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