How to play the ukulele
  • 1. What is the most common tuning for a ukulele?
A) EADG
B) DGBE
C) GCEA
D) CGDA
  • 2. Which finger is typically used to fret the first string?
A) Ring Finger
B) Pinky Finger
C) Index Finger
D) Middle Finger
  • 3. What is the smallest type of ukulele?
A) Concert
B) Soprano
C) Baritone
D) Tenor
  • 4. How many strings does a standard ukulele have?
A) 12
B) 6
C) 8
D) 4
  • 5. What does 'strumming' refer to?
A) Tuning the ukulele
B) Holding down the strings to create chords
C) Cleaning the ukulele strings
D) Brushing the strings with your fingers or a pick
  • 6. What is a common material used for ukulele bodies?
A) Brass
B) Aluminum
C) Koa
D) Titanium
  • 7. What is a ukulele pick made of?
A) Glass
B) Metal
C) Wood
D) Felt
  • 8. What is the first chord you should learn?
A) Am
B) G7
C) F
D) C
  • 9. Which finger is typically used for the C chord?
A) Middle Finger
B) Pinky Finger
C) Index Finger
D) Ring Finger
  • 10. What is the purpose of a capo?
A) To change the pitch of all strings
B) To mute the strings
C) To protect the strings
D) To amplify the ukulele
  • 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) Finger Pattern
B) Chord Progression
C) Scale Sequence
D) Tuning Method
  • 13. Which type of ukulele is typically tuned DGBE?
A) Soprano
B) Concert
C) Baritone
D) Tenor
  • 14. What is the name of the part of the ukulele you press the strings down on?
A) Fretboard
B) Soundboard
C) Headstock
D) Body
  • 15. What is a common strumming pattern?
A) Up, Down, Up, Down
B) Down, Down, Up, Down, Up
C) Down, Down, Down, Down
D) Up, Up, Up, Up
  • 16. What is the ukulele most associated with?
A) Hawaiian Music
B) Blues Music
C) Classical Music
D) Country Music
  • 17. What does tabulature (TAB) represent?
A) Rhythm
B) Chord names
C) Lyrics
D) Fret numbers and strings to play
  • 18. Which of the following is NOT a part of the ukulele?
A) Nut
B) Bridge Pins
C) Sound Hole
D) Saddle
  • 19. What type of knot is typically used to tie the strings at the bridge?
A) Granny Knot
B) Figure Eight Knot
C) Bowline Knot
D) Square Knot
  • 20. What is the purpose of ukulele strings?
A) Decorate the ukulele
B) Produce the sound
C) Hold the ukulele together
D) Change the tuning
  • 21. How do you properly hold a ukulele?
A) Holding it out in front of you
B) Between your knees
C) On your shoulder
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) Storing it in a case
B) Using a pick
C) Playing it too softly
D) New strings stretching
  • 24. How does the size of the ukulele affect its sound?
A) Smaller ukuleles have a deeper sound
B) Size doesn't affect 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) Chord transitions
B) Only playing scales
C) Strumming randomly
D) Only playing one chord
  • 26. What is the term for playing individual notes instead of chords?
A) Sliding
B) Picking
C) Hammering
D) Strumming
  • 27. Which of these is NOT a common ukulele chord?
A) Bb
B) Dm
C) Am
D) G7
  • 28. What does it mean to 'mute' the strings?
A) To make the ukulele louder
B) To replace the strings
C) To tune the ukulele
D) To stop the strings from ringing
  • 29. How do you care for your ukulele?
A) Keep it clean and store it properly
B) Don't tune it
C) Leave it in direct sunlight
D) Soak the strings in water
  • 30. What is tremolo strumming?
A) Strumming with a pick
B) Strumming with your thumb
C) Strumming only the bass strings
D) A very fast strumming pattern
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