Learn How To Play "Let It Be" by The Beatles On Ukulele!

In this easy lesson, we'll learn how to play Let It Be by The Beatles on the Ukulele. It's a great campfire song for the uke, you only need four chords to play and it's loads of fun! The chord progressions are super easy if you're familiar with your beginner open chords. :)

We'll explore a super easy version, and then we'll look at what you can do to make it more energetic. We got ticks that'll bring out the melody and make things sound more interesting! So grab your Uke, and let's get to work!

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Chords & Strumming

You'll only need a C, G, A minor, and F chord to play this song. Feel free to swap out the full F barre chord for the F major 7, which id an easier grip for beginners. You're playing two strums on each chord for the first chord sequences. The verses use almost the same chord sequences as the intro, but you'll switch things up in the chorus by starting with an Am chord.

When you're learning the chord structure, slow with a slow temi and the most basic strumming. Then, you can try playing an 8th all downstrum strumming pattern. Once you're comfortable with that and feel consistent with the rhythm, you can vary it up with some upstrums here and there.

💡 As long as you can keep your hand moving, you can add whatever you want! Find patterns that you think are cool, and go for it! :)

Adding Melodic Elements

Few nice things you can do to level up this classic Beatles song. Here are some different melodic variations you can try out if you're familiar with these techniques:

For the C chord, try adding a little step-down.
For that G chord: replace it with a Sus 4, with your little finger going down on the third fret of the first string.
Am chord: put your little finger on the third fret of string two
For the F chord: add hammer-on if you're feeling clever!

Remember - you can use these elements in other parts of the song. Using those extra notes will make things more interesting for your audience. Adding some movement will keep things exciting in this classic song.

Have a go and explore on your own! Experiment with chord movements and embellishments, and try different ways to bring an element of surprise! This is part of the beauty of tiny instruments like the Uke. :)

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