Imagine by John Lennon | EASY Ukulele Tutorial

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  • Опубликовано: 21 янв 2025

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  • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
    @BernadetteTeachesMusic  7 лет назад +124

    0:17 Intro
    0:42 Verse Demonstration
    1:05 Verse Playalong
    1:45 KitKat Introduction
    1:52 Bridge Demonstration
    2:20 G - C - G7 Transition
    2:52 KitKat’s Funny Moment
    3:04 Bridge Playalong
    3:26 Verse 2 Playalong
    4:05 Bridge Playalong
    4:22 Easy Chorus Demonstration
    4:48 C - E Transition & Practice Tips
    5:25 Chorus Playalong
    6:38 Advanced Chorus Option
    7:31 Verse 3, Bridge & Chorus Playalong
    8:49 Style Options
    9:00 Ascending Line Picking
    9:46 Ascending Line + Verse Playalong
    10:11 Fingerstyle (I - MA pattern)
    11:36 Fingerstyle Playalong
    12:09 Strumming Demonstration
    12:21 How To Lead Into The Chorus
    13:35 Whole Song Playalong

    • @joseantonioperez9870
      @joseantonioperez9870 4 года назад

      Hola bendición me encanta tú VOZ Saludos desde Marbella España Málaga me encanta ukulele bendición guapísima temazo 🙍🏄🏂😍🏄😗🙋🤗😎🤔😗😙😙👧🌻😙😗😗😙👧😙🏄🙌😍😗😙😗🙌😎😍🤔👧😗😗😗😗😆3333

    • @yomnaaboelkhair1383
      @yomnaaboelkhair1383 4 года назад

      Da

    • @yomnaaboelkhair1383
      @yomnaaboelkhair1383 4 года назад

      Daw

    • @joseantonioperez9870
      @joseantonioperez9870 3 года назад

      Bendiciones me encanta saludos desde Marbella Málaga España 333 ❤️😁😁😉😉😉😉❤️😆😆😆😜😜😜😜😇😇😇😄😄😍🤔🤔😉😉🙏🙏

    • @emilymp8714
      @emilymp8714 2 года назад

      Hi- what uke are you playing? Thanks

  • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
    @BernadetteTeachesMusic  7 лет назад +83

    please let me know if you prefer longer tutorials like this one or shorter ones like my other ones ;)
    Thank you!

  • @WysteriaGuitar
    @WysteriaGuitar 7 лет назад +85

    Best uke teacher on youtube! - Thanks Bernadette

  • @libertarian12
    @libertarian12 4 года назад +3

    You make lessons simple and easy to learn. Such an authentic and generous teacher! Thank you!

  • @dylanmm8912
    @dylanmm8912 3 года назад +2

    Back to 13:50 and go, repeat a million times and I've almost got it. Thank you so much for this tutorial, it's perfect

  • @deniswong728
    @deniswong728 4 года назад +7

    On 22-7-2020, I used my son's ukulele to start learning from zero knowledge. After watching your tutorials and this video, today on 24-7-2020, I can play Imagine, so amazing! (Of course not perfect). Thanks

    • @WinstonKnows
      @WinstonKnows 4 года назад

      That's awesome, Denis! Keep it going! How has it been over the past 2 months?

  • @zochampuiaralte7309
    @zochampuiaralte7309 6 месяцев назад

    One of the best music teacher ive found in RUclips

  • @phyllismorris94
    @phyllismorris94 2 года назад

    I completely agree with the person posting before me.
    WOW. Thank you Bernadette
    for helping me - making this beautiful
    music accessible. On my Ukulele journey.

  • @alsautner1732
    @alsautner1732 5 лет назад +3

    Bernadette you are the best teacher on YOU TUBE......!

  • @romeobato-on2997
    @romeobato-on2997 4 года назад +1

    ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONG FROM THE BEATLES, THANK YOU FOR UPLOADING, THE SIMPLEST STRUMMING PATTERN .EVEN AT MY LATE AGE I STILL MANAGE TO COMPREHEND YOUR TUTORIAL, EVEN OLD DOG CAN LEARN NEW TRICKS, GOD BLESS......

  • @kathrynmullins5935
    @kathrynmullins5935 6 лет назад +4

    LOVE this tutorial. You are a born teacher! I can follow. THANK-YOU.

  • @modmahon
    @modmahon 5 лет назад +1

    Bernadette, thanks a million I’m flying along with your teaching.

  • @mrs.robinhood6023
    @mrs.robinhood6023 6 лет назад +55

    This is the best tutorial I've found, I just started playing and I have not found any other tutorials that I can learn from as quickly as from yours
    And also I changed the E to a E7, sounds just as good but is easier to take cause I just can't do an E right now haha

  • @billyharper2678
    @billyharper2678 5 лет назад +2

    Are you kidding me, you have the makings of a lovely singing voice.

  • @lexiogden5809
    @lexiogden5809 5 лет назад +2

    Honestly wish more videos were like this. This was extremely helpful

  • @adityakelkar5605
    @adityakelkar5605 5 лет назад +1

    I loved the strong F strum - makes the song sound so different!

  • @Ramsey445
    @Ramsey445 6 лет назад +3

    Thanks Bernadette, wonderful video. You make chord changes easy, well... with practice. Thank you for putting up the finger positions up on the screen, yes, best tutorial i have seen. Say hey to Kit Kat.

  • @kinnonkerr6532
    @kinnonkerr6532 Год назад

    I have never experienced such a great teacher I am buying a ukulele best wishes Kinnon.

  • @cghanson88
    @cghanson88 7 лет назад +2

    I just gifted one of my best friends a ukelele. Within a week of that he suggested this video to me. I feel like the gift has been paid back already. I'm happy he's learning the Uke and finding great videos. I will do some investigation into your other vids. Great job on this song! It will be in my repertoire soon.

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  7 лет назад

      chris H hi Chris! Thank you so much for your lovely comment 💕 welcome to this channel community. We are so happy that you’re here! I hope you find videos you like here :)
      P. S. You’re a great friend!

  • @Viviantoga
    @Viviantoga 6 лет назад +11

    On the fourth strum of the C chord in the verses, John adds an extra note that moves into the F chord. This small detail can be added by moving down to the second fret on the A string for that fourth strum. For those having a bit of trouble with the three-note lick on the fourth beat of the measure on F, this would be just as effective in embellishing the song while being a bit easier to manage.

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  6 лет назад +2

      Hey! Yes he does :) he adds a B and it sounds beautiful. Love this suggestion! ❤️

  • @vicentealonsotorres7386
    @vicentealonsotorres7386 3 года назад

    Me gusta ese gato. Saludos desde Cd Juárez, Chihuahua.Mex.

  • @oscarmartinretrato8974
    @oscarmartinretrato8974 4 года назад +1

    Kitkat is strumming her tummy🤣
    Love learning with you😻

  • @alsautner1732
    @alsautner1732 5 лет назад +4

    You have done a good job with song.....! Really good way to play in different ways....Love it.

  • @nataliegriffithrobichaux2559
    @nataliegriffithrobichaux2559 4 года назад +2

    This is such a great tutorial!! Thank you for posting!

  • @scorsby
    @scorsby 7 лет назад +2

    Thank you for your time and efforts, I find them very useful, your short lessons are very important for beginners as you can connect with them so easily, this longer tutorial is perfectly pitched for learning basics and encourages exploration of chords and timings Thank you and well done.

  • @jaredjacob7494
    @jaredjacob7494 7 лет назад +2

    Your voice is so soothing. It goes great with your amazing ukulele skills too

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  7 лет назад

      Troxile I’m really self conscious about it, so thank you for your comment ☺️

  • @KathyDickey
    @KathyDickey Год назад

    Love this video and love the slow, cool way you teach. Thanks.

  • @jackiichocolate3172
    @jackiichocolate3172 7 лет назад +4

    Like your longer version tutorial and I like this song ,gonna practise today.Arigato.

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  7 лет назад +1

      Thank you for letting me know, Jackii! I will throw in a few more full-length tutorials as well

  • @SeanVplayer
    @SeanVplayer 6 лет назад +7

    Great tutorial. I love that you detail the song so well. The timeline helps to pinpoint the section of the song I want to return to for more practice. I do come back and work on different sections day after day. So I would have to say I'm a fan of the longer version video. Thanks once again for a great lesson plan.

  • @devinedutchdiva
    @devinedutchdiva 6 лет назад +3

    My favourite John Lennon song....
    Thanks....

  • @PaulaSratica
    @PaulaSratica 6 лет назад +1

    Love this tutorial. Thank you for spending the time to layout each step. I had about given up on video tutorials when I stumbled across your channel

  • @calliefisher1584
    @calliefisher1584 6 лет назад +1

    I just got my ukulele this week and have been searching youtube for the best tutorials to learn songs. Let me tell you, YOU'RE THE BEST!! Seriously! I can tell you're a great teacher for you kids at school too: you count us in and go over everything to practice, and smile :) Thank you SO much for making tutorials! I started with your how to strum video, I'm learning so much from you!

  • @rebeccafernandes9151
    @rebeccafernandes9151 4 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for this absolutely beautiful tutorial.

  • @saram6163
    @saram6163 7 лет назад +2

    Thank you thank you THANK YOU!! I've been wanting to learn this song and you make it so easy!! New to the uke and your videos are amazing! You're students are so lucky to have your talent and patience!

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  7 лет назад

      Sara M hi Sara!!! 😘😘😘 I really appreciate your lovely comment! Please let me know when you learn the song so I can celebrate with you!

  • @lovelycole1122
    @lovelycole1122 4 года назад

    I'm just a beginner, and this tutorial is more easier than others. Thanks Teacher Bernadette. 😊😊😊

  • @rmpepito4268
    @rmpepito4268 4 года назад +1

    The best tutorial i've ever seen! Thank you for this. You give me hope to learn how to play ukelele. Godbless you :)

  • @Greg-vd5om
    @Greg-vd5om 7 лет назад +6

    Good vid, Bernadette..So happy to see you singing....Keep it up.....Keep singing out!....Kit Kat loves to hear you sing too...Trust me, I do speak Kitty...learned many years ago...she is happy........:)...so are we!

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  7 лет назад +1

      Hahaha, oh, Greg! I need to get a pep talk from you every time I'm about to film a video!

  • @marder93
    @marder93 3 года назад

    Thx Bernadette, always great to watch your videos!

  • @dipsheets
    @dipsheets 6 лет назад +1

    I love how you make it really simple to play ❤️❤️ thank you so much

  • @debbierodet2481
    @debbierodet2481 4 года назад

    Love that song and I love your humor!! Thanks for make it easier for the beginners! I do appreciate it a lot.

  • @brianrevell8413
    @brianrevell8413 4 года назад

    Really enjoyed this tutorial think I prefer longer tutorials like this one. great . Keep up the good work, and many thanks to you.

  • @max_ridgeland
    @max_ridgeland 7 лет назад +3

    Ive been watching your videos for a few weeks. I been trying to learn guitar but get mixed up with all the strings and the F chord. Your tutorials helped solidify my choice to order an Ukulele at 35. I am starting with a Cordoba 15tm strung with the Aquila Nylgut strings.

  • @hannahb9054
    @hannahb9054 6 лет назад +6

    I love love love this tutorial! I so appreciate that you put in the little style tips in addition to the basic chords and strumming. It has helped me gain so much confidence while playing this tune and in my ukulele playing in general. Thank you so much, Bernadette!

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  6 лет назад +2

      Hannah! You have melted my heart. I am so happy to hear that this has helped you gain so much confidence. Definitely my favorite comment

    • @hannahb9054
      @hannahb9054 6 лет назад +2

      Thank you for all that you do to help beginners like me!!

  • @serenechen7093
    @serenechen7093 4 года назад +1

    I love ur lesson, best teacher ever!

  • @cureledecasetofon
    @cureledecasetofon 7 лет назад +6

    I love this song soooo much!! THANK YOU!😁❤😱

  • @foivoskaterina
    @foivoskaterina 6 лет назад +1

    thank you so much for teaching me how to play ukulele!!! God bless you for these videos!!!

  • @TheLeiaOrgana
    @TheLeiaOrgana 7 лет назад +4

    Great song and a great tutorial. I like how you add other elements for those who are past the beginner stage. And I know this has nothing to do with ukuleles or songs but you are always beautiful!

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  7 лет назад +3

      Thank you so much! I'm learning how to make the videos more engaging for people on different stages of their playing :)

  • @sergiohebling6238
    @sergiohebling6238 5 лет назад

    It was perfect.
    Congratulations and thank you for this tutorial.
    Hugs from Brazil...

  • @cherylostachek8750
    @cherylostachek8750 3 года назад

    Thank you Bernadette!♥️👍 I just received my first ukulele today and came across your channel. I like the way you teach. You make it simple....I like that!♥️😁🥰

  • @donaremolona2110
    @donaremolona2110 3 года назад

    thanks Bernadette, d best ukulele teacher ever 😘👌👏😘

  • @TuCkS1804
    @TuCkS1804 7 лет назад +3

    Ur such a nice teacher and a beautiful woman. Good vibes. 💚

  • @kangasep5475
    @kangasep5475 3 года назад

    Thanks for your simple teaching
    ... ❤️🙏🙏👍

  • @prasetyawijaya5747
    @prasetyawijaya5747 4 года назад

    Bagus banget. Genjrengan simple. From Indonesia.

  • @SarcasticTasha
    @SarcasticTasha 6 лет назад +1

    Really clear and easy to understand tutorial ^_^
    Thanks. Will defo check out more of your tutorials

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  6 лет назад

      Thank you, Tasha! I really appreciate that :)
      Welcome to the uku family here!

  • @cidamarsico2524
    @cidamarsico2524 4 года назад

    Excellent! I loved your tutorial. Thank you! From Rio de Janerio - Brazil

  • @l.g1399
    @l.g1399 5 лет назад

    Thank you so much. I'm learning a lot from you. More power and blessings to dear teacher Bernadette.

  • @Jennycamarillo962
    @Jennycamarillo962 4 года назад

    Best teacher 👍👍👍

  • @don6538
    @don6538 6 лет назад +2

    Checking out more Ukelele info every day. Long time guitar player; recently took up ukelele and just started teaching my newly-turned-6 granddaughter some music. Got her a Kala KA-CG Mahogany Concert and a Kala KA-STG Mahogany/Spruce Tenor for myself.
    So thank you for this tutorial, as I will now be adding "Imagine" to my very thin-but-growing Ukelele repertoire. Found out I'm better off learning new material than transferring previously learned songs from guitar.
    By the way, I also watched your 3 tenor comparison video. Those Kala instruments I got do not have that high-gloss finish, but I do like the sound of their ukeleles a lot.
    "What the world needs now is ukelele." - Jake Shimabukuro, introduction to live "Bohemian Rhapsody".
    Peace,

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  6 лет назад

      :) I love Jake's performance of Bohemian Rhapsody... the one he performed at the TED conference, correct?
      Glad you enjoyed this tutorial :) I had to modify/simplify the chords to adapt them for a beginner to ukulele without losing the integrity of the song. Once my audience has more easy songs to learn from, I'll record this again and add a few more of the chords that would make it sound more authentic.
      Thank you for also watching the Kala review! Every single review, comment, and "like" tells RUclips to recommend my channel to more people, which helps a lot!
      Let me know how your granddaughter progresses :)

    • @don6538
      @don6538 6 лет назад +1

      Yes, the TED performance!
      No problem about the basic chords; it's really about the inspiration. Seems like there's also a Cmaj7-th (or something) in the verse, before the F change?. (Speaking of "Something", Harrison uses C, Cmaj7, C7 in his verse.) Love me some maj7. Love me some Beatles too. They landed when I was in high school.
      Just starting out with the teaching thing. Thinking about open tuning the Concert to G-C-E-G so she can strum songs immediately using 1 finger barre chords. That should get some immediate positive motivation. Kind of like what Richie Havens did in the 60s folk circuit and then later at Woodstock. She kind of starting doing something like that on her own.
      Thank you for teaching music.

  • @BKMC79
    @BKMC79 3 года назад

    Fantastic 👏 👏 👏
    I can finally play...thank u🥰

  • @soussantabatabai5727
    @soussantabatabai5727 2 года назад

    Thank you for strumming tutorial🌺

  • @RavenMadd9
    @RavenMadd9 7 лет назад +2

    Thank you love this song.. have a great weekend

  • @shihyi
    @shihyi 4 года назад

    Best and sweet teacher ever have!

  • @vstudiodg
    @vstudiodg 5 лет назад +1

    Hi! I saw you have a channel in spanish but without videos. Latin subscriptors like me are hope this miracle because you lesson are so amazing. Thanks! and I still hope the translate soon. Sorry my english... saludos desde Argentina!

  • @elianadavis2732
    @elianadavis2732 4 года назад

    Love the way you teach us .. you gave us time to practice

  • @johnd9031
    @johnd9031 6 лет назад +3

    lovely voice and ukulele playing. cute kitty.

  • @cynthia5777
    @cynthia5777 Год назад

    Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial 😍✨✨💖💖💖

  • @popeye_sailing
    @popeye_sailing 4 года назад

    Wow , I never knew there's a day ❤️🙏🏻 happy uke

  • @FirstAidKitMe
    @FirstAidKitMe 3 года назад

    Thank you so much for this, finally learned it took me about 4 days watching your video :)

  • @healthyeating5378
    @healthyeating5378 3 года назад

    Thank you , your a great teacher!!

  • @ken-vc8bf
    @ken-vc8bf 7 лет назад +1

    Excellent tutorial. You just get better and better. I shall try to learn this for my next open mike. Many thanks. Ken

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  7 лет назад

      ken 20 thank you, Ken!!! I really appreciate that :) please let me know if you perform this at your next open mic! 🎤 🎶

  • @acerock7175
    @acerock7175 4 года назад +1

    You are such a beautyful woman ts very nice to learn with you ukulele thanks and greetings from Germany stay healthy ❤️

  • @ออปโป้โฟน-ว7ฒ

    I'm learning to play the ukulele and I hope I can play as well as you.🥰🌹

  • @chuckjeffery944
    @chuckjeffery944 2 года назад

    Very strong lesson. Thanks

  • @blessycolasitosinuldong9425
    @blessycolasitosinuldong9425 6 лет назад

    You're such a nice ukulele tutor, coz you teach step by step for a new beginners like my grandkids..we love beetles song... it's ok if you'll play long or short videos, for as long keys are not complicated and is easy to follow... thank bern...😊

  • @Youtobadoguru
    @Youtobadoguru 6 лет назад +1

    You're the Best teacher. It is easier for me to play on the concert. Harder on the tenor, especially the E chord.

  • @rituaggarwal6285
    @rituaggarwal6285 4 года назад

    The best tutorial for Imagine out there

  • @santiagoacostamaya8807
    @santiagoacostamaya8807 5 лет назад

    Thanks a lot Bernadette, great tutorial, I’ve tried other versions following very good RUclips videos by other people but yours is the best, at least for me. Keep sharing.

  • @AlexanderGherschon
    @AlexanderGherschon 6 лет назад

    How did I miss this one... Great tutorial, as always!

  • @Losman0007
    @Losman0007 4 года назад

    Love your videos like the full length since Im new to Ukulele,,, thanks!

  • @rainierhabervo5815
    @rainierhabervo5815 3 года назад

    Thank you so much... I'm learning the easier way 😀👍👍

  • @debbierodet2481
    @debbierodet2481 4 года назад

    So much fun learning with you, thanks a lot!!!

  • @antoinettekida-jeffers7052
    @antoinettekida-jeffers7052 2 года назад +1

    This is absolutely beautiful, thank you! I’m trying:)

  • @MamaKathMateo
    @MamaKathMateo 6 лет назад +1

    I like everything about you! Thanks for sharing your amazing talent! 😍

  • @twalker8020
    @twalker8020 4 года назад

    Best tutorial found on YT. New sub here. Thanks and looking for ward to see more of your vids.

  • @LincolnFarnum
    @LincolnFarnum 3 года назад

    You're the best! Thanks.

  • @DennisLovelady
    @DennisLovelady 4 года назад

    Really nicely done, Bernadette. I have a lot of trouble with the E so I substituted E7 for all E. Helped me get through it.
    Love the little riff fingerpick. Nice addition.
    Love your style. Didn't know you were in Japan. I was there eight months in 1999-2000. (It's where I met my wife.) If I had my way (and if she had hers) we'd still or again be there. We visit when we can.

  • @jond4532
    @jond4532 4 года назад

    Soothing voice and good instruction. 👏♥️

  • @michaelsuseno
    @michaelsuseno 6 лет назад

    I love this video..thank you for your teaching spirit

  • @deyanideydreaming
    @deyanideydreaming 2 года назад

    Wow. Thank you so much for making this channel and everything you do🙏💗✨

  • @acc4032
    @acc4032 7 лет назад +1

    Thanx Berni!! Yo estoy matando fiebre con mi nuevo ukelele! Regards from Costa Rica.

  • @mariorovirosaMD
    @mariorovirosaMD 7 лет назад +1

    Bernadette, Beautiful, great tutorial, thank you

  • @geralynpalacol9295
    @geralynpalacol9295 6 лет назад +1

    Beeeeeeeeeautiful❤️❤️❤️. Thank you!!!!!!

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  6 лет назад

      ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
      Thank you SO SO SO much!!! Really really really!!!

  • @betsimedrano1967
    @betsimedrano1967 6 лет назад +1

    YESSSS!!! I got my ukelele 4 days ago and this was the first tutorial that was actually good!!! You take your time and not just give me cords to play thankyouuuu!!! :)

  • @Beautyofcolors
    @Beautyofcolors 7 лет назад +3

    Wowwww we had this song for first year and we all sing it and studied it was great and I love this song even their is another poem called invictus by william ernest henley hope you like that even though your videos are sooooooooooo inspiring I am amazed you choose this song thank you sooooooooooo much:)

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  7 лет назад

      Beauty of colors hey hey!!! How are you?
      Thank you for being here and checking out my videos and always leaving sweet comments. I really cherish that 💕

  • @Kevin-nr9lj
    @Kevin-nr9lj 7 лет назад +20

    Wow. That's a very detailed tutorial :O Amazing editing work for every single chord change and strum.
    Fingerstyle sounds lovely. Nice Kala ukulele.
    Your co-host KitKat, left halfway through the video :D

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  7 лет назад +2

      Hey Kev!
      Yes, this was a detailed tutorial, but I wanted to see if the audience liked a more thorough video, so we will see :)
      Glad you liked the fingerstyle version 💕
      I hope you liked the other kitty memes I threw in there ;)

  • @denisehossack1654
    @denisehossack1654 3 года назад

    Thanks so much I love love love this song❣️🌸🐝🌺

  • @edenwalsh1014
    @edenwalsh1014 4 года назад

    yeeeeeeyy. Imaggine!!!! I did iiiiit yeeeey !!!! xxxxxx

  • @selinar7874
    @selinar7874 4 года назад

    I love your tutorial 😍 thank you so much

  • @its49cent
    @its49cent 6 лет назад

    I use E7 and Am in place of the E and E7 during the chorus and it works well

  • @hildewerbrouck5196
    @hildewerbrouck5196 5 лет назад

    Bernadette, you are the best!Keep going like this !