I think that is the single hardest part of teaching and only exceptional teachers have the ability to compartmentalize each level of learning and block their “genius” to make room for the building of the skill. If that makes sense lol
Yes!!! Same! This is very different than I remember how it was to play my acoustic guitar when I was a teenager! (In the 70’s ✌🏻). I love this teacher!! I just got my ukulele today! I found it on Facebook marketplace!! Playing the ukulele seems harder than I thought it might be, but that’s probably because I have arthritic hands now and I’m old!! 😂😂😂😂
5:02 c chord 8:05 Am chord 10:07 f chord 11:28 g7 chord just commenting time stamps so i can come back later and practice :D thank you so much you're an amazing teacher ❤️
3:03 that “look up real quick” really nudged me from getting over excited with my instrument. T’was spoken from a true teacher who knows her students 😭
ok .. i actually went through all the lesson now.. and i have to say i have ADHD and this was the easiest lesson to follow!!!!! i love the pace! i love how i didn't get distracted and please please do more lessons like this
That "look up real quick" scared me because it was like she could actually see what i was doing😳 she must really know what beginners are like and that makes me feel comfortable learning from her
It is so obvious you were an elementary music teacher, and not just a musician sharing what you know. The way you explain every tiny detail, like HOW to switch between chords, makes learning ukulele so easy. I’m currently teaching myself ukulele so I can hopefully start teaching it at school (if I can get a class set of ukes). I’ll definitely be referring back to these videos and using some of your techniques. Love the "mouse in the house" trick! Thanks for all of these amazing videos!
Thank you for your kindness you do a beautiful teacher especially for people with mental problems as I have I am a slow learner. I also gave my 2 uks to my sisters I help raise and I bought my grandson one is a little for Christmas your lessons, lessons excited me I wanted every one I loved to have one. Now I'll go by me another which one do you recommend thanks for all you do please keep teaching.and know if any one can't appreciate apreciate you I have then they need to go somewhere else to pasture the devil
Excuse spelling and writing. I'm 67 and all I use to know is in I don't remember box some where I'm starting all over trying to keep what's that I need to to go with Dorothy to the yellow brick I realize that that's for anyone that. Is a smart slick I don't usually try to reach out but this one time I feel you needed to know I appreciate your help
As someone who has been playing the ukulele for about 2 years now, all of these tips are useful, even for experienced players! Your teaching is easy to follow and so helpful! Thanks!
@@BernadetteTeachesMusic Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM LOOKING UPWARDS🙄BUT LOOKING NOT AT CEILING, RIGHT INTO THE COMPUTER🖥
I am an elementary music teacher and have used your videos to teach myself how to start playing the ukulele. I love your videos and how you use every day teaching techniques from the classroom. I'm still a novice, but can tell my skill set is increasing weekly. Thank you for these tutorials. I would be lost without them.
you seriously don’t know how many lessons i’ve gone through and failed at them all because of how unclear they are but you have literally shown me so well and i definately find your way of teaching most effective because of how impatient i am
I'm a retired elementary school music teacher trying to remember how to play. You are wonderful! The old hands aren't quite so supple but you make me want to keep working at it. I love you allusions to Lego hands and a mouse house!
Day 3 on my absolute beginner ukelele journey, stumbled upon your channel on my feed. I have, however, watched a lot of ukelele RUclips tutorials. Your videos always bring a smile to my face. Be it the "look up", "don't leave", or "looks, I will wait" moments, you always seem to have some pleasant small details that surprise me in the videos. Those thoughtful moments make you not only a great music teacher, but a total charm to watch. There are many other great ukelele players and good teachers making videos too, but you are adorable in your own way and are valued for it. I will definitely follow and check out your other links/resources too. Thank you! :)
Thank you, Angie!! 😃❤️ welcome to our uke fam :) we have a Facebook group too! It’s called Ukelandia. You’re welcome to join there and tag me if you have questions :)
Perfect!!! I just got my ukelele a couple days ago! I’ve been feeling a little discouraged because the finger placement for some chords just seems impossible .... but i’ll keep at it! Thank you for this video 🥰
I started to play the ukulele with Bernadette last year. It's still challenging to switch chords smoothly on the beats. I rewatched Bernadette's videos many times. It's absolutely rewarding. You will see. Thank you 👍Bernadette👌🎸🎵🎶
Me too, I just got mine 5 days ago, the first day everything was so awkward, but it is getting easier and more natural now! And i’m not crazy playing everyday, but i am spending short segments of time daily, like 15-25min
@@chica418 Keep it up I've now been playing for about 6 months and for the first 2 the end of my fretting finger tips were just so painful and I know if I don't play a little everyday I'll be in the pain factor again
I watched so many videos on how to start playing the ukulele. And they’re good. But you really take your time explaining and showing different aspects instead of just focusing on just the chords. I never thought about how to go from one chord to the other. This was brilliant! I really enjoyed the video 😊
I loved this lesson! I can really see that you are a teacher. The way you notice us the students is just so nice. You also know when to pause and give us some time. Thank you!
Thank you. Have been mixing it up with a few online tutorials but like your attention to real basics such as position and posture. I'm approaching 72 years old and have had 4 or 5 guitars through my lifetime and because of my wide hands with short stubby fingers could never get any more than a couple of chords right. I went for a harmonica instead!! It was suggested I try a Uke and so glad I did. Now I know its just practice, practice and more but I think I'm going to like this.
Hi Terry!! Welcome to our community :) I’m so glad you decided to give ukulele a try! I’m a trained music teacher and I have created several courses that I call “challenges” here on RUclips. The 30 Day Uke Challenge will be perfect for you because you liked the attention to real basics like position and posture. Whenever you’re ready, you can start that course here ruclips.net/p/PLJFa3EaocfZkPvRqVaUf6pFuPxiLo0uWZ
I'm 77, and yes, though she's a great teacher, I'd love to have half a dozen granddaughters who have her gorgeuos looks and charm. And yes, kid, I've five guitars, 5 ukes, about a dozen blues harps (harmonicas are for cowboys), 2 violins, about a dozen pennywhistles/tinwhistle/Irish whistles, native American flutes, etc., etc., so I know where you're coming from - and I bet you changed the high G on the uke to a low G, to simulate your guitars.
Two things I’ve liked the most about your lesson. The pauses you make to relax, breath and stretch our muscles, and being reminded every now and then to look up. 🤣 I felt watched, you got me twice.
This my second day with the ukulele. Yesterday, I had trouble with chord changes and the down up strumming. I kept at it and was able to play the chords clearly. At some point the down up strumming clicked with me. I’m having so much fun. I can’t wait to learn more. Thank you so much, Bernadette.
I am starting to learn the ukulele and I love the way I learn from this video ! The breaks and stretching were very thoughtful and I also love that she took it step by step can’t wait to start the 30 days of ukulele!
Im dealing with so many different issues right now and I’m buying my first ukulele tomorrow, literally that’s the only good thing in my life atm that keeps me going. I’m so excited that I’m watching tutorials without the ukelele here with me. 🤣
I've been wanting to learn for so long, and this has helped a ton, how are you so good at knowing what we do, like when you say " look up" I feel like you are right in front of me, I'm impressed.
I've bought a ukulele last week and this was my first lesson Bernadette,Thank you so much ,I'm going to watch and learn all 30lessons and come back with a video myself.
I am 71. Just want to learn how to play ukulele. Have no music background. Really start from scratch. I really enjoy your teaching. Thank you very much.
I bought myself a ukulele as a christmas present, and have watched many videos and learnt these chords but I especially love your teaching! What a great series you've started and a great way to start 2020! I look forward to learning from you!
My first ukulele has arrived! My gift to myself for my fast approaching 38th birthday! Your videos were very influential in learning about the instrument and in choosing the one I decided to go with. I am loving this first lesson! Thank you so much for this content. I love your energy and teaching style!
Seriously went thru so many different videos trying to learn for months and couldn’t even pay attention but I actually watched this whole video and it’s sooo good and I learned a lot. You’re an amazing teacher !!
You are the most awesome teacher ever!!! You helped me so much when I got out of school I went strait to learning how to play a ukulele and you are the one that I found helped me the most!!
I love this lesson, this is exactly what I was looking for, stupid me was confused why my cords sounded dead when it was really just me not pressing hard enough and also , i learned hand position and so many other things. (If you couldn’t tell I know basically nothing about ukuleles) just in the 20 minutes I would have spent watching entertainment!
Hi @bernadette I am 40yrs old from Philippines and just started to learn how to play my uke and I have chosen no one else but you Maestro Bernadette to be my teacher. I really like you methods of teaching which makes every exercises so easy. You make me feel like there is still a big hope for me to learn how to play uke and be good at it.
problematic Cat I have been playing for almost two months now, and I am in LOVE with my Luna ukulele! (Recently got a second Fender one!) Good luck! ❤️
Best way to learn the basics on how to play the Ukulele in less than 30 minutes. Bernadette did a longer video a bit more recently, but this one is still great. Thank you very much for all your lessons
So I am not in lockdown my husband is, However I have got sometime off work Bec of a swollen foot... ik ik too much info anyway I just want to say that you are an amazing teacher I have ADHD and I feel as though you are talking straight too me "look up" you pace the lesson well and I like the instruction.
This is so amazing! I purchased my ukulele in HI last week and had no idea how to play it. I absolutely love your teaching style. From one who has never touched an instrument to playing with this video, I am beaming with pride. Thank you!
Oh my goodness!! I had never touched a ukulele before, and have been looking up some lessons on youtube, but yours is really the best, its length, the explanation, it was all very clear and fun to follow along, I could find everything I need (since I didn't even know how to hold it properly). The video progressed so well, that I did more than I thought I could, I wasn't able to do it all on this first time watching, but it made me feel so comfortable and everything seams so clear and achievable if I keep on going. Thank you so much for uploading, after I get everything on the video I will start the more beginner friendly playlist!!
I've been struggling with holding the ukulele, so this has been really helpful, thank you. I will be checking out more of your videos. Love the cat, too.
I got my first Ukulele today and I'm so excited to start using it and learning how to play it properly! Summer is coming up and the vibes that the Ukulele has are immaculate!
I just picked up a Ukulele and have watched several how to play tutorials. not one of them start with the basics of how to hold your instrument. and most start with C and jumt to more complicated chords. I LOVE that you start at the true beginning and take the baby steps that I need. without making me feel dumb. you cover all the things that need covered while instilling a feeling of accomplishment and the feeling that I may actually be able to learn. now if I can find someone with as much patients to teach me to read music haha. I have subscribed and liked and will be watching more and more. you are amazing!!!! AMAZING!!! thank you SO much.
Looking good, cat and teacher. Lovely pink Enya ukulele. I've been playing ukulele quite a while but still picked up some good tips. Best wishes Ms. Bernadette for a happy and wonderful new year. You brighten RUclips like no other person and especially ukulele teacher. Rich
for a couple of days I have been trying lessons from some very good teachers on RUclips. I happened to come across this lesson and I have to say it is the best. I have learnt more with this lovely lady than all the others. Thank you Bernadette. I look forward to your next lesson, if I can find it. Oh yes , and my finger tips get better.. Ken.
you remind me of my orchestra teacher back in middle school he was sick a lot so we ended up having a sub thruought all of 8th grade but toward the end of 8th grade he passed away and you just have the same pacentice and joy for teaching music as he did and its making me cry thank you
This was really good. Thank you. We are learning as a family 1st grade to adult. Such a sweet addition to our day and the days of many others. God bless you for sharing your many giftings.
Happy New Year Bernadette!! I will be teaching the ukulele to my 3rd-5th graders later in the spring. This is a great refresher video on how to teach the ukulele! As for the ukulele club, we started late but managed to play Jingle Bells for the school Christmas program. I had to skip it but now I think they are ready for their first chord progression. Thank you!!
Ohhhhhh myy dear heavenssss...thank you soooooooo much...Ur such a wonderful person with a beautiful soul. I searched high and low to get some help with my Ukelele...I just like literally just bought one, I have been really fascinated with this cute instrument and boy is that tough, heck yesss!!! and then I stumbled upon your video and now I can play the C and Am chords and switch between them, pretty nascent I know but still a booster for me. I cant thank you enough for this video. I also noticed how to kept encouraging the viewers and telling them its okay to go slow and its perfectly fine if you just learn one chord, its still a start. I have subscribed to your channel and will take the 30 day video course too, God bless you always dear.
I can really feel that you are a music teacher because normally on RUclips they will go so fast forward but you take good time for the simple things which is the most important things to get better and it actually goes so much faster if you just do it right at the beginning, like you make sure we do… hope that makes sense. I play the violin and have really wanted to learn how to play the ukulele for a long time but because I’m already good at one instrument it can actually be quite hard to start from the beginning and accepting that it’s not perfect yet. This video really helped me because I got that real relaxing start you need to kinda feel the instrument. Love from here
Tbh I watched like 6 different ukulele teachers' videos and I only understood and learned properly from this one. Thank you so much you really helped a lot. But something I'm struggling on is stroking the strings with my finger nails, I don't have long nails so they hurt a lot, the sound doesn't sound good and I can't play it smooth and rapidly.
You are absolutely delightful. I have just bought my first ukulele to start learning to play and stumbled on this video and it feels like a children’s tv show. You have such a good stage presence and your explanations are clear.
So I bought a ukulele a few months ago and I wanted to learn myself by watching YT tutorials. I didn't understand any of them, and I just gave up. Then, I came back after stumbling upon my ukulele again and wanted to have a new start. Then I came across your video. This really did help me a lot. So, thank you for this because you explained things with detail, yet with enthusiasm
Been playing now for over 6 months and it's always nice to back to basics just to kick the bad habits . Just started teaching my almost 5 Year old granddaughter how to play so will be following your guidance. keep up the good work and all the best for the new year
I have been watching you for over 2 years and learned all the cords and can play almost anything now. I had a lot of fun with this lesson. You are different now....Really good teacher and care about your watchers...! Al Sautner
Good evening Bernadette. I have been playing now for about two weeks. I understand the cords and feel good about the strumming. I want to someday play like Vesko. He is so good. I was very surprised how he was able to know the notes just by hearing them. How long has he been playing...? When you both are together, you look very happy. You are a great teacher. I love playing. You have got me hooked.
After searching since 3 months for uke lessons online, I found this lady. Wow you are really a great teacher! Thanks for sharing this knowledge! I hope I will be able to pick fast from your vedios!!
Oh, my dear! Thanks God I have found you again! I started to learn playing Uke with you a year ago during the isolation time. Then other things interrupted our communication and ohhh here I am again! Happy to restart with your amazing voice and easy ways of teaching the 70 year old student…😂
OMG THIS WAS SO INSIGHTFUL I LOVED THIS. It feels like a real in person class, just without all the people around me, but even then we have the cat. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS, you’ll definitely be the creator I go too for tutorials
I've been reading comments, and I got my Ukulele for Christmas this year, and I finally am getting the chance to play it! (school has been getting in the way.) This lesson was perfect, I have ADHD, and the other lessons were hard to follow and very monotone, but you explain things just as well as you show them! I was getting discouraged with the finger placement for some of the chords, but this lesson was perfect! Thanks so much! (lol ik this video was uploaded before 2021 but I commented anyway)
That's it exactly, I didn't realize. I have ADD and can't follow the fingering on a lot of teachings. It is very helpful that she shows the chord from different angles, shows you how to get there from other chords. Plus she gives the graphics.
*I got back from my very first ukelele lesson around 2 hours ago and I absolutely love it, I'm writing this comment to keep track of my learning experience, hopefully it inspires people in the future who wanna play the uke (if I get better at it).* _Day 1: Got introduced to the ukelele, roughly learned a few chords (C, D, F, G, Am) and a few others. - So far It's a bit confusing and complicated for me but I'm sure I might get the hang of it in the future! _*_My struggles are,_*_ my fingers slipping off of the strings, not pushing hard enough on the strings, and forgetting some of chords too._
Dear teacher, Yesterday I got my soprano ukulele and I have been YouTubing to start with the basics on how to hold it. I have been feeling sad as I was struggling to hold the instrument. And now thanks to your video, my doubts, and concerns are gone! In the last 40 mins, I know how to hold my ukulele, how to strum, the basic chords and how to transition. When you say "look up" I was actually looking down.. ha ha..you caught me! Looking forward to your next videos. You are an amazing teacher Thank you so much!!
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I like when she said "look up" I suddenly thought she was literally sitting right in front of me and saw me looking down
Same. I was like "whoa, how does she know?!", and then "can she see my messy apartment?" ;)
You can just feel that she’s taught so many people
She has a great way of teaching, before I realised it I was strumming away and changing chords without trouble! Amazing.
I think that cat is teacher's pet.
Lol me to
lol most likely
@luna star gacha I do. Why do you think a 10 year old girl in 6th grade would not get the joke
@luna star gacha np. I'm actually 12 in 6th grade 😓😬😳😕
Deal....wait wut are we talking about?
OK OK FINALLY A UKELELE TEACHER THAT DOESNT EXPECT ME TO KNOW EVERYTHING THANK YOU THANK YOU AHHH I LOVE YOUUU
I KNOW MY OLD MUSIC TEACHER EXPECTS US TO,KNOW EVERY
THING
I think that is the single hardest part of teaching and only exceptional teachers have the ability to compartmentalize each level of learning and block their “genius” to make room for the building of the skill. If that makes sense lol
Do you know how to completely play a ukulele now? 😊
Yes!!! Same! This is very different than I remember how it was to play my acoustic guitar when I was a teenager! (In the 70’s ✌🏻). I love this teacher!! I just got my ukulele today! I found it on Facebook marketplace!! Playing the ukulele seems harder than I thought it might be, but that’s probably because I have arthritic hands now and I’m old!! 😂😂😂😂
YESS
5:02 c chord
8:05 Am chord
10:07 f chord
11:28 g7 chord
just commenting time stamps so i can come back later and practice :D thank you so much you're an amazing teacher ❤️
Thank you so much Urja 🙏
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Now play teenager in love :D
3:03 that “look up real quick” really nudged me from getting over excited with my instrument. T’was spoken from a true teacher who knows her students 😭
Ikr that was amazing 😂😂
That was hilarious to me hahahaha she knows her students well :D
ok .. i actually went through all the lesson now.. and i have to say i have ADHD and this was the easiest lesson to follow!!!!! i love the pace! i love how i didn't get distracted and please please do more lessons like this
problematic Cat wow, thank you so much 😊 I am honored to be your teacher! Thank you for being my student!!
i agree
You know exactly when I am looking down. Haha.
That "look up real quick" scared me because it was like she could actually see what i was doing😳 she must really know what beginners are like and that makes me feel comfortable learning from her
🤣🤣🤣 she may have taught a couple classes I bet 😜 it's a great personal touch 💗
THANKKK YOUUUU I THOUGHT I WAS TRIPPING WHEN I HEARD HER SAY IT LOOOL
I am 70, and l really enjoy to be your student. I love you sweet lady.Thank you so much! 🥰🤗🙏🙏🙏
It is so obvious you were an elementary music teacher, and not just a musician sharing what you know. The way you explain every tiny detail, like HOW to switch between chords, makes learning ukulele so easy. I’m currently teaching myself ukulele so I can hopefully start teaching it at school (if I can get a class set of ukes). I’ll definitely be referring back to these videos and using some of your techniques. Love the "mouse in the house" trick! Thanks for all of these amazing videos!
Thank you for your kindness you do a beautiful teacher especially for people with mental problems as I have I am a slow learner. I also gave my 2 uks to my sisters I help raise and I bought my grandson one is a little for Christmas your lessons, lessons excited me I wanted every one I loved to have one. Now I'll go by me another which one do you recommend thanks for all you do please keep teaching.and know if any one can't appreciate apreciate you I have then they need to go somewhere else to pasture the devil
Excuse spelling and writing. I'm 67 and all I use to know is in I don't remember box some where I'm starting all over trying to keep what's that I need to to go with Dorothy to the yellow brick I realize that that's for anyone that. Is a smart slick I don't usually try to reach out but this one time I feel you needed to know I appreciate your help
@deborahsigmon wow, you're 67!? I didn't know 67-year-olds are RUclips 😮
I'm just 12, so 😅
im 13 learning the ukulele, YOU ARE A LIFESAVER!
SAMEEE
what is ur progress! how long does it take to learn basics
Same keep up the good work
sameeeee
As someone who has been playing the ukulele for about 2 years now, all of these tips are useful, even for experienced players! Your teaching is easy to follow and so helpful! Thanks!
“Look up”
Me who was definitely not looking: 👁👄👁
Me teaching while everyone is looking down 👁👄👁
@@BernadetteTeachesMusic Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM LOOKING UPWARDS🙄BUT LOOKING NOT AT CEILING, RIGHT INTO THE COMPUTER🖥
@@BernadetteTeachesMusic can i have u as my music teacher-
Best way to start playing Ukulele truly is with you Bernadette ❣️ 👍🏻
Nelly Ellis wow, Nelly!!! Thank you so much 😊 that is super sweet!!
@@BernadetteTeachesMusic 😄mkkxlvvz
Very good teaching
Right in the middle of her video I subscribed, got full notifications, and "liked" the video! Here's a bouquet for you and a love letter 💐💌
@@BernadetteTeachesMusic I just started myslef
I have learned lots and anyone who is reading the comments your at the right place to get started with the ukulele!
I am an elementary music teacher and have used your videos to teach myself how to start playing the ukulele. I love your videos and how you use every day teaching techniques from the classroom. I'm still a novice, but can tell my skill set is increasing weekly. Thank you for these tutorials. I would be lost without them.
you seriously don’t know how many lessons i’ve gone through and failed at them all because of how unclear they are but you have literally shown me so well and i definately find your way of teaching most effective because of how impatient i am
Are you kidding me?! Best teacher ever!!! You actually paused and told us to stretch!
I'm a retired elementary school music teacher trying to remember how to play. You are wonderful! The old hands aren't quite so supple but you make me want to keep working at it. I love you allusions to Lego hands and a mouse house!
Day 3 on my absolute beginner ukelele journey, stumbled upon your channel on my feed. I have, however, watched a lot of ukelele RUclips tutorials. Your videos always bring a smile to my face. Be it the "look up", "don't leave", or "looks, I will wait" moments, you always seem to have some pleasant small details that surprise me in the videos. Those thoughtful moments make you not only a great music teacher, but a total charm to watch. There are many other great ukelele players and good teachers making videos too, but you are adorable in your own way and are valued for it. I will definitely follow and check out your other links/resources too. Thank you! :)
How are you nkw
I saw your video short for small hands and moved to this lesson -- "house for my mouse" is so lovely. You're my uke teacher now!
Thank you, Angie!! 😃❤️ welcome to our uke fam :) we have a Facebook group too! It’s called Ukelandia. You’re welcome to join there and tag me if you have questions :)
Perfect!!! I just got my ukelele a couple days ago! I’ve been feeling a little discouraged because the finger placement for some chords just seems impossible .... but i’ll keep at it! Thank you for this video 🥰
Don't be discouraged. I promise, you will get there. It just takes practice, practice, practice.
I started to play the ukulele with Bernadette last year. It's still challenging to switch chords smoothly on the beats. I rewatched Bernadette's videos many times. It's absolutely rewarding. You will see. Thank you 👍Bernadette👌🎸🎵🎶
Me too, I just got mine 5 days ago, the first day everything was so awkward, but it is getting easier and more natural now! And i’m not crazy playing everyday, but i am spending short segments of time daily, like 15-25min
@@chica418 Keep it up I've now been playing for about 6 months and for the first 2 the end of my fretting finger tips were just so painful and I know if I don't play a little everyday I'll be in the pain factor again
I watched so many videos on how to start playing the ukulele. And they’re good. But you really take your time explaining and showing different aspects instead of just focusing on just the chords. I never thought about how to go from one chord to the other. This was brilliant!
I really enjoyed the video 😊
I loved this lesson! I can really see that you are a teacher. The way you notice us the students is just so nice. You also know when to pause and give us some time. Thank you!
I’m 12 and I really want to find a new hobby especially since covid and all so thank you so much for this 😄
same bestieee
Same
Same!
same! good luck learning the ukelele!
thats the exact reason i want i want a ukulele. 12 too
Thank you. Have been mixing it up with a few online tutorials but like your attention to real basics such as position and posture. I'm approaching 72 years old and have had 4 or 5 guitars through my lifetime and because of my wide hands with short stubby fingers could never get any more than a couple of chords right. I went for a harmonica instead!! It was suggested I try a Uke and so glad I did. Now I know its just practice, practice and more but I think I'm going to like this.
Hi Terry!! Welcome to our community :)
I’m so glad you decided to give ukulele a try!
I’m a trained music teacher and I have created several courses that I call “challenges” here on RUclips. The 30 Day Uke Challenge will be perfect for you because you liked the attention to real basics like position and posture. Whenever you’re ready, you can start that course here ruclips.net/p/PLJFa3EaocfZkPvRqVaUf6pFuPxiLo0uWZ
I'm 77, and yes, though she's a great teacher, I'd love to have half a dozen granddaughters who have her gorgeuos looks and charm.
And yes, kid, I've five guitars, 5 ukes, about a dozen blues harps (harmonicas are for cowboys), 2 violins, about a dozen pennywhistles/tinwhistle/Irish whistles, native American flutes, etc., etc., so I know where you're coming from - and I bet you changed the high G on the uke to a low G, to simulate your guitars.
20 mins ago i didn't know how to play chords now i learned 4 new chords! Thank you so much
This is the best one I’ve found on RUclips so far… very easy to follow and well put together. Great for beginners !!! Thank you, Bernadette 😊
Two things I’ve liked the most about your lesson. The pauses you make to relax, breath and stretch our muscles, and being reminded every now and then to look up. 🤣 I felt watched, you got me twice.
This my second day with the ukulele. Yesterday, I had trouble with chord changes and the down up strumming. I kept at it and was able to play the chords clearly. At some point the down up strumming clicked with me. I’m having so much fun. I can’t wait to learn more. Thank you so much, Bernadette.
Thank you so very much, Bernadette.
Wow!! This is an incredible gift! Thank you!!
I am starting to learn the ukulele and I love the way I learn from this video ! The breaks and stretching were very thoughtful and I also love that she took it step by step can’t wait to start the 30 days of ukulele!
Im dealing with so many different issues right now and I’m buying my first ukulele tomorrow, literally that’s the only good thing in my life atm that keeps me going. I’m so excited that I’m watching tutorials without the ukelele here with me. 🤣
I've been wanting to learn for so long, and this has helped a ton, how are you so good at knowing what we do, like when you say " look up" I feel like you are right in front of me, I'm impressed.
Thank you for your enthusiasm! I really enjoyed this lesson.
I am planning to take the 30-day challenge
I've bought a ukulele last week and this was my first lesson Bernadette,Thank you so much ,I'm going to watch and learn all 30lessons and come back with a video myself.
I'm excited to see your video!
I am 71. Just want to learn how to play ukulele. Have no music background. Really start from scratch.
I really enjoy your teaching.
Thank you very much.
I bought myself a ukulele as a christmas present, and have watched many videos and learnt these chords but I especially love your teaching! What a great series you've started and a great way to start 2020! I look forward to learning from you!
tutoring and l have checked others tutorials, but the way you teach i like the most!!! Thanks 🙏
My first ukulele has arrived! My gift to myself for my fast approaching 38th birthday! Your videos were very influential in learning about the instrument and in choosing the one I decided to go with. I am loving this first lesson! Thank you so much for this content. I love your energy and teaching style!
Seriously went thru so many different videos trying to learn for months and couldn’t even pay attention but I actually watched this whole video and it’s sooo good and I learned a lot. You’re an amazing teacher !!
still building my first uke..,decided to build it and play one song .than give it to one of the grand kids
I really like how you started with how to hold the instrument 👍
Let’s talk about how I feel very calm learning with her :)
You are the most awesome teacher ever!!! You helped me so much when I got out of school I went strait to learning how to play a ukulele and you are the one that I found helped me the most!!
I love this lesson, this is exactly what I was looking for, stupid me was confused why my cords sounded dead when it was really just me not pressing hard enough and also , i learned hand position and so many other things. (If you couldn’t tell I know basically nothing about ukuleles) just in the 20 minutes I would have spent watching entertainment!
Yay!!! I’m so glad this helped you.
You are so funny 😆
@@BernadetteTeachesMusic thank you!
Hi @bernadette I am 40yrs old from Philippines and just started to learn how to play my uke and I have chosen no one else but you Maestro Bernadette to be my teacher. I really like you methods of teaching which makes every exercises so easy. You make me feel like there is still a big hope for me to learn how to play uke and be good at it.
HAPPY NEW YEARRRRR!!!!!!!!!!
Do it. You won't regret it.
problematic Cat I have been playing for almost two months now, and I am in LOVE with my Luna ukulele! (Recently got a second Fender one!) Good luck! ❤️
Bad year -_-
Best way to learn the basics on how to play the Ukulele in less than 30 minutes. Bernadette did a longer video a bit more recently, but this one is still great. Thank you very much for all your lessons
Happy New year, Bernadette, and to everyone out there in the ukelele community. Let's just hope it's a joyful one all over the world. From the UK 🇬🇧.
I really love how you are giving lesson on camera however you feel like you have a real student sitting in front of you.
So I am not in lockdown my husband is, However I have got sometime off work Bec of a swollen foot... ik ik too much info anyway I just want to say that you are an amazing teacher I have ADHD and I feel as though you are talking straight too me "look up" you pace the lesson well and I like the instruction.
This is so amazing! I purchased my ukulele in HI last week and had no idea how to play it. I absolutely love your teaching style. From one who has never touched an instrument to playing with this video, I am beaming with pride. Thank you!
I love this video so much! So patient, loving, and most importantly easy to follow and get addicted to play ukulele!!! Love you Miss B!!!
You might be the best teacher of all, ever.
You have the best teaching style. This is so useful for beginners! And KitKat is adorable! Happy New Year!
Oh my goodness!! I had never touched a ukulele before, and have been looking up some lessons on youtube, but yours is really the best, its length, the explanation, it was all very clear and fun to follow along, I could find everything I need (since I didn't even know how to hold it properly). The video progressed so well, that I did more than I thought I could, I wasn't able to do it all on this first time watching, but it made me feel so comfortable and everything seams so clear and achievable if I keep on going. Thank you so much for uploading, after I get everything on the video I will start the more beginner friendly playlist!!
I've been struggling with holding the ukulele, so this has been really helpful, thank you. I will be checking out more of your videos. Love the cat, too.
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Madam Bernadette, you are a jolly teacher and I am not bored listening , watching and absorbing your teachings.
AHH THANK YOUU this was super calming and stress free, you're an amazing teacher!
I got my first Ukulele today and I'm so excited to start using it and learning how to play it properly! Summer is coming up and the vibes that the Ukulele has are immaculate!
You are the perfect ukulele teacher ever!I learned from you everything!Thank you so much!❤️i love you B❤️
❤️❤️❤️❤️ THANK YOU SO MUUUUCH! You must be a great student ;)
Bernadette Teaches Music 🤗❤️❤️❤️
I just picked up a Ukulele and have watched several how to play tutorials. not one of them start with the basics of how to hold your instrument. and most start with C and jumt to more complicated chords. I LOVE that you start at the true beginning and take the baby steps that I need. without making me feel dumb. you cover all the things that need covered while instilling a feeling of accomplishment and the feeling that I may actually be able to learn. now if I can find someone with as much patients to teach me to read music haha. I have subscribed and liked and will be watching more and more. you are amazing!!!! AMAZING!!! thank you SO much.
Looking good, cat and teacher. Lovely pink Enya ukulele. I've been playing ukulele quite a while but still picked up some good tips. Best wishes Ms. Bernadette for a happy and wonderful new year. You brighten RUclips like no other person and especially ukulele teacher. Rich
Hi Rich, and Happy New Year.
@@SeanVplayer Howdy, friend. Glad to see you. Hope you're doing well and had great holidays. Rich
for a couple of days I have been trying lessons from some very good teachers on RUclips. I happened to come across this lesson and I have to say it is the best. I have learnt more with this lovely lady than all the others. Thank you Bernadette. I look forward to your next lesson, if I can find it. Oh yes , and my finger tips get better.. Ken.
Thank you so much for this!
you remind me of my orchestra teacher back in middle school he was sick a lot so we ended up having a sub thruought all of 8th grade but toward the end of 8th grade he passed away and you just have the same pacentice and joy for teaching music as he did and its making me cry
thank you
Thank you. I don’t have a ukulele yet but the well presented lesson was very helpful and enjoyable. Hopefully I’ll get one soon. Cheers from 🇦🇺
Just started learning ukulele few days ago, and this is THE best tutorial and tutor! Thank you Brenadette!
My Dad wants to learn to play. I've sent him this video as a primer :)
This was really good. Thank you. We are learning as a family 1st grade to adult. Such a sweet addition to our day and the days of many others. God bless you for sharing your many giftings.
My daughter LOVES your cat! We hope to see more of her.
Happy New Year Bernadette!! I will be teaching the ukulele to my 3rd-5th graders later in the spring. This is a great refresher video on how to teach the ukulele! As for the ukulele club, we started late but managed to play Jingle Bells for the school Christmas program. I had to skip it but now I think they are ready for their first chord progression. Thank you!!
Ohhhhhh myy dear heavenssss...thank you soooooooo much...Ur such a wonderful person with a beautiful soul. I searched high and low to get some help with my Ukelele...I just like literally just bought one, I have been really fascinated with this cute instrument and boy is that tough, heck yesss!!! and then I stumbled upon your video and now I can play the C and Am chords and switch between them, pretty nascent I know but still a booster for me. I cant thank you enough for this video. I also noticed how to kept encouraging the viewers and telling them its okay to go slow and its perfectly fine if you just learn one chord, its still a start. I have subscribed to your channel and will take the 30 day video course too, God bless you always dear.
Thank you so much for teaching me my first chords ! This was easy to follow, you are a great teacher =D
I can really feel that you are a music teacher because normally on RUclips they will go so fast forward but you take good time for the simple things which is the most important things to get better and it actually goes so much faster if you just do it right at the beginning, like you make sure we do… hope that makes sense. I play the violin and have really wanted to learn how to play the ukulele for a long time but because I’m already good at one instrument it can actually be quite hard to start from the beginning and accepting that it’s not perfect yet. This video really helped me because I got that real relaxing start you need to kinda feel the instrument. Love from here
Tbh I watched like 6 different ukulele teachers' videos and I only understood and learned properly from this one. Thank you so much you really helped a lot. But something I'm struggling on is stroking the strings with my finger nails, I don't have long nails so they hurt a lot, the sound doesn't sound good and I can't play it smooth and rapidly.
You are absolutely delightful. I have just bought my first ukulele to start learning to play and stumbled on this video and it feels like a children’s tv show. You have such a good stage presence and your explanations are clear.
Love it, it’s like the first few days of your first 30 days course, compressed! Nice job as always Bernadette! (Leah)
Absolutely love how you teach, and I am definitely putting this as my no. 1 way to learn ukele. So helpful, thank you!
The genius world record for the longest time for the cat to stand still
So I bought a ukulele a few months ago and I wanted to learn myself by watching YT tutorials. I didn't understand any of them, and I just gave up. Then, I came back after stumbling upon my ukulele again and wanted to have a new start. Then I came across your video. This really did help me a lot. So, thank you for this because you explained things with detail, yet with enthusiasm
I love how she yells at me to look up like she can see me through the camera. :)
Been playing now for over 6 months and it's always nice to back to basics just to kick the bad habits . Just started teaching my almost 5 Year old granddaughter how to play so will be following your guidance. keep up the good work and all the best for the new year
I hope the cat's getting paid. Also, you're a really good teacher!
I have been watching you for over 2 years and learned all the cords and can play almost anything now. I had a lot of fun with this lesson. You are different now....Really good teacher and care about your watchers...! Al Sautner
Good evening Bernadette. I have been playing now for about two weeks. I understand the cords and feel good about the strumming. I want to someday play like Vesko. He is so good. I was very surprised how he was able to know the notes just by hearing them. How long has he been playing...? When you both are together, you look very happy. You are a great teacher. I love playing. You have got me hooked.
Hi Albert! 👋🏼
Vasko has been playing ukulele a few years (when he started his channel, I believe), but he already played other instruments.
After searching since 3 months for uke lessons online, I found this lady. Wow you are really a great teacher! Thanks for sharing this knowledge! I hope I will be able to pick fast from your vedios!!
The cat really added charm to the video
Oh, my dear! Thanks God I have found you again! I started to learn playing Uke with you a year ago during the isolation time. Then other things interrupted our communication and ohhh here I am again! Happy to restart with your amazing voice and easy ways of teaching the 70 year old student…😂
Happy new year, you are incredible, :)you look so beautiful.
OMG THIS WAS SO INSIGHTFUL I LOVED THIS. It feels like a real in person class, just without all the people around me, but even then we have the cat. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS, you’ll definitely be the creator I go too for tutorials
I've been reading comments, and I got my Ukulele for Christmas this year, and I finally am getting the chance to play it! (school has been getting in the way.) This lesson was perfect, I have ADHD, and the other lessons were hard to follow and very monotone, but you explain things just as well as you show them! I was getting discouraged with the finger placement for some of the chords, but this lesson was perfect! Thanks so much! (lol ik this video was uploaded before 2021 but I commented anyway)
That's it exactly, I didn't realize. I have ADD and can't follow the fingering on a lot of teachings. It is very helpful that she shows the chord from different angles, shows you how to get there from other chords. Plus she gives the graphics.
*I got back from my very first ukelele lesson around 2 hours ago and I absolutely love it, I'm writing this comment to keep track of my learning experience, hopefully it inspires people in the future who wanna play the uke (if I get better at it).*
_Day 1: Got introduced to the ukelele, roughly learned a few chords (C, D, F, G, Am) and a few others. - So far It's a bit confusing and complicated for me but I'm sure I might get the hang of it in the future! _*_My struggles are,_*_ my fingers slipping off of the strings, not pushing hard enough on the strings, and forgetting some of chords too._
Anyone else not paying attention because you’re watching the cat? 😀
I have the same Uke, mines orange though. I love the sound it makes.
do i need a cat? i have two is that ok?
You absolutely need a cat. Make sure it looks just as bored as mine.
@@BernadetteTeachesMusic mine both are not just bored but asleep! doing something right! but one smells weird. ??
Dear teacher,
Yesterday I got my soprano ukulele and I have been YouTubing to start with the basics on how to hold it. I have been feeling sad as I was struggling to hold the instrument.
And now thanks to your video, my doubts, and concerns are gone! In the last 40 mins, I know how to hold my ukulele, how to strum, the basic chords and how to transition. When you say "look up" I was actually looking down.. ha ha..you caught me! Looking forward to your next videos.
You are an amazing teacher
Thank you so much!!
She's such a good teacher, this lesson was so easy for me to follow because you also reminded me of my Orchestra teacher.
you were totally meant for this, you're a gift to this
She is soooo sweeeetttt... so graceful
Thanks Bernadette! It's been decades since I last played. Really appreciate you creating these videos to refresh my memory & my fingers lol!