Easy Key: A 108 BPM
White Sandy Beach
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Chords: A F#m D E
Transpose: 0
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Strumming Pattern
Lyrics
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[Verse]
A – F#m – D – E
[Chorus]
E – D – F#m – A
💡 Tips
- • Practice the A to F#m chord change slowly
- • Use the island strum pattern for authentic sound
- • Start at a slower tempo and gradually increase speed
🎵 Did You Know?
- • "White Sandy Beach" is a popular song for ukulele beginners
- • This song uses 4 basic chords
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How to Play "White Sandy Beach" on Ukulele
"White Sandy Beach" by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole is one of the most popular songs to learn on ukulele, and for good reason — it uses just 4 simple chords (A, F#m, D, E) and has a catchy strumming pattern that's perfect for beginners.
The song is played in the key of A at around 108 BPM. Focus on getting the chord transitions smooth before worrying about speed — the strumming pattern () will come naturally once your fingers know where to go.
Chord Breakdown
- A — Standard fingering
- F#m — Standard fingering
- D — Standard fingering
- E — Standard fingering
Once you've mastered this song, check out similar easy songs like I'm Yours or Hey Soul Sister that use the same chord progression.