Don't Worry Be Happy | Beginner Ukulele Lesson #3: Swing Strum

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  • Опубликовано: 25 янв 2025

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  • @lanahovde6843
    @lanahovde6843 9 лет назад +118

    I am a "Senior Citizen" (63) who just purchased a ukulele. I have no experience playing a string instrument, but found, with your guidance, that "You are never too old to learn new things." I am loving it and will even more as my fingertips become "hardened". Beautiful voice and fantastic teaching skills. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

    • @socorropelayo4059
      @socorropelayo4059 9 лет назад +12

      +Lana Hovde I am 63 too and i am learning too yes never is too late

    • @lindamorin6343
      @lindamorin6343 Год назад +2

      At 75 I bought my first Uke. .Love your style. Linda in SF

    • @grantsmith8502
      @grantsmith8502 Год назад

      Been playing 11 years now and this was one of your lessons which help me to become the player I am today and very great full I meet you on UTube , found lessons with you easy to follow take away the knowledge to Practace and LEARN to play ukulele I have spent hours whole rainy winter afternoons playing uku with you , your the Best teacher in the world thank you 🎉😊 ❤ xx

    • @roselynehoff4594
      @roselynehoff4594 4 месяца назад

      Hello, Ia Orana, Aloha, (Ôté), I'm from Réunion Island (Indian Ocean) and starting to learn Ukulélé.
      Right now, to hard to sing in the same time but... I will do it.
      Thank you, Mauru' Ru, (Merci bien)

  • @phyllismorris94
    @phyllismorris94 2 года назад +1

    After reading others comments,
    I admit that I too am a senior of 70 + yrs. Learning
    a UKULELE or any string instrument for 1st time. Been practicing for 6 weeks total since I got a Ukulele. It's coming along slowly, but
    enjoyable journey

  • @emiliogentile2101
    @emiliogentile2101 3 года назад +1

    Wow, you are very good!

  • @salvadorcampos6509
    @salvadorcampos6509 5 лет назад +17

    I just got my Ukulele and I am 58 years of age. I have never played an instrument and you are able to teach me what I had never been able to do or understand. Thank you. Oh, I work as a firefighter in the Bay Area and after dinner I practice with your help.

    • @nataliaw.1371
      @nataliaw.1371 2 года назад

      Amazing! Good luck Salvador keep rocking your uke! ❤✌️

  • @paulinethomas9959
    @paulinethomas9959 8 лет назад +316

    I just love to learn from you. Every day I try and learn a song from you.I am 77 and my husband is 82 we just got our Ukuleles. I also live in the Bay Area . We would love to meet up with you some day. Do you ever have beginners jams?
    Thank you so very much
    Pauline

    • @hubcap2020
      @hubcap2020 6 лет назад +9

      Not me,, Sadly enough I started looking at her hair and a week later her eyes and couldn’t concentrate any more. Eventually one day thought to my self “I will never have her” and I cried. That was it for the lessons from Cyn for two weeks until I could get a grip. Good inspiration for my next song. LOL if ya want,,,, : (

    • @chrispearson5030
      @chrispearson5030 6 лет назад

      Monika Wood I

    • @anniehill2875
      @anniehill2875 5 лет назад +3

      John Hubble i literally got cancer trying to read this and I still don’t fully get it, so you fell in love with her and couldn’t concentrate?? This lady has a husband, and ain’t lesbian? Are you okay John lol.

    • @peopleskarmasquad1042
      @peopleskarmasquad1042 4 года назад

      Pauline Thomas You inspire me, Pauline. I am 68, just retired and decided to learn the use. I admire CL too!

    • @peopleskarmasquad1042
      @peopleskarmasquad1042 4 года назад +2

      annie hill I think John was being comedic. By the way, I loved you in that Woody Allen movie.

  • @michaelhalsall5527
    @michaelhalsall5527 6 лет назад +12

    Bought my first ukulele this week, I am 74 and ready for learning. I found you Cynthia and love your teaching style, I feel I am progressing already, thank you

  • @roselynehoff4594
    @roselynehoff4594 4 месяца назад

    Hello, Ia Orana, Aloha, (Ôté), I'm from Réunion Island (Indian Ocean) and starting to learn Ukulélé.
    Right now, to hard to sing in the same time but... I will do it.
    Thank you, Mauru' Ru, (Merci bien)

  • @jgustavebollinger2431
    @jgustavebollinger2431 4 года назад +2

    I am also a senior citizen and at 85 just bought a Ohana pineapple yuke. Found your strumming lessons on the internet. You are an inspiration, I will learn with your help. I put my guitar down 55 years ago, but all is not lost if I can get the fingers working again.

  • @MarkMaysey
    @MarkMaysey 6 лет назад +1

    I'm happy just watching you sing this lovely little song.

  • @BooBoo586
    @BooBoo586 3 года назад

    I can’t imagine out of 7.6 THOUSAND Thumbs Ups, there are 259 Thumbs Downs. It’s difficult to fathom ONE thumbs down; like who would give you any thumbs downs when you are so talented with an incredibly sweet, soprano voice that is as professional as it gets. It shows that some people are downers no matter what. And if these people are proud of themselves for being honest, they should consider the old cliche, ‘If you don’t have anything good to say then don’t say it.’ Love love love the way you sang this!! I only wish I could one day be as good as you.

  • @guywijnen3047
    @guywijnen3047 Год назад +1

    Hallo! After almost 20 years i bought myself a concert ukulele to see if i would like it. Your lessons are awesome, thank you very much. I love it 🎉

  • @JohnOhkumaThiel
    @JohnOhkumaThiel 4 года назад +2

    I’ve got no money, I have no style, but I have you to make me smile, so I don’t worry, I’m happy.
    Thanks for the lessons on how to shred on ukulele. My basic daily routine now is to exercise for an hour in the park, play the stratocaster, lunch, more stratocaster, food shopping, and then sit under a sakura tree learning ukulele from you.

  • @11Jublu99
    @11Jublu99 4 года назад +3

    I love the way you're voice is soothing

  • @Citizen_X.
    @Citizen_X. 6 лет назад +7

    You are the Justin Guitar of Ukelele lessons. Both so charming and warm teachers. What a pleasure to watch.

  • @lorigiguere5226
    @lorigiguere5226 5 лет назад +1

    Hi Cynthia, I love your tutorials! I am 56 and just started learning to play my ukelele. I love learning new songs with you. You teach it very well! Thank you. I live in Lincoln, Nebraska

  • @oliverhunter5157
    @oliverhunter5157 6 лет назад

    Cynthia, when i look at you, I am happy! You Are the beeest teacher in the world!

  • @sarapowell46
    @sarapowell46 4 года назад

    Your videos are the best! Thank you!

  • @thoughtsintime
    @thoughtsintime 6 лет назад +2

    Hey Cynthia - dunno if you still check these comments on these ancient videos but I'm just starting out, on my first week, and after several attempts to try and learn musical instruments and the uke specifically, this time I'm not just into it but I feel compelled to do my 10 minutes min of practice everyday and Im getting the hang of the early chords and the switching and strumming.
    AND it's all thanks to you. You have a wonderful vibe and a really sweet chiller feel - as a uke teacher you are hands down fantastic and make me smile while playing. Just like the uke itself.
    Thank you and look forward to making my way through all these lessons. \m_

  • @shaheengulshanah448
    @shaheengulshanah448 3 года назад

    You are the best UKULELE teacher ever!! ❤❤❤🌸🌸🌸

  • @jenniferharrison4222
    @jenniferharrison4222 4 года назад

    I am enjoying your lessons...they are a bit fast for me, but I am trying one at a time for a week before I move on to the next.

  • @erikamarshall6277
    @erikamarshall6277 7 лет назад +1

    My best friend gave me a beautiful uke for Christmas back in 2013 and I tried learning many times with the book that came with it and I became frustrated, it was just not fun at all. Too stressed from work and still have to learn music? Nah...I gave up. now that I've found your tutorials, I cannot wait to come home from work and play! It is fun and I'm actually learning! Thanks so much!
    There's a song I'd love to learn and it will be very easy for all beginners out there. It is Bob Dylan's "All I Really Want to Do". If you could have a tutorial for it, I'll really appreciated. Thanks!

  • @mariaverma596
    @mariaverma596 6 лет назад +1

    Cynthia I am 66 and have fallen in love with the UK!!! I am a patreon member and appreciate your instruction so much!!!. Thank you thank you!!!

  • @lendelgrey
    @lendelgrey 4 года назад +8

    6 years later and I'm learning ukulele through your channel, Cynthia! You've been very helpful to me as a ukulele novice. Many thanks .

  • @WellKitten
    @WellKitten 8 месяцев назад

    You are glorious, Cynthia. Thank you for spreading beauty and joy in the world!! Terrific instruction and divine voice 🙂❤

  • @skiinginwhistler
    @skiinginwhistler 9 лет назад +1

    Anyone else find that Cynthia's videos are not that loud compared to others? Cynthia - love your teaching style. Thanks :)

  • @eddiecook2504
    @eddiecook2504 8 лет назад +1

    wow, So recently I bought a Uke, and I have to say that I am NOT musically gifted at all.. you have made it so easy for me and I actually feel like I'm progressing.. You teach amazing and are a beautiful singer

  • @bigmagic96
    @bigmagic96 4 года назад

    What a delightful lady. Many thanks for your help. xx

  • @sophieraelienne8323
    @sophieraelienne8323 4 года назад +1

    You're a very good teacher, I play piano and sing since the age of 7 but I could never take the piano with me anywhere so I learn ukulélé since last week and i just follow your videos, thank you, you're like a new friend to me :-)))

  • @joysy9635
    @joysy9635 3 года назад

    Been practicing from different channel and thanks God I found u Ms Cynthia the first strum I learn from u is STAND BY ME since from d start I hardly practicing the strumming pattern and when I start watching ur video I learn some of it....thank you so much. Keep it up. God bless

  • @ruthmccaffrey7209
    @ruthmccaffrey7209 Год назад

    Thanks!

  • @kennethfuller6132
    @kennethfuller6132 8 месяцев назад

    BEAUTIFUL voice! Actually soothed my rattled nerves!😊

  • @boomivaasi
    @boomivaasi 4 года назад +12

    Got the perfect strummimg finally after trying for 3 days.would have watched the last part for at least 20 times. A slow progress I know. But the moment made my day. Thank you cynthia. Best teacher☺

  • @rheanalden
    @rheanalden 8 лет назад

    I am LOVING your videos and PDF files!!!! Thank you SO much! super super fun!!

  • @alexandracampbell8755
    @alexandracampbell8755 9 лет назад +1

    Thanks

  • @maryannkane8040
    @maryannkane8040 8 лет назад +6

    You are a wonderful teacher, Cynthia! I have played the guitar for a long time and suddenly moved into the yukulele because I want my 8 year old granddaughter to learn. There is a yukulele jamming group starting up in my town and I want to join, so I am using the yukulele I bought for my granddaughter for Xmas to learn on until Xmas. It's so fun! Thank you for your inspiration!

  • @makeupwithmex305
    @makeupwithmex305 7 лет назад

    By far the BEST Dont Worry lesson on 'Tube

  • @ayushimisra5588
    @ayushimisra5588 4 года назад

    Thank you. You teach so well.

  • @hildatubbiolo5135
    @hildatubbiolo5135 6 лет назад +1

    I just found out about you while searching for ukelele lessons...Your lessons are simple to understand and your voice is beautiful!!! Thank you so much for your time and love in making these lessons available ❤️❤️❤️

  • @kdyy5585
    @kdyy5585 7 лет назад

    Just got my first Uke last week; I'm really enjoying it.

  • @Nikkizadok
    @Nikkizadok 6 лет назад +2

    Your teaching method is awesome!! Although I majored in music ed, strings just didn't click for me. I tried guitar several times and it felt like I was learning a foreign language never spoken out loud before. I thought about a uke several years ago and brushed it off as another string I couldn't play. 6 weeks ago, I decided to try it anyway. I'm so glad I did and your videos have been a huge help!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

  • @paulinecostante1206
    @paulinecostante1206 4 года назад

    You are the best ukulele teacher and I really enjoy your voice. Do you have a lesson on how to strum with all of your fingers as you do in this video?

  • @Joyce-jg4ey
    @Joyce-jg4ey 4 года назад

    Thanks for teaching!!!! Amazing!!!

  • @milablazquez6210
    @milablazquez6210 7 лет назад +1

    You are an awesome teacher Cynthia. I just started learning how to play the ukulele from the last two weeks and I already know how to play four songs. Thank You So Much.xo

  • @sanzeakatesoul
    @sanzeakatesoul 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you so much💗🌺you are amazing! Great teacher🍎🙏🏽

  • @Brokepanda88
    @Brokepanda88 4 года назад

    You are amazing! I've only been watching for 2 weeks and learned so much.

    • @leabouvry4103
      @leabouvry4103 4 года назад +1

      I've only been watching for 3 days and I learnt 2 songs! I love how she is slow for beginners like me

  • @michaelellixson7606
    @michaelellixson7606 7 лет назад

    I could listen to you all day sing and play. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @Megahue
    @Megahue 4 года назад

    Thank you so much for this tutorial. I found it very helpful.

  • @kcicp187
    @kcicp187 6 лет назад

    Your videos really help. Thank you

  • @elenabell8481
    @elenabell8481 6 лет назад

    Awesome lesson. Learning how to play the uke is so easy and fun with your videos. Really, thank you

  • @maralynhura5459
    @maralynhura5459 2 года назад

    Beautiful singing love your voice.

  • @DaleDirt
    @DaleDirt 4 года назад +2

    Love your smile , love your voice . My GF is finally stepping out and becoming more confident with singing and playing and she is amazing . Thank you for showing the confidence .

  • @hinal.7875
    @hinal.7875 8 лет назад +2

    I'm from Tahiti, French Polynesia, and live in Paris, I just want to thank you^^

  • @sarasmothers1
    @sarasmothers1 4 года назад

    Cynthia Lynn I Love your voice & Positive & kind patient manner in teaching the Ukelele. I' am new to this but I'm learning a lot from you.Thank you👀So much I Love it!💜Sincerely Sara Smothers🙂

  • @4BrilzFFOnly
    @4BrilzFFOnly 4 года назад

    Great lesson.

  • @hfmusic2385
    @hfmusic2385 6 лет назад +1

    When we feel and happy, we can learn this song. This song says don’t worry be happy I love it.

  • @PeterGallagherzm1
    @PeterGallagherzm1 10 лет назад +8

    I,m so happy now, thank you Miss Lin for making me smile just started to play so happy

  • @TheFandango321
    @TheFandango321 4 года назад

    Cynthia I love your style and approach. I am a singer who many years ago played guitar (badly) and didn't practice over the years... now in this pandemic time, as a grandmother, I have taken up the UKE with my grandchildren and have found you online and love playing along with you so thank you. I am going to join and am happy to pay something... Please send me info on your links. Big hugs ! Don't Worry Be Happy and 3 Little Birds are among the first 4 songs I taught my grandkids (via Facetime). They are 7 and 10 years old! regards, patti from Montreal.

  • @glenrespicio4063
    @glenrespicio4063 3 года назад

    I love your lessons , still learning but seems easier with u teaching . Keep up with the good work 🤙

  • @sherrcon
    @sherrcon 10 лет назад +14

    for a beginner like me, it is so easy to learn the way you teach...thank you...

  • @alexschmidt3663
    @alexschmidt3663 8 лет назад

    I only play guitar for years. But you make me to play Ukulele. I love it
    to see the hole song first and then the explenation to it. PLZ do lots
    of more songs like this :)

  • @sydneyvachon7423
    @sydneyvachon7423 3 года назад

    I've just picked up a ukelele for the first time 3 days ago (I've never played an instrument before) and your videos are by far the most helpful for learning to play! Thank you for making and sharing these videos with us.

  • @JackieJustice
    @JackieJustice 7 лет назад

    Because of you, I am making music!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!

  • @kthecarrot
    @kthecarrot 7 лет назад

    great layout for the video. now i don't have to hunt down the singalong part when i come back to practice on tempo. Thank you. and as always, thank you for a well outlined teaching video. you are the best i've found.

  • @dawnwhitehead
    @dawnwhitehead 10 лет назад +1

    Hi Cynthia: I'm just learning uke. Your lessons are great for newbies! Many of the other peoples' lessons are too hard for absolute beginners. These are perfect! Thank you!!

  • @henrynguyen957
    @henrynguyen957 8 лет назад +1

    Thanks a lot
    I learned from you
    Now I practice every day

  • @faithbassed49
    @faithbassed49 6 лет назад

    Wow, for some reason after watching this I’m happy and not worried! You’re the best!

  • @rewagonzalez-granda8296
    @rewagonzalez-granda8296 9 лет назад

    I have learnt so many songs by watching your videos. Thank you of making it so much fun :)

  • @goddesswen
    @goddesswen 3 года назад

    Much love! This song made my day 😁

  • @wanderlust2go
    @wanderlust2go 9 лет назад

    Thanks so much! Your videos are very helpful and similar to the style you have in class. Although, it's so much fun to play with everyone in class and have your personal tips.

  • @russellthibeault8658
    @russellthibeault8658 6 лет назад

    very wonderful...love to watch and learn from you

  • @sugargoofy
    @sugargoofy 3 года назад

    I love your online class! I am beginner of ukulele, you explain so clear and listening to your sing for this video just made me smile in this pandemic time.

  • @SPARTAZDEVIL
    @SPARTAZDEVIL 7 лет назад

    Thank you ... you are a great teacher...

  • @ricardofrancis5056
    @ricardofrancis5056 2 года назад

    You have done a fantastic job with this song. You have a unique style and presentation, I appreciate you and your channel.

  • @davidyoungch.3538
    @davidyoungch.3538 9 лет назад

    can´t pass a day without learning from you. thanks a lot. just watching you encourages me to keep going on.

  • @spaczgirlzrock1108
    @spaczgirlzrock1108 8 лет назад +1

    I forgot that the ukulele does remind me of Hawaii. Didn't this instrument originate in Hawaii? I suddenly felt like laughing, when you Cynthia sang in the lyrics" don't frown then everybody would be down.. don't worry.. be happy.." to be happy and smile. That's what i used to do So Much, until too much troubles came to me. I will definitely learn to play the ukulele because it makes everyone happier. It did for me! : ) I love your tutorial. your so kind and patient and a lovely soul. Thank you. Oh, i found IZ one evening, then you the next day while searching for Island images of hawaii or something. I really think it was God lead. I am South american, French, and American Indian. So earthy and Quitara's (guitars) and many instruments I have always dreamed of learning. Again, thank you! My name is actually Dina. the SpaceGirlzRock meaning is women of all ages can think Out-side the box (Space) Girlz (Girls-women) rock (Play instruments & Sing) My own definition. Aloha...

  • @tiffparker3277
    @tiffparker3277 Год назад

    I am working on this song right now! :)

  • @trekzakels51
    @trekzakels51 6 лет назад

    Els from Holland
    Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and musicality. You explain it so clearly and you are a very nice woman.
    You inspire me!

  • @britahalder
    @britahalder 7 лет назад

    DearCynthia, you are the best teacher, i learnd so much!!!and I ám so ..motiviert (i don´t know the english word) Thank you so so so much!!Greatings from Bavaria/ Germany :-)

  • @vincenzoapa3837
    @vincenzoapa3837 5 лет назад

    Cinthia you are very nice and a very good teacher! do you play guitar too so well?I'm Vincenzo from Rome Italy.Please answer me!

  • @AFY269
    @AFY269 4 года назад

    super cool this will help my brother

  • @irinakurnenkova241
    @irinakurnenkova241 3 года назад

    Thank you so much! I love your lessons) It's fun! :3

  • @oxfords1
    @oxfords1 4 года назад

    love your lessons thank you so much for taking the time to share your knowledge

  • @hughtwg
    @hughtwg 8 лет назад

    Posting the tempo in the notes and downloads would be very helpful.
    A primer on reading music with a song from The Daily Ukulele would also be grreat,
    Thanks for the excellent videos.

  • @irenestorey2235
    @irenestorey2235 9 лет назад

    You are just the best Cynthia...A big THANK YOU for your tutorials 🌻🌻🌻🌻

  • @thaot5460
    @thaot5460 8 лет назад

    thank you cynthia for your lessons. i enjoy a lot working with them and improving everyday.

  • @thecrazykidschanel6639
    @thecrazykidschanel6639 8 лет назад

    Your awesome I learn so much from you u have an amazing voice

  • @stephaniehartman7386
    @stephaniehartman7386 8 лет назад

    I've tried having other teachers on RUclips but you are by far the best out there!!! I never get tired of your voice

  • @azrinhassan14
    @azrinhassan14 10 лет назад +1

    I'm mesmerized by the sweetness of your voice.

  • @FinalPineappal
    @FinalPineappal 7 лет назад

    You are such an amazing teacher! I can't believe how quickly I'm learning to play with no musical talent or training whatsoever! Thank you so much for doing this! 🙏 👏😁

  • @christinewheatley4222
    @christinewheatley4222 7 лет назад

    Love your lessons!

  • @mubarramorshed2621
    @mubarramorshed2621 7 лет назад

    Thank you for your tutorials!

  • @marywilde-andcrazyukester8757
    @marywilde-andcrazyukester8757 8 лет назад

    I feel I learn better when I can sing along with someone else....So your lessons are perfect. Thank You!

  • @vinita8singh
    @vinita8singh 3 года назад

    Hi Cynthia...you are a great teacher!! can you plz help with the chord chart of "que sera sera" by Doris day.

  • @enescetinkaya707
    @enescetinkaya707 8 лет назад

    it would be great if u can visualize some of the old videos(annotations may be). i learn much better when i see cords and strumming patterns showed by arrows. thanks a lot for nice vidoes.

  • @QuickstepLuna
    @QuickstepLuna 9 лет назад +3

    You're my favorite ukulele teacher on ALL youtube!!!!! :)

  • @LumberJackNol
    @LumberJackNol 4 года назад

    Thank you for all the great lessons Cynthia. I have a few songs down now but I am really having trouble with singing and playing at the same time. If anyone has some good tips I would greatly appreciate it. I have seen the video for singing and playing but I think I might lack the coordination ... 😅😅

  • @philipwalker6982
    @philipwalker6982 6 лет назад

    I just love learning the uke with Cynthia Lyn. perfect speed and great fun. Thank you from anglesey UK

    • @darthmong7196
      @darthmong7196 5 лет назад

      Whoop Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch.
      I'm not even Welsh.

  • @MarisolFerraz
    @MarisolFerraz 7 лет назад

    Oh dear, you are AMAZING! Thank you so much for the lessons!

  • @wheelsturn
    @wheelsturn 10 лет назад

    Hi Cynthia, haven't been through all your lessons, but can you teach us some simple solos to mix in with the chords changes? Thanks. Love your channel.

  • @cayladixon8399
    @cayladixon8399 8 лет назад +12

    Your the best ukulele teacher ever!!!!