Free Online Ukulele Classes

Learn How to Play With These Beginner Ukulele Lessons

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by Jamie Littlefield
Jamie Littlefield has an education M.A. and has taught high school and college. Her work has appeared in Huffington Post, Psychology Today, and more.
Updated January 15, 2020

Free online ukulele classes make playing this quirky four-stringed instrument easy. The top-reviewed free online ukulele classes in this list can help you get started or improve your skills. Typical ukulele lessons include finger-placement instructions, strumming suggestions, audio exercises, video guidance and much more.

Pineapple Pete's Ukulele School

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These free online ukulele classes include detailed written instructions and audio exercises for beginning, intermediate and advanced learners.

Ukulele Underground Lessons

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In addition to the for-profit classes given through the Ukulele University, this site offers dozens of free online lessons. Each video lesson focuses on a single song, walking players step by step through the chords, strumming patterns, and lyrics.

Ukulele Lesson

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Beginning ukulele players can work quickly through this free online class. The visual lessons include tips on choosing the right ukulele and memorizing basic chords.

Live Ukulele

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These free online ukulele lessons teach you how to incorporate music theory into your playing. Text-based and video lessons are both offered on dozens of topics. This site is particularly helpful for players looking to move beyond the typical beginner lessons.

The Uke With Ed Kaula

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These basic free online ukulele lessons help anxious players get started without all the fuss. Take a look at the quickstart classes, including "How to Play the Ukulele in Three Minutes or Less" for a simplified way to learn.