Fun for ukulele beginners! Easy songs you can play with just a few chords

Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy

Kaiju no Hanauta / Vaundy (Original Key) [Ukulele Solo Performance] Chords in Description

Singer-songwriter Vaundy—his recent appearance on the NHK Red and White Song Battle is still fresh in our memories.

How about trying to play “Kaijū no Hanauta,” the song he performed then that drew a huge response? The chords are simple, and since it’s mid-tempo, it’s easy to catch the rhythm and learn.

Plus, the lyrics are beautiful, making it perfect for performances aimed at audiences of all ages, such as recitals.

Also worth noting is how well the ukulele’s tone matches the song’s world.

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Become the windtsuji ayano

Becoming the Wind - Ayano Tsuji “The Cat Returns” Easy Ukulele [This is the old version; see the description for the 2020 revised edition]

This is a piece that fully brings out the charm of the ukulele’s gentle tone.

I think the everyday scenes depicted in the lyrics match beautifully with the relaxed performance.

Since it’s a song that evokes the listener’s imagination, it might be best to sing it slowly, carefully, and with a calm voice.

The sense of lift in the chorus is irresistible, too.

MiracleGReeeeN

"Kiseki" by GReeeeN - Easy Arrangement for Beginners [Includes Solo Ukulele TAB]

It’s a heart-fluttering love song filled with the desire to spend a lifetime with someone special.

It’s a track by GReeeeN, released in May 2008 as their seventh single.

It became a hot topic as the theme song for the TBS drama “ROOKIES” and topped the Oricon singles chart.

Riding the drama’s popularity, it was a massive hit, becoming the fastest song in history to surpass one million full-track mobile downloads.

Describing the encounter with a loved one as a “miracle,” it sings about the happy journey the two will walk together.

Give this quintessential J‑POP number a try!

Little Brown Jug

[Free Sheet Music] Brown Jug You Can Play on the Day You Buy a Ukulele – Solo Ukulele Lesson

For those playing a song on the ukulele for the first time, I’d like to recommend “Little Brown Jug.” It’s a piece composed by American songwriter Joseph Winner, published in 1896, and it has since been loved as a jazz standard.

The structure is quite simple, so even those reading sheet music for the first time should find it easy to understand.

That said, there may be parts that feel confusing at first.

In those cases, it’s perfectly fine to omit some notes or play at a slower tempo.

Take it at your own pace.

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Koke’eDenisu Kamakahi

I tried playing Koke'e for ukulele beginners (you can play it with three chords). [You can download the chord chart from the description].

It’s a song like a grand love letter depicting Hawaii’s beautiful nature.

Written and composed by Dennis Kamakahi, it is inspired by the majestic scenery of Kauaʻi.

As a staple of Hawaiian music, it has been covered by many artists, including Natalie Ai Kamauu.

The gentle sound of the ukulele and lyrics that evoke the mist-shrouded mountains of Kōkeʻe State Park and the breathtaking vistas of Waimea Canyon truly resonate.

Highly recommended for anyone who wants to experience Hawaii’s nature and culture.