Hey there - I hope Day 3 is giving you some guidance when switching to the G Chord. The PDF is now live - link in description. What other chords do you struggle with switching to? - Kevin
I have been playing for 4 months now, a total beginner! Out of all the utube instructors I’ve followed, you have helped me the most. You have great tips, really like/appreciate the chord change tips. Thank you😊.
Totally agree, Joan. I picked up the instrument for the first time on November 1, and enjoy every day more and more as I really progress with Kevin's wonderful instruction. I look forward to each one too.
I jumped into day 3 without day 1vor 2 and boy my pinky knows it! :) This has been such a helpful video because I needed your permission to use other fingers for chord switches. I tend to be black and white about things. Thanks for your instruction, its helping!
I have a friend that is guiding me along and he had me practice a few things that got me very comfortable with Em G and C but you introduced the D chord to me which I appreciate!
😊 I appreciate your kindness. Have you started setting some time away every day to practice/play your uke? All the best to you - Kevin | www.allforuke.com/lessons (Practice Tracks + Series Worksheets)
I am loving your lessons! I look forward to each one. I am a slow learner though and can't play or switch chords smoothly or quickly. I practice daily. My mind and fingers just don't communicate sometimes! lol I get frustrated with myself, but I'm not giving up! You give me hope!
This lesson is a life saver! I have this song that I'm working on that has a really fast switch from Em to G so I'll definitely use your little trick, thanks! And I'm also a pianist so the start of the lesson really reminded me of my piano warm ups- great for buliging technique and confidence in fingers.
Thanks so much Monika :) If you're looking for more learning resources including practice tracks, song sheets and exercises, drop by my site and have a look. I think you'll dig it :) - Kevin | allforuke.com/memberships
Thanks for your video and the tips. I watched a lot of tutorial on you tube and you are completly the best ! Your lessons is amazing ! I am french... Lucky me I can understand your english... Thanks to advise about how to play with the pinky too ... I couldn't use this finger before to watch your tutorial.... If you can send me some more advise about that it will be a pleasure :) . Because I don't have a lot of dexterity with my pinky....
You’re welcome! If you’re looking for more learning materials to accompany this video (worksheet pdfs, practice jam tracks) check out my new site www.allforuke.com/lessons - all the best on your journey! - Kevin
Hi Kevin I find I grip the uke neck with my thumb to keep it in place and that aches after. Lovin this daily practice session working towards singing and playing but its a challenge tonic sol fa very helpful.
hy 🙃 i am from Germany and my english is okay , but i am able to Unterstand you realy good . Thx 4 your helpfull lessons . it helps me alot , to improof my ukulele playing 👍🎸
Hi Kev, enjoy your videos. I have done your strumming lessons which are great. My question, how do you determine what strumming pattern to use if you are unfamiliar with the tune?
HI Kevin I really like the way you teach...I keep practicing everyday. Not sure if I'm holding my uke right...when pluck I can hold it tight but when I strum I seam to loose the grip of the uke
I am thoroughly enjoying your tutorials! Your teaching style makes learning the ukulele easy. What do you use to keep the fret board conditioned? And how often do you recommend it? The fret board on my ukulele seems just a little bit dry.
Em to G, mind blowing! 😁 Seams obvious, but I was struggling with that for a while now. It would be useful to know how to switch from D to Em. Thank you so much! 😁😁😁
@@AllForUke 1,2,3, just as you showed in the video. For Em I was using 1,2,3 as well, but I started trying out the 2,3,4 version now. Is there a "shortcut" or just tons of practice? 😁 Thanks!
What does worksheet 1/21 mean. Just worksheets for the first two lessons? This was SO helpful---especially that little finger on the Em ! Thank you so much for these.
I love your Ukulele Lessons. I started with the Strumming then went through the Picking lessons. I printed out every .pdf page associated with the lessons. My problem is that I can't find the .pdf printout for the lessons for Play Ukulele Everyday. I hear you comment on the print outs, can you help me find them? Your videos are a great source of enjoyment as we wait out this quarantine. Thank you!!!
Luckily, I have never had an issue with the G, but that E took me a long while. It was just so open and would take me a long second to find the strings with the correct fingers. Getting much better at it though, and that pink trick really helped. My big issue now is memorizing which fingering is a minor, a 7, or a major for each cord. I'm like wait... is that G or Gm, or G7? I guess that comes over time.
Hi Kevin, really glad I found your videos, it’s helpful for me. I’m wondering when playing the G chord, is it okay that I use my middle finger on the C string and index finger on the A string? Thanks a lot. : )
Kevin, thanks for another great lesson. Quick question on the warm-ups: How come you recommend doing the finger/fret exercises only on the top three strings and never the G string? Seems like that would also increase our reach and dexterity..
Hey there - you can incorporate the G string if you'd like, however with the high G string tuning the exercise will sound a little odd to you. If you have a Low G it works well. Do you play low or high G?
AllForUke 😳🤔 um, I play the one that my Snark tuner says is G. I am embarrassed to say I don’t know the difference. But you are right, it doesn’t sound great.
I found this one really hard work. Using my middle finger for the (A string) G chord. I have got so used to using my ring finger and pinky on E. No pain no gain right?
Hi Kevin, Still here and still loving these lessons. I am getting to grips with the G chord, but have a question. - when I come to play it my 2nd fret fingers want to be switched around with my index on the bottom string and middle on the C string. When I come to transition it’s a lot easier than the ‘right’ way. I.e. F to G is simple, G to E minor is add a pinky, D to G has a swivel finger etc. Are we learning the other way because it makes things easier further down the line? Thanks again.
The fingering used in this lesson will benefit you down the road and help you avoid cramping in your hand. The natural resting position of your fretting hand if you tilt towards the headstock will feel more comfortable with this chord fingering. I've seen others try this finger position, and it's not 'wrong' by any means, but I do feel that when you advance and start extending your G chord by adding your pinky into the mix, this position will benefit you more.
Hey Kevin, still enjoying your courses and there lies my issue. I beganwith the Kickstsrt Course and then after a few days I tried the Play Every Day Course. I appreciate your offering flexibility to a wide range of learners but do you have a recommended order for these courses? I definitely found more than one course too much information for me to absorb at one time and although I started on Kickstart (because I needed a kick) so many of the exercises on Every Day are invaluable to keeping me practicing and playing.
I asked for that same thing. A suggested progression through the lessons would be most helpful. I feel like I am jumping here and there without any real plan. Thanks Kevin, loving being part of the ALL FOR UKE family
Hi Kevin, in one of my song I have some difficulty chaining the Bb with the F and also the Bb with the C7 ; could you help me ? Thanks for your wonderful videos
When you said we may need to use our pinky finger I was like nahhh I'm good 💀, but when I played along and tried Em to G like you taught, it's actually not that bad lol, in the end I need to use all my fingers anyway oof 🤠🤝🏼
Is there any other method to switch from Em to G? I have very small hands (I can't use my pinky and hover my index finger at the same time) and I'm unable to do the method you suggested 🙈
I'm so happy my calluses are starting to appear, but my hand and wrist keep getting stiff and ache after a while even when I warm up and stretch, I guess I'm holding the uke wrong :(
Hey there - I hope Day 3 is giving you some guidance when switching to the G Chord. The PDF is now live - link in description. What other chords do you struggle with switching to? - Kevin
The E chord is worse than G! Been playing around with it, but not ready to incorporate it in anything yet. Not for a loooooooong time lol
@@pilgrimmkOh yeah, the E chord is probably the hardest I've tried...
I find F TO G difficult
Wow, that Em to G transition! Mind. Blown!! Thank you so much for this!
I have been playing for 4 months now, a total beginner! Out of all the utube instructors I’ve followed, you have helped me the most. You have great tips, really like/appreciate the chord change tips. Thank you😊.
Totally agree, Joan. I picked up the instrument for the first time on November 1, and enjoy every day more and more as I really progress with Kevin's wonderful instruction. I look forward to each one too.
Thanks so much Joan!
Your approach is very relaxed and well paced for new players. Thank you!
Happy Trails 🙋 focus is Day 4 w/quick review of Days 1-3... Onto Day 4 = The Main Event... 🎶🎸🎵 LOVE the baby finger trick on Em 🤟 THAT is GENIUS!!!
I am so grateful! I’ve been struggling with this so much your channel is incredible! Also that trick with em is so good 🙌🏾
Thank you Kevin, great lesson, I keep thinking I am not moving forward but I am sure it will all come together in a wonderful way. Exciting !
I jumped into day 3 without day 1vor 2 and boy my pinky knows it! :)
This has been such a helpful video because I needed your permission to use other fingers for chord switches. I tend to be black and white about things. Thanks for your instruction, its helping!
I have a friend that is guiding me along and he had me practice a few things that got me very comfortable with Em G and C but you introduced the D chord to me which I appreciate!
Thank you for you lessons. Feel it like life saver now.
😊 I appreciate your kindness. Have you started setting some time away every day to practice/play your uke? All the best to you - Kevin | www.allforuke.com/lessons (Practice Tracks + Series Worksheets)
@@AllForUke yes, plan to make "strike" this week.
YES!! Loved this lesson, the hydrangeas in the garden (I'm a florist!) and the bird feeder. Cool, calm and collected.
Wow thanks for the Em to G move. It was an eye opener. I was struggling with Em to F. And this made it so much easier. Thanks a ton! 🤗🤗
Thank you so much! That was so helpful! I’ve struggled with the transitions to the G chord. This really helped!
Em to G transition; brilliant! Thanks. Now time to practice a million times 😂
Hi from Aus.....what a fantastic tute.....you make it so possible and also encourage to look at other cord changes in a new light...thank you so much.
Love your lessons! Your the Best! Im getting better and better and that is because of your play alongs.
So precise. Thank you Kevin.
Thanks Kevin, that was great, changing to G is my nemesis! We say YOUkele in Australia too!!
THIS WAS SO HELPFUL!!!!!!! Thank you for these tips!
great move Em to the G have trouble looking for the P D Fs you have great talent you make the moves look easy/
Thank you, this was really useful. I'm finding these tutorials help loads
😁 Thanks so much for learning with me - Kevin
Thank you so much for all of the content!! Cheers from Brasil
I am loving your lessons! I look forward to each one. I am a slow learner though and can't play or switch chords smoothly or quickly. I practice daily. My mind and fingers just don't communicate sometimes! lol
I get frustrated with myself, but I'm not giving up! You give me hope!
Keep hope alive and keep working at it. Work at it every day and you'll get there I promise. Enjoy the process - Kevin
Enjoying ...thank you very much
This lesson is a life saver! I have this song that I'm working on that has a really fast switch from Em to G so I'll definitely use your little trick, thanks! And I'm also a pianist so the start of the lesson really reminded me of my piano warm ups- great for buliging technique and confidence in fingers.
Thanks so much Monika :) If you're looking for more learning resources including practice tracks, song sheets and exercises, drop by my site and have a look. I think you'll dig it :) - Kevin | allforuke.com/memberships
Thanks for your video and the tips. I watched a lot of tutorial on you tube and you are completly the best ! Your lessons is amazing ! I am french... Lucky me I can understand your english...
Thanks to advise about how to play with the pinky too ... I couldn't use this finger before to watch your tutorial.... If you can send me some more advise about that it will be a pleasure :) . Because I don't have a lot of dexterity with my pinky....
thank you great help
Thanks Kevin, it's really helpful!
You’re welcome! If you’re looking for more learning materials to accompany this video (worksheet pdfs, practice jam tracks) check out my new site www.allforuke.com/lessons - all the best on your journey! - Kevin
Thank you for your easy to follow lessons cheers nita Perth Wa
Heel goed uitgelegd😀👍
Kevin thank you love your lessons. My challenge is going to the Em from Am or from any chord to Em. Any tips you have would b very helpful
Hi Kevin I find I grip the uke neck with my thumb to keep it in place and that aches after. Lovin this daily practice session working towards singing and playing but its a challenge tonic sol fa very helpful.
hy 🙃 i am from Germany and my english is okay , but i am able to Unterstand you realy good . Thx 4 your helpfull lessons .
it helps me alot , to improof my ukulele playing 👍🎸
Hi Kev, enjoy your videos. I have done your strumming lessons which are great. My question, how do you determine what strumming pattern to use if you are unfamiliar with the tune?
Great question, and I'll save my answer for a future video series that I'm putting together :) Thanks for learning with me - Kevin
Em --> G = genius!
HI Kevin I really like the way you teach...I keep practicing everyday. Not sure if I'm holding my uke right...when pluck I can hold it tight but when I strum I seam to loose the grip of the uke
I am thoroughly enjoying your tutorials! Your teaching style makes learning the ukulele easy.
What do you use to keep the fret board conditioned? And how often do you recommend it? The fret board on my ukulele seems just a little bit dry.
Em to G, mind blowing! 😁 Seams obvious, but I was struggling with that for a while now. It would be useful to know how to switch from D to Em. Thank you so much! 😁😁😁
Glad you found it helpful! With which fingers do you play your D chord? Thanks for learning with me - Kevin
@@AllForUke 1,2,3, just as you showed in the video. For Em I was using 1,2,3 as well, but I started trying out the 2,3,4 version now. Is there a "shortcut" or just tons of practice? 😁 Thanks!
I'm from Rockford and was playing my dads youkelele in 1950. it was a youkelele then and at 74, I'm too old to change now. LOLOL
I am trying this chords 😍 after I feel comfortable then I will go for 4 day lesson ☺
Thanks ♡
What does worksheet 1/21 mean. Just worksheets for the first two lessons? This was SO helpful---especially that little finger on the Em ! Thank you so much for these.
I think 1/21 is the date. I think it takes him a bit to upload the PDFs after his video posts. They are SO helpful in between lessons!
Refresh your browser and try again. The worksheet is live now.
I love your Ukulele Lessons. I started with the Strumming then went through the Picking lessons. I printed out every .pdf page associated with the lessons. My problem is that I can't find the .pdf printout for the lessons for Play Ukulele Everyday. I hear you comment on the print outs, can you help me find them? Your videos are a great source of enjoyment as we wait out this quarantine. Thank you!!!
Hey Kathy - the new website is coming March 25th and will hopefully iron out this issue for you. The old site is getting a makeover!
u the king of lil guitar kehven.
Luckily, I have never had an issue with the G, but that E took me a long while. It was just so open and would take me a long second to find the strings with the correct fingers. Getting much better at it though, and that pink trick really helped. My big issue now is memorizing which fingering is a minor, a 7, or a major for each cord. I'm like wait... is that G or Gm, or G7? I guess that comes over time.
Hey, Kevin. My question is how do you determine the strumming pattern to a song. My brother can do it, but I just don't feel it. xD
Hey Kevin, what about finger nails with fretting? should they be cut short or should we use the actual nail to press down? Thanks. Love your lessons.
Cut short
Hi Kevin, really glad I found your videos, it’s helpful for me. I’m wondering when playing the G chord, is it okay that I use my middle finger on the C string and index finger on the A string? Thanks a lot. : )
F to G is the hardest for me !
Kevin, thanks for another great lesson. Quick question on the warm-ups: How come you recommend doing the finger/fret exercises only on the top three strings and never the G string? Seems like that would also increase our reach and dexterity..
Hey there - you can incorporate the G string if you'd like, however with the high G string tuning the exercise will sound a little odd to you. If you have a Low G it works well. Do you play low or high G?
AllForUke 😳🤔 um, I play the one that my Snark tuner says is G. I am embarrassed to say I don’t know the difference. But you are right, it doesn’t sound great.
I found this one really hard work. Using my middle finger for the (A string) G chord. I have got so used to using my ring finger and pinky on E. No pain no gain right?
What is the proper way to strum? With you index finger or thumb?
Hi Kevin, Still here and still loving these lessons. I am getting to grips with the G chord, but have a question. - when I come to play it my 2nd fret fingers want to be switched around with my index on the bottom string and middle on the C string. When I come to transition it’s a lot easier than the ‘right’ way. I.e. F to G is simple, G to E minor is add a pinky, D to G has a swivel finger etc. Are we learning the other way because it makes things easier further down the line? Thanks again.
The fingering used in this lesson will benefit you down the road and help you avoid cramping in your hand. The natural resting position of your fretting hand if you tilt towards the headstock will feel more comfortable with this chord fingering. I've seen others try this finger position, and it's not 'wrong' by any means, but I do feel that when you advance and start extending your G chord by adding your pinky into the mix, this position will benefit you more.
Hey Kevin, still enjoying your courses and there lies my issue. I beganwith the Kickstsrt Course and then after a few days I tried the Play Every Day Course. I appreciate your offering flexibility to a wide range of learners but do you have a recommended order for these courses? I definitely found more than one course too much information for me to absorb at one time and although I started on Kickstart (because I needed a kick) so many of the exercises on Every Day are invaluable to keeping me practicing and playing.
I asked for that same thing. A suggested progression through the lessons would be most helpful. I feel like I am jumping here and there without any real plan. Thanks Kevin, loving being part of the ALL FOR UKE family
Hi Kevin, in one of my song I have some difficulty chaining the Bb with the F and also the Bb with the C7 ; could you help me ? Thanks for your wonderful videos
What is a plick? (-: Thank you for keeping this humanly imperfect, it makes all the difference as I plick along. Another great lesson.
When you said we may need to use our pinky finger I was like nahhh I'm good 💀, but when I played along and tried Em to G like you taught, it's actually not that bad lol, in the end I need to use all my fingers anyway oof 🤠🤝🏼
Is there any other method to switch from Em to G? I have very small hands (I can't use my pinky and hover my index finger at the same time) and I'm unable to do the method you suggested 🙈
Kevin I have difficulty going from EM to B7 and back quickly
I can't access day 3 worksheet either, even after refresh. ?
I'm so happy my calluses are starting to appear, but my hand and wrist keep getting stiff and ache after a while even when I warm up and stretch, I guess I'm holding the uke wrong :(
Hi Kevin I can’t download this week’s lessons. Can you help. Sorry. Regards Norm
Hey Norman - refresh the page and you'll see it pop up. Just uploaded. Thanks! - Kevin
F to Fm please.
I have a problem going to Em not from it
I have a video for that - www.allforuke.com/Lessons
Thanks Kevin, do I have to get a membership for that
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