Hey there, future ukulele star! Are you ready to fill your home with some truly beautiful music? Today, we’re diving into Amazing Grace, a song that sounds absolutely magical on our favorite little four - string instrument. Even if you just picked up your uke this morning, I promise you can do this!
Don't worry about being perfect right away. The most important thing is that you're having fun and feeling the music. We're going to take it step-by-step, and before you know it, you’ll be playing a song that brings a smile to everyone’s face. Let's get started on this joyful journey together!
The Essential Chords
We’re going to use a few basic finger shapes that are perfect for beginners, including the super easy one-finger C chord and some other friendly positions that will make your hands feel like pros!
G
C
D
Em
G7
Strumming Patterns
1. The Simple Heartbeat Strum
This easy-going rhythm uses three steady downward strums followed by a quick up flick to keep the song flowing beautifully and smoothly.
Play-Along Song Sheets
Follow along with these sheets for the lyrics and chord changes, or click the yellow button at the top to download the full PDF from my Patreon.
Lesson Details
- DifficultyBeginner
- TuningGCEA
- TechniqueChords / Strumming
- ChordsG, C, D, Em, G7
Gear & Setup
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Comments:
Detailed and nice tutorial!It is easy to learn to play ukulele with this kind of tutorial.
Excellent format. The complete package. Knew I was missing something when playing this tune. Mystery solved. Thanks.
I really like your format with the lyrics, chords, and diagrams with you strumming! Hope you keep on making more videos!!!Thank you!!
Hi, if possible can you post a tutorial with lower pitch? Also for the song “Nearer my God to thee”Thanks for posting tutorials, by the way! Indeed helpful for beginners! God bless!
Amazing content! Thanks for sharing this!