Thanks so much! That's high praise in my book...I need to get my afro together to complete the Bob Ross vibe 😉 Play on! P.S. New videos here every week...and a library of goodies to check out at the UZ channel page 🎶 Subscribe & "ring the bell" to keep in the loop goo.gl/rMXsnw
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Of course. Bought both your books already yet, I’m not sure it’s the best fit for me to start. I want to focus on technique. Comfort. Feeling. And energy when playing. So. I’ll be running through your beginner playlist. If it’s still not quite right, maybe I’ll reach out on Patreon for the high tier at some point when I am not a complete complete beginner!
Thanks 😊 🙏🏻 The chord solo book has some challenging things in it, but listening To the original versions of each song and comparing it to the arrangement you’ll be able to use your ear to Guide your fingers. Take good care and I’ll see you in a video soon 🤙🎶
Gypsy Jazz for uke, absolutely ! How about starting with something slow like J' Attendrai (Au Revoir) ? I can't seem to find a music sheet with lyrics for Nuages, another slow, beautiful song.
just seeing this vid now,, that chord makes me feel like a sort of calm intensity,, odd sound but pretty too.. love the comment below by Shan Bentz, Bob Ross of Ukulele,, PERFECT! :)
Dude... You're awesome. I've watched a few different videos of different people, and everyone has a different way of learning and teaching, and that's okay, but this is perfect for me. I paused the video right as you're like staring at the chord you just plucked with a look of amazement, and I began to just play the chord over and over... I've never really played ukulele before, but I do know how to play guitar and piano. As soon as I plucked the G, I realized it sounded good with the c, and then started messing with the blues scale I'd just learned, and mixing it all together... Then I came back and you were like now play it like zen or something, and like I started slowly plucking each string and focusing on it, feeling the vibration of each string while held in g chord. It made something click in my brain. Idk how to explain it, but I'm starting to be able to relate it to guitar and piano more and am excited to play now. I'm actually almost able to play a whole song now. I just need to learn a few more chords, practice and memorize them, and then I'll start learning easy song progressions. I like old school rock songs. For some reason Beauty School Dropout by Frankie Avalon popped into my head when I woke up this morning, and then I started listening to Del Shannon, The Penguins, Frank J. Wilson and the Cavaliers, Ritchie Valens, and stuff like that. With a new instrument, it will be easier for me to play chord progressions and sing for fun. I keep getting frustrated because the instrument is so tiny, and I'm used to guitar. So my fingers want to jam, and my brain is ready, but my knowledge is lacking and I keep wanting to give up lol... But, I know if I keep pushing and practicing, with a chill attitude, deep breaths, I can eventually play ukulele much better than I am now. I like to play guitar like a sitar. I developed a weird way to play over many years, and it feel so natural to me now, that this is outside of my comfort zone. I'm autistic and also in chronic pain and out of my pain medication right now, so that is also attributing to the irritation. I'm going to the doctor today. When I get back I'm going to watch like everything on your channel! Thanks for your channel :)
Amazing video and vibe! I just don't understand one thing is why my g chord doesn't sound at all like yours. Specially when you are picking at the end, the g sounds lower than the C and it's not my case
Your tuning seems different. It looks and sounds like your 4th string is your biggest lowest string. But that's the 3rd string on my uke. I think this changes your lesson, because my chords in the same position tuned properly doesn't sound like yours.
Because the ukulele is a high pitch instrument, particularly the soprano and concert sizes, adding 2nds (9th), 4ths (11ths), 6ths (13ths), and/or 7ths to chords in "reentrant tuning" creates semi-tone and whole-tone dissonances that can sound quite beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much! I appreciate your comment very much… Hope you're subscribe to the channel to keep in the loop of new videos that are posted. Wishing you all the best and lots of happy playing ;-)
Thanks for listening deeply! Glad to hear you're jamming along!Hope you'll subscribe to this channel for more great ukulele video content like this one 😊🎶🤙
Ukulele played in this video is a Custom Tenor Uke w/ Kasha Bracing System Made by Brian Griffin - go get one while ehe' still making them....very unique one of a kind uke. P.s. Please tell him Stu sent ya’! www.griffinukuleles.com
Can you play star wars cantina on a ukulele ? I would really like to learn how to play it but it seems a little bit complex. Cant find good tabs. Btw i hope you had a good time and Happy New Year !!
Thank you so much you not only play really good but have way,probably that "zen" way to teach.I am following now many of your videos.Thanks a lot.I am writing music myself and wanted very much to add a strumming instrument to my songs,and I decided to be the ukulele!So,you are indeed big help for me! Blessings
Just found your site after taking a year and 1/2 off....my Uke was stolen and I didn't play until I received a very sweet one for Christmas and I was so pleased to see and hear your vids....I am loving your presence and your presents. Thanks You. All the best for this new year. Digging the grooves!
Merci pour ta vidéo. L'accord G9-13 avec la corde G aigue a une couleur japonaise . Thanks for your video. The G9-13 chord with the high G string has a Japanese color :-)
Haven't been on YT for a long while, getting reinstated was a bit of a chore, I'll try to keep things more up to date. Have an abiding passion for Great American Songbook material. Looking forward to learning with you. Ukulele, 4 strings, 4 fingers coincidence, I think not. I find having the lyrics and chords displayed in the traditional manner the easiest way to put the perfect rhythm into the melodies, making the changes appropriately.
Yessss! I love it, I an Zenjoying this these two finger beauties! Hey here's a cool a cool ending you can play a Dsus chord with two fingers and resolve it with a D chord. I also discovered you can slide that three finger D chord shape up to the 5 , 7 and 9th frets back to the 2 fret which is a simple but beautiful D chord to end the G9 /13? C9/13 F? JuicyJuicy Jazzy Progression You just taught/Heart 💚us. ZenJoy.
Just remember that jazz guys are going to bash you because you probably don't understand jazz language and aren't using the chords in the way they were taught to in school.
I can talk a bit about that...I would probably share more about the melodic notes choices more than the chords...Indian classical music is drone based. The harmonium music & singing heard in Gurdawara....those divine Shabbads...those are some BEAUTIFUL songs & chords!! 🙏
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You, my man, are kinda like the Bob Ross of ukulele... So glad I found your channel!!
Thanks so much! That's high praise in my book...I need to get my afro together to complete the Bob Ross vibe 😉 Play on! P.S. New videos here every week...and a library of goodies to check out at the UZ channel page 🎶 Subscribe & "ring the bell" to keep in the loop goo.gl/rMXsnw
I was about to comment this lololol
Hahaha lol...I was wondering who he reminded me of! 👍😂
Best comment.
I don’t even have a ukulele why am I watching this
Glad you're hear & saying hi! It must be a sign that you want a ukulele? 😉 Cheap Ukes here: Kala KA 15s Mahogany Soprano Uke
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Kala KA 15s Mahogany Soprano Uke with Case
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Zen-sational. Greetings from Germany.
Thank you Ingrid… I like your expression there! 🙏🏻🎶
Just started to play thanks! I just hit 80k subs :)
Congrats 👍👍 if you haven’t already, I hope you’re subscribe to my channel for more content like this
Of course. Bought both your books already yet, I’m not sure it’s the best fit for me to start. I want to focus on technique. Comfort. Feeling. And energy when playing. So. I’ll be running through your beginner playlist. If it’s still not quite right, maybe I’ll reach out on Patreon for the high tier at some point when I am not a complete complete beginner!
Thanks 😊 🙏🏻 The chord solo book has some challenging things in it, but listening To the original versions of each song and comparing it to the arrangement you’ll be able to use your ear to Guide your fingers. Take good care and I’ll see you in a video soon 🤙🎶
Gypsy Jazz for uke, absolutely ! How about starting with something slow like J' Attendrai (Au Revoir) ? I can't seem to find a music sheet with lyrics for Nuages, another slow, beautiful song.
just seeing this vid now,, that chord makes me feel like a sort of calm intensity,, odd sound but pretty too.. love the comment below by Shan Bentz, Bob Ross of Ukulele,, PERFECT! :)
Thanks Sher Lynn...I Love this intriguing and colorful cord progression. I’ll need some perm curls and then I can really be Bob Ross 😆🤙🎶
Thank you master. It also sounds quite Japanese. I like it.
Thanks for listening so deeply!
Really cool 🍀🙏
Sounds a bit like entering a mysterious wood and let some magic happen 😄✨
Happy new year and thanks 🙏🍀🌟
Yes! I love your imaginative description Mario!
a lot of cool things to learn from you, thanks
Dude... You're awesome. I've watched a few different videos of different people, and everyone has a different way of learning and teaching, and that's okay, but this is perfect for me. I paused the video right as you're like staring at the chord you just plucked with a look of amazement, and I began to just play the chord over and over...
I've never really played ukulele before, but I do know how to play guitar and piano. As soon as I plucked the G, I realized it sounded good with the c, and then started messing with the blues scale I'd just learned, and mixing it all together...
Then I came back and you were like now play it like zen or something, and like I started slowly plucking each string and focusing on it, feeling the vibration of each string while held in g chord. It made something click in my brain. Idk how to explain it, but I'm starting to be able to relate it to guitar and piano more and am excited to play now.
I'm actually almost able to play a whole song now. I just need to learn a few more chords, practice and memorize them, and then I'll start learning easy song progressions.
I like old school rock songs. For some reason Beauty School Dropout by Frankie Avalon popped into my head when I woke up this morning, and then I started listening to Del Shannon, The Penguins, Frank J. Wilson and the Cavaliers, Ritchie Valens, and stuff like that.
With a new instrument, it will be easier for me to play chord progressions and sing for fun. I keep getting frustrated because the instrument is so tiny, and I'm used to guitar. So my fingers want to jam, and my brain is ready, but my knowledge is lacking and I keep wanting to give up lol...
But, I know if I keep pushing and practicing, with a chill attitude, deep breaths, I can eventually play ukulele much better than I am now. I like to play guitar like a sitar. I developed a weird way to play over many years, and it feel so natural to me now, that this is outside of my comfort zone. I'm autistic and also in chronic pain and out of my pain medication right now, so that is also attributing to the irritation. I'm going to the doctor today. When I get back I'm going to watch like everything on your channel!
Thanks for your channel :)
Pooowerfull like always, mercí Stu🙃🤜🏻🤛🏻....e che la forza, sia con te, maestro 💯🤙🏼
Thanks Roberto!
Amazing video and vibe! I just don't understand one thing is why my g chord doesn't sound at all like yours. Specially when you are picking at the end, the g sounds lower than the C and it's not my case
Good question! Might be the Low G string I have on my uke?
Your tuning seems different. It looks and sounds like your 4th string is your biggest lowest string. But that's the 3rd string on my uke. I think this changes your lesson, because my chords in the same position tuned properly doesn't sound like yours.
Yes, I'm playing a low GCEA tuned uke...instead of a high string, I have a low G on. Both tunings are essentially the same :)
Ooo - love that chord - very zen sounding
Thanks for listening to your sound...listening deeply = living in the preset moment...moment by moment 😉 Be well, Stu
terima kasih
terima kasih banyak telah menonton!
Grazie, merci beaucoup, danke, gracias, obrigado (in portuguese), Stu.
THANKS 🙏 🎶🤙
It may souds bad without context, but: I am enjoing myself.
Good to hear! Thanks for watching 😊🎶🤙 Please subscribe for more videos like this one :-)
G9 13, the most interesting chord in the world. ❤
you said it! I like F major seven also played 5500. Enjoy your jamming! Please subscribe to the channel for more videos like this one 😊
Because the ukulele is a high pitch instrument, particularly the soprano and concert sizes, adding 2nds (9th), 4ths (11ths), 6ths (13ths), and/or 7ths to chords in "reentrant tuning" creates semi-tone and whole-tone dissonances that can sound quite beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Yes Sam...good point! These sound really cool on High G tuning!
i love this! you are so passionate and peaceful while playing, it's truly inspirational!
Thank you so much! I appreciate your comment very much… Hope you're subscribe to the channel to keep in the loop of new videos that are posted. Wishing you all the best and lots of happy playing ;-)
You does say how the uke is tune, i tried the canadian tuning but i dont found accords for it
The cord sequence will work for the Canadian open D tuning just the same… Your key will be one step higher however.
Fingering it...lol.... Going to try and learn this lesson
Nice! Thanks for watching 😊🎶
Thank you! I am practicing 😃🎶
Thanks Ingrid!
Deeply connecting with the sound. Namaste
Wonderful Emily! ruclips.net/p/PLsl7OyjF5SLNt6O6wmt8WK07K2OJ5qgmg
Yes
Thanks for listening deeply! Glad to hear you're jamming along!Hope you'll subscribe to this channel for more great ukulele video content like this one 😊🎶🤙
You are my new idol! Truly love your lessons....
Thank you… Glad you enjoyed the lesson. Plenty of others at my channel homepage… Please subscribe to keep in the loop and have a good time playing 😊🎶🤙
Great, with these cords my ukulele sounds spanish. Thank you.
a year later, but I had to share that I felt the moment deeply
SO glad! ruclips.net/p/PLsl7OyjF5SLNt6O6wmt8WK07K2OJ5qgmg
Viewwwwwww
Hi Stu, can you tell me the manufacturer of this Uke? (Or if other viewers could enlighten me, I'd be grateful).
Ukulele played in this video is a Custom Tenor Uke w/ Kasha Bracing System
Made by Brian Griffin - go get one while ehe' still making them....very unique one of a kind uke. P.s. Please tell him Stu sent ya’! www.griffinukuleles.com
Ukulele Zen Thanks for the info, Stu. I enjoy your lessons too 👍
Stu what kind of ukulele is that it has a beautiful tone.
Sure - it's a Kasha Tenor Ukulele custom made by Luthier Brian Griffin - tell him Stu sent ya’! :) www.griffinukuleles.com
Coach, please play the song despacito.
Vamos a ver! Neceisito que aprenderlo!
Came for Jazz.
Stayed for exotic mysterious Asian sounding vibes.
Thanks a lot. You really helped me.
Wonderful to hear! Thanks for joining in! 😊
Well done, Stu. Thanks for keeping it both simple and intriguing!! Now we can all be jazzers!!!
Dig it! More goodies like this coming soon....have a good day out west :)
Wow, Stu! I found those two initial chords mysterious and almost spooky. Once in context, I came back to earth. Thank you!!
Thanks. Keep them coming please
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thank u
Can you play star wars cantina on a ukulele ? I would really like to learn how to play it but it seems a little bit complex. Cant find good tabs. Btw i hope you had a good time and Happy New Year !!
I'll do my very best to get to that tune sometime this year - Please subscribe & ring the notification bell to keep in the loop of my upcoming videos!
I hit that first G9 13 and enlightenment was achieved. 🙏
G9 13 and C9 13 sound great with my favorite one finger chords, Am and F9.
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thanks cool. sounds like asian koto music
Thanks....The harp like ringing is a bit like a koto/zither...any change to sue the open strings 😉 🤙🎶
I just want you to know that I love you! 😘
Awww, thank you -- Love right back at you!
Lovely sounding chords
Thanks Graham! ruclips.net/p/PLsl7OyjF5SLNt6O6wmt8WK07K2OJ5qgmg
Great tips! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Colorful sounds that I enjoy :-)
Really sounds good 👏🏼👍🏼
Thank you 😋
Thank you so much you not only play really good but have way,probably that "zen" way to teach.I am following now many of your videos.Thanks a lot.I am writing music myself and wanted very much to add a strumming instrument to my songs,and I decided to be the ukulele!So,you are indeed big help for me! Blessings
Just found your site after taking a year and 1/2 off....my Uke was stolen and I didn't play until I received a very sweet one for Christmas and I was so pleased to see and hear your vids....I am loving your presence and your presents. Thanks You. All the best for this new year. Digging the grooves!
Glad you're back with a new uke (Santa was good to you!) Thanks for watching & see you in the next vid...play on!
First chord: Hey this looks kinda dangerous
Second chord: let me take a look
Third chord: wow this is...
Last chord: really beautiful!
I dig your analysis!!
Lol true
Hi Stu, great video again! All thumbs up and subscribed.👍👍👍 What Uke are you playing? Looks and sounds great. Greetings from germany.
Merci pour ta vidéo. L'accord G9-13 avec la corde G aigue a une couleur japonaise . Thanks for your video. The G9-13 chord with the high G string has a Japanese color :-)
Thanks Obiquan...spoken like a true Jedi.
@@UkuleleZen :-)
Merci beaucoup! G9-13 est tres Zen!
Merci beaucoup! C'est bon :-) Deep listening is wonderful to do, eh?
Very Japanese , that G7 9 13
YES!
Awesome! Love simplicity that helps me sound better and move quicker.
Thanks Samuel!
Haven't been on YT for a long while, getting reinstated was a bit of a chore, I'll try to keep things more up to date. Have an abiding passion for Great American Songbook material. Looking forward to learning with you. Ukulele, 4 strings, 4 fingers coincidence, I think not.
I find having the lyrics and chords displayed in the traditional manner the easiest way to put the perfect rhythm into the melodies, making the changes appropriately.
Will this work on baritone uke
Yes - Different sound, & chord names but same shapes, yes.
Yessss! I love it, I an Zenjoying this these two finger beauties! Hey here's a cool a cool ending you can play a Dsus chord with two fingers and resolve it with a D chord. I also discovered you can slide that three finger D chord shape up to the 5 , 7 and 9th frets back to the 2 fret which is a simple but beautiful D chord to end the G9 /13? C9/13 F? JuicyJuicy Jazzy Progression You just taught/Heart 💚us.
ZenJoy.
That's a cool idea Roylin! Thanks for being here 🤙🎶
Like an open a chest in prince of persia😱
Oooh - I like that analogy ;-)
Merci Beaucoup. Many thanks. Philippe from France.
I just wanna say, I love your energy 🙈🤭🥰
Thanks very much 🙏🏻🎶
Thanks a lot for the amazing G9 13 !! Eric from France
I'm doing and enjoying it!
Nice! 🤙🎶
Thanks a lot to speak so low for my english ! I can translate without Google !
Franck, the froggy 😅
Just remember that jazz guys are going to bash you because you probably don't understand jazz language and aren't using the chords in the way they were taught to in school.
Ethereal , my man. Sounds like music from the star ship Enterprise...
I love the imagery Mike! Please subscribe & ring the notification bell to keep in the loop of my upcoming videos :) Play on....
Are you also the guy that does the rc videos on rc driver online? Lol
Awesome lesson, man! Like always!
Ok, désormais j'écris tous mes commentaires en français... 😄... Fallait pas dire aussi bien MERCI!... 😉
Sinon pour google translate je serais perdu! Merci beaucoup d'être ici :) Bonne musique
1st chord: there is a little cloud ....
2nd chord: in front of the sun,
3rd chord: which goes ..... :)
I dig it!
G 13/9 : Ominous. immenent threat.
I dig your interpretation Ralph!
Add a Chinese gong
Would LOVE that!
I like the way you show us different things, thank you
feelin that G 9 13
It's a tasty one!
Can u do a tutorial on chords which have an indian sound???
I can talk a bit about that...I would probably share more about the melodic notes choices more than the chords...Indian classical music is drone based. The harmonium music & singing heard in Gurdawara....those divine Shabbads...those are some BEAUTIFUL songs & chords!! 🙏
Ukulele Zen that sounds so lovely. I’m really excited! 🥳
sounds oriental
I hear what you mean… Rich jazz harmony as well. 🤙🎶
Is it me but it just sounds like Les Dawson trying to play a ukulele
I just looked him up - hysterical! ruclips.net/video/DtK7Hg7PnnQ/видео.html
ty for a cool chord'
Thanks for watching & joining in 🤙🎶
Ohhh Thank you
Thanks!
Man your way of doing is is so cool, passionate, nice, quick, interesting.
I appreciate that! Hope you'll subscribe to the channel for more fun videos like this one 😊🎶🤙
UKE sounds so much better with steel strings
Enjoying it :D
Thank you for adding music to the world!
Zen mind, beginner’s mind.
dzieki, dobry kanal
Dzięki, że jesteś tutaj!
Very helpful!
Glad it was helpful! Hope you'll subscribe to the channel to keep in the loop with more videos like this one every week. Play on 😊🤙🎶
nice chords!
Glad you like them! Thanks for listening Antonio :-)
Merci.... Nice notes !!!
I learn a lot...👏👏👍
Fun chords
Thanks Gene!
Is it just me that but his g string sounds different than my ukulele
Oriental sounding to me......Zen!
Thankk you!! 🍀🍀🍀
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dope man
😅
WERD 🤙
The g913 sounds a little oriental to me but cool none the less thanks stu 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎👍👍👍👍
Cheers Gerry...wait 'till I share w you the Japanese pentatonic....whoooah ;-)
thanks!! :)
You're welcome!
you are so great teacher,follow you to learn is so happy
Love it, thx
Glad you like it!
wow! awesome.
Thank you! Cheers!!
the next tull
Thanks
Like a japanese garden ingulfed in mists
Fook yeah!
Fooking glad you're here! Thanks for joining in...😊 🎶...Hope you'll subscribe for more vids from this channel: ruclips.net/user/ukulelezen
Y sounds like a cliff hanger in a movie
Namasté.
Namasté Mercedes 🙏