Here is a short YouTube video which I really enjoyed the first time I watched it - 'Learn to play the ukulele in less than 10 minutes' - this is a lighthearted approach and covers everything you need to get started .... at speed and wait until near the end when he plays and sings a number of popular songs ..... good entertainment.
Here is a 30 day course for beginners - as it is free and online you can take as long as you want.
You can play the ukulele using both a 'strumming' technique or using a 'picking' technique.
The video below shows the basic strumming technique.
It is good to view different teachers as each has their own personality and method of teaching.
For the more advanced player have a look at 'finger' style playing and learn how to play the song 'Hallelujah'. If this is too difficult at the moment come back later when you are ready.
Now let's see one of todays great ukulele players ..... Jake Shiabukuro, playing Bohemian Rhapsody. Jake plays a tenor ukulele and with its longer neck allows for his advanced playing technique.
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