Learn to Read & Play TAB
Move Beyond Strumming.
Start Playing Melodies.
A calm, step-by-step course for ukulele players who know a few chords and are ready to read TAB, find notes with less hesitation and play complete beginner melodies.
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The transformation
From Repeating Chords to Reading Your First Melodies
Where you are now
Playing the same things on repeat
You know some chords and strumming patterns, but your progress has plateaued. You want to become more musical—you’re just not sure what to practise next.
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Where you’ll be
Reading TAB and finding notes with growing confidence
Follow beginner TAB while your fingers learn the fretboard. By the end, you’ll have played two well known songs perfect for building a practical foundation for fingerstyle and chord melody.
Why this method works
Two Essential Skills, Developed Together
Most lessons explain the numbers and hand you a song. This course carefully develops reading fluency and physical coordination at the same time.
1
Eyes Learn The Page
Simple, carefully graded TAB builds your reading confidence one note and one pattern at a time—without overload.
2
Fingers Learn The Fretboard
Purposeful exercises build dexterity and spatial awareness, so your fingers gradually know where to go without constant checking.
The course journey
A Clear Path from Notes to Melody
Twelve focused lessons build one skill at a time, from understanding the instrument to reading and playing complete beginner melodies.
Set up and understand the instrument
Learn ukulele parts, string names and comfortable basic technique.
Read TAB and orient your fingers
Understand the lines and numbers while building controlled finger movement.
Develop fluency with the C major scale
Practise ascending, descending, degrees, groups of three and broken thirds.
Turn the scale into real music
Apply what you’ve learned to two complete melodies with guided, repeatable practice.
Inside the course
See What You’ll Learn and Practise
This is a focused foundation course—not an overwhelming library. Each lesson prepares your eyes and fingers for the next, then puts those skills into music.
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Free lesson sample · 3:50
Play the C Major Scale with Stu
This sample comes directly from Module 4. Follow the TAB, find each note and experience the calm, step-by-step approach used throughout the course.
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Explore the Full Course Journey
Screenshots from actual lessons inside the course.
Meet your teacher
Learn with Stukulele
Stu has created hundreds of ukulele lessons covering beginner basics, strumming, fingerpicking and chord melody.
In this course, Stu breaks TAB reading into a calm, clear sequence that will open the door to playing melodies and all round more efficient learning.
Real student result
What learners say about Stu’s teaching
“A lot of people play uke very well, but not everyone knows how to teach. You have restored my interest and the possibility that I may actually learn to play a song.”
— Mary Shipman
Course at a glance
Everything You Need to Practise
Designed for players who know a few chords; no TAB experience is required. The 41 minutes of focused instruction become a practical learning path as you pause, repeat and practise for 10–15 minutes at a time.
Founding Student Course Offer
Ready to Add Melody to Your Ukulele Playing?
Get all 12 lessons, 11 practice sheets, six interactive loopers and lifetime course access.
US$49.97
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Questions you may have
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this suitable if I have never read TAB?
Yes. The course begins with your first notes and is designed for players who know a few chords or strumming patterns but have little or no TAB-reading experience.
What exactly is included?
You receive 12 concise video lessons, 11 downloadable worksheets and practice sheets, six Soundslice practice loopers, lesson-progress tracking, lifetime course access and six months of Intermediate Membership as the Founding Student Bonus.
How long are the video lessons?
The lessons contain approximately 41 minutes of focused instruction. They are intentionally concise: pause, repeat and use the accompanying exercises until each movement feels comfortable.
What will I be able to play?
You will read and play the C major scale through useful patterns, then apply those skills to two complete melodies with a guided start-to-finish play-through.
How much should I practise?
Aim for 10–15 minutes, four or five times a week. There is no deadline, and short, regular practice is more valuable than an occasional long session.
Which currency will I be charged in?
The page shows an approximate local equivalent for convenience. Checkout charges a one-time payment of US$49.97 in USD, and your bank or card provider determines the final converted amount.
How does the included Intermediate Membership work?
It is added to your account after checkout. You can use Intermediate features across Stukulele for six months, after which the bonus expires automatically. It creates no subscription and never renews. Your TAB course remains available for life.
What is the refund policy?
The course includes a 14-day money-back guarantee. Try it for yourself, and if it is not right for you, contact Stu within 14 days of purchase for a full refund.
How will I access the course?
After checkout and account creation, sign in to open the course and track your progress. Your course access does not expire.