How to play chord families on the ukulele

The ukulele is a beautiful and unique stringed instrument that is perfect for the traveling musician because it is so portable and relatively inexpensive. The ukelele is a version of a small guitar that originated in Hawaii. This tutorial is designed for the songwriter in you. Here Aldrine breaks down the ins and outs of 'chords that sound good together', otherwise known as "chord families." Basically, figure out what key you want to play in, find out the notes in that major scale, and number them 1 through 8. Numbers 1, 4, 5, and 8 will be major chords. 2, 3, and 6 will be minor chords. And 7 will be a diminished. Now choose which of these chords you want to use and in what order, and you just got yourself a song. Once you get a hang of this technique you will be able to play some easy songs on the uke.