How to Play Bm7 on Ukulele

4 String Tenor Ukulele

The ukulele can be heard in various Polynesian melodies. From Hawaiian to Tahitian, Samoan to Tongan, this instrument is used for picking solos and many unique styles of strumming.Throughout the Polynesian islands, the ukulele is made in various shapes, sizes and colors. However, the body of the ukulele is the keyto its sound. Some bodies are made thicker than others to produce a deeper sound, others a thinner or round shaped back to produce a higher tone.Many of the chords that are played on the guitar can also be playedon this instrument. The Bm7 chord is one of the easier chords toplay and can be learned in just a few steps.

Things You'll Need

• Ukulele

Instructions

1. Stand or sit in a comfortable position. Hold the ukulele with the right arm by placing it over the front of the ukulele body. The strings should face away from the musician's body with back of the ukulele body touching the stomach.

2. Hold the neck of the ukulele with the left hand. Place the neck of the ukulele between the left thumb and index finger near the string spacer.

3. Place the left index finger on the "G" or top string between the first and second fret which are the first two metal strips on the neck. Keep the left palm separated from the neck to ensure proper positioning.

4. Hold down the remaining C, E and A strings between the first and second fret with the index finger. All four strings should be covered between the first and second fret without touching the frets.

5. 

   While holding all assigned strings down firmly, gently strum the ukulele with the right hand. Strumming should take place near the center of the ukulele body. Listen to the sound of the chord to make sure that it is clear and interrupted. If the sound is not clear, check the index finger to make sure that it is not touching the frets. Also make sure that the left palm is not touching the neck of the ukulele

Tips & Warnings

• The strings on the ukulele from top to bottom are assigned G, C, E, and A.

• A four string ukulele may be easier to play for a person with smaller hands as the neck is not as wide as a 6 or 8 stringed ukulele.