How to become a better ukulele player

Posted by Guitars 4U on September 21st, 2021

Naturally, people are drawn to the sound of music, and many may say that it can heal one’s soul. Thus, it\'s clear that select people are instinctively drawn to playing instruments and creating their own music. Whether you play the drums or a guitar, as a musician you will always ask yourself… how do I become better?

At guitars 4 U, they sell a range of colours and styles of guitars for any skill level. They also have a range of ukuleles for sale, for anyone who looking to start their musical journey. If you have decided to try to pick up a new hobby or if you are just stuck in a rut and looking for ways to improve your skills, you have come to the right place. here are some ways to become a better ukulele player.

 Practise schedules

We have all heard the saying practise makes perfect, but it is the truth! Through practising you immediately take a step in the right direction by developing your skill and knowledge. By setting away some time during your week to sit down and play some melodies will improve your skills tenfold. A great way to get into the groove of practising, is to watch some videos to get you inspired and help you along the way.

If you are wanting to get some guided practise sessions in, going to ukulele lessons would be most beneficial!

 Record yourself

Another way to see huge improvements in your ukulele skills is to record yourself playing. Listening back to yourself playing will give you a great indication of how you are progressing. Being honest with yourself and pick out where you need to improve is crucial to becoming a better ukulele player. Note, make sure you also give yourself the credit you need when you do amazing as well.

 Don’t look down

Once you have learnt basic strumming and your notes, try not looking at the fretboard. This technique will train your ear to recognise the notes and tremendously increase your skill as a ukulele player. It is not an easy skill to learn but feeling your way around the ukulele will give you a better understanding of the fretboard. Start with small sections and build your way up to whole melodies or songs.

 Make mistakes

A big point to take away from learning to play the ukulele is to make mistakes! You might think I\'m crazy for encouraging you to fail, but as a musician, you will never become a better ukulele player by not making mistakes. They are the fundamental building blocks you must push through to better yourself. A lot of individuals are too afraid of making mistakes and therefore prohibit their progress. So don\'t be afraid to make any mistakes because they are actually just lessons in disguise.

 Starting your music journey is no easy task but is extremely rewarding when you hit some milestones along the way. If you are wanting to get your ukulele journey started, head to Guitars 4 U as they have heaps of ukuleles for sale!