Ukulele Lesson 1 - Absolute Beginner? Start Here! [Free 10 Day Course]

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  • Опубликовано: 24 ноя 2024

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  • @andycrowley
    @andycrowley  2 года назад +816

    ▶ www.andyguitar.co.uk/online-lessons/courses/learn-ukulele-with-andy ◀ MY NEW UKULELE COURSE - Get started for FREE!
    🎵 Get my signature Ukulele HERE! 🎵 www.andyguitar.co.uk/shop/products/andys-signature-ukulele-brunswick-agcu200
    Here's some links to longer in-depth tutorials for some of the songs from this video
    16:05 Amazing Grace
    www.andyguitar.co.uk/online-lessons/lessons/uke-amazing-grace
    16:28 Lean on me
    www.andyguitar.co.uk/online-lessons/lessons/uke-lean-on-me
    17:01 Twist and Shout
    www.andyguitar.co.uk/online-lessons/lessons/uke-la-bamba-and-twist-and-shout

    • @IT4CH1
      @IT4CH1 2 года назад +2

      Sure!

    • @mariaangustiasvera2924
      @mariaangustiasvera2924 2 года назад

      How I love to play ukulele but the problem is it's a little bit expensive here in our country...

    • @ygagarin5572
      @ygagarin5572 2 года назад

      How about more chords?🤔

  • @3scapefromreality143
    @3scapefromreality143 5 лет назад +2436

    C
    You are my sunshine, my only
    C. F
    sunshine, you make me happy
    C
    When skies are grey. You'll never know
    F. C
    dear, how much i love you. Please
    C. G. C.
    dont take my sunshine away

    • @melisafolensia9642
      @melisafolensia9642 5 лет назад +34

      I consider to buy ukulele cause of Kina Grannis 👏👏

    • @morgans.4403
      @morgans.4403 5 лет назад +43

      3scape from reality, my mum always sang that to me when I was little...miss those days 😕

    • @3scapefromreality143
      @3scapefromreality143 5 лет назад +12

      @@morgans.4403 mine too

    • @morgans.4403
      @morgans.4403 5 лет назад +7

      Really?!

    • @morgans.4403
      @morgans.4403 5 лет назад +8

      3scape from reality wanna be friends?

  • @AbdulKhan-um1uc
    @AbdulKhan-um1uc 4 года назад +8406

    can we all just spare a moment, cause this guy literally gave us ten days of free classes! thanks man

  • @rachelsiminski9717
    @rachelsiminski9717 3 года назад +1749

    Random tutorials really capture the spirit of RUclips. The fact that I can just look up anything and there’s a tutorial for it is amazing.

    • @diana-cy4kj
      @diana-cy4kj 3 года назад +39

      I know, that’s the most amazing thing about RUclips. I learned how to mod ipods here on RUclips, now I will be trying to learn at least some basics about ukulele.

    • @takemo_
      @takemo_ 3 года назад +10

      How to sex (real)

    • @chelsunny
      @chelsunny 3 года назад +4

      fr

    • @thesimplecommenter2377
      @thesimplecommenter2377 3 года назад +2

      You also captured my heart 💕

    • @randomstuff3413
      @randomstuff3413 3 года назад

      @@takemo_ xd

  • @navoneel
    @navoneel Год назад +955

    I just bought a ukulele! Can't wait to make an Apology video!

  • @leoskelton3471
    @leoskelton3471 3 года назад +883

    To future me!
    13:56 You are My Sunshine!!!
    15:40 Happy Birthday
    16:05 Amazing Grace
    16:28 Lean on me!!!
    17:01 Twist and Shout - Beatles!!! C C F F G

    • @leoskelton3471
      @leoskelton3471 3 года назад +26

      Also reminder to me see if theres a Lemon Tree Ukulele cover

    • @justinasimmons8197
      @justinasimmons8197 3 года назад +7

      You are the real MVP!

    • @lemonsrswag7257
      @lemonsrswag7257 3 года назад +2

      @@leoskelton3471 i think there is now, how many songs have you done so far!

    • @amanekcovers
      @amanekcovers 3 года назад +3

      👍🏻

    • @verdiernoyama9681
      @verdiernoyama9681 2 года назад

      I wish a happy birthday for the future 15:40

  • @hallohieristmilla
    @hallohieristmilla 4 года назад +23043

    who else is here learning the ukulele by being in quarantine

    • @andycrowley
      @andycrowley  4 года назад +1590

      Many I think! Anything I can do to help let me know ✌

    • @TheSuperSamlogan
      @TheSuperSamlogan 4 года назад +224

      Me and my son are. Really enjoying it 😁

    • @noahayllon6170
      @noahayllon6170 4 года назад +81

      me too!

    • @ebony3740
      @ebony3740 4 года назад +223

      I bought a ukulele specifically for this very reason

    • @strikingtiger-filipinomart5043
      @strikingtiger-filipinomart5043 4 года назад +130

      If you are under quaranteen, I wish you the best of health, but if you have an instrument to play, that is a great way to give you something positive to do.

  • @kareninacooper2586
    @kareninacooper2586 5 лет назад +172

    I'm a 60 year old teacher/new grandmother who bought my first Uke just so I could sing Happy Birthday and a few simple songs to my students and granddaughter. So happy to hav found you!!!!

  • @plentyofpersonas3776
    @plentyofpersonas3776 11 месяцев назад +261

    My ukulele was untouched and covered in dust for 2 years. I found your channel the other day and now I can’t put it down. BIG THANK YOU!!
    After I master the ukulele, I can try my guitar that has been there nearly ten years haha. YOU are my sunshine. X

    • @aniriqwq
      @aniriqwq 9 месяцев назад +6

      saaame 💀

    • @jess444i
      @jess444i 9 месяцев назад +3

      I totally can relate! haha sad cry

    • @musapathan1712
      @musapathan1712 8 месяцев назад +1

      6 years for me lol

    • @KingBananvr
      @KingBananvr 8 месяцев назад

      @@jess444isame but it was my freinds and he let me borrow it

    • @TyceTW
      @TyceTW 7 месяцев назад

      @@KingBananvromg lmao

  • @khinl3721
    @khinl3721 4 года назад +249

    to practice lesson 1 again
    14:00 you are my sunshine
    15:40 Happy birthday
    16:05 Amazing Grace

    • @SlipknotWood
      @SlipknotWood 4 года назад +3

      Thanks bro, big help.

    • @TheRealAshleyEditz
      @TheRealAshleyEditz Год назад

      cheers

    • @Shadow__133
      @Shadow__133 Месяц назад

      Thanks! I saved each using your bookmarks and the 60s clip feature on the ios RUclips app.

  • @somerandomperson5159
    @somerandomperson5159 5 лет назад +1718

    It take my fingers like 5 seconds just to move chords

  • @elleryd2276
    @elleryd2276 4 года назад +2181

    Things i learned today:(yes this is VERY VERY late
    1. my fingers are weak af
    2. i sound like a dying chicken
    3. ukelele is harder then I imagined

  • @A1KibaWolf
    @A1KibaWolf Год назад +122

    I have always wanted to learn an instrument but was deterred by poor family circumstances. I am 34 now and I found a yaymaker ukulele at a thrift store the other day for 7 bucks and bought it. And then I found this awesome lesson channel and learning these 3 chords tonight made me smile soo big and really want to learn. Thank you for putting these up.

    • @namanlakhotia6393
      @namanlakhotia6393 Год назад +3

      Hope you find peace and happiness in this!❤😊

    • @mrsbucky1
      @mrsbucky1 6 месяцев назад +4

      How is your ukulele learning going? I’m 66 and my ukulele comes tomorrow! I’ve been playing the piano for four years now, but want to give the ukulele a try. Well, I hope it’s been fun…

    • @alanscheer2137
      @alanscheer2137 5 месяцев назад +2

      Never too late-too old to start learning music.

  • @donuts1025
    @donuts1025 4 года назад +4681

    Things I've leaned today:
    1. Ukuleles aren't that hard
    2. I can't sing

    • @Ihamed20985
      @Ihamed20985 4 года назад +42

      hahahhah same

    • @yaminisrinet
      @yaminisrinet 4 года назад +11

      Hi5😭

    • @ronjahansen1245
      @ronjahansen1245 4 года назад +41

      This comment made me blow air out of my nose xD same tho

    • @donuts1025
      @donuts1025 4 года назад +4

      @🌼miranda🌸 sorry. . .

    • @timothytapio4252
      @timothytapio4252 4 года назад +14

      How do you strum? I'm having a heck of a time...

  • @Zoe-nc1su
    @Zoe-nc1su 4 года назад +2165

    what i noticed from this video :
    1-i have fat fingers
    2-i cant sing

  • @miaharris804
    @miaharris804 3 года назад +824

    this guy is one of those awesome people who just helps people because he can 😌

  • @chatogonzales2108
    @chatogonzales2108 Год назад +176

    I'm a 78 yr old grandma,my husband passed away last May,i just want yo focus on something that will help me to be happy

    • @alanscheer2137
      @alanscheer2137 5 месяцев назад +10

      Good for you! I admire your decision-music is the best friend anyone can ask for. I’ve been an amateur musician for 40/years and I am always happy when I hear of people even older than myself who start learning an instrument. It’s the best thing for the mind and the soul! Good luck to you!

    • @sadhananaidu3439
      @sadhananaidu3439 4 месяца назад +5

      I'm extremely proud of your decision..... Keep going granny.....💪🌟

    • @mandatory1561
      @mandatory1561 3 месяца назад +4

      Im a 35 year old woman. My son died in a hit and run 6 years ago when he was 9. I love to sing and I hope this will bring me some peace. 🖤🎶

    • @11james.
      @11james. 2 месяца назад

      ​@mandatory1561 I'm so sorry for your loss, and I'm so happy your looking for peace! , I just want you to know Jesus Christ is calling you, and if you follow him, it'll give you eternal peace. Jesus loves you 🤍

  • @eternity9691
    @eternity9691 4 года назад +3792

    Others: bought a ukulele, found this video
    Me: found this video, bought a ukulele

    • @clay4601
      @clay4601 4 года назад +64

      Same, but I have to buy one

    • @eternity9691
      @eternity9691 4 года назад +11

      @@clay4601 ♥️yess please

    • @123ftw1
      @123ftw1 4 года назад +26

      I want to get one too. But I'm afraid it will end up in a bag like my DSLR. At least it's cheaper.

    • @eternity9691
      @eternity9691 4 года назад +13

      @@123ftw1 ah practice songs that you like and sing around. You'll enjoy. Maybe join an app called Starmaker and you can sing in live chat lounge. It's fun!

    • @Emily-ps9gd
      @Emily-ps9gd 4 года назад +3

      Eternity me too

  • @anibaldk
    @anibaldk 4 года назад +2852

    Doctor: what happed to your hand!!!?
    Me: You are my sunshine....

  • @walkermack8245
    @walkermack8245 6 лет назад +2696

    I have no idea what I’m doing

    • @dawnhernandrez817
      @dawnhernandrez817 6 лет назад +27

      Same

    • @andycrowley
      @andycrowley  6 лет назад +126

      It's all good! Nobody knows in the beginning. This 10 day course should get you to know enough to learn any songs you want to learn!
      Any further questions ask away and I will make more ukulele videos :)

    • @boxalister
      @boxalister 6 лет назад +44

      At least were all honest

    • @Susy7721
      @Susy7721 5 лет назад +4

      Same😂

    • @missmelonfries
      @missmelonfries 5 лет назад +2

      Me too... .^.

  • @mitchellperez3600
    @mitchellperez3600 11 дней назад +2

    Seriously just bought an uke 2 hours ago and I’m already playing a song. Thanks Andy you’re awesome man

  • @sibylyao3788
    @sibylyao3788 5 лет назад +4381

    My brain: yes
    My hands:NO

  • @movedchannels3725
    @movedchannels3725 4 года назад +504

    I literally went like “Oooh, ukuleles sound cool, i want one!” So i got one for christmas, and here i am, in almost in the middle of the year, and literally cant play it at all

    • @catt4117
      @catt4117 4 года назад +16

      I won a bet for 20 bucks on amazon and I didn’t know what to get so I got a ukulele

    • @theyetiturtle3382
      @theyetiturtle3382 4 года назад +5

      * VividlyBlueSkies * sounds like something i’d do

    • @jugzapanta7160
      @jugzapanta7160 4 года назад +3

      omg i was convinced by the video to buy one but i saw this comment. Hahahahha i guess im not gonna have one

    • @movedchannels3725
      @movedchannels3725 4 года назад +4

      @@jugzapanta7160 Yeah haha.. But if you're not as lazy as me, you can actually look up tutorials and get learning! I really recommend doing so, but I've never even tried.

    • @jugzapanta7160
      @jugzapanta7160 4 года назад

      prince hahahahha im so lazy too

  • @bloodynoses9693
    @bloodynoses9693 4 года назад +3930

    Everybody gangsta till g major comes along

  • @TripleD303
    @TripleD303 9 месяцев назад +28

    This is wild: i never intended to learn Ukulele. But was walking home and a neighbour put a Ukulele on the sidewalk with a note saying: for free. So i picked it up. Found this video. And since you are a motivating teacher i am hooked. All within an hour!

    • @nadaesawy7810
      @nadaesawy7810 5 месяцев назад +1

      woow how lucky you are... I would so much like such a neighbor lol or have it it as a gift

    • @tinacinnamon
      @tinacinnamon 5 месяцев назад +1

      Serendipity at its finest!

  • @anyaklum8757
    @anyaklum8757 3 года назад +995

    I literally just bought a ukulele and now I'm trying to teach myself how to play before it even arrives

  • @kajalj6382
    @kajalj6382 4 года назад +245

    OMG OMG OMG OMG! I got my ukulele 2 days back and I chose this video to get started and i was really agitated first but continued to work. Using the sunshine song and then playing the chords only and trying to work on faster transition. And I can play the sunshine song and just tried happy birthday too and I can do it in acceptable form!! I have a long way to go but am so glad i can do it! Practice does make you the best. Phewwww. Thanks for this! All uke beginners, keep at it! We can do itttt! 😌🤞✌️👏☺️🥰🎸✨

    • @pio3583
      @pio3583 4 года назад +6

      Aww I’m so happy for you, ordered my ukulele today ☺️☺️

    • @santoshsubbaatd
      @santoshsubbaatd 4 года назад +1

      What is your progress now?
      I also bought 1 and it will be delivered in few days

    • @soumyajha4774
      @soumyajha4774 4 года назад

      Which one? Concert or soprano?

    • @dustinsimpson9876
      @dustinsimpson9876 3 года назад +2

      There may be hope for me too

    • @emilyngraceandres2041
      @emilyngraceandres2041 3 года назад +2

      Yes! This give me hope💕

  • @my15
    @my15 5 лет назад +664

    I have decided, I choose you as my ukulele teacher here in Youtue university. 😊

    • @kensiem8252
      @kensiem8252 5 лет назад +6

      heymoon hello i love your username and profile picture :)

    • @ryleefischer4382
      @ryleefischer4382 5 лет назад +6

      I love your username and profile pic!!! I'm not creepy

    • @Yashikochar
      @Yashikochar 5 лет назад

      Same...

    • @Saammmoooonnnnn
      @Saammmoooonnnnn 5 лет назад +5

      @@ryleefischer4382 @heymoon both your users are fabulous!!

    • @N1-Bro
      @N1-Bro 5 лет назад

      Ya

  • @musicfunwithben1836
    @musicfunwithben1836 Год назад +26

    Hi Andy! I am a music teacher and I am learning the uke before I teach it to my students starting October. I love your manner and you do a great job explaining and demonstrating. Thank you!!

    • @donnaperrotta1446
      @donnaperrotta1446 Год назад

      Same! My 6th grade students loved it as well as some 7th and 8th.

  • @bertramwoodlouse8117
    @bertramwoodlouse8117 4 года назад +41

    I have looked at so many tutorials for songs and even downloaded a couple of apps. This is by far the easiest and best lesson and tutorial I have seen and I learnt you are my sunshine for the first time properly. Thanks so much.

  • @user-jg1wb5vf2x
    @user-jg1wb5vf2x 5 лет назад +170

    My girlfriend sang the song “you’re my sunshine” to me after watching your lessen for ukulele:) She’s started to learn how to play Ukulele from last night:)
    Thanks for the lessen. It was absolutely awesome !!!
    From Japan.

  • @ariamendoza1821
    @ariamendoza1821 4 года назад +2684

    Who else is here bc of self quarantining

  • @biankaguerra1656
    @biankaguerra1656 Год назад +117

    I saw progress in FOUR days with your lessons. Cant thank you enough for taking the time to do this.

    • @tawxic1
      @tawxic1 11 месяцев назад +4

      how are you doing now?

  • @rjconway92
    @rjconway92 4 года назад +434

    Man the self isolation ukulele playing train has a lot of passengers, huh? Well make room for one more!! Big thanks for the tutorial. Spent a couple of days learning my way around my uke (you know I'm serious about playing it, I called it a uke).

  • @anderson8383
    @anderson8383 4 года назад +701

    I was alright until the g major. Jesus it feels like I have the fattest fingers in the world.

    • @neverquit3660
      @neverquit3660 4 года назад +23

      The G major transition is very difficult for me.

    • @bloodynoses9693
      @bloodynoses9693 4 года назад +7

      Yes i feel you

    • @DebraWomack
      @DebraWomack 4 года назад +14

      {raises fat-fingered hand} same!

    • @sianclayton765
      @sianclayton765 4 года назад +14

      I'd try swapping where your 1st and 2nd finger are - that's how I've always played G and found his way slightly more difficult. It's whatever feel most comfortable for your hands, I suppose :D

    • @jacquelynnmuller7736
      @jacquelynnmuller7736 4 года назад +2

      difficut to learn the G...hard to bend the finger in that position

  • @carlotafernandez-palaciosd8322
    @carlotafernandez-palaciosd8322 5 лет назад +778

    this is the teacher that makes dad jokesthat i've been looking for

    • @jupesontherun
      @jupesontherun 5 лет назад

      Carlota Fdez-Palacios De Simone same 😂

    • @hvydenar4477
      @hvydenar4477 5 лет назад

      Carlota Fdez-Palacios De Simone same

    • @andycrowley
      @andycrowley  5 лет назад +153

      What did the guitar say the ukulele?
      "Uke, I am your father"

    • @hvydenar4477
      @hvydenar4477 5 лет назад +4

      Andy Guitar 😆

    • @msphack1
      @msphack1 5 лет назад +1

      Lol

  • @christopherlocke9616
    @christopherlocke9616 Год назад +13

    Wow that was perfectly done. Love how you didn’t waste time talking. Every word was useful and on subject. Unlike most RUclips videos

  • @diheinrichs
    @diheinrichs 4 года назад +1417

    Everyone: The Ukulele is so easy!
    Me: AGHHHHHH

    • @alaz3895
      @alaz3895 4 года назад +57

      sameeeeeeee LOL I looked up “easiest instrument to learn” I beg to differ

    • @rRaiyan2
      @rRaiyan2 4 года назад +6

      It's too easy actually

    • @Creature7777
      @Creature7777 4 года назад +25

      I'm on middle ground. Probably because the only other instrument I've tried to learn was the piano and I SUCKED

    • @katieshull7502
      @katieshull7502 4 года назад +2

      True, true...

    • @mr.doritogod7210
      @mr.doritogod7210 4 года назад +1

      Bitch what?

  • @ellarhys8984
    @ellarhys8984 3 года назад +526

    i’m a violinist trying to learn ukulele i’m quarantine and i am
    pleasantly surprised how easy it is for my brain to switch certain rules from one instrument to another. this video is great, thanks for making my pandemic life a little brighter

    • @Ashley-mb2qe
      @Ashley-mb2qe 3 года назад +18

      omg i’m also a violinist learning how to play the ukulele! i can’t wait to try something new

    • @alizealaniz5161
      @alizealaniz5161 3 года назад +7

      lol same i also play violin and its not that bad but it is kinda different but kinda the same concept its really fun

    • @jacobhaynes8415
      @jacobhaynes8415 3 года назад +4

      I am also a violinist, yet i am failing miserably.

    • @delaneyoconner2587
      @delaneyoconner2587 3 года назад +3

      Wait wha-... so am I 😳

    • @legallytiredasf6920
      @legallytiredasf6920 3 года назад +4

      Ikr,im a pianist and surprisingly,these few chords is pretty easy for me,im happy lol

  • @illuminatedgalaxies7777.
    @illuminatedgalaxies7777. 2 года назад +25

    I'm a gonna get myself a ukulele learn it and sing to my husband who has early onset dementia thank you I'm gonna go for it 💜

    • @kannaz83
      @kannaz83 6 месяцев назад +2

      I'm just some rando online, this brought a tear to my eye. I really do feel for you. I think it is a lovely thing to do, I sincerely hope that you gave it a crack.

    • @illuminatedgalaxies7777.
      @illuminatedgalaxies7777. 6 месяцев назад

      @@kannaz83 💜

  • @thedancingqueen8232
    @thedancingqueen8232 3 года назад +1504

    its such a pretty relaxing sounding instrument yet im raging

  • @BOARDinLIFE
    @BOARDinLIFE 4 года назад +1304

    Who else learning ukulele before buying a ukulele 😅
    Edit: Thank you humans for the likes🙏 I’m not the only one😅

  • @barbiedee11
    @barbiedee11 3 года назад +258

    absolutely wonderful! Makes you feel like you've really accomplished something. mind you, the 18 minute video took me almost an hour to complete with all of the stops, starts, practices and re-dos, but boy, do I feel like I really learned something, and now I can play "You are my Sunshine" You are a great teacher! Thank you for taking the time for doing these videos. Can't wait to go from here!

  • @zanajacobs2347
    @zanajacobs2347 4 месяца назад +1

    Thank you so much Andy. I recently lost my dad and he left me a ukulele. Your song choices at the end (lean on me, amazing grace) were songs we sang together before he passed. ❤
    You’re a saint for the free classes I can’t thank you enough.

  • @samdewick3456
    @samdewick3456 4 года назад +49

    It’s my birthday today. I’ve received a ukulele! Going to learn in lockdown. Lost count of the number of times I’ve paused parts of Day 1 😆. Really enjoying your tutorials Andy. Thank you. 😀

  • @ninarmathew
    @ninarmathew 4 года назад +42

    such a pleasing instructor with the perfect pace, not too fast or slow. Really good job and thank you so much! Bought a ukelele today to make quarantine better! :)

  • @phunghungyo6846
    @phunghungyo6846 5 лет назад +2612

    I dnt know why i am here lol i dnt even have a ukulele

  • @biankaguerra1656
    @biankaguerra1656 Год назад +12

    Struggling to even finds words to explain how happy I am that I found this! You’re an amazing teacher. I already made it to day 2 and learned my first 4 chords. THANK YOU!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @junebromley5621
    @junebromley5621 4 года назад +37

    hi i have my uke and ready to learn i have been playing guitar for 50yrs and now i new adventure thanks for being my teacher (i am now 65)

  • @sunshinegirlart866
    @sunshinegirlart866 4 года назад +164

    This is great video and all but I literally got to F major and started crying because it's been 15 minutes and I still can't get my short fat fingers to properly hold down the strings.

  • @tfrnich
    @tfrnich 4 года назад +129

    Best ukulele tutorial ever. You had me playing and singing along within ten minutes without having ever touched a ukulele before. In ten days, I'll be driving my neighbors crazy every single evening :-D

    • @thelastripper514
      @thelastripper514 4 года назад

      Great to hear. What's the progress now?

    • @tfrnich
      @tfrnich 4 года назад +11

      TheLast RippeR I have added a few more chords and keep practicing the shifts between chords. Have started composing little tunes and lyrics that I can impress my husband and friends with. Loving it 😃 Thanks for asking!

    • @reed1103
      @reed1103 4 года назад

      @@tfrnich 🖤

    • @tfrnich
      @tfrnich 4 года назад

      君Reed "?

  • @leithtalbi2058
    @leithtalbi2058 Год назад +206

    I need to learn it fast
    To complete my apology video

  • @ninininonono
    @ninininonono 4 года назад +12

    I love how he teaches how to play ukulele, step by step. I wished I had seen his videos when I was a beginner in playing guitar, I can feel his patience and care while he teaches. I love it.

  • @MiMiLEEkS
    @MiMiLEEkS 3 года назад +86

    This was such a fun lesson and easy to understand. I’ve always wanted to be a musician and bought my kids some toy ukeleles but found myself playing with them more than my kids. I decided to buy my own and I love it. It’s so relaxing. Gonna practice these chords for the next few days.

  • @iAmMadeOfSoup
    @iAmMadeOfSoup 5 лет назад +3490

    Ukulele PewDiePie

  • @lindazengerobrien7738
    @lindazengerobrien7738 4 месяца назад +2

    I'm a recently retired teacher looking for new learning. This is my favorite song (You are my sunshine)to sing to my grandkids (who are already learning ukelele) so I am very happy to join in!

  • @Raediculus95
    @Raediculus95 6 лет назад +235

    Thanks for making me not feel incompetent while trying to pick up this really fun instrument. I appreciate it :)

    • @andycrowley
      @andycrowley  6 лет назад +6

      You're very welcome - thanks for the great comment!

  • @snowartmom
    @snowartmom 2 года назад +11

    Great lesson! I haven’t played the ukulele since I was ten years old. I got a new ukulele yesterday. I’m now 64 years old. I just finished the first lesson. It all came back to me. I’m feeling very successful 🏆. Now, on to the next lesson! (And lots of practice.) Thank you.

  • @nicolenaki147
    @nicolenaki147 4 года назад +29

    I’m leaving this comment to motivate myself to learn how to play on ukulele 😇 I already tried by choosing a really hard song, but I failed, so decided to find a tutorial for beginners. I will update my progress every few days 🤓 Day 1 - starting from scratch. Never played on any instruments. Wish me luck 😅🤣

    • @lydiaemrath9464
      @lydiaemrath9464 3 года назад +2

      How did it go? I need to know because I need motivation as well so I can teach my sister as promised

    • @skypie2083
      @skypie2083 3 года назад

      Good luck! How’s it going?

    • @_hannaki
      @_hannaki 3 года назад +8

      never updated her comment, rip

    • @randomperson-mi8ot
      @randomperson-mi8ot 3 года назад +2

      @@_hannaki lmaooo

    • @iko9668
      @iko9668 3 года назад +3

      well that died

  • @teijaflink2226
    @teijaflink2226 8 месяцев назад +3

    First time trying and I'm absolutely embarrasingly awful, I have such a difficulty thinking about several things at the same time but in the end it actually got bit better, perhaps if I practice this video several times for some weeks, until I feel confident playing this song. You're a great teacher.

  • @barbaraomeara2749
    @barbaraomeara2749 3 года назад +20

    I am 75 and love learning with Andy thanks so much being is so boring this is great

  • @gulbi2712
    @gulbi2712 3 года назад +135

    Andy: Sounds really good right ?
    Me in my room: eh I - I wouldn’t quite say that

    • @andycrowley
      @andycrowley  3 года назад +33

      😄 Just go with it, make small adjustments and improvements and it will sound good all of a sudden I promise ✌

  • @itsmeabeer_orwoodie9019
    @itsmeabeer_orwoodie9019 4 года назад +32

    Since it’s quarantine I’ve always wanted to learn how to play the ukulele so I order mine and am here to learn

  • @jacobnunya7
    @jacobnunya7 Год назад +3

    I started playing at the start of 2023 and I learned how to play ukelele thanks to you and it's one of the things I enjoy doing most now and I can not thank you enough I watched the entire course and I will pick your tutorials if I feel like playing more instruments in the future. Now I am going to proceed to like the entire course.

  • @andycrowley
    @andycrowley  4 года назад +542

    Thanks for watching guys!
    Let me know what NEW uke videos you would like, or anything I can do to help all of you guys learning to play during self isolating ✌ Wishing you all peace and health 🎸

    • @emmahaupt9886
      @emmahaupt9886 4 года назад +5

      so I was tuning it and it seems like mine is dgbe version what does that mea and can I still follow along w this video bc when I play it sounds different

    • @patriciatommar800
      @patriciatommar800 4 года назад +1

      Can you please write out Happy Birthday with the chords here?

    • @patriciatommar800
      @patriciatommar800 4 года назад +1

      It’s my son 30th bday and. Want to wish him one and record on IG, if it sounds decent. LOL!

    • @patriciatommar800
      @patriciatommar800 4 года назад

      Can’t go and visit him bcuz of “social distancing”

    • @TheDougdubdub
      @TheDougdubdub 4 года назад +3

      Reggae songs please

  • @darshangowda317
    @darshangowda317 4 года назад +2810

    Who else is learning Ukelele without having one 😂

    • @geneyave-jessico1214
      @geneyave-jessico1214 4 года назад +72

      Air Ukelele jam session initiated 😂

    • @esterfon-pat8723
      @esterfon-pat8723 4 года назад +21

      Same here lol

    • @communitybike
      @communitybike 4 года назад +47

      i’m getting one tomorrow 😁! i’m so excited!

    • @ariapark2095
      @ariapark2095 4 года назад +8

      Same hahha

    • @chills4847
      @chills4847 4 года назад +73

      I made one out of cardboard, tape, and string. It doesn't make any noise, but at least i'm learning XD.

  • @shiteyanyo1111
    @shiteyanyo1111 6 лет назад +370

    Thank you so much! I can't afford lessons so your videos are a godsend 🤘🏻🎶

  • @Backyard_KLX
    @Backyard_KLX Год назад +30

    Thank you!! 10 minutes in and I’m rocking out with these 3 chords! Well done can’t wait to learn more!

  • @sMallGiN93
    @sMallGiN93 4 года назад +759

    Him at 13:03: "Sounds really good, right?" Me: "Noo, it doesn't!" *_crying in untalented_*

    • @maggiec5984
      @maggiec5984 3 года назад +10

      ME RN

    • @sleepylayla967
      @sleepylayla967 3 года назад +15

      I'm having the issue of placing TOO MUCh pressure, so I can't even play...

    • @tegshbal2102
      @tegshbal2102 3 года назад +2

      Practice more

    • @sydneycollins9489
      @sydneycollins9489 3 года назад +4

      @@sleepylayla967 too much pressure is a thing??? I’m losing my mind here 😂

    • @sleepylayla967
      @sleepylayla967 3 года назад +5

      @@sydneycollins9489 yea, im used to guitar strings if i apply to much pressure the strings cannot move

  • @cliffreilly225
    @cliffreilly225 5 лет назад +68

    This video got my daughter and I playing 2 songs within an hour. It is our second day playing a Ukulele. Thanks so much for all your work in putting this together! Looking forward to watching and learning with the rest of your lessons

    • @benschmidt1942
      @benschmidt1942 5 лет назад

      Cliff Reilly Awesome! how has it been now a month in?

  • @ManixKorax
    @ManixKorax 3 года назад +162

    I am going to have to watch this over and over and over again, after my finger tips have feeling in them again. Andy sure does make it easy to follow along with. Thanks Andy for putting these out!

  • @preetihalli141
    @preetihalli141 9 месяцев назад +1

    He absolutely is the best yotube ukelele teacher. Respect. 👍

  • @Sillybeestitches
    @Sillybeestitches 4 года назад +695

    Me when I was 8: ooooh pink ukulele, YES
    Me as a 16 year old: literally can't play at all & trying to learn how to strum

  • @adryanadiniz8453
    @adryanadiniz8453 4 года назад +84

    My boyfriend just gave me a ukulele as a Christmas present (merry Christmas to all btw) and I'm really glad I found your videos. I wanna play a song to him on his bday in February.

    • @jilliansdustychair6499
      @jilliansdustychair6499 4 года назад +2

      Adryana Diniz Same! My entire family is kinda sharing a ukulele but I’m the one who uses it the most. Already starting to get callouses by how hard I’m pressing on the strings

    • @Myrslokstok
      @Myrslokstok 4 года назад

      Happy birtday maybee!

    • @adryanadiniz8453
      @adryanadiniz8453 4 года назад +1

      @@Myrslokstok the notification from your message came during my bday party! LOL

    • @mattmatt7951
      @mattmatt7951 4 года назад

      Were you successful

    • @adryanadiniz8453
      @adryanadiniz8453 4 года назад +2

      @@mattmatt7951 we actually broke up before that lol but I'm still playing the uku and that's what matters!!!!

  • @dabluedevil1000
    @dabluedevil1000 3 года назад +107

    After years and years of procrastinating, I finally ordered myself an ukulele and got it today. Stumbled across your channel and I enjoyed your session. Thank you for putting up your free 10 day course for us to learn on RUclips. Hope you're having an awesome. Meanwhile, I'll go practice some more. Thanks again.
    -Jan

  • @GloryHonorPraisetoYOU
    @GloryHonorPraisetoYOU Год назад +4

    Thank you so much! 1st time to handle may daughters ukelele.. my mom gave ot for her 3rd birthday.. your video make it so easy... I already subscribed and praying to play for God's glory with my daughter.. 💝🥰🙏☝️☝️☝️✨ Thank you and Godbless!

  • @bevwolf5006
    @bevwolf5006 6 лет назад +382

    I just received a Uke for Christmas. I’m looking forward to playing it and learning from you. The lessons seem straightforward and manageable! Thank you! :)

  • @erinhannah4210
    @erinhannah4210 4 года назад +50

    I've been so proud of myself for not biting my nails/growing them out, but now I'm going to have to sacrifice then to play ukulele

    • @63kasha
      @63kasha 3 года назад +3

      Same, dammit! 😜

    • @nehaa9880
      @nehaa9880 3 года назад

      Same lol I cut it today and followed him properly and it worked

    • @rosariveraghullikie4888
      @rosariveraghullikie4888 3 года назад +3

      I literally had to bite 2 of them off during the lesson 😂😂

    • @m-usika7983
      @m-usika7983 3 года назад

      me, everytime I decided to give my guitar a try once again

    • @kurapika1942
      @kurapika1942 3 года назад

      lmao mine wasn't really a problem because i already play piano, bcs u also need short nails for piano.

  • @seagull1640
    @seagull1640 4 года назад +34

    i got a ukulele for christmas as never learnt and this quarantine got me determined to now

    • @ratt_4359
      @ratt_4359 4 года назад +1

      Unus annus profile picture!!

    • @seagull1640
      @seagull1640 4 года назад +1

      Luis indeed 👈👈😎

  • @rainbowtrash_1999
    @rainbowtrash_1999 Год назад +7

    I’m learning this so that I can pass my time doing what I love in a new country! Thank you!❤

  • @T4L1351N
    @T4L1351N 3 года назад +14

    Incredible! Got this exact same Uke for Xmas, took it out the bag, tuned it and now you have me playing in less than an hour.. Who says you cant teach an old dog (50 something) new tricks?! As soon as I get my fingers to work fast enough, going to do the rest of the course. Thanks so much :)

  • @sheepistic7066
    @sheepistic7066 3 года назад +65

    I just got an ukulele yesterday cuz of Christmas and I already know to play a song with your help.Thanks merry Christmas!🎅

  • @jahidulIslam-pb4hn
    @jahidulIslam-pb4hn 4 года назад +58

    I love your tutorial and have ordered my Ukulele from amazon. I am going to turn 40 soon, Hope it is not too late to learn Ukulele.

    • @namu_bome2132
      @namu_bome2132 4 года назад +19

      No one is late or early to learn something new

    • @killerbean494
      @killerbean494 3 года назад +7

      Never too late, all the best!

    • @anjenettegarcia5733
      @anjenettegarcia5733 3 года назад

      all the best! 💖

    • @clem_lnv
      @clem_lnv 3 года назад

      Better late than never ! Tho it's not even late

    • @roxannemcv4259
      @roxannemcv4259 3 года назад +1

      Still young you have lot of yrs to enjoy the instrument and play other instruments too

  • @alanahollanduk
    @alanahollanduk Год назад +19

    thank you , i just got my first ukelele , i tried guitar years ago but didnt keep at it as i struggled with the strings . i love my ukelele. these classes are so clear and helpful.

  • @gerygg83
    @gerygg83 4 года назад +147

    I have a month to learn happy birthday for my daughter. Math is so much easier than this...

  • @jamiebell4123
    @jamiebell4123 2 года назад +6

    Hi! I just got my ukelele in the mail and started with THIS video! Within an hour I was on the phone playing a rendition of twist and shout with my mom, who knew what it was right away and started to sing along. This is good medicine! Thank you so much for providing these videos!

  • @sticks_waffles2863
    @sticks_waffles2863 3 года назад +21

    I finally found my ukulele from christmas 2020, i lost it in my closet and i wanted to learn more, this helped me a lot! Thank you!!!

  • @MoCaineal
    @MoCaineal 2 месяца назад +1

    My family was in one of the 'big' instrument stores here, and they planted themselves in the acoustic room. So, I plucked a concert ukulele off the wall just outside, went in and sat on the bench and pulled up this video on my phone. I did so well and had so much fun, that I decided to buy a ukulele. I did a weeks worth of research because I didn't know anything about them, and purchased a Kala solid mahogany tenor size. Thanks to you, I now own a ukulele and am looking forward to having fun with it. I'm like others here, I've been struggling with guitar for over a year. I think I should have started with the ukulele.

  • @crystaldanga4028
    @crystaldanga4028 3 года назад +214

    me who switched to ukulele because i can't stand guitars breaking my fingers
    👁💧👄💧👁

    • @frozenflame3338
      @frozenflame3338 3 года назад +25

      Me who successfully learned guitar very well but decided that “you know what? Ukulele. Let’s get this bitch”
      👁💧👄💧👁

  • @aninafidaofficial8607
    @aninafidaofficial8607 4 года назад +176

    reason for learning ukulele: wanna be good at some instrument like day6 looooooool

    • @heehee2467
      @heehee2467 4 года назад +1

      Yesss Day6

    • @aninafidaofficial8607
      @aninafidaofficial8607 4 года назад

      @@heehee2467 haha

    • @bluebell418
      @bluebell418 4 года назад

      Hahaha im also inspired by day6

    • @chansrroom
      @chansrroom 4 года назад +1

      Day6 is the reason I wanna play instruments
      Bts & skz are the reasons why I write lyrics

    • @bluebell418
      @bluebell418 4 года назад

      Didn't expect there'd be mydays here, do you guys have twitter? Lets be moots ( ╹▽╹ )

  • @jovinJO-e9i
    @jovinJO-e9i 3 года назад +79

    Honestly, It took me more than 10 days to finish this lesson in the video😂😂😂

    • @Ace-1525
      @Ace-1525 3 года назад +3

      Practice makes perfect!

    • @Me-ro3fn
      @Me-ro3fn 3 года назад +1

      Im not liking this comment, it already has 69 likes

  • @serene_starzz
    @serene_starzz 4 месяца назад +58

    who’s here in 2024

  • @ceciliadiaz-lavanchy5886
    @ceciliadiaz-lavanchy5886 3 года назад +16

    I am going to be part of a all senior woman ukulele group and I love your first lesson . I play the guitar and this is much easier , so far lol ! thank you so much

  • @christinebrown5736
    @christinebrown5736 3 года назад +8

    Thank you so much, Andy. I've always thought the ukulele was such a happy sounding instrument. My kids/husband bought me a ukulele a few years ago for mother's day. I was trying to teach myself out of a book and lost interest. Ukulele lessons just weren't in the budget. I found your 10 Day course and have started enjoying it again. Even my 6 year old daughter has been doing your lessons with me on her Fancy Nancy Ukulele. Again, thank you so much for creating these free online lessons. I'm sure that you have brought music into many households.

  • @everenrae9005
    @everenrae9005 3 года назад +7

    I just got a ukelele yesterday from my family! Your video is SO helpful and easy to follow. I’m already playing “You are my Sunshine”!

  • @midlifemom5829
    @midlifemom5829 9 месяцев назад +1

    Im 55yo and excited to learn on the ukulele my father bought for my son 8 yrs ago. My son never played it and my father passed 2 yrs ago.

    • @Kat-I-am3333
      @Kat-I-am3333 6 месяцев назад

      Make him proud... 🧚🏼

  • @nora2856698
    @nora2856698 2 года назад +6

    Andy, you're my hero! First time ever I've watched a 'learn (insert musical instrument)' and ended up with a feeling that I can actually do this! Thank you!

  • @isaenery
    @isaenery 2 года назад +8

    you're such an amazing teacher!! i'm a cellist and i always thought it would be difficult to unlearn certain things from one instrument to be able to play another but you made things extremely easy to digest and made the ukulele very enjoyable to play!!

  • @len17948
    @len17948 5 лет назад +21

    Thank you for your awesome tutorial! I got the hang on this chords quickly but need to work on my chord change speed. This is so easy when you explain it! 😄

  • @AwildGwen
    @AwildGwen Год назад +5

    The way he explains things is the same way my piano teacher explaines things to me so it's perfect for when I'm learning especially the counting