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Hula

D · G · D · G

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Hula in D major

Hula is I · IV · I · IV. In D major that is D, G. Gentle two-chord hula sway. Hypnotic and relaxing. Loop those chords in order. The same pattern works in any major key.

Songs that use this

  • My Little Grass Shack
  • Hukilau Song · Jack Owens

Why it works

In D major this loop is D, G (I · IV · I · IV). I is the home chord. IV moves the song forward without leaving the key. Play the chords in order and the pattern is easy to hear on ukulele.

Chords in D major

Jump to each shape used in this loop.

DG

Try in other keys

Same Roman numerals; chords transpose with the key.

C major → C · F · C · FD major → D · G · D · GE major → E · A · E · AF major → F · Bb · F · BbG major → G · C · G · CA major → A · D · A · DB major → B · E · B · E

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Hula ukulele chord progression?

Hula is the I–IV–I–IV chord loop. In D major that is D, and G. Gentle two-chord hula sway. Hypnotic and relaxing.

What do the roman numerals mean in Hula?

Roman numerals mark each chord's role in the key, not fixed chord names. Uppercase is major, lowercase is minor. Hula uses I–IV–I–IV. Change the key and the roles stay; the chord names move with it. In D major you play D, G.

How do you practice Hula on ukulele?

Loop D, and G. Change on the first beat of each bar and keep the strum steady. If one change is hard, practice that pair slowly, then play the full loop again.

What songs use the Hula progression?

Songs built on Hula include My Little Grass Shack, and Hukilau Song.

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