The Ukulele is arguably the happiest, easiest, and most accessible stringed instrument on the planet. With only four soft nylon strings, it is completely painless for beginners. In our online ukulele classes, we have students playing full songs within their first 45 minutes.
You don't just have to play Hawaiian music on it! Here are 5 beautiful Bollywood songs you can play today using only four magic chords: C, G, Am, and F.
The 4 Magic Chords
- C Major: 3rd fret, bottom string (A string). Requires only 1 finger!
- Am (A minor): 2nd fret, top string (G string). Requires only 1 finger!
- F Major: Keep your finger on Am, and add your index finger to the 1st fret of the E string (2nd string from the bottom).
- G Major: Looks like a little triangle. (Index on 2nd fret C string, middle on 2nd fret A string, ring on 3rd fret E string).
1. 'Sham' (Aisha)
This Amit Trivedi acoustic masterpiece sounds like it was literally written for the Ukulele.
- Chords: C, F, Am, G
- Strumming: D - DU - UDU (Down, Down-Up, Up-Down-Up)
- Vibe: Perfect for a relaxed evening or a picnic.
2. 'Ilahi' (Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani)
A fast, energetic travel anthem. The high-pitched, plucky sound of the ukulele perfectly matches the energy of the original mandolin.
- Chords: C, G, Am, F
- Strumming: D - D - U - U - D - U (Play it fast!)
- Vibe: High energy, very rhythmic.
3. 'Raabta' (Agent Vinod)
A deeply romantic, slow song that sounds beautiful when fingerpicked or strummed very gently.
- Chords: Am, F, C, G
- Strumming: Single down strums (D---) for the verse, moving to a gentle D-DU-UDU for the chorus.
- Vibe: Sweet, melodic, and emotional.
4. 'Kabira' (Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani)
A Bollywood campfire staple. It is incredibly easy to sing along to while playing the uke.
- Chords: C, G, Am, F
- Strumming: D - D - U - U - D - U
- Vibe: Nostalgic and acoustic.
5. 'Pani Da Rang' (Vicky Donor)
While originally played on the guitar, the Ukulele version of this song is incredibly popular because the transition between the chords is so smooth.
- Chords: Am, G, F
- Strumming: D - DU - UDU
- Vibe: Soulful and rhythmic.
The Ukulele is the ultimate gateway to learning music. Once you learn these chords, you can play thousands of songs. Join Sukoon Music Academy’s online ukulele lessons to master strumming, fingerpicking, and singing simultaneously. Book a free trial today!
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