Metallica on Ukulele: Nothing Else Matters
Introduction
It’s not easy to be a musician. You have to know how to play the instrument, you need patience and practice, and most importantly you need time. When people think about music making they often assume that it takes hours of work in order for anything good to happen. But what if I told you that there was a new way? What if I told you that with just one hour per week, anyone could learn the ukulele? That would be amazing! And so today we’re going to talk about why playing the ukulele can be fun and easy- even for beginners! We can learn how to play to one of my favorite bands, Metallica on ukulele.
What is the ukulele and what are its origins
The ukulele is a small stringed instrument that originated in Hawaii. It’s typically made of wood, and has four nylon or gut strings that are tuned to GCEA. The ukulele is often considered to be a miniature guitar, and it’s popularity has been growing in recent years as more and more people learn how to play it.
How to hold the ukulele and how to make basic chords
In order to hold the ukulele properly, you’ll want to place it so that the sound hole is facing you. You’ll then need to hold it against your chest with your left hand, and use your right hand to hold the chord bar. To make a basic C chord, you’ll need to hold down the third fret on the first string with your left hand, and then pluck the string with your right. You can find more information about how to make chords online.
Strumming techniques and some Metallica on ukulele
Now that we know how to hold the ukulele and make some basic chords, it’s time to start strumming. There are lots of different strumming techniques, but we’ll keep it simple for now. Just use your right hand to strum the strings downward in a steady motion.
Metallica is a heavy metal band that was formed in 1981. The band was based in Los Angeles for most of its career. Their fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship made them one of the founding “big four” bands of thrash metal. Metallica’s current lineup comprises founding members and primary songwriters James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich, longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett, bassist Robert Trujillo, as well as former guitarists Dave Mustaine (who went on to form Megadeth) and Jason Newsted (who went on to play with Ozzy Osbourne). It was one of my most formative bands growing up, and I have fun introducing Metallica songs to my ukulele group.
You can try practicing with some fun Metallica songs like “Enter Sandman” or “Master of Puppets”.
Or download this chord chart that I used with my ukulele group, “Nothing Else Matters”. It’s in a key that is easy to play for ukulele, Em.
Nothing Else Matters Ukulele Chords in ChordPro
[Verse]
[Em] So close no matter [D]how far[C]
[Em] couldn’t be much more [D]from the heart[C]
[Em] forever trusting [D]who we a[C]re
[G] and [B7]nothing else [Em]matters
[Em] never opened my[D]self this way[C]
[Em] life is ours, we live it [D]our way[C]
[Em] all these words I [D]don’t just say [C]
[G] and [B7]nothing else [Em]matters
[Em] trust I seek and I [D]find in you[C]
[Em] every day for us [D]something new[C]
[Em] open mind for a [D]different view[C]
[G] and [B7]nothing else [Em]matters [C] [A]
[Chorus]
[D]never cared for what they[C] do[A]
[D]never cared for what they[C] kn[A]ow
[D]but I [Em]know
[Verse]
[Em] So close no matter [D]how far[C]
[Em] couldn’t be much more [D]from the heart[C]
[Em] forever trusting [D]who we a[C]re
[G] and [B7]nothing else [Em]matters[C] [A]
[Chorus]
[D]never cared for what they[C] do[A]
[D]never cared for what they[C] kn[A]ow
[D]but I [Em]know
[Verse]
[Em] never opened my[D]self this way[C]
[Em] life is ours, we live it [D]our way[C]
[Em] all these words I [D]don’t just say [C]
[G] and [B7]nothing else [Em]matters
[Em] trust I seek and I [D]find in you[C]
[Em] every day for us [D]something new[C]
[Em] open mind for a [D]different view[C]
[G] and [B7]nothing else [Em]matter-[C]ers [A]
[Chorus]
[D]never cared for what they[C] sa[A]y
[D]never cared for games the[C]y p[A]lay
[D]never cared for what they[C] do[A]
[D]never cared for what they[C] kn[A]ow
[D]and I [Em]know
[Verse]
[Em] So close no matter [D]how far[C]
[Em] couldn’t be much more [D]from the heart[C]
[Em] forever trusting [D]who we a[C]re
[G] no, [B7]nothing else [Em]matters
[Outro]
[Em]
Tips for keeping your practice sessions interesting
One of the best ways to keep your practice sessions interesting is to set some goals for yourself. You can challenge yourself to learn a new song, or to improve your strumming technique. You can also try practicing with a friend, so you can help each other learn and keep each other motivated.
The benefits of learning to play the ukulele
There are many benefits to learning to play the ukulele, including improved hand-eye coordination, patience, and dexterity. Playing the ukulele can also help improve your musical skills and knowledge. And finally, playing the ukulele is a great way to relax and have fun.
Where to find more information and lessons online
If you’re interested in learning more about the ukulele, or in finding some lessons online, there are plenty of resources available. You can start by searching for “ukulele lessons” or “how to play the ukulele” online. There are also lots of great instructional videos available on YouTube. Happy strumming!
Conclusion
So there you have it- the ukulele is a fun and easy instrument to learn, and with just a little bit of practice you can be playing your favorite Metallica on ukulele in no time! For more information and lessons, be sure to check out some of the resources listed online. Have fun!
Learn More
Andrew Molina has an amazing online ukulele course, check it out! Andrew Molina Ukulele Academy | Andrew Molina Ukulele Academy (teachable.com)
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