Mini Melodies in C

Here are some C-chord songs with simple melodies that only use two or three notes. The melodies are written in tablature (TAB for short) and on the staff. TAB is written as if the player is looking at the fretboard, so it is often helpful to turn your ukulele toward you (upside down) and practice the fingerings, and then turn it back around to normal playing position.

'Youke' can play the melody by reading the tablature (TAB). The TAB will help you see where the notes are on the ukulele. Then you can read and play the melody on the staff. One person or group can play the melody while another plays the chord so you have both melody and harmony.

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Mouse, Mousie: This one-chord song has a simple three-note melody that uses notes only from the C chord. Try playing the melody while someone else strums the chord. Add a bass part by alternating between C and G notes (starting with C).

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