Ukulele 101 by Nitesh Jha

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Guide on selecting a beginner-friendly Ukulele and tuning it properly
Learn the correct posture, hand positioning, and basic strumming techniques
Understand basic music theory, including chords, rhythm, and melody
Learn to play basic open chords (C, G, F, Am, etc.) and transition smoothly between them
Practice basic strumming patterns (downstroke, upstroke, alternate strumming) and learn to play with a metronome
Learn to read Ukulele chord charts and basic tablature notation
Play simple songs using basic chords and strumming patterns
Explore basic fingerpicking techniques and apply them to simple tunes
Introduction to scales on the Ukulele and playing simple melodies
Learn to play 3-5 beginner-friendly songs by the end of the course

Guide on selecting a beginner-friendly Ukulele and tuning it properly
Learn the correct posture, hand positioning, and basic strumming techniques
Understand basic music theory, including chords, rhythm, and melody
Learn to play basic open chords (C, G, F, Am, etc.) and transition smoothly between them
Practice basic strumming patterns (downstroke, upstroke, alternate strumming) and learn to play with a metronome
Learn to read Ukulele chord charts and basic tablature notation
Play simple songs using basic chords and strumming patterns
Explore basic fingerpicking techniques and apply them to simple tunes
Introduction to scales on the Ukulele and playing simple melodies
Learn to play 3-5 beginner-friendly songs by the end of the course

Strum and transition smoothly between at least 8 basic chords with consistent rhythm using a metronome
Play one simple melody or tune (e.g., "Happy Birthday," "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star")
Perform a popular folk song or simple traditional tune on the Ukulele
Play one simple devotional or spiritual song (e.g., "Amazing Grace," "Om Jai Jagdish Hare")
Perform a 5-minute piece combining chords and melody, showcasing your ability to play both strumming patterns and basic fingerpicking techniques