12 Bar Blues | Ukulele Tutorial | Easy Chords + Strumming + Play Along

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  • Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024

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  • @susanhemme8465
    @susanhemme8465 2 года назад +18

    That was a COMPLETE BLAST!!!! I am a retired public school teacher of 28 years, and I'm here to tell you that you are one he77 of an instructor!!! Thank you!!!

  • @MoaSize
    @MoaSize 10 дней назад

    You, Sir, are an excellent teacher. I have coached sports for decades and your approach (description, breaking things into constituent parts, demonstration, conveying enthusiasm etc) to elements you bring to a lesson is elite. Your lessons are utterly consumable.
    More power to you.

  • @alenaadler8242
    @alenaadler8242 3 месяца назад +2

    Picked up a uke 9 years ago but only self taught. This was the first tutorial video I ever used and I’ll be watching more of your vids in the future! Never played the blues before! Looking forward to unlocking a lot of new skills.

  • @betteloufletcher5179
    @betteloufletcher5179 4 года назад +11

    I am actually a U-Bass player. I have 4 Kalas. I live on eastern Long Island, NY. In non-COVID times I play with a beginner uke group, so I often surf around looking at learn to play uke sites. I have been playing for about 18 months and can’t believe I missed finding you and your offerings before this. You are both a talented player and a talented teacher. I will be passing this link onto other players in our group. Thanks for sharing.

    • @tita_lola
      @tita_lola 4 года назад

      Hi Bette Lou....I just acquired a Kala U-Bass, just a beginner but wanted to learn the bass playing technique and others. I am pondering if you do teach online?

    • @tita_lola
      @tita_lola 4 года назад

      *wondering 😀

    • @betteloufletcher5179
      @betteloufletcher5179 4 года назад

      Mildred Coombs No. I am only 18 months ahead of you! I would be happy to share anything I have learned.

    • @betteloufletcher5179
      @betteloufletcher5179 4 года назад

      Mildred Coombs Have you checked out Stephen Cox? He has a lot of content on RUclips and I believe he gives lessons via skype. He is very knowledgeable and, I think, approachable.

    • @PashutHerenstein
      @PashutHerenstein 2 года назад

      All times r non COVID times

  • @richignacio81
    @richignacio81 2 года назад +6

    Took a little practice but I'm playing the blues! So much fun! Im 54 and never played an instrument, picked up ukulele Aug '21. All your lessons and patreon page has made learning fun!! Thank you!

  • @annajones1426
    @annajones1426 4 года назад +9

    Playing in Melbourne! Back in lockdown, loving your classes

  • @dawndrabble4426
    @dawndrabble4426 2 года назад +2

    A beginner, found your videos and best fun I’ve had on my ukulele. 12 bar blues is a great way to learn how to practice chord changes. First time barred a chord and was successful. Looking forward to continuing this practice and finding your next. Grateful in Southport NC, USA.

  • @secularpilgrim1372
    @secularpilgrim1372 2 года назад +1

    This is the best simple "nuts and bolts" tutorial on the blues I have seen. Thank you!

  • @julygasyart
    @julygasyart 4 года назад +3

    Hi Kevin! I want to thank you a lot for your videos. It's helping me to learn to play ukulele. I'm from Brazil, and you are the best teacher that I have seen in RUclips! Thank you very much! 😊

  • @stevenadams8218
    @stevenadams8218 Месяц назад

    From the Atlanta area! Just bought my uke a few weeks ago and loving it!

  • @richardross4786
    @richardross4786 Год назад

    I teach a group of ladies the Uke every thursday afternoon. But I have decided to follow you from beginners' classes right through to picking,strumming,blues,etc.....love your. Tutorials. Thank you Dickie Ross Ayrshire Scotland

  • @thecalledshot
    @thecalledshot 7 месяцев назад

    GREAT! You make this crystal clear in a Muddy kind of way. I’m in Louisville, Ky. Been playing blues harp for 50+ years. Now adding Ike to my act at age 72z

  • @carolynwhiley3516
    @carolynwhiley3516 3 года назад +1

    Uke-ing up a storm for my dog in Brisbane, Australia. Thanks for the fun and easy instruction, Kevin

    • @geoffhore1947
      @geoffhore1947 2 года назад

      Greetings from Noosa ( QLD). I too am enjoying my uke

  • @leoniegoldsmith4678
    @leoniegoldsmith4678 4 года назад +3

    Hi Kevin.
    I'm loving your tutorials here at beautiful Jan Juc, just over the hill from from Bells Beach, Surf Coast Capital of Australia.
    I'd been trying to play uke unsuccesfully for a couple of years. We just played chords & sang [in a couple of groups] but with no idea of strumming patterns. During the C19 lockdown, I found your site. After about a month of practicing with you, I decided to subscribe, committing to improving & learning how to play better. I practice most days, repeating your tutorials a few times until I have some mastery & returning to different series that I have completed. I have bad osteoarthritis in my hands but my fingers are becoming more flexible with improved fine motor control. This is a huge bonus, I can tell you.
    I'd love you to present a few slower numbers, until my strumming proficiency improves enough to be capable of more speed.
    Ive introduced a number of people from Geelong & the Surf Coast Shire to your series, including my husband who needs more dedication to improve. We enjoy watching the birds outside your window.
    Stay safe & continue making this pandemic less horrible.
    Leonie

  • @chrispickett4997
    @chrispickett4997 Год назад

    Hi, I'm in UK West Country - thanks great tutorial

  • @cr8070
    @cr8070 3 года назад

    Formidable et enfin un bon maitre de musique qui explique convenable qu on puissent bien suivre merci merci

  • @21ARUNDEL
    @21ARUNDEL Год назад

    Really good instruction. Thanks from London uk.

  • @LizStevens-o6v
    @LizStevens-o6v 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great instruction! Thanks from Ontario

  • @floridastritzko-im5de
    @floridastritzko-im5de 3 месяца назад

    Love these lessenserie from you
    So i can learn thus. Thank you so much 👌👍👍

  • @kenmarland5627
    @kenmarland5627 Год назад +1

    Great video and well explained. This is a new area for me to give a good tune to play that sounds interesting without it being a song. As you also covered the I, IV and V, I can adapt it to other keys/chords. Sweet

  • @esterovermars8258
    @esterovermars8258 2 года назад +1

    Hi Kevin, a beginner on uke since september last year. Like you as well as yr lessons! Thank you for all yr effort and thank you for making people smile. Love from Holland, near Amsterdam ;)

  • @francishetherton1837
    @francishetherton1837 4 месяца назад

    Excellent - Thank you (from Paris)

  • @kitzanon
    @kitzanon Год назад

    Brilliant explanation. Thanks for sharing your expertise. KK

  • @runningdogapiary5009
    @runningdogapiary5009 Год назад

    Bought my first uke in Hanalei. I live in Memphis, TN. So blues it is.
    My favorite blues tune…so many
    Tore down
    5 long years
    Midnight Stroll

  • @loquaciousjd
    @loquaciousjd Год назад

    I started learning the ukulele just over a year ago. Your videos were such a huge help in getting started with the fundamentals. I really appreciated your playlists on strumming and picking patterns. It wasn’t long before I picked up the baritone uke and this series has been great to learn about finger style technique. Thank you.

  • @edenvargas6167
    @edenvargas6167 3 года назад

    Before I don't understand the 12 bar blues, but now I realized that it is essential in playing an instrument. Thanks so much.

  • @pamelascott5894
    @pamelascott5894 2 года назад

    Hi Kevin thanks for your teachings, Im a beginner from Tacoma Washington.

  • @thomasduncan4996
    @thomasduncan4996 Год назад

    Hi from the Isle of Wight. England. That was great!

  • @lisacompton593
    @lisacompton593 4 года назад +1

    Wow! First time at having a go at the blues. Thank you so much. Brilliant teacher. Jamming with you from the UK.

  • @marcr.6610
    @marcr.6610 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for that tutorial. I'm actually not that good at learning songs but after one hour practice time I can really play that.
    Thank you 😀💪

  • @bobs.3523
    @bobs.3523 Год назад

    Great simple to follow lesson. Watched it twice and now off to practice the progression. thanks

  • @irap.9177
    @irap.9177 3 года назад

    Thank you Kevin!!! Playing in Hannover, Germany. Greetings!!

    • @AllForUke
      @AllForUke  3 года назад

      Rock on! Thanks for watching and if you'd like more resources like practice tracks, song sheets, and lesson worksheets drop by my site and have a look. All the best - Kevin | www.allforuke.com

  • @buzzkomo
    @buzzkomo 3 года назад

    Just starting out with a few months under my belt, Anchorage Alaska. Thanks, you are an awesome teacher.

  • @tonywallis8886
    @tonywallis8886 2 года назад

    Thanks for the tuition. I’m in blackpool England

  • @RiordanCrow
    @RiordanCrow 3 года назад

    Hi Kevin, I'm following your lessons from here in New Zealand and am enjoying them. I have been involved in music for many years but have never learnt to read music and have learnt by "ear" or following other musicians. It's been an eye opener for me learning all the different terminologies and names of chords etc and I'm totally engrossed with trying to play catch up with my music which I should have taken up at a younger age. Thank you for your skills and dedication to the music industry and supporting those who are keen to learn and further their skills in music whether it be for professional reasons or self satisfaction and pleasure.

  • @richardjolley6648
    @richardjolley6648 2 года назад

    Thanks from Braidwood, near Canberra ACT Australia. I'm 80 yo just started on a Uke and you made it easy and fun for me.

  • @TOOTSWEET61
    @TOOTSWEET61 4 года назад

    Hi Kev,
    Northern Queensland, Australia here, Our Queensland borders have just been locked down again, because of the outbreak of covid in Melbourne. Our Premier had only just reopened the borders to our Southern states when the cases began again in droves, in Melbourne and now spread over to Sydney. Loved your blues tutorial. 💕💕💖💙💛

  • @luisda6342
    @luisda6342 3 года назад

    From Madrid, Spain, many thanks for this great video. I love blues music and learning to play ukelele.

  • @PeteHarperUK
    @PeteHarperUK 4 года назад

    Hi from Peter in the UK just learning to play the ukulele for therapy i have a problem with Arthritis, always loved the Blues.
    I like lighting Hopkins rock mama great to learn this with you thanks again for your lessons.

  • @gollymolly9555
    @gollymolly9555 4 года назад +2

    Playing in HOT Tennessee, In the air conditioning of course. I really like the blues, this will take some practice. I won't give up until I'm six feet under!!! Thanks

  • @PeteHarperUK
    @PeteHarperUK 4 года назад

    Brilliant so easy to understand thank you from the UK.

  • @Velvet203
    @Velvet203 3 года назад

    I think that you're wonderful! You teach in a perfect straightforward way that I appreciate. I'm in Western MASS. Thanks a million

  • @thomaskreander5239
    @thomaskreander5239 3 года назад

    I learning Uke here in Finland - Thank you

  • @haho969
    @haho969 Год назад

    I'm (73) a bluesman too! Thanks for this nice tutorial!

  • @barbaraetcovitch8661
    @barbaraetcovitch8661 4 года назад +2

    A great exercise for me . I have done the blues shuffle in A with different teachers including BABAGEE and I love the shuffle and mute. The Blues in G is new to me. Will take a lot of practice and that D !!!!

  • @pameladouglas7685
    @pameladouglas7685 4 года назад +1

    Yahoo get ya blues on. Love this a whole lot. Sadly i don’t know of any blues but always happy to be directed. Wet grey and cold day here in Sydney. Could do with a lot more of this stuff. Haveagoodone Kevin.

  • @fromslo1
    @fromslo1 4 года назад

    Thanks so for this from lockdown in London...loving your help ..appreciate it! Keep safe .

  • @courtingthemuse
    @courtingthemuse Год назад

    Yay I am in Melbourne. Absolutely loved this. Smashing the 12 bars on my little silver resonator and you’re right - what could be better than playing the blues 😊

  • @brianstandiford7437
    @brianstandiford7437 Год назад

    Today is my first experience trying to learn an instrument. Great video, time to practice some blues!

  • @judih.8754
    @judih.8754 Год назад

    Wow great lesson. I've only been playing for a short time but this was easy. I'm watching from NH. Thanks. Subscribed!

  • @jimmyo878
    @jimmyo878 2 года назад

    Wow ! My New favorite!
    Roses R Red & water is wet
    All of ur insights , would burst thru any Net !
    I am gonna dig into mastering this gem.
    Thanks

  • @douglasallen2745
    @douglasallen2745 3 года назад

    watching from UK . Great vids

  • @caludechamplain5393
    @caludechamplain5393 3 года назад

    So much fun .... very new playing any instrument

  • @snumbers1
    @snumbers1 Год назад

    Great tutorial Kev

  • @robineiz
    @robineiz Год назад

    Great lesson!

  • @joannebastien7430
    @joannebastien7430 3 года назад

    Hi, I'm from Quebec, Canada and I really appreciate your videos.... It also get me to practice my english ! :) Thanks !

  • @michaellevinson7328
    @michaellevinson7328 2 года назад

    You are terrific!

  • @carlsbadtennis628
    @carlsbadtennis628 2 года назад

    In San Diego and love your tutorial. I just started playing but this is the first time I think I almost played a song. Fun to practice too. My first goal was to play the theme to Bob's Burgers (still working on it and fun too). If I can play the 12 Bar Blues with the walk downs and turnarounds I would be thrilled. Thanks for your tutorial. Once again, you proved what I always have said..."I've never met a person from Chicago that I didn't like."

  • @chrisjoingram4193
    @chrisjoingram4193 3 года назад

    Thanks Kevin, loved the refinements to bring it alive -from New Zealand and Hesitation Blues floats my boat. Thanks for a great tutorial, Chris

  • @eveningtrenzalore8783
    @eveningtrenzalore8783 3 года назад

    I play in Prague. Thank you very much for the lessons, you are a super teacher!

  • @pamelascott5894
    @pamelascott5894 4 года назад

    Playing in Kalamazoo Michigan.thanks for your wonderful teachings

  • @funwithfleur6651
    @funwithfleur6651 4 года назад

    I'm in Ottawa, Ontario. Very clear instructions and fun. Thanks.

  • @johnesillegems529
    @johnesillegems529 Год назад +1

    Hi, I'm John from Belgium-Antwerp. I enjoyed this so much, I have 2 Uke's. 1 is a Korala(Hawai) and the 2nd is a Flight I guess it's Australian with a Amp Connection. Tha.ks for the lesson. I Just love the Blues. 🤘👍

  • @Zagi...
    @Zagi... 4 года назад

    Great! I will incorporate it into my every day ukulele practice. Cheers from Austria

  • @mikaarho9687
    @mikaarho9687 3 года назад

    I playing in Finland, I have been practicing ukulele playing point for 2 years. 🎶😄🎶 Thanks a lot! You are a really awesome teacher.😄🎶

  • @ValsRG-profile
    @ValsRG-profile 25 дней назад

    Really nice blues, I can't really do it with the mute chords, but I'm trying to learn it. Greeting from Bulgaria, I'm a little over 2 months into learning Uke, and am having a blast ^^.

  • @tuckeroo59
    @tuckeroo59 2 года назад

    Just a call out here from Byron Bay Australia - just love your easy going way of teaching Kevin. You are sooo coooool. Thank you

  • @PhilPage227
    @PhilPage227 Год назад +1

    Brilliant lesson, thank you. I wish my Kala Pacific walnut tenor (laminate) sounded half as good as yours. Manchester here in Northern England.

    • @AllForUke
      @AllForUke  Год назад

      Many thanks! Maybe time to upgrade the ukulele to a solid wood. I think you'll notice a huge difference and it'll inspire you to play even more. allforuke.com/shop has quite a few listed. May I suggest Mahogany or Acacia solid. Kevin | Learn More 👉 allforuke.com

  • @alasasasa6201
    @alasasasa6201 4 года назад

    Hi Kevin! Your tutorials are the best, I absolutely love them. Clear, step by step, just great. With this one I had SO much fun :). Thank You! Greetings from Poland!

  • @MountainStateNomad
    @MountainStateNomad 3 года назад

    Nice walk thru. I'm a first week player of anything and was very easy to follow along and hear progress.

  • @doreenkhoo3602
    @doreenkhoo3602 2 года назад

    Thank you so much, love your teaching, you're a very good teacher

  • @nildakhalessi1139
    @nildakhalessi1139 Год назад

    Excellent. Very good teacher❤

    • @AllForUke
      @AllForUke  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you! If you'd like more learning resources, drop by the AllForUke website and have a look at our extensive library of courses, song sheets, tabs and practice jam tracks. Thanks for learning with me and if you'd like comment priority you can support the Yt Channel as a member now too :) - Kevin | allforuke.com

  • @agnesknownasnancysmith2198
    @agnesknownasnancysmith2198 2 года назад

    Love your tutorials
    I've just recently bought a uke. Absolutely love it. Best wishes from Scotland

  • @Velvet203
    @Velvet203 3 года назад

    Hi Kevin, This was great! I used to play Chilly Winds on the guitar many years ago. This is the first time that I learned blues on the uke. Thank you so much. You are wonderful!

  • @noelbeatles
    @noelbeatles Год назад

    Thanks, you make it easy.
    I'm in Brazil .

    • @AllForUke
      @AllForUke  Год назад

      Glad I could help For more learning resources such as practice tracks, song sheets, and exclusive content, drop by the AllForUke community site and have a look around. All the best - Kevin | allforuke.com

  • @maximageseitler
    @maximageseitler 3 года назад

    Thanks Kevin for your great tutorials on all the themes I am interested to learn about! You are my absolute favorite teacher. I like your tone, your rhythm, your content, your humour, your musicality! I am making great progress. Started to learn the ukulele 5 weeks ago. And I already am able to sing and play in the same time! And it sounds so nice!!! Thanks again!

  • @marioneissfeldt1952
    @marioneissfeldt1952 2 года назад

    Thank you - i like your clear and easy to follow manner

  • @xxxshadesofgreyxxx
    @xxxshadesofgreyxxx Год назад

    Thank you!!! Love the blues but had no clue how to play them. You made it easy with great explanations.
    I’m in Northern California 🎶

  • @asfasdfadf9820
    @asfasdfadf9820 2 года назад

    Amazing thank you

  • @sailfilly
    @sailfilly Год назад

    OMG! Love this. Thanks so much. I GOT TO PLAY THE BLUES! (Benicia, California)

  • @jhbarns3
    @jhbarns3 2 года назад

    Hey Kevin,,,,,I’m playing in beautiful Pismo Beach, Ca on My Koaloha. Love love love the blues. Like your style…..fun and easy!

    • @AllForUke
      @AllForUke  2 года назад

      Awesome - what part of California is that? I was just in Petaluma and fell in love with the California vibes :) - Kevin | allforuke.com

  • @dianestone1212
    @dianestone1212 Год назад

    Thanks for this awesome lesson! Like many others here, I too just bought a ukulele and I'm in the process of learning, what a fun blues lesson.

  • @susanwilling6854
    @susanwilling6854 3 года назад

    Hi. I've just got myself a banjolele, I live in East Yorkshire, England. So this is my first ever lesson. Thanks to you I can now play a 12 bar blues. Cheers.x

    • @AllForUke
      @AllForUke  3 года назад

      Wonderful! If you'd like to explore additional learning resources like worksheets, tabs, practice tracks and courses, drop by the AllForUke website and have a look around. All the best - Kevin | allforuke.com/lessons

  • @ferryvanoossanen3483
    @ferryvanoossanen3483 3 года назад

    Thanks for this class. I'm from Holland living in the south of Mexico! Been playing uke for a while now, but this is a new challenge for me! Thanks!

    • @AllForUke
      @AllForUke  3 года назад

      Glad it was helpful! If you're looking for more learning resources including song sheets/tabs, lesson exercises, practice tracks and dedicated play alongs, drop by the AllForUke website and have a look around. All the best - Kevin | Allforuke.com

  • @pauldececco8788
    @pauldececco8788 4 года назад +1

    Kevin, great videos. I have been watching your tutorials since April (when I started playing the uke due to lockdown...) and this is the first time I have seen you mention cords with numbers. Is this something you are doing to make it easier to understand or is this something specific with the blues style? Thanks again for your videos, I love them

  • @dougward5572
    @dougward5572 2 года назад

    Hi Kevin _I am on my way to Uke night in Hamilton Victoria Australia - thanks for your work

  • @anitathompson6571
    @anitathompson6571 4 года назад

    Hey from Kentucky. This is fun and challenging! I’ve gone back to your video about muting in this type of strum pattern. My mind picked up the chord pattern easily, and it runs through my head all the time. And now although I have the island strum down for a year now, it’s a whole other thing to mute with my fret hand...while strumming. I’ve only known chucking with my strum hand. So slowly but surely these things will come together. That’s the fun, the challenge. It’s a great distraction in these times and I appreciate your sharing this with us! I love me some Stevie Ray Vaughn and I feel a little connection learning this!

  • @davidswift1777
    @davidswift1777 5 месяцев назад

    Joining in from NY

  • @marcelrothenbeck8533
    @marcelrothenbeck8533 3 года назад

    Playing in Eckernförde… norther Germany. Thank you for this class.

  • @johnoconnell4462
    @johnoconnell4462 3 года назад

    From Ireland!! EXCELLENT KEVIN .

  • @gordonhossack4272
    @gordonhossack4272 3 года назад

    Christchurch New Zealand, having fun.

  • @Velvet203
    @Velvet203 3 года назад

    I'm in Western MA, Easthampton & I'm 88 yrs young.

  • @leeannhorneck268
    @leeannhorneck268 4 года назад

    From Golden, CO: I'm finally getting to doing your blues videos, which I've looked forward to. This was fun. I had no idea blues had such a prescribed method and chord combination. I look forward to the others. Blues on uke rules!!

  • @lyndagibson9699
    @lyndagibson9699 4 года назад

    Love the class!!! Joined in from Monterey California! Thanks Kevin 😀

  • @johnwickings1674
    @johnwickings1674 3 года назад

    brilliant only been playing for a couple of months but going to give it a go to nail this, playing in Kent , UK

  • @hanseringa
    @hanseringa 3 года назад

    Really nice learning to play Blues here in Amsterdam. Thanks a lot !

  • @otm205
    @otm205 4 года назад +1

    Playing in Finland. Just started to play uke couple on months ago so I'm still a perfect novice. Found your channel very recently. I would like to learn more songs like this where the melody is played by chords instead of picking. Could be a bit more complex song than just three chords too. It seems to be hard to find tabs like that from the web, mostly there are just background chords for singalong and believe you me, I'm not going to start singing anytime soon... :)

  • @GeorgeAsser
    @GeorgeAsser 4 месяца назад

    i am in England, 75 years young, and loving very second. Thank you!!!!!

    • @AllForUke
      @AllForUke  4 месяца назад

      Thanks for playing along with me, George. If you’d like to access more learning materials such as lesson worksheets and practice jam tracks head over to the AllForUke site and have a look around. All the best - Kevin | allforuke.com

  • @daviddewilde8041
    @daviddewilde8041 4 года назад

    Hello,
    Learning to play in East Flanders Belgium.
    On a Ortega tenor uke with red low G strings.
    Started with the 12 bar blues in A with an easier strum patern. Trying this now.
    Fun lesson. Thanks
    Cheers from Belgium.

  • @sylviepiacente4147
    @sylviepiacente4147 4 года назад

    Yes! I wait!