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How to practice with a metronome: steady rhythm for guitar and ukulele beginners
Speeding up without noticing, or strumming that wobbles? Learn how to practice with a metronome step by step: choosing a BPM, the slow-to-fast method, and simple drills for guitar and ukulele.
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How to change guitar and ukulele strings at home: a simple step-by-step guide
Dull tone and tuning that will not hold? Learn how to change strings on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and ukulele yourself, step by step, plus how to stretch new strings so they settle fast and the signs that it is time for a fresh set.
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Fingerpicking for beginners: 4 easy patterns for guitar and ukulele
Want your slow songs to sound softer and more personal? Swap the strum for fingerpicking. Learn hand position, which finger plays which string, and four beginner patterns that work on both guitar and ukulele.
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Barre chords made easy: how to play a clean F chord on guitar and ukulele
Buzzing strings and sore fingers on the F chord? Learn how barre chords work, the technique that makes them ring clean on guitar and ukulele, and a simple 10-minute daily practice plan.
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What is the I–V–vi–IV chord progression? Hundreds of hits with four chords
Why do so many hit songs sound familiar? They share the I–V–vi–IV progression. Learn what it is, how to play it in common keys, and how to practise it on guitar and ukulele.
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How to switch chords smoothly on guitar and ukulele: beginner practice tips
Do your songs fall apart between chords? These small practice habits help your fretting hand move faster and cleaner on guitar and ukulele, so you can keep the rhythm going without gaps.
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How to read chord diagrams for guitar and ukulele: a 5-minute beginner guide
Vertical lines, horizontal lines, dots, X and O: here is what every symbol on a chord diagram means, so you can read any guitar or ukulele chord chart in five minutes and start playing your favourite songs.
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How to tune your guitar and ukulele: a beginner's guide with tuners, apps and your ears
Playing the right chords but still sounding off? Your strings are probably out of tune. Learn standard tuning for guitar and ukulele, how to use a clip-on tuner or app, how to tune by ear, and simple habits that keep your instrument in tune longer.
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5 basic strumming patterns every beginner should know on guitar and ukulele
Five beginner-friendly strumming patterns that fit most pop, folk and acoustic songs, with simple counting, strumming-hand tips and a practice plan that works on both guitar and ukulele.
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What is a capo? How to use one to change key on guitar and ukulele
Learn what a capo does, how to work out the real chord names, and how to clamp it so your guitar or ukulele stays in tune, so you can play hard keys with easy open shapes.