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