Uke-4-U Starter for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffAugust 24, 2015

This application helps you learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing, though we do have some quibbles here and there. Uke-4-U Starter's interface and design aren't likely to wow anyone, but the main menu is at least colorful and well organized. One section shows you the different parts of your instrument such as the nut, fretboard, and bridge, while another gets you up to speed on tuning. You'll also find a dictionary of 12 rudimentary chords, as well as the charts and changes for seven standard songs such as Tom Dooley. When you're ready to learn more, you can strum along with MIDI versions of a few other tunes, though only a handful are available in the demo. The trial version also disables the karaoke option. We would prefer some tools for customizing the application's behavior. For instance, Uke-4-U Starter periodically plays a rather irritating MIDI-based theme song; the ability to turn it off would be welcome. The lack of an uninstaller also is a major problem. But if you can live with those issues, this tutor will get you up and running with your ukulele.