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