How to Sing and Play Uke at the same time // Ukulele Tutorial

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  • Опубликовано: 26 дек 2024

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  • @kenzicles
    @kenzicles 8 лет назад +2115

    every time i try to sing i mess up my strumming pattern

    • @snavisnex324
      @snavisnex324 8 лет назад +38

      Same

    • @natalie8646
      @natalie8646 8 лет назад +23

      same

    • @gr2high
      @gr2high 8 лет назад +19

      same

    • @l3oogle
      @l3oogle 8 лет назад +155

      Same, it's like your strumming is using that part of your brain that sings and when you try to sing it takes away form the strumming. I feel like if you can juggle, you can strum and sing no problem.

    • @shadin6068
      @shadin6068 8 лет назад +78

      I HAVE THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE THANK GOD IM NOT STUPID (have you found a solution for it yet?)

  • @tonetipreviews
    @tonetipreviews 7 лет назад +519

    On a scale of 1 to 10, playing a ukulele is a 3, singing is 7 and playing and singing is 37.

    • @elcapydev
      @elcapydev 5 лет назад +24

      we have a js programmer here

    • @cinsforgiven7
      @cinsforgiven7 4 года назад +7

      🤣 TRUE! I can play drums and I’m a great singer, but I’m so far away from Pat Benatar... 😞 I really wish I’d learnt this when my mind was young and formidable!

    • @markheenan5312
      @markheenan5312 4 года назад +15

      I’m the other way around, playing is 7, singing’s a 3, the two together are 73 🤣

    • @HolisticHealthWithHarry
      @HolisticHealthWithHarry 3 года назад +1

      😂😂💜💜🙌💚

    • @alexandramachovicova6175
      @alexandramachovicova6175 2 года назад +1

      I am kind of both or none😂5 for uke and 5 singing, 55 for me!😅😂

  • @evitatada
    @evitatada 8 лет назад +118

    thnx cynthia, this is great :)
    for easy access practice (again & again)...
    02:20 - STEP 1: Just Sing (without playing)
    04:12 - STEP 2: Sing and Airstrum
    08:05 verse - 09:05 chorus - STEP 3: Speak the words and strum
    11:10 - STEP 4: Sing and Strum Super Sloooow
    mahalo!

  • @TheSirenandThePirate
    @TheSirenandThePirate 4 года назад +34

    You know when you go through that “ I really don’t know if I’ll ever be able to do this” and then you finally kinda muddle your way through it you realize there is hope and even though you still suck you know that it’s gonna come and your excitement is enough to keep you practicing!? Ugh your video just got me there. 😃

    • @cynthialinmusic
      @cynthialinmusic  4 года назад +6

      yes!! that’s what it’s all about, finding that aha moment. keep going! 💪🏽

  • @IlkayIsik
    @IlkayIsik 8 лет назад +245

    You're the best uke teacher on youtube. Thanks Cynthia!

  • @wendywisemanfishercomposer59
    @wendywisemanfishercomposer59 8 лет назад +63

    I really like how you space out the lyrics in the subtitles so we get a sense of the space between them. Super helpful.

  • @geecee4133
    @geecee4133 4 года назад +18

    Hi Cynthia, It's Easter weekend in Australia, I'm now entering my third week of Corona-19 isolation. I decided to unwrap a cheap Aldi store bought uke (Soprano) for the grandkids. I've never played a musical instrument before but in two weeks of watching your vids I'm amazed at how much I've progressed in such a short time. Tomorrow I'm off to buy a Mahalo Concert uke. I'm Light Years from being a uke player but I'm going to stick with it and gauge it in 3 month slots. I videod my first week and will video every 4 weeks to hopefully give me a sense of how I'm progressing. I urge everyone to do the same. Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent.

  • @chelseacorbett8141
    @chelseacorbett8141 7 лет назад +179

    Tbh every time she says "my students" I wish I was one of her students

  • @evaliao7860
    @evaliao7860 7 лет назад +36

    God I love you!! Seriously, you have made learning how to play so much less intimidating. You have a gift for teaching. I know you probably know this, so I hope you never stop. Thank you for your generosity in sharing these tutorials, you are offering such a service. You rock!

  • @suzetteroberts9072
    @suzetteroberts9072 4 года назад +1

    I did this and it works people.... be patient it takes time for your right and left brain to communicate when you do 1 thing with one hand and another thing with your other hand. If you dance or play sports remember when you were 1st learning; it took time.Thank you Cynthia

  • @desmond9168
    @desmond9168 5 лет назад +3

    You are a terrific teacher! I’m 70 years old and trying to disprove the ‘old dog new tricks’ adage! Keep up the very good work!!

  • @cgabs7510
    @cgabs7510 5 лет назад +12

    I'm on my 5th day of "mastering" the uke and Cynthia has helped me tremendously !!!! I watched many other tutorials but Cynthia's way of explaining is THE BEST !SHE'S an AMAZING TEACHER !! Thru her tutorials I was able to tune my uke properly, learn how to strum correctly , do the island strum ( well 95% so far haha ) , and also some chords progression ( so far only, C, G7, Gmaj, Am and F ) I still struggle with the chords transition but ofc like everything else this requires practice.
    TIP : what helped me a lot was sometimes changing the playback speed of the vid ( video settings) from "normal " to 0.75 or even 0.5 to make sure I don't miss anything. Slow motion REALLY HELPS Y'ALL !
    Many thanks Cynthia! U ROCK !

  • @connie628
    @connie628 3 года назад +14

    You have such a patient and encouraging energy... breaking everything down into manageable sections. Some teachers just breeze through because they may have forgotten how clueless and frustrating it is for new learners. Building muscle memory and pushing through the awkward few weeks of playing is a challenge. You seem to know exactly how that feels even though you are a fantastic player and singer. I'm really enjoying the first few lessons even though my fingertips are sore and tender but I feel encouraged at my progress and can actually follow along better than any of the other videos I've been trying. I'm so glad I discovered you! Thank you so much for the well excellent lessons!

    • @cynthialinmusic
      @cynthialinmusic  3 года назад +3

      thanks, Connie! i love encouraging beginners. happy practicing!

  • @MrJosehermoza
    @MrJosehermoza 8 лет назад +16

    Hi Cynthia , even though I'm a guitar player , you have no idea how much you have helped me with my playing and singing , nothing more important than timing , always the basics , you're a great teacher and so pleasant to listen to, and when it comes to sing you are someone special , I'll will get my repertoire from you , thanks a million .
    you take care .
    Vancouver

  • @kaybaby2084
    @kaybaby2084 4 года назад +5

    i literally started playing the uke 4 days ago and i started getting frustrated with strumming because i just kept losing the tempo but this literally helped so much. Thank youu. you’re an amazing teacher.

  • @susany5530
    @susany5530 4 года назад +3

    Thank you Cynthia appreciate all the great feedback on challenging the ukulele I'm a little past beginners and enjoy your teachings with practice every day🎶and learning to sing with out any hickups 😀thank you for supporters all the ukulele players and especially your prescience with guiding us💖🎶😎🇦🇺

  • @serfbort
    @serfbort 8 лет назад +18

    The Air strumming thing REALLY helps for practicing at any time you can! thank you for this video!

  • @lynchelementary8246
    @lynchelementary8246 6 лет назад +5

    From one teacher to another, you are excellent at what you do!

  • @Aetherbrigade
    @Aetherbrigade 6 лет назад +5

    Cynthia, I've been going over your tutorials, regularly since Thanksgiving and played my first serious gig within two months (end of January). You are an amazing teacher! I've been recommending you and seeing the results as you help others, too. Thank you, so much!

  • @highway2haven
    @highway2haven Год назад +3

    Cynthia you are amazing - so talented at teaching the uke. I have learned how to play because of you. No one on youtube compares to the way you teach. I hope you never stop these videos! It would be great if one day you would consider creating a course to use offline (with no internet) with songs/video instruction/and a printed song book. I would totally buy it. I'm sure most of us would. I have found the singing and playing together the most challenging thing so far, so have only focused on playing without singing for the past 5 months, but will try to add these techniques you mentioned in the months ahead. ♥Mahalo!

  • @DCRichi
    @DCRichi 8 лет назад +17

    I seriously love your channel so much. Thank you for helping people learn the Uke in such fundimental way of learning. You are an excellent teacher. When I watch your videos I almost feel like you are talking to me like I am in class with you. You rock ! thank so much!

  • @bewellstayfit-tipsfromther2122
    @bewellstayfit-tipsfromther2122 3 года назад +2

    This is so helpful. I feel so much more hopeful about building my skills. You are a great teacher and break things down so well. Thanks for being humble, personable, calm, and positive for all of us newbies out there. Best ukulele teacher on the Internet, hands down.

  • @koushumidey3803
    @koushumidey3803 4 года назад +3

    Just got my ukulele 4days back.. And have learnt so much from you.. You're a great teacher

  • @elizabethmoore4337
    @elizabethmoore4337 4 года назад +1

    Cynthia...You have restored my faith in trying to learn the Ukulele... Your zeal and passion shows no bounds surpassed only by your beautiful kind spirit....So grateful l have found you!

  • @MrFrenchyge
    @MrFrenchyge 5 лет назад +9

    Just got a uke for Christmas in 2019 and I am loving all of your videos. Very helpful, thanks!

  • @danielantonio876
    @danielantonio876 6 лет назад +7

    You're truely a good Ukulele teacher and make everyone sing! Thanks so much.

  • @agneshwang9074
    @agneshwang9074 6 лет назад +1

    Hi Cynthia, just started playing uke this past Monday and you are the best teacher in breaking a difficult skill into small tangible steps systematically. You are a gifted teacher and artist. After reading your bio, I feel we as a word is so blessed to have you followed your passion and dream in music. Thank you to the moon and back.

  • @MaryLaidlaw-ou1hp
    @MaryLaidlaw-ou1hp 2 года назад +3

    Hi Cynthia I am really enjoying your lessons, fantastic at breaking things down I found the singing and playing lesson excellent Thank you so much

  • @sharileach597
    @sharileach597 6 лет назад +1

    The way you break complex things down into small pieces that I can work on (and figure out which ones are giving me trouble) really helps me learn. Thank you for making it seem easy by breaking it apart!

  • @stephiemager6431
    @stephiemager6431 5 лет назад

    I'm combining your instructions with classroom instruction. You are a wonderful teacher. I'm almost 70 yrs old and learning something totally new. It is so much fun! Even when I play badly.
    Thank you so much.

  • @ley9868
    @ley9868 4 года назад +2

    OK this is by far the most detailed and clear instruction I've ever seen for teaching ppl on how to sing and strum at the same time. Thumb upupup.

  • @cherrycowsdotcom
    @cherrycowsdotcom 3 года назад +2

    Finally....someone has taught this critical step! And you made it a very simple exercise. Job well done, lady! Very much appreciated.

  • @ronnipaints6128
    @ronnipaints6128 3 года назад

    Best teacher yet. Thank you! No one ever got anywhere 5 minutes a day.

  • @mariadehaas6956
    @mariadehaas6956 2 года назад

    Great tutorial. Finally, at 63, I'm learning to play the Uke! I need to learn "When i'm 64" asap. Will buy a real concert Uke next week. Thanx! Maria from the Netherlands

  • @naraclaudiarobles2518
    @naraclaudiarobles2518 3 года назад +3

    Thank you!! I been struggling singing and playing! My strumming gets all jumbled up. This has helped thank you!!

  • @briancorr8220
    @briancorr8220 8 лет назад +9

    Great lesson - the best uke teacher on RUclips

  • @AnniM88
    @AnniM88 6 лет назад +1

    At first i thought this tutorial did not help at all, but now i have been practising this song for two or three days and I am noticing I can speak the words now with the song. I am only trying to play ukulele for a little over a week, so it is hard to not get discouraged. But yes, this help. Will keep practising and hopefully soon be able to play and sing along :)

  • @patfoley4888
    @patfoley4888 2 месяца назад

    You are amazing.. thank you so much for going slow and taking it apart like that. You are the best teacher .I appreciate this video so much.. I'm 78 and I'm having so much fun with my ukulele. but I could not figure out how to get a complicated strum like that together with the music. thanks again I'm a real fan .

  • @galileevaccaro7687
    @galileevaccaro7687 3 года назад +1

    Also, if your really good at memorizing your chords in the song you can close your eyes and start singing that really helps for people that have the strumming problem.

  • @sharleenbaird5756
    @sharleenbaird5756 3 года назад +1

    LOVE This Step process so singing and strumming can come together more easily

  • @ahulagirl10
    @ahulagirl10 8 лет назад +1

    You have such a natural gift for teaching. Thank you for these videos and for sharing your talent.

  • @claudettedoucet4435
    @claudettedoucet4435 Год назад

    Thank you very very very much for that tuto ! I play piano and I sing in the same time, but playing uku, is more difficult. But , the way you teach uku, much more I like to play and sign uku at the same time. You're my best teacher ever. I'm now your fan ! (P.S. I'm 75 years old and start to play uku a few weeks ago only) Thank's to be the good person that your are.

  • @jillhumphrys8073
    @jillhumphrys8073 2 года назад +1

    Awe! I just saw a little dog get up behind you! So cute!!

  • @evinspire284
    @evinspire284 4 года назад +2

    This helped so much. I played this about five times over and the fifth time, I was able to sing AND strum. Thank you!!!

  • @karusoni7
    @karusoni7 3 года назад

    Your are superb instructor and really helpful for beginners like me

  • @faithbassed49
    @faithbassed49 4 года назад +2

    What an incredible teacher and talent you are!

  • @susanback7403
    @susanback7403 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you again. I keep coming back to listen to how you do it. Love your tutorials. You are the sunshine of my life.

  • @teresajauregui2479
    @teresajauregui2479 7 лет назад +1

    Thank you this really helped me. I am not a singer but, it's definitely important to be able to sing when your playing! Practice practice don't give up and you'll get it. You'd think it's second nature but it's a skill you need to develop. I had to practice singing because I never had that habit!

  • @donjordan5489
    @donjordan5489 5 лет назад +3

    Cynthia you are such an inspiration and have a wonderful talent as a teacher. I know it takes time to do the teaching videos. Thanks for what you are doing.

  • @napoleonaguila5216
    @napoleonaguila5216 5 лет назад +2

    first time that I learn singing and strumming its amazing that you teach step by step thanks Cynthia your great teacher.

  • @johns4962
    @johns4962 3 года назад

    Great voice and a fantastic teacher Thanks for your time

  • @meerathadani5845
    @meerathadani5845 4 года назад +3

    You are so good. I envy your skill and energy and enthusiasm. Such an inspiration for a newcomer to the uke. And and excellent teacher. I appreciate your talent.

  • @karleehanna9138
    @karleehanna9138 4 года назад +2

    You have helped me get started understanding the fundamentals of the ukulele! You are a great teacher and very thorough!! Thank you so much.

  • @redthefred_1037
    @redthefred_1037 4 года назад +2

    As a proud American I pronounce ukulele differently from how you do. But in grade school I remember being taught how Hawaiians pronounce it (we took an entire semester class on ukulele) it’s actually really cool to see people genuinely pronounce it differently lol

  • @dawnlindholm1379
    @dawnlindholm1379 7 лет назад

    I've had my ukulele less than a week and was really struggling with singing along to Stand By Me while doing Island Strum, (even though I've been a singer all my life and I know this old song like the back of my hand). But today I tried your methods above and it worked! Already I'm doing it, and the most helpful thing to me was slowing WAY down. Thank you so much! :-)

  • @retard5561
    @retard5561 8 лет назад +59

    I actually hum the sing while playing..kinda works

  • @LisaSkywalker
    @LisaSkywalker 8 лет назад +20

    That video helped so much. I started learning ukulele with your tutorials and always was like "oh damn how to hold the strum rhythm when i begin singing." I was a bit frustrated :'D

    • @austingjertson4095
      @austingjertson4095 7 лет назад +1

      Lisa Skywalker same i was so lost before i found Cynthia

  • @ruchi7673
    @ruchi7673 7 лет назад

    I finally understand how to do this. Practice. I managed to sing while playing the uke without these tutorials, but just with practice. If you quickly start trying to sing when you are still not ready with the uke, don't sing. You have to master both parts: The ukulele playing, and singing. Once you are sure about that, you can try to play both at the same time. Or at least first try singing in your head while playing the uke.

  • @hazelloutsis7429
    @hazelloutsis7429 7 лет назад +1

    Thank you! This is the first time any tutor has suggested ways to improve singing and playing, it's really helpful!

  • @jaspinderkaur3235
    @jaspinderkaur3235 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you so much for all these videos. I have no musical background what so ever (with singing or playing any instrument) but I am still feeling good learning thanks to you. Although I am making progress with playing ukulele , singing and playing is very hard. I feel no progress there .

  • @henriduvinage7770
    @henriduvinage7770 2 года назад

    Aloha Lin and thanks a lot for the good Uke mood. It makes me feeling always happy.

  • @henriduvinage7770
    @henriduvinage7770 2 года назад

    Danke!

  • @emmanuelleperrot8789
    @emmanuelleperrot8789 3 года назад +2

    Thank you so much Cynthia!!! I am slowly getting at it following your 4 steps! This is so exciting!

  • @Qristinaariff
    @Qristinaariff 7 лет назад +2

    YOU. ARE. THE. BEST.
    You are my master. Your ukulele tutorials helped me a lot, Cynthia

  • @Atalanta01
    @Atalanta01 3 года назад +3

    That was an amazing video, thank you so much! You are so patient and kind, I swear, you are the best ukulele teacher online, hands down. Thanks again.

  • @anthonybalajadia8094
    @anthonybalajadia8094 4 года назад +1

    Just started to learn to play ukulele. Following you has made lessons very enjoyable and comprehensive. Thank you.

  • @missvicky77
    @missvicky77 8 лет назад +3

    Best teacher of Uke by far

  • @kklynn901
    @kklynn901 8 лет назад +1

    Cynthia you are the best uke teacher in all of You Tube!!!! Your videos are amazing and this video was the only thing that helped me be able to sing and play at the same time!! Thank you!

  • @VertigoEyes
    @VertigoEyes 8 лет назад +252

    I always mess up the strumming pattern as I'm singing.. instead of gong down-up-down-up-down-up, i turn it into something like down-down-up-down-down-up😂😂😂

  • @danielamnteixeira4713
    @danielamnteixeira4713 8 лет назад +2

    Hi! I was trying to sing and strum exactly this song this week ! I loved the video and I will practice like you teached! I'm learning how to play uku with your videos ! You are a great teacher , very dedicated , easy to understand and you play and sings wonderfully . Congrats and THANK YOU ! (Daniela, Brazil)

  • @prelover455
    @prelover455 3 года назад

    It’s a pleasure to learn from you

  • @SuzanColon
    @SuzanColon 4 года назад +2

    So helpful! I couldn't get this song and strum for the life of me until I watched this. Thanks, Cynthia! :D

  • @papabear5253
    @papabear5253 6 лет назад

    Thankyou for an excellent lesson,You are not only a Beautiful young lady ,you are a talented musician.Thanks Again.I have tried to sing and play and until this lesson I couldn’t.Istill can’t but will now try a lot slower

  • @toro5338
    @toro5338 2 года назад

    A terrifically talented teacher as beautiful 💚

  • @lisa16138
    @lisa16138 6 лет назад +1

    Cynthia,you make the beginner easy to learn ukulele .you are so talent and I watch your video and learn how to play and sing even is still difficult .thanks so much

  • @Isa-ng8bh
    @Isa-ng8bh 3 года назад

    Thank you so much! Now I finally anderstood how it works with playing and singing. I always thought I'm just too stupid, but now it works. Again thank you so much!

  • @martinafontana745
    @martinafontana745 3 года назад

    thank you, very useful tips, honestly! ...but I'm so happy to read that this is not only my problem!

  • @Invisible_Hermit
    @Invisible_Hermit 4 года назад +2

    Brilliant strategy to bring them together. Thank you!

  • @byronwatson3651
    @byronwatson3651 4 года назад +3

    Love your videos! Really easy to follow, and you're great.

  • @jessamae5138
    @jessamae5138 8 лет назад +2

    Hi! I was able to learn playing ukelele for just 1 day. Thanks for your easy-to-follow tutorials. I really enjoy this new hobby.

  • @kenpickrem7820
    @kenpickrem7820 2 года назад +1

    I believe that with your guidance, I may be able find some music in my uku and more. I love how well you sing and play, thanks so much, from an old Nova Scotia fan.

  • @bigBao89
    @bigBao89 7 лет назад +1

    Thank you, Cynthia.
    Your videos are really helpful.
    After following your advice, I have finally able to sing and play ukulele at the same time.

  • @melmannnnnn
    @melmannnnnn 3 года назад +1

    Thank you! Learned a lot!

  • @jmpoole44
    @jmpoole44 5 лет назад +1

    I love your progressions and how you make it so easy to follow your lead.

  • @wlr215
    @wlr215 8 лет назад +2

    God! Just finished this one as my first sing and play song after your previous tutorial. Hell of hard practice. Thanks a lot!

  • @SultrySole
    @SultrySole 8 лет назад +5

    I've sung my whole life, & I find it very difficult to play and sing at the same time, so hopefully this tutorial will really help me.

  • @sarahperdue1189
    @sarahperdue1189 8 лет назад +2

    Your tutorials are always so easy to understand and full of good information and obvious enthusiasm. Thank you!

  • @vassiavas
    @vassiavas 7 лет назад

    you are such an awesome, sweet and patient teacher, thanks

  • @evelyneouellet1631
    @evelyneouellet1631 4 года назад +3

    You are amazing. I really enjoy the way you teach!

  • @JeskaLynn89
    @JeskaLynn89 7 лет назад +1

    Seriously! Thank you for all the tutorials! Your lessons are so easy to follow and I'm actually moving along swimmingly

  • @j.x.3807
    @j.x.3807 8 лет назад +1

    You are the best Ukulele teacher!!! Your videos are so helpful

  • @dannyli875
    @dannyli875 7 лет назад +1

    I just received my Uke today, then I found you in here ~I gonna study from simple one ,three little birds. Gosh! it's difficult ,but I think I can finish that~Thank you for your videos.

    • @FenrirInFlowers
      @FenrirInFlowers 7 лет назад

      Danny Li That's where I decided to start too and master each song in turn, trying to learn to sing and strum it comfortably, before moving on to the next.

  • @christinemarie007
    @christinemarie007 3 года назад

    You are a very good teacher. Thank you for teaching us. Could you make an other video to teach us playing and singing at the same time using: Feliz Navidad in - C- F- G7 That would be really nice. Thank you in advance.

  • @mondayrassone9528
    @mondayrassone9528 4 года назад +1

    Many thanks for a great tut.

  • @christopherlomboy
    @christopherlomboy Год назад

    Thanks for your soothing encouraging words, patience and teachings.

  • @cherrierichardson1032
    @cherrierichardson1032 3 года назад +1

    Your awesome. So much. Thank you!

  • @blancaortiz2204
    @blancaortiz2204 7 лет назад

    Thank You Cynthia, you make it so easy to play the Uke I love all of your videos...Amazing Teacher! The BEST ON RUclips!!!

  • @maytan141
    @maytan141 3 года назад +1

    Love Cynthia's tutorial, easy and simple to learn n follow. Very specific in her explanation :)

  • @microscott
    @microscott 3 года назад +2

    that really helped. excellent teacher. thanks

  • @barbaraethan9795
    @barbaraethan9795 4 года назад +1

    So great. I was going to start to take some lessons for voice and to learn how to play and sing at the same time. Always brilliant Cynthia.