Full 5-Key Exercise starts at 5:30. Did you enjoy this practice? Please let me know what specific chords or strums or techniques you'd like to practice!
Even though I've been playing ukulele for 4 months, I hadn't learned something so simple and useful as "Happy Birthday" and the timing for this couldn't be better, because my husband's grandmother is turning 100 years old next week and I promised to learn to play it for her. Thank you for your wonderful tutorials!
This was helpful in learning what key is easiest for me to sing in. I'd love to see a full video that explains how to find the key best for singing in.
Cynthia you just amaze me...you never stop ..no wonder I support your patron. At 79 and the lock down bought my first ukulele...Two years playing now and you have taught me so much. Just keep them coming. Thank you.
Thank you! This is such a great warm-up exercise for getting my fingers use to different chord progressions. I’m also a children’s librarian who uses ukulele during storytime. I’ve found learning songs with very familiar melodies gives me the courage to play in front of families.
I loved this video! Great tutorial! Your tutorials are always great and I started learning Ukulele during Lockdown in 2020 on FaceTime with my friend. We watched your videos and learned lots of new things!
I have your signature Concert Ukulele that I got a couple of years ago and LOVE it. I think I see the Cut away tenor in my future. Love the Low G too. Just switched over to it last week.
Hi Cynthia. Im new to the uke and to your Patreon. I so appreciate your teaching style. so far it's been going great. I use this happy birthday to warm up and I could see my progression from nothing to something. Doing this for the last 30 days since I started and I haven't looked back. You are a super talented person and a great teacher to us. Your joy in teaching shows and rubs off to us. Keep it up.
I remember a while back trying to find a simple bit effective happy birthday for the ukulele and not being successful. By chance today I was scrolling your videos looking for something to play and I saw this! Really like the key of C version so will be playing this next time one of my grade 4 students has a birthday!!
Hi!!! My sister has been teaching herself ukelele for a few months now, and she said your videos have been helping her a lot. I decided i want to learn ukelele! I’ve just ordered a tenor ukelele, and im already subscribed to your channel even though the ukelele hasn’t even come yet. Lol! Can’t wait till it arrives so i can start using your videos!
I think you always do a great job but I think it’s worth mentioning that “Happy Birthday” is in 3/4 so, if you’re playing with others island strum won’t work well. It’s certainly a nice variation if you’re singing it to someone by yourself or if you’re a really strong singer and can convince a crowd to go against their norm.
@@jericacates6738 it means there are three quarter notes per measure but, even more simply, it means there are three beats per measure. So, if you’re clapping along while you’re singing it you’d clap 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻, 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻, 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Each clap could be replaced by a down strum (not with this video because she used 4/4, which she made work, but it’s not traditional). I’m not good at explaining things first thing in the morning, lol. I hope that made a little sense. Have fun with your musical journey.
@@alynawatersmusic Thank you for the explanation Alyna. I think I understand a little better. It’s all about the timing. I’m sure I will learn more about notes and measures as I progress.
Ahoj!(Hello!)You helped me a lot, at first i tought playing Island strum was imposible!😂 Now, 3 months later I can play both Island strum and 3 chords. I find playing and singing at the same time impossible now😂, can’t wait to the moment i master this skill too!🎉
I have always loved your ukulele tree. You so need to make & sell them. I want your new tenor uku also goes do I get the strings that are easier to play. Love watching & playing along. I'm a patron
Aloha! Love this practice. I'm a newbie and I want to learn Love is my religion by Ziggy Marley, but can't find a good tutorial :( you would be my absolute hero if you would make that for me!!! But I love your videos anyways
Merci ,votre tuto m’a beaucoup aidé à trouver ma tonalité. Je ne parle que le Français, donc je pense que vous parlez de vos Ukulélés . Où peut-on commander un ténor et à quel prix, merci beaucoup
Full 5-Key Exercise starts at 5:30. Did you enjoy this practice? Please let me know what specific chords or strums or techniques you'd like to practice!
How do I start from beginning?
Even though I've been playing ukulele for 4 months, I hadn't learned something so simple and useful as "Happy Birthday" and the timing for this couldn't be better, because my husband's grandmother is turning 100 years old next week and I promised to learn to play it for her. Thank you for your wonderful tutorials!
This was helpful in learning what key is easiest for me to sing in. I'd love to see a full video that explains how to find the key best for singing in.
The production value is through the roof in this video, it's such a treat thanks!
Cynthia you just amaze me...you never stop ..no wonder I support your patron. At 79 and the lock down bought my first ukulele...Two years playing now and you have taught me so much. Just keep them coming. Thank you.
Sang to my granddaughter and she loves it. She turned 1. Thanks Cynthia.
Thank you! This is such a great warm-up exercise for getting my fingers use to different chord progressions. I’m also a children’s librarian who uses ukulele during storytime. I’ve found learning songs with very familiar melodies gives me the courage to play in front of families.
I have been trying to get artist to do this Happy Birthday lessons for years.Thank you, ukulele grandpa.
What a gorgeous voice - hitting each changed key with dynamic accuracy. Few teachers can do that.
Well, what a surprise! It is my Birthday Today! Ha Ha ........ thank you!
happy birthday!!
Happy belated birthday!
@@alynawatersmusic lol Thank You!
I loved this video! Great tutorial! Your tutorials are always great and I started learning Ukulele during Lockdown in 2020 on FaceTime with my friend. We watched your videos and learned lots of new things!
Excellent method to practice chord changes. Mahalo, Cynthia!
Thanks!
I have your signature Concert Ukulele that I got a couple of years ago and LOVE it. I think I see the Cut away tenor in my future. Love the Low G too. Just switched over to it last week.
Super fun! This is what we call June Bug Birthday Month, or Christmas in June in our family. Will try this out right away!
Hi Cynthia. Im new to the uke and to your Patreon. I so appreciate your teaching style. so far it's been going great. I use this happy birthday to warm up and I could see my progression from nothing to something. Doing this for the last 30 days since I started and I haven't looked back. You are a super talented person and a great teacher to us. Your joy in teaching shows and rubs off to us. Keep it up.
Muchas felicidades y abrazo deseando lo mejor y bendiciones!!!
Super helpful video Cynthia. Great for also figuring out what key you want to sing in.
I remember a while back trying to find a simple bit effective happy birthday for the ukulele and not being successful. By chance today I was scrolling your videos looking for something to play and I saw this! Really like the key of C version so will be playing this next time one of my grade 4 students has a birthday!!
Thank you, this IS a good way to warm up and to try to get that island strum down.
Great lesson and beautiful uke!
this seems like an awesome exercise. thank you. been practicing a lot.
Hi!!! My sister has been teaching herself ukelele for a few months now, and she said your videos have been helping her a lot. I decided i want to learn ukelele! I’ve just ordered a tenor ukelele, and im already subscribed to your channel even though the ukelele hasn’t even come yet. Lol! Can’t wait till it arrives so i can start using your videos!
~Thank you Cynthia for all your teachings of excellence.
I think you always do a great job but I think it’s worth mentioning that “Happy Birthday” is in 3/4 so, if you’re playing with others island strum won’t work well. It’s certainly a nice variation if you’re singing it to someone by yourself or if you’re a really strong singer and can convince a crowd to go against their norm.
you’re totally right, Alyna! thank you for pointing this out!
@@cynthialinmusic you’re welcome! I always tell students about you so hopefully you’ll hit that 500,000 soon. 😄
What does “is in 3/4” mean? I’m truly a beginner.
@@jericacates6738 it means there are three quarter notes per measure but, even more simply, it means there are three beats per measure. So, if you’re clapping along while you’re singing it you’d clap 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻, 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻, 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Each clap could be replaced by a down strum (not with this video because she used 4/4, which she made work, but it’s not traditional).
I’m not good at explaining things first thing in the morning, lol. I hope that made a little sense. Have fun with your musical journey.
@@alynawatersmusic Thank you for the explanation Alyna. I think I understand a little better. It’s all about the timing. I’m sure I will learn more about notes and measures as I progress.
Ahojte! I am just learning to platy ukulele for 3 months but i can already play 4 chords and Island strum! Wish you all the greatest luck!
Thank you for this session. I have been trying to get artist to do this Happy Birthday lesson in different keys for years. Your ukulele grandpa.
Super clear as usual Cynthia and super helpful. Your lessons are so enjoyable and innovative. Loving the ukulele! Best wishes.
Thanks for this tutorial. Perfect.
Ahoj!(Hello!)You helped me a lot, at first i tought playing Island strum was imposible!😂 Now, 3 months later I can play both Island strum and 3 chords. I find playing and singing at the same time impossible now😂, can’t wait to the moment i master this skill too!🎉
Thanks for the lessons, good for New beginners.
Thank you Cynthia, excellent as always
Great video! I enjoyed this practice.
A great song for everyone to learn by heart. (... that Bb - yes i'll skip it)
❤Ha! Cynthia, Thank You this is so much fun.
I have always loved your ukulele tree. You so need to make & sell them. I want your new tenor uku also goes do I get the strings that are easier to play. Love watching & playing along. I'm a patron
Great idea! 🙂
Thank you for this wonderful video! Aloha
Alohaaaa 🌸🌸 thank you for sharing this beautiful video with us
my daughter learned in to seconds thank you for you
nice tutorial
Beautiful sis. Beautiful view too... you in Kaka'ako or Ala Moana?
Thanks it was my birthday on the 12th!
Aloha! Love this practice. I'm a newbie and I want to learn Love is my religion by Ziggy Marley, but can't find a good tutorial :( you would be my absolute hero if you would make that for me!!! But I love your videos anyways
Can I please request for “if I die young” ukelele tutorial
Love all your videos. Myproblem is that I can hear my right hand nails click on the case.
Mahalo
Could u do a tutorial on imagine by john lennon plz? Thank you
Merci ,votre tuto m’a beaucoup aidé à trouver ma tonalité. Je ne parle que le Français, donc je pense que vous parlez de vos Ukulélés . Où peut-on commander un ténor et à quel prix, merci beaucoup
How to get a beautiful ukulele guitar like you maam
Hello Cynthia , please let me know what model Ohana ukulele you are playing. Thank you
Hi dear....could you please teach hare Krishna hare Krishna
Hello. Would the chords in Roman numbers be?
I - V
V - I
I - IV
I - V - I
Yes, but V is constantly with a seventh.
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I’m wondering why it seems as though Cynthia is looking elsewhere and not at the camera? It’s different than her usual videos in that way.
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Thanks!