyman

      : Hello,
      : who can inform me whether there are electric versions of an ukulele available?
      : Thanks in advance
      : Dirk

      Hello Dirk,
      Hi my name is chris. I have seen electric guitar-style ukuleles before. I haven’t ever seen people making them but I’ve seen one person playing on before. So I’m starting to make one of my one. E-mail me if you have any comments.

    3. Re: electric ukulele
      Jimmy Havok

      : Hello,
      : who can inform me whether there are electric versions of an ukulele available?
      : Thanks in advance
      : Dirk
      Funny, I’ve been thinking just the same thng. Ran across your note searching the web for the phrase "electric ukulele.

      Several companies make acoustics with pickups, but I suspect that a solid-body electric would have to be a home project. I’m looking for a neck that’s amenable to that sort of use now. I think guitar parts would be OK for everything else, just waste the two extra strings.

        1. Re: electric ukulele
          Askesemann

          : I am building my own solid body, electric uke. The parts I am using are mainly from the fluke uke.

          Wow, sounds great… have you finished it yet? Would you give some specifics? I’m thinking of building one, too!

      1. Re: electric ukulele
        big D

        : : Hello,
        : : who can inform me whether there are electric versions of an ukulele available?
        : : Thanks in advance
        : : Dirk
        : Funny, I’ve been thinking just the same thng. Ran across your note searching the web for the phrase "electric ukulele.
        blue star the konablaster i saw one in elderly instruments catalog. endorsed by the late great warren hynes 262.50 http://www.elderly.com they have mag. pickups steel strings way cool
        : Several companies make acoustics with pickups, but I suspect that a solid-body electric would have to be a home project. I’m looking for a neck that’s amenable to that sort of use now. I think guitar parts would be OK for everything else, just waste the two extra strings.

        1. Re: electric ukulele
          Ko'olau Ukulele Company

          : : : Hello,
          : : : who can inform me whether there are electric versions of an ukulele available?
          : : : Thanks in advance
          : : : Dirk
          : : Funny, I’ve been thinking just the same thng. Ran across your note searching the web for the phrase "electric ukulele.
          : blue star the konablaster i saw one in elderly instruments catalog. endorsed by the late great warren hynes 262.50 http://www.elderly.com they have mag. pickups steel strings way cool
          : : Several companies make acoustics with pickups, but I suspect that a solid-body electric would have to be a home project. I’m looking for a neck that’s amenable to that sort of use now. I think guitar parts would be OK for everything else, just waste the two extra strings.

          1. Re: electric ukulele
            Cyrus Sethna

            Yeah. There are many types of electric instruments that you can obtain. The acoustic/electric ones are basically acoustic ukes that you can hook up to an amp so you can make it louder. Kinda like those acoustic guitars that you can amp.

            The only real option for an electric ukulele that you don’t have to build yourself is the Konablaster. Those risa electrics are pieces of s**t because they use Low-G tuning which was made by guitar players. So don’t buy that one.

            I think the konablaster is a really good choice if you’re looking for a steel-strung uke… but if you want the good ‘ole nylon get an acoustic/electric. (If you’re a serious uke player get both)

        2. Re: electric ukulele
          mini one

          : : : Hello,
          : : : who can inform me whether there are electric versions of an ukulele available?
          : : : Thanks in advance
          : : : Dirk
          : : Funny, I’ve been thinking just the same thng. Ran across your note searching the web for the phrase "electric ukulele.
          : blue star the konablaster i saw one in elderly instruments catalog. endorsed by the late great warren hynes 262.50 http://www.elderly.com they have mag. pickups steel strings way cool
          : : Several companies make acoustics with pickups, but I suspect that a solid-body electric would have to be a home project. I’m looking for a neck that’s amenable to that sort of use now. I think guitar parts would be OK for everything else, just waste the two extra strings.
          This is werd so was I Dude

      2. Re: electric ukulele
        big D

        : : Hello,
        : : who can inform me whether there are electric versions of an ukulele available?
        : : Thanks in advance
        : : Dirk
        : Funny, I’ve been thinking just the same thng. Ran across your note searching the web for the phrase "electric ukulele.

        : Several companies make acoustics with pickups, but I suspect that a solid-body electric would have to be a home project. I’m looking for a neck that’s amenable to that sort of use now. I think guitar parts would be OK for everything else, just waste the two extra strings.

        1. Re: electric ukulele
          Tiki King

          : : : Hello,
          : : : who can inform me whether there are electric versions of an ukulele available?
          : : : Thanks in advance
          : : : Dirk
          : : Funny, I’ve been thinking just the same thng. Ran across your note searching the web for the phrase "electric ukulele.

          : : Several companies make acoustics with pickups, but I suspect that a solid-body electric would have to be a home project. I’m looking for a neck that’s amenable to that sort of use now. I think guitar parts would be OK for everything else, just waste the two extra strings.

          There is the Blue star Kona blaster electric Uke. You can see it at: http://www.elderly.com/new_instruments/items/BSKB.htm

          Cheers!
          Tiki King

        2. Re: electric ukulele
          Tiki King

          : : : Hello,
          : : : who can inform me whether there are electric versions of an ukulele available?
          : : : Thanks in advance
          : : : Dirk
          : : Funny, I’ve been thinking just the same thng. Ran across your note searching the web for the phrase "electric ukulele.

          : : Several companies make acoustics with pickups, but I suspect that a solid-body electric would have to be a home project. I’m looking for a neck that’s amenable to that sort of use now. I think guitar parts would be OK for everything else, just waste the two extra strings.

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