How to Play Gb on a Ukulele

The ukulele is a unique instrument. It can be used on its own to play a beautiful instrumental piece or featured as a solo instrument in a song with strumming and/or picking. In various music genres such as Hawaiian, Tahitian, Samoan, Country, Reggae and Contemporary, it is used to accompany both male and female vocalists.Though the ukulele originated in Portugal, it has been played by famous musicians around the world in Polynesia, the U.S and Japan . Learn how to play a Gb on this lovely instrument.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Ukulele

1. Sit or stand in a comfortable position with the back upright. Place the body of the ukulele against the abdomen. Put the right arm over the front center of the ukulele body. The strings on the ukulele should be facing away from the musician.
2. Rest the neck of the ukulele in the left hand between the left index finger and thumb. The neck of the ukulele should not touch the left palm.
3. Move the left index finger between the string spacer and the first fret and hold down all four strings. Be sure to keep the left index finger firmly down. Do not let the left index finger touch the string spacer or the frets.
4. With the left middle finger, hold down the E string or string that is second from the bottom between the first and second fret. Keep the middle finger between the frets without touching the other fingers or frets.
5. Gb Place the left ring finger on the G or top string between the second and third fret. Hold all of the assigned strings down by firmly pressing the assigned fingers down along with the left thumb behind the neck of the ukulele. With the right hand, strum all of the strings gently over the center of the ukulele body.

Tips & Warnings

• Strings on the ukulele from top to bottom are assigned G, C, E, and A.
• Frets are metal strips that distinguish the bars on the neck of the ukulele.
• If the chord does not produce a clear or uninterrupted sound, look in the mirror to make sure the fingering is correct.
• Also double check that the frets and string spacer are not being touched.