How to play the ukulele
  • 1. What is the most common tuning for a ukulele?
A) GCEA
B) CGDA
C) EADG
D) DGBE
  • 2. Which finger is typically used to fret the first string?
A) Pinky Finger
B) Index Finger
C) Ring Finger
D) Middle Finger
  • 3. What is the smallest type of ukulele?
A) Baritone
B) Tenor
C) Concert
D) Soprano
  • 4. How many strings does a standard ukulele have?
A) 6
B) 8
C) 4
D) 12
  • 5. What does 'strumming' refer to?
A) Tuning the ukulele
B) Brushing the strings with your fingers or a pick
C) Holding down the strings to create chords
D) Cleaning the ukulele strings
  • 6. What is a common material used for ukulele bodies?
A) Titanium
B) Brass
C) Aluminum
D) Koa
  • 7. What is a ukulele pick made of?
A) Felt
B) Glass
C) Metal
D) Wood
  • 8. What is the first chord you should learn?
A) F
B) C
C) G7
D) Am
  • 9. Which finger is typically used for the C chord?
A) Pinky Finger
B) Index Finger
C) Middle Finger
D) Ring Finger
  • 10. What is the purpose of a capo?
A) To amplify the ukulele
B) To protect the strings
C) To mute the strings
D) To change the pitch of all strings
  • 11. What is the function of the tuners?
A) Adjust the string tension
B) Amplify the sound
C) Hold the strings in place
D) Decorate the ukulele
  • 12. What is the term for a sequence of chords?
A) Scale Sequence
B) Tuning Method
C) Finger Pattern
D) Chord Progression
  • 13. Which type of ukulele is typically tuned DGBE?
A) Concert
B) Soprano
C) Tenor
D) Baritone
  • 14. What is the name of the part of the ukulele you press the strings down on?
A) Fretboard
B) Body
C) Soundboard
D) Headstock
  • 15. What is a common strumming pattern?
A) Down, Down, Up, Down, Up
B) Up, Down, Up, Down
C) Down, Down, Down, Down
D) Up, Up, Up, Up
  • 16. What is the ukulele most associated with?
A) Classical Music
B) Hawaiian Music
C) Country Music
D) Blues Music
  • 17. What does tabulature (TAB) represent?
A) Lyrics
B) Fret numbers and strings to play
C) Rhythm
D) Chord names
  • 18. Which of the following is NOT a part of the ukulele?
A) Sound Hole
B) Bridge Pins
C) Nut
D) Saddle
  • 19. What type of knot is typically used to tie the strings at the bridge?
A) Square Knot
B) Figure Eight Knot
C) Bowline Knot
D) Granny Knot
  • 20. What is the purpose of ukulele strings?
A) Decorate the ukulele
B) Produce the sound
C) Change the tuning
D) Hold the ukulele together
  • 21. How do you properly hold a ukulele?
A) Between your knees
B) On your shoulder
C) Holding it out in front of you
D) Against your chest or with a strap
  • 22. When should you change your ukulele strings?
A) Never
B) Every day
C) Once a year
D) When they sound dull or are frayed
  • 23. What can cause a ukulele to go out of tune easily?
A) New strings stretching
B) Using a pick
C) Storing it in a case
D) Playing it too softly
  • 24. How does the size of the ukulele affect its sound?
A) Size doesn't affect sound
B) Smaller ukuleles have a deeper sound
C) The color affects the sound
D) Larger ukuleles typically have a deeper sound
  • 25. What is a common way to practice ukulele chords?
A) Only playing scales
B) Strumming randomly
C) Chord transitions
D) Only playing one chord
  • 26. What is the term for playing individual notes instead of chords?
A) Picking
B) Sliding
C) Hammering
D) Strumming
  • 27. Which of these is NOT a common ukulele chord?
A) G7
B) Bb
C) Am
D) Dm
  • 28. What does it mean to 'mute' the strings?
A) To make the ukulele louder
B) To stop the strings from ringing
C) To tune the ukulele
D) To replace the strings
  • 29. How do you care for your ukulele?
A) Soak the strings in water
B) Don't tune it
C) Leave it in direct sunlight
D) Keep it clean and store it properly
  • 30. What is tremolo strumming?
A) A very fast strumming pattern
B) Strumming with a pick
C) Strumming with your thumb
D) Strumming only the bass strings
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