Guitar to Ukulele chords

kbuchholtz

I've been learning guitar for a few years. Got a gift certificate to a local music shop. Was going to buy a Ukulele to play around with. Question, if I'm jamming with a friend and he is playing A on guitar (or Em, or C, or whatever) will that chord translate into the same chord on a Ukulele? Would we both play the same chords/keys on stuff?

Not quite sure if my question is clear enough. Hopefully you get what I'm asking.

Thanks.

JH228

Yes.

Chords translate from gtr to uke. An A chord played on gtr and an A chord played on Uke will sound very nice together.

Your finger positions are not identical though, if that's what you're asking.

A uke is tuned to G C E A.

kbuchholtz

Thanks. I found a nice Web site with chord positions and some tab as well. I do know those are different. Though I don't know much else. You answered my question perfectly. Thanks for taking the time to do so. Appreciated.

JH228

Glad to hear.

Glad I could help.

I am also relatively new to the ukulele. I have been playing guitar for years but about a year ago I decided to pick up a mid-level uke and learn how to play blues uke. Then Ed's album came out several months later. Cool.

I scored a really cool reso-uke a month ago! It's awesome.

Good luck with your playing.

inlet13

Basically, playing a uke is like putting a capo on 5th fret on a guitar (and only playing the bottom four strings).

juan lester

this is an excellent ukulele resource


http://ukuleleunderground.com/


have fun

frankiefirefox

juan lester wrote:

this is an excellent ukulele resource


http://ukuleleunderground.com/


have fun

Such a great resource. If you are really into the uke, spend some time there. the forums are full of people ready, willing and able to help with any questions that you may have

JH228

one more: http://ukulelehunt.com/