Play ukulele and perform simple songs

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90 minutes

5 steps

·Beginner

After 90 min: You'll play full songs with clear sound and build toward more complex pieces.

What you need

Ukulele (soprano okay)TunerCapoChord chart referencePractice motivation

The 90-Minute Plan

Tune and learn strings0–15 min

4 strings: G, C, E, A. Use tuner app initially. Tuning becomes automatic quickly.

Master basic chord shapes15–35 min

C, G7, F, Am, Dm. These 5 chords play hundreds of songs. Practice switching between them.

Learn strumming patterns35–55 min

Downstrokes and upstrokes. Start slow. Consistency beats speed. Metronome app helps.

Finger conditioning55–75 min

Calluses develop in 2 weeks with daily play. Don't quit when fingers hurt; this is normal.

Learn a full song75–90 min

'Wonderwall' or 'Island in the Sun' beginner-friendly. Play all the way through daily.

Pro Tip

Ukulele is forgiving and fun; low barrier to entry, high reward ratio.

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After 90 min: You can play a complete ukulele song with proper rhythm and clean chord changes.

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After 90 min: You'll sing on pitch, with better breath support, and increased vocal range.

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After 90 min: You'll read standard notation, understand chord progressions, and compose basic melodies.

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After 90 min: You can play a complete recognizable song from start to finish on piano.

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