Billie Jean Ukulele Tutorial (Part 2)

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  • Опубликовано: 20 фев 2020
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    UkuleleX: James Hill Teaches Extreme Ukulele
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    You've been asking for years and now it's finally here: the official Billie Jean ukulele tutorial with Yours Truly. Learn the whole riff, step-by-step: bassline, chords and drums!
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  • @ahcomeon
    @ahcomeon 4 года назад +362

    You can explain it all you want James, but this is still essentially serious mystical voodoo Jedi ukulele magic.

    • @brdrdrdr
      @brdrdrdr 4 года назад +51

      Yeah but if you BELIEVE

    • @huiliu6542
      @huiliu6542 3 года назад

      B

    • @Ozrockerie
      @Ozrockerie 3 года назад +1

      Lol. I think I can handle this kind of mystical voodoo. James actually makes it look easy (but I haven't started practicing it yet).

    • @supejohnb
      @supejohnb 3 года назад +6

      @@brdrdrdr if not, just believe harder!

    • @oliviermtd
      @oliviermtd 9 месяцев назад +1

      Believe MORE than you believed before ! :-D That specific live rendition is an absolute mankind's treasure ! After tens and tens of this video viewing, James' phlegm and humor still make me laugh out loud.

  • @seewhaticcurious1
    @seewhaticcurious1 4 года назад +112

    James: You'll probably break a nail and shed some-
    Me: tears?
    J: -blood.
    Me: 😳

  • @alexanderboyce8755
    @alexanderboyce8755 4 года назад +34

    I never thought i would be able to learn this. But you made it so simple and easy. Me and a friend who are both sophmores in highschool started a ukulele club and are teaching people how to play ululele. I cannot wait to show these tutorials to the class and extend out ukulele skills. Thank you for all you do man.

  • @Homieomi22
    @Homieomi22 4 года назад +31

    And where's the part 3 where you reveal the secret of adding the baseline toh the drum and chord combo?come on reveal the whole secret

  • @jameshillmusiq
    @jameshillmusiq  4 года назад +91

    So now we know... chat closes about 10 mins after the video ends. Thanks for all the love, support and positivity, everyone. UKE ON!

  • @julianh.7874
    @julianh.7874 4 года назад +36

    But whats with the baseline and the drums?

  • @salocan7804
    @salocan7804 4 года назад +4

    I love how you break these down! Without graphics or anything, and still easier to follow than most tutorials

  • @thelegend54
    @thelegend54 4 года назад +76

    Lo and BEHOLD, Apollo, the God of music, has made known the sweet seductive savory secrets of stringed songs! How blessed we truly are!!
    P.S. You are a phenomenal musician and I recall that your Billie Jean song was what really inspired me to take ukulele to the next level. I even have your Duet for one book...that I haven't been able to accomplish...😅. Thank you for helping me on my journey of the ukulele.

    • @daniellehunt8020
      @daniellehunt8020 4 года назад +3

      Crux, I found Duets for One to be very challenging until I started doing The Ukulele Way. The learning progressions give you the tools to take on Duets for One-armed and ready to go. They are still challenging but now I know how to approach the pieces and have more experience playing in the solo framework. If you haven't checked out The Ukulele Way over at Uketropolis yet I highly recommend it. www.uketropolis.com

    • @seadawg93
      @seadawg93 4 года назад +3

      Danielle Hunt second the recommendation for ukulele way.

    • @weebletedits6808
      @weebletedits6808 4 года назад

      Why do I feel like you've read Percy Jackson?😂😂

    • @Ozrockerie
      @Ozrockerie 3 года назад

      Duet for one book? Hmmm - sounds interesting. What songs are in it?

  • @vivekjadhav7329
    @vivekjadhav7329 Год назад +2

    You explain it like someone's gonna play it like you

  • @vineetsawant5556
    @vineetsawant5556 4 года назад +5

    I BELIEVE!!!!!

  • @rickmann5227
    @rickmann5227 4 года назад +8

    James, thank you so much for making this series. Ive been hoping for this since the first time I saw you play this years ago. You are a great teacher that expands the possibilities.

  • @Ice-AJ
    @Ice-AJ 2 года назад +2

    10 years since I first saw you perform Billy Jean. I learned this by slowing your videos down :D

  • @chicago911susy
    @chicago911susy 4 года назад +4

    This is just too great. I will continue to practice, practice practice. Thank you Mr. Hill for sharing this.

  • @tubeyou89119
    @tubeyou89119 4 года назад +4

    You just gave away your trade secret. So generous! I am a beginner, but one day will get to this for sure. Thank you!

  • @ft.galpardo5081
    @ft.galpardo5081 4 года назад +4

    The fact that your videos are in such high quality, makes me wanna learn more and more and more (from you). It makes it easy and fun to watch!!!!! the audio is incredibly good, by the way.

  • @secularpilgrim1372
    @secularpilgrim1372 3 месяца назад

    What a gift this is! Thank you James!

  • @hoisin75
    @hoisin75 4 года назад +5

    Boss level. Saw James play this in Clapham, London a few years back and it was jaw dropping

  • @epochatlantic4591
    @epochatlantic4591 3 года назад +1

    i first watched your concert version of this song YEARSSS ago... and now I found your tutorial and i am infinitely taken back and happy :D TY

  • @coyamanoukulelelabo
    @coyamanoukulelelabo 4 года назад +3

    Yes it does hurts but it’s so much fun! Again, I was hitting bridge for bass, index for snare, middle for chord but now I got it! It became much more simple and certain. Thank you James! Uke on!

  • @urielzachariahlucena6895
    @urielzachariahlucena6895 2 года назад +1

    Im gonna practice this starting now

  • @DiMono
    @DiMono Год назад +2

    I am legitimately amazed that you can do the snare and a strum without tearing open your cuticle.

  • @JoEpunkt
    @JoEpunkt 4 года назад +3

    This is absolutely fantastic. Watched your Video playing in front of the crowd an fell in love with you (and your Uke) instantly! Bless you, and thanks for making us all a littel happier!

  • @cheese2587
    @cheese2587 2 года назад +2

    This piece of music will have a place in my heart.

  • @spanishjo4282
    @spanishjo4282 2 года назад +2

    You are always my best ukulele instructor I ever had in my life! I hope I can jam with you this song one day in Singapore!

  • @3a4m
    @3a4m 4 года назад

    Thank you very very much James.. this is one of my ultimate favorite tutorials on youtube.

  • @sailorbuckobuckley5217
    @sailorbuckobuckley5217 4 года назад

    Great piece and great tutorial ! You are a very gifted teacher and player , thanks for uploading this as well as your technique for playing it

  • @josenoelteh69
    @josenoelteh69 4 года назад +2

    Thanks heaps James for this amazing step by step tutorial! Still needs a lot of practice and dedication but at least now it’s possible to play it! Cheers!

  • @054-siddhartharoy5
    @054-siddhartharoy5 3 года назад

    the way you teach is so mesmerising.

  • @zambonakiss
    @zambonakiss 4 года назад

    Thank you so much James, your lesson it keeps me company during this period of quarantine. Regards from Italy!!

  • @thierryhimself2796
    @thierryhimself2796 4 года назад +1

    Many thanks for this lesson and all the tips along the way

  • @JodyDWard
    @JodyDWard 4 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and talent

  • @TheRealMACA
    @TheRealMACA 10 месяцев назад

    U r so chill for doing this! I bookmarked your web page. Thank u so much!

  • @bekacynthia
    @bekacynthia 3 года назад +1

    Finally a lesson that teaches what I was looking for: some ukulele fingerstyle with percussion! I subscribed

  • @NateSassoonMusic
    @NateSassoonMusic 4 года назад

    this is not only an awesome musical arrangement, but also a great case study of ergonomics

  • @jessg4073
    @jessg4073 4 года назад

    Great break down- made this so easy! Thank you!

  • @sreerangaprasadgp8724
    @sreerangaprasadgp8724 2 года назад

    What a lovely performance. Billie jean by you is a Master piece.

  • @soberhippie
    @soberhippie 4 года назад +1

    I have been trying to hit the fret all this time. Man, my eyes can see now! You are cool, dude!

  • @TheIronDuke9
    @TheIronDuke9 4 года назад

    Well I saw both these videos suggested to me and now all other uke tutorials have been shelved indefinitely - thank you so much for this

  • @tesscod2561
    @tesscod2561 4 года назад +1

    Well that gave my brain a workout! Thanks James

  • @kristenm9289
    @kristenm9289 2 года назад

    I’ve saved this video for over a year and thought I was finally ready for it. It’s somehow a lot harder than it seems when you teach it. It feels like a tongue twister. But I’m gonna keep practicing it, breaking it into small pieces. I did find that it sounds fine and feels easier for my brain to just use the 567 finger position of the Gm throughout and only add the pinkie finger to the 7th & then 8th fret on the A string to make the Am7 & Gm7. But maybe I’ll work up to doing it the proper way... And you are an excellent teacher. I think I’m gonna sign up for UkuleleX...

  • @eddiephilp1719
    @eddiephilp1719 2 года назад

    Great teacher thank you

  • @trakkblazers1298
    @trakkblazers1298 4 года назад +1

    Thanks! Appreciate the great tutorial!!

  • @alvinrosopa6
    @alvinrosopa6 4 года назад +1

    I love how you explain it so clearly. More videos Please!
    New subscriber here.

  • @kyoshi1499
    @kyoshi1499 3 года назад +6

    how do you play the bass line with the percussion at the same time?can you do a part 3?

  • @Ozrockerie
    @Ozrockerie 3 года назад

    Thank you. Very informative. I'm just starting out learning percussion. All I need now is to get up a list of songs I want to do percussion to so I can vary my practice time. I'll keep checking out your other you tubes.

  • @ashtoncook1645
    @ashtoncook1645 4 года назад +1

    Really happy about this tutorial

  • @jaimequinonez9451
    @jaimequinonez9451 3 года назад

    This really inspire me again, I tried to learn guitar before but my hands and fingers could not keep up. Then I realized how cool Ukeleles are, I’ll see how it goes and be patient. Also noticed that calmness is key to play, just enjoy it and don’t strain yourself

  • @tonixjesse9087
    @tonixjesse9087 4 года назад

    You did a great job to break it down!

  • @user-io1nh7oy7x
    @user-io1nh7oy7x 2 года назад +1

    Cool ukulele is amazing 👏

  • @cloe412
    @cloe412 2 года назад

    This is like learning the secret of a magic trick. This gives you a smile 😊

  • @gregsmart9314
    @gregsmart9314 2 года назад +1

    Wow ! What genius ! Blow my mind !

  • @melhigson
    @melhigson 7 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent

  • @singenix
    @singenix Год назад

    Excellent job. Very, very thanks for that video. 👍🏻

  • @huiliu6542
    @huiliu6542 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for this video you explain this so well that I’m a child and I learnt how to play this

  • @tomremisoski135
    @tomremisoski135 4 года назад +1

    Great videos. I want to try it!

  • @juanbalcazar343
    @juanbalcazar343 Год назад

    You're the best, bro!

  • @c.u.28
    @c.u.28 3 года назад

    Awesome!

  • @shonen84
    @shonen84 2 года назад

    Wow amazing. Really enjoyed your tutorial! Will check out ukuleleX.

  • @anirbanc88
    @anirbanc88 2 года назад +2

    you are a genius man

  • @TheParadiseParadox
    @TheParadiseParadox Год назад

    feels like I'm listening to Rahzel do the beat and the chorus at the same time, for the first time. thanks for sharing

  • @lifeisbeautiful7496
    @lifeisbeautiful7496 4 года назад +1

    Thank you so much! It is a great tutorial

  • @bigpoppajoecen
    @bigpoppajoecen 4 года назад +42

    Me: This is taking quicker than I thought
    James: This only took me about a year to learn
    Me: *Facepalm*

    • @jacobtrimble9661
      @jacobtrimble9661 3 года назад

      I started learning ukelele less than a week ago and can play it 😬

    • @bigpoppajoecen
      @bigpoppajoecen 3 года назад

      @@jacobtrimble9661 uhm..... wow......

    • @saika1449
      @saika1449 3 года назад +3

      @@jacobtrimble9661 maybe cause you play/played guitar. I started yesterday with the song and I already get it. I play guitar too

    • @jacobtrimble9661
      @jacobtrimble9661 3 года назад

      @@saika1449 I guess that does make sense aha

    • @jacobtrimble9661
      @jacobtrimble9661 3 года назад +3

      @@saika1449 Give nothing else matters a go on ukelele next it's pretty fun I think the tutorial is by an account called ten thumbs

  • @HeinerStorch
    @HeinerStorch Год назад

    Great turorial

  • @alenbrackovic7657
    @alenbrackovic7657 4 года назад

    Simply thanks mate

  • @brindersingh5198
    @brindersingh5198 4 года назад +4

    Bassline and chords learnt. Bring the part 2! 💪 💪😀😀

  • @uketropolis
    @uketropolis 4 года назад +4

    Same time tomorrow!

  • @rockysaini9604
    @rockysaini9604 4 года назад

    lets go baby its finally here

  • @urielzachariahlucena6895
    @urielzachariahlucena6895 2 года назад +1

    Ill come back when i learn it hehe

  • @ChipironBlanco
    @ChipironBlanco 4 года назад +3

    muy bueeeeeno!!! exelente!

  • @donayhabbak6879
    @donayhabbak6879 4 года назад

    I believe 🙏
    I got a ukulele because of you 🙌

  • @mrbananies8675
    @mrbananies8675 4 года назад +5

    So hype

  • @marccathie3339
    @marccathie3339 4 года назад +2

    i love it great

  • @RAGHUVEERPAWAR
    @RAGHUVEERPAWAR 4 года назад +1

    Iam learning ukelele u are great ukelele player

  • @susannasijbesma7951
    @susannasijbesma7951 4 года назад +31

    So cool! But how do you do the bass with the chords and drums?

    • @francescoandreadesantis6643
      @francescoandreadesantis6643 3 года назад +4

      Did you get it in this last year? I started practicing yesterday, everything it's okay outside of playing the bassline while strumming, Which the hardest thing, cause you need to let the bassline sound while stopping the three others string

    • @Om-iq1oh
      @Om-iq1oh 2 года назад

      On the video oh his concert it seems he doesn't move his hand as much as in the tutorial for the bass, so I wonder if he uses a low G string, I guess that might help with playing all the parts at the same time

    • @whatsmynameagain8528
      @whatsmynameagain8528 Год назад

      Just believe ;)

  • @juddeemaxwell7590
    @juddeemaxwell7590 4 года назад +1

    Sweet!

  • @gavintobin4912
    @gavintobin4912 4 года назад +1

    Genius

  • @shanedjoy8954
    @shanedjoy8954 4 года назад +1

    Gnarly.
    Thanks, man...

  • @dynten1
    @dynten1 4 года назад

    Very impressive!
    Do you have any plans for more of these tutorials?
    Like maybe on your interpretation of Kashmir?
    Keep up the great work!

  • @telldpablo
    @telldpablo 4 года назад +1

    Wow! 🤩

  • @cr8070
    @cr8070 2 года назад +1

    vous pouvez savoir l immence plaisir que vous avez donne, par vos 2 formidables lecons
    bien et tres bien explique.
    maintenant comme vous le dites.(s entrainer s entrainer)
    merci infiniment et je vous donne rendez vous exacte dans 13 ans

  • @chocosherry19
    @chocosherry19 3 года назад

    thanks

  • @randompersononinternet7472
    @randompersononinternet7472 4 года назад +1

    Legend

  • @outis3427
    @outis3427 4 года назад +26

    Thank you with all my heart and finally a teacher at a level who shares his talent with others.
    When I listen to you ... I fly and time slows down ...
    People are often petty and jealous, they don't show their secrets, you share warmth and positive energy with the whole world. Stick to a lot of happiness in your life, greetings and look forward to your next lessons.
    I wonder what brand this instrument is? It sounds clear and clean

    • @jameshillmusiq
      @jameshillmusiq  4 года назад +6

      Thanks for the kind words! The uke in this video is a beautiful custom tenor by Pat Megowan: patmegowan.com/

    • @saschaz1
      @saschaz1 3 года назад +1

      i think it comes with the instrument. that´s the power of the ukulele.

  • @greasat
    @greasat 2 года назад

    Thanks gilfoyle

  • @sidharthjugran1802
    @sidharthjugran1802 2 года назад +1

    How can anyone dislike this video? Bunch of AH's. Boy, i was waiting for this tutorial for a long long time and finally today it just showed up. Thanks man, thanks for playing such good music and creating this tutorial. Love from India.

  • @roxanacucu3860
    @roxanacucu3860 Год назад

    Wooow this is amazing!!! What type of ukulele is this?❤

  • @mengli1312
    @mengli1312 2 года назад +1

    thanks from China mainland

  • @susannasijbesma7951
    @susannasijbesma7951 3 года назад +1

    PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEEAASSEE, make a part 3.

  • @philikin9
    @philikin9 10 месяцев назад +1

    need a part 4, 5 and 6, where you really show us how this is done please. Who do i sacrifice to get the talent to keep up?

  • @DKalai
    @DKalai 4 года назад +1

    Wowww!!!

  • @bramywhisper5938
    @bramywhisper5938 4 года назад

    Thanks for such a great lessons..it is such an eye opening but can you please help me with the chords that part bridge "people always told me be careful" because I need to sing alone and play thank you so much stay blessed

  • @memyselfandher69-75
    @memyselfandher69-75 3 месяца назад

    Even Chris Cornell (RIP Christopher, I miss you terribly) didn't do better. Total respect !!!

  • @davidraposo6857
    @davidraposo6857 4 года назад +2

    Thank you so much for being such an inspiration man! I have always dreamed of being able to play at such a level as yourself, and now I have a fighting chance. I'm definitely registering for those UkuleleX tutorials ASAP! Keep doing what you're doing man, it's people like you who keep me intrigued with "the dark side of the ukulele," it really is an extreme sport haha. Can't wait for what's next!
    Also, what kind of ukulele is that? I have a pretty average ukulele, but I like the crisp sound of yours. Maybe it's the uke, or the strings but all I know is that I need it. (I definitely have ukulele acquisition syndrome)

    • @jameshillmusiq
      @jameshillmusiq  4 года назад +2

      Thanks, David! The uke in this video is a tenor by Pat Megowan (patmegowan.com/). It's a beauty. Uke on!

    • @davidraposo6857
      @davidraposo6857 4 года назад

      @@jameshillmusiq Thank you!!

  • @MalluNextDoorG3
    @MalluNextDoorG3 3 года назад

    Pls do a tutorial to do baseline and strum

  • @sleepylofiD
    @sleepylofiD 4 года назад

    U are aweosmeee

  • @becky0wecky
    @becky0wecky Год назад

    This is amazing! What type/make of ukulele are you playing? Thanks

  • @mar.m.5236
    @mar.m.5236 4 года назад +3

    Far off my skill/capabilities (at the moment) but nice/calm explaination and awesome to watch. But I think you lied when you spoke about "feeling like giving away a stage secret" - the real secret is how you disassemble a riff into these groups (drums, baseline, chords) and arrange them in a way that makes them come together in a playable way on the uke....

  • @JohnTroppmann
    @JohnTroppmann Год назад

    Awesome! Can you explain how you’re muting the strings in the drum beat? Thanks!

  • @linamusicstudio9938
    @linamusicstudio9938 3 месяца назад

    Hello James, thank you for your amazing lesson, I have a quick question if that's ok : do you need an plug in uke to do beatbox I m guessing it's a yes ? I have an acoustic. Merci 🎉 Lina

  • @window6725
    @window6725 4 года назад +1

    Vodoo child next!!!!