Your FIRST Ukulele Lesson (Ukulele Beginner Lesson By A Music Teacher)
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- Опубликовано: 26 янв 2018
- Greetings and welcome to the ukulele family! In this video lesson we will learn the basics of ukulele and cover the following objectives:
-How to hold the ukulele
-Where to position the hands
-How to strum with the thumb
-How to strum with the index
-How to play C chord correctly
-How to play your first song
How to say "ukulele"
ukulelego.com/articles/pronoun...
In a nutshell, people say "you-ku-lay-lee" because that's the most popular form of the word... BUT we have to remember that the instrument comes from Hawaii, where people say "oo-koo-leh-leh"
We can say it the popular way and the Hawaiian way ;)
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ABOUT THIS UKULELE
I am playing the Enya Tenor Ukulele. To see an unboxing video about this ukulele, follow this link • Enya Ukulele DOUBLE UN...
TO ORDER
this uke, follow the link below
amzn.to/2ESS6SK
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E M A I L
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WRITE TO ME HERE
Bernadette Etcheverry
PSC 482 BOX 28
FPO, AP 96362
Hi! My name is Ms. B and I am a happy teacher working abroad. I love technology, I love learning more about the ukulele, and I love helping beginners.
I hope you found value in my video. Please let me know if there is a video I can make that will help you. 
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0:04 Objectives
0:26 How to hold the ukulele
1:20 Left thumb position
1:55 Right hand seatbelt
2:31 How to strum with the thumb
2:58 How to play C chord
3:54 Ukulele position
4:04 How to strum with the index finger
4:55 How to play your first song
5:37 Review
6:44 How to practice
thank you, Luisa! ❤️❤️❤️
So where's the link for the next tutorial vid?
If you are interested in playing the Ukelele the greatest success that I have had was with the Arthurs Uke Blog (i found it on google) definately the best system that I have ever tried.
After trying for ages to learn the Ukelele I found Arthurs Uke Blog and this appears to be the top online method (check it out on google)
Why is it so hard to strum?!
Its 2 in the morning, I have a test tomorrow, I need to finish and essay, and I dont even own a ukelele...
I enjoyed this though
Pancake Lover lol I can totally relate to this comment
Ukulele*
That’s literally what I’m doing right now 😂
😂😂😂😂😂
You explained my life in one sentence
I’ve watched five tutorials so far and you’re the first one that actually makes me feel like I can do this! Excited to learn more!
Hi Brittany! How are you doing on your ukulele learning progress? I'd love to help you ❤️
Brittany Helene ikrrr
me toooo
Brittany Helene same
OMG! We're the same! I think that too.
I got a ukulele for christmas.This was the first time I played on a ukulele and it sounded like a song.I can't be more proud of myself lol.
Hey! Welcome to the ukulele community 🤗🤗
You should take the 30 Day Uke Challenge! It's a series of videos made for beginners to learn EVERYTHING they need to get started in one month ;) let me know if you want the link!
@@BernadetteTeachesMusic That would be AWESOME!
Thanks!😁
Yes ma' am. I got an electric guitar and an acoustic. Im so happy ❤
Bernadette Teaches Music I got a soprano everjoys ukulele for Christmas it’s my first one I so glad I have one I’m still learning how strum I like the way u strum I’m using that way I’m 16 I’m from Jackson Mississippi
Same here. This video really helped me out!
Here goes nothing......63 year old male holding his first ukulele. Your 1st lesson was a pleasant experience. I will be back for more. Thank you.
Hi!! Welcome to the ukulele family ❤️
Thank you so much for leaving a sweet compliment.
Here’s a 30 day ukulele course that I think you might like!
ruclips.net/p/PLJFa3EaocfZkPvRqVaUf6pFuPxiLo0uWZ
You sound like such a peaceful human being
I love your video! I'm a ukulele beginner, have no idea how to start until I found your video :D
Thank you so much for the great lesson! I hit subscribe! :D
Hey! How are you doing on your ukulele journey? Let me know if you need help ❤️❤️❤️
Yes, that is how I m feeling right now. I found the oasis of ukulele lessons
I should make ukulele videos :D
Me: *buys an ukulele*
*Immediately plays an easy random song without practicing basic ukulele lessons*
totally agree
That's what I tried to do at first 😂 it didn't work out well the only thing I got out of it is playing a few chords 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I relate lol
OMG that is so me 😂 I jus got my ukulele and I now I am making my own songs
Update guys, it has been 8 months, i can play great now :D
@@commitdie156 yayyyyy!!!
0:25 How to hold the ukulele
2:31 How to strum with the thumb
2:57 How to play C chord
4:03 How to strum with the index finger
4:56 How to play your first song
5:38 Memory tips
5:48 Review
6:28 Wrist tips
6:45 How to use this video
Lesson 2 ruclips.net/video/ks9k8WmNqcc/видео.html
Bernadette Teaches Music iv always wanted to learn how to play a ukulele.
Bernadette Teaches Music I just loved it dear..!!😍😍
@@skylerlollis6881 what?
I was thinking the same!!
Thank
I got my uke last night and right away i tried to learn a song. I knew how to hold, strum, hold your fingers, but something was wrong and i kept getting frustrated. I'm really glad i found your page because, while i knew the stuff you taught, you were also encouraging, reassuring, and really calm, which helps. Definitely a sub from me! Thank you!
Hi Sophia! How are you doing now?
Hope you're still playing ❤️❤️ If you're not, let me know!
I love that you encourage to use the pronunciation interchangeably! ...I always change it, it made me feel better lol
Yes but why
Hello Bernadette. I am so happy I've found your channel. I am a 63 year old beginner. I have many years experience with the guitar but because of arthritis it is very difficult playing. I wanted to learn something new musically and playing the ukulele is giving me such joy. The basics you covered may sound simple but I know they are important and are the foundation needed to make it easier for me to play. Thank you for all your work.
Brand new elementary music teacher here that doesn't know how to play the uke! You are teaching me how to teach uke to my students! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN UKULELE FROM SCRATCH?
Take the 30 Day Uke Challenge! It's a series of 30 videos that help lead you from beginner to independent in 30 days.
The first 2 videos are pre-requisites.
Challenge begins on video 3 :)
Playlist link: ruclips.net/video/d4TkFn5jz-A/видео.html
Bernadette Teaches Music is the Challenge series the next step of this Video?
Yes! It’s a review of what we covered here and then the series takes you from how to strum to how to play songs! ❤️
Hi Bernadette, I am a kindergartner at 57 when it comes to learning the uke and I really appreciate your teaching style.You are very clear in your instructions.I got my first uke this past Christmas and have watched many ut uke instruction videos however, yours are the best when it comes to starting out.Thank you for taking the time to make these videos and sharing your talent.An even bigger thanks for being such a committed teacher to our kids.Teachers are one of the many underappreciated, underpaid professions.You are doing a good thing for our kids and our world..love you!
Hi Alice!
Welcome to this uku community. It is my honor to be your ukulele teacher! ❤️
I recommend you take the 30 Day Uke Challenge! It's a series of 30 videos that take you from holding the ukulele in video 1 to playing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" by video 30 🤗🤗
This is by far the best ukelele tutorial I have found. Too many seasoned players forget how much us newbie dummies just don't know and get ahead in lessons way too fast. This is just the right pace, at least for me. Subscribed and will be back.
I got my ukulele around six years ago in middle school in hopes of being a self-taught player. But there were no youtube videos that were understandable and none of the apps were helpful so i just gave up until i found this video during lockdown and it taught me everything i needed to know ! I even played my uke at school and i got so into playing the ukulele that it motivated me to step up and get a guitar. Thank you sm ♥️
Thankfully this is the first video I landed upon and I am pretty sure it's the best out there.
Just bought my ukulele and purchased several good books. And, as I began to teach myself, I realized I need more resources and that's when I found your video. Can't wait to review the first lesson later tonight as you explained. Your teaching style is gentle and informative and I know I'll be playing in no time. THANKS SO MUCH!!!
My 10 year old daughter just got her first Ukelele for Christmas. She just watched this video after struggling with a few others. She was thrilled that she could play her first song, and said she wants to learn from you. She's asking if you have a playlist, book, or anything she can follow. Thank you for your videos.
First I wanted to learn to play an ukulele, now I want to become one :)
Thank you!! You’re the best teacher I’ve found so far on RUclips. Thank you thank you!
Thank you so much, Megan! That means the world to me!!
I love your voice, it's so calming. I'm getting a ukulele in about a week and this is really making me excited to learn
Thank you! So helpful. I was lost before finiding this lesson from you.
Thank you so much. You are a great teacher, and I look forward to learning the ukulele by following your lessons.
Thanks for the advice!! I’m getting a uke soon as well, so this was very helpful
She is a very good ukelele teacher. Best tutorial l found
This is by far the easiest and most calming tutorial I've seen on youtube. I just got my Ukelele today and I'm so excited to play.
Amazing! Best lesson ever, thank you.
This was very helpful for beginners like me! Please keep making Ukulele videos!😀
Thank you so much. I haven’t been able to find anyone on RUclips who started from the very beginning and taught me how hard to press on the cords. I was so close to giving up on my dream. Again I can’t thank you enough!
Hi Em! How are you doing? How's your playing going?
Love your videos! They're so helpful and I'm so thankful for them. Keep it up!
Love it !! I got all excited playing Row your boat !!!
Thank you for this! My mum and I just bought my first ukulele (that I've wrapped and will receive for Christmas) and I've been looking for good videos to self-teach myself as we can't get a teacher in person. This tutorial is beautiful, it's really nice to see you being being so encouraging particularly with the whole chords not sounding right straight away and saying that it's okay. I'm looking forward to learning more!
This is perfect and will now be my go-to when I need clarification that I’m doing everything correctly :)
:) thank you, Marie! I appreciate that. Glad you find it helpful ❤️
Loved this video! So helpful!
Fantastic approach. Thank you!
I just purchased a ukulele and watched your video. This was super helpful and Im excited to keep learning from you! 💗
i love how you go step by step and showing where your fingers go
Hey Nick! 👋🏼
Thank you :) I teach elementary kids ukulele, so they have taught me to go through every step of the way!
I am a 82 year old man and this teacher is fantastic
I deleted on email by mistake and you are a fantastic teacher and what does it mean to subscribe?
Just found your video/channel and I'm so glad I did! My cousin got me a ukulele for my birthday, she knew I wanted to start this as my next instrument sometime and here it is! Your video was so helpful and I look forward to view again and move through your lessons.
Love it, learning so much!
Thank you, happy to hear that!
Good video.....proper positioning can be everything...without it, you get tired pretty quick....thanks for your good tips!
Keep up your good work...Katie and I are watching you!....LOL....:)
thank you for your comment! And YES! Katie is the best :D
And of course, you are too ;)
Thank you so much for this video and your video on using the tuner (that one really helped me tune my new Christmas gift ukulele). I plan to watch all your learn to play the ukulele videos.
You explain and show things very clearly. Thank you!
Hey thanks for making this video. I just started with the uke and it's hard to find actual begginner videos that instruct on proper technique 😀
This really helped I just got a ukulele for 2018 Christmas I watched your twinkle twinkle little star video and it was very detailed and easy to follow along
Oh yay!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Welcome to the ukulele family! You're going to love it!
You are an amazing teacher! I have looked at a few tutorials on youtube that were meant for beginners, but I felt that they were for beginners at the uke who already knew how to play something else. This is the first one I've watched and understood everything without feeling overwhelmed. Plus you are so good at explaining, I love the review at the end :) Excited to do more lessons with you!
Your videos are great! You are a good teacher and make it easy to learn!
The best “Row Row Row your boat...” i ve ever seen,especially when she sings merrily*3
Aghhh I m gonna subscribe!!!
I love your method of teaching. O bought my ukulele just the other night. I have no musical ability but you make it fun and easy. I love it and looking forward to seeing your next video!
Hi I just found you and thank you so much!!! You give very clear details and simple instructions. I am a 48 3/4 old lady lol learning the Uke for the first time and I've checked out a lot of videos but Ive choose you to follow because I like your style of teaching!
must be a late midlife crises thing ,im 55 and just starting to learn .hows it going with it
You’re such a good teacher!!! I just got my ukulele today and didn’t know how to play but know I do! Thanks!
Perfect class !..loved it❤
Thank you!! My husband bought me a ukulele for my birthday this year. I’ve never played an instrument (other than plunking on the piano.) Your videos are awesome. You make every lesson fun.
"Plunking on the piano" 😂😂😂😂
you are hilarious, Kimberley!!!
Thank you....i found a teacher❤🎶
And I picked up a new student!
I've watched beginning/easy/basic ukelele tutorials all night and I'm so glad I found you. Yours is by far the easiest to follow and most logical method of explanation. Thank you!
I'm about to have my first ukulele. Watching your videos encourage me like anything! Can't wait to learn the instrument!
Me:
Trying to play the hardest songs.
Also me, 3 days later:
How to hold an ukulele.
Same 🤣🤣🤣
Good job, you earned a subscriber
Thank you so much 😊
Welcome to this community!!
Very clear spoken, easy to follow. Very good instructor and instructions. Thank You!
So far out of the dozen or more videos I have looked at for beginners learning, this has been by far the best!
Very nice first lesson. Nice editing as always :)
thank you, Kevin!
hi everyone ,if anyone else wants to discover ukulele lessons online try Panlarko Amazing Uke Planner ( search on google ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my work buddy got excellent success with it.
Nice first Ukulele lesson Ms. B. 🌟🍎
Hey! Missed you ❤️ how’s your Lanikai?
I love ❤ my Lanikai but unfortunately it had to take a brief hiatus. Switched over to the soprano to reach the E Chord, (to play HOTRS, which I enjoyed, thank you very much!👍) then I got hit with the flu 🤒😴so everything got put on hold. Your FIRST lesson was at a good time for me to get reacquainted with my Ukuleles. 🤗 Thank you ~ K
@@lilbitatatime3763 omg. Back to back. 😨 And you guys get noticed by sensei 🤤🤤
😂😂😂 hi!
This was really helpful thank you
I couldn't figure out how to hold mu ukulele and the clock analogy helps a lot thank u
This is the best Ukulele Learner video I hsve seen A real teacher, with tips and clarity and clear demos! Thank you Bernadette.
Just bought my new ukulele,but honestly,I don't know how to play with it..but I love to learn how and your video will help me for sure..thanks a lot😘
Welcome to the ukulele community! 💛
We are so happy you are here. Please be patient with yourself. The beginning is the hardest part.
Bernadette Teaches Music 😍😍😍😍thanks!
I wish you were my teacher this really helped me
I can be your teacher on RUclips ❤️🤗❤️
I love your approach. Very comfortable and easy. I like how you show the proper way but also show what would be incorrect. And you look like you’re having fun!
I just got my Ukulele today, and I am so excited to try out this tutorial in the morning! Thank you!
Thats funny you should say that about the pronunciation of the word "ukelele"
Because sometimes I go by Japanese pronunciation, and when I have to remember how to write/type it I always say "oo-ke-lel-e", I never thought that I was actually right, thank you for telling us this 😊.
Ukurere
Hehh
2 one to like. I already love you! New subscriber! First comment!!!!
Emily Garnett aww!!! 😭😭😭 thank you!!!!
Emily Garnett and welcome to this community!!!
I\'m not sure but ,if anyone else wants to discover easy ukulele lessons try Pycanta Amazing Ukulele Protocol ( search on google ) ? Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my neighbor got amazing success with it.
Thank you so much ..ur video feels so realististic.LUV it❤️
Enjoyed your video. Love your teaching style and thoroughness.
I've a problem. I'm doing the seatbelt and am holding the ukulele by it's waist and that goes alright and I can let go of my left hand. But when I am about to strum I obviously have to let go of the hand holding it in a 2 o'clock direction and when I do that the ukulele's head falls due to gravity. This results in me holding it up by the index finger knuckle which also makes my thumb slightly look up from under the neck (not being under the neck). What can I do to fix it? I understand if it's hard without seeing me holding it.
I have the exact same problem so I can definitely imagine you struggle.
Hi Bernadette. You really do great videos, but unfortunatly I'm having the exact same issue. When you sturm only with your thumb, it's quiet easy to hold the ukulele like shown in your video. But when you start strumming different patterns like DD UU DU, the ukulele start dropping unless i hold it with some more grip on the left side. (...but then i start struggling switching between chords of D to Bm to G. Can you show some advice again on how to hold the Uke in the left hand correctly while strumming? !
Yes!!! Thank you so much for letting me know about this!!
Basically there are two things you can do
1. Keep the forearm on the uke holding the instrument towards you
2. Use the index finger on the chord hand as the place where your ukulele’s neck rests while you change chords.
I will go more in depth on a video, though! Thank you 😊
What kind of ukulele is that, I was looking to get one for christmas but my budget is low (0-150) and i just want something basic since i’m not playing at concerts or anything like that. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Hi!! This is the Enya X1 ukulele. There's more info about it in the description box or on this link amzn.to/2BDGr9o
Thank you!!!
Great lesson very clear and precise.
Fantastic, I will be watching every lesson.
What if I don't want to sing? is the ukulele a good instrument to just play some melody?
Yes of course!! You might want to look up tutorials for ukulele chord melody ;)
Any tips for bar chords? Bcoz i am _struggling_ 😳
Let me do some research for that. I don’t really use a lot of barre chords with my students, so I don’t have a lot of experience teaching them
Bernadette Teaches Music - Okie dokie!!
love the way you teach! Thank you
You are so calm and easy to follow. Thank you. I just subscribed.
How much does it cost to subscribe
Subscribing is free! :)
3:13 R.I.P my long nails
Edit: Also, thanks for the advice im getting a ukelele soon!
I saw. Video with a man who put some acrylic nails to play the uku
😂 I believe it!
Simple, straightforward, helpful, fun. Great job!!
Helped a ton! Love you so much ... Thank you!
This is how much Bernadette said ukalele
👇🏻
*Ukelele
@@IGORSONLYONE ukulele
I’ve noticed, I’m not an instrument person.
😂😂😂 that's nonsense
i've been thinking of purchasing a ukulele for about a month, and i can say im excited to get it so i can follow along with these videos.
You are fantastic! I learned so much more from you than I did from the other channels!!!
Oh thank you 🙏 you're the best teacher beautiful voice to listen to
This time stamp is so useful Lou.Thank you.
This is awesome. I am from India and I bought a new ukulele yesterday and was searching for a teacher where I can learn it online and I found what I wanted to. Thanks. 😊👍🏻
This is awesome! Thanks so much! You are a great teacher!
I really like your lessons Easy to follow, pleasant to watch and they actually make sense
Just got my first uke as a Christmas gift and you already are the best teacher I’ve had! Looking forward to the other videos
Thanks! Great teaching!!
Just wanted to tell you I think you are amazing as a teacher❤️I watched all of your tutorials before making the decision to purchase a ukulele. I love your method style and how encouraging you are and always so positive on top of it. I unboxed my Koloha tenor tonight and fell in love with the feel and the tone of the instrument. I don’t know if there is a particular order to your videos or if random playing is an issue. Thank you for sharing your time, effort to impart your knowledge and love for music💕💕💕💕
I love all your tutorials they are so easy to learn
Thankyou so much!! This is SOOOOO HELPFUL!!!♥️
Thanks for this first class, so far so good I follow you💕
this was so fun and easy! thank you so much!!!