As well as traditional music notation and tablature, ukulele music sometimes uses rhythm notation. This is similar to traditional notation, except that the notes have a diagonal line instead of a notehead. This tells you that instead of playing individual notes, you will be strumming chords. The names of the chords to be played are written above the notation, as shown in the following examples.
Notice the ties in the rhythm notation shown in the next example. The tie tells you to hold the chord until the next chord is due to be strummed. This may look complex but it is simply a notated version of the rhythm pattern shown above the notation.
Rhythm Pattern