[Milkman]

My daughter gave me this nice little ukulele for christmas.

That high string on top changes everything.

It’s a fun little instrument and took me just a few minutes to get some chord shapes down.

 

[Mooh]

Loads of fun! Nice daughter.

(Ukulele is experiencing a resurgence in popularity. For many years I didn't have a single uke student and suddenly, starting about 4 years ago, they started calling. I have 6 regular uke students, ranging in age from 8/9 to retirement. Never predicted they'd outnumber bass students.)

 

[Milkman]

Loads of fun! Nice daughter.

(Ukulele is experiencing a resurgence in popularity. For many years I didn't have a single uke student and suddenly, starting about 4 years ago, they started calling. I have 6 regular uke students, ranging in age from 8/9 to retirement. Never predicted they'd outnumber bass students.)

Yes, fun is a good word. I seem to be naturally drawn to high register chirpy sounding instruments (mandolins and derivatives).

I just downloaded a chord chart.

If I get the bug, I’ll buy a Godin. I saw a couple of solid bodied Godin Ukes that look pretty slick, nice action, good preamp / pickup.

 

[GuitarT]

I got one for Christmas too! Mine's a Gretsch G9110 ( Folk & Bluegrass :: G9110 Concert Standard Ukulele with Gig Bag, Vintage Mahogany Stain ). My wife knew I've wanted for a while but I was still quite surprised. You're right, that top high string takes a bit of getting used to. I spent a good part of yesterday playing around with it.

 

[mawmow]

Oh Fortuante man you are ! ;-)

BTW, is it not tuned G-C-E-A ?
If so, it is like standard guitar tuning with capo at fifth fret of D-G-B-E strings.
CAGED system should then help you find chords.