Singing In The Rain - Ukulele Tutorial
You can learn this fun ukulele arrangement of this classic tune!
Remember:
Happy
Ready
Smile
Rain
Don’t worry, there’s more banjo to come!
Let’s spread a little sunshine even when it’s pouring outside! In this ukulele tutorial, I’m showing you how to play "Singing in the Rain" using a simple technique that’s perfect for beginners.
The coolest part about this version? It’s basically one chord shape! We use your standard F chord shape and simply shift it over to a different set of strings to get the sounds we need. It’s a great way to play a recognizable song without having to memorize a dozen different finger positions.
What we cover:
The "One-Shape" Method: How to use the F chord shape on two different sets of strings.
The Lifting Trick: Adding variety to your strumming by lifting a single finger.
Slow Play-Along: Walking through the verse and chorus together so you can hear exactly where the transitions happen.
Ear Training: Encouraging you to listen for the changes rather than just reading off a page.
This is a fun, lighthearted song to share with your friends and family. Grab your uke, and let’s get singing!
Timestamps
00:00 - Performance Demo
01:30 - Introduction and lesson overview
01:51 - Shape 1: The F Chord Breakdown
02:08 - The "Lifting Trick" for the first shape
02:18 - Shape 2: Shifting the shape to new strings
02:34 - The "Lifting Trick" for the second shape
02:52 - Practicing the move between shapes
03:10 - Slow Play-Along and vocal guide
04:37 - Reviewing the lyric cues for chord changes
06:12 - Encouragement and wrap up