Hi - glad you're finding the lessons useful. The smaller u is my way of trying to show a lighter/less definite strum and in this song I just lightly catch the strings on the way back up to the next downstrum.
this i helping me so much got a uke 2 days ago and i definitely haven't been frustrated a single time since watching your videos. I've never played a instrument before and i feel so accomplished being able to learn just this song bit by bit. thank you keep doin what your doin
Hi Mark - You have done everything correctly - it just takes time for the strings to stretch a little and 'bed in' to the knots at the saddle/bridge etc. I've found that it takes a week or two before the strings will stay fully in tune - tune them several times a day until they start to hold the tuning
Well put together lessons for a beginner. I enjoy playing both the Uke and the banjo uke. I have both store bought instruments, and a few homemade ones that I made from scratch. They are quite easy to build at a low cost. Keep up the good work.
Hello chille monster! I was trying to do the song right now (blitzkrieg bop), but I cant figure out the amount of down strums and up strums you do for each note. Especially when you begin it on C, F, G x3 on to the C, F, C after the third repetition of C, F, G. Please explain the amount of strums for, I want to be more fluent on my transitions of these notes on your example song.
Yay my first song on ukulele, I fell in with my uke at a music store when going to get some cork grease i fell in love and it came home. I had every intention of learning to play but I got a cello for christmas and my uke got put aside until now!! your lessons are really clear!! thanks
Hi Erin - As you move higher up the frets slowly get closer together and positioning of the fingertips becomes more precise, noticeably more so after the 7th fret - as you say its down to practice really - keep on strumming!
@toddsherman - thanks for commenting Todd, I find it easiest to use thumb to downstrum and index finger to upstrum. The strum pattern is mostly as follows, tho it may vary a bit here & there:- verse is C dududd F ddu G dd C dd F dd C dudu chorus is F ddu x3 then dd C ddudd F dud C d F ddu x3 then dd D ddudd F dud G d - hope that helps ... cheers for now!
Its really just a case of keep practicing - try moving just your 1st and 2nd fingers back and forth from F to G until u can do that fluidly then try adding the 3rd finger to the movement. Do it slowly to start with and speed up as u get better at it...
Hi thanks for your lessons I like your style so easy to follow i had a banjo uke for 3 weeks I brought it to help take my mind away from the constant pain I have through Sciatica some days i find it difficult to play but your videos are a great help thank you for your generous time helping we novice strummers. I have asked my grandchildren to buy me a ukelele for Xmas the smaller size will be easy to hold. Have you an easy cord sheet to play dueling banjos our a video the first time i heard it I wanted a banjo thanks again Peter.
Thanks Peter I'm glad you found them useful 😎 I don't have anything for duelling banjos I'm afraid but a quick search of Google should bring up plenty of simple versions!
thanks for your videos they are most useful and easy to understand.....I am new to this game and finding it difficult moving quicky between cords ...I guess this gets easier the more you practice?
I have just excuse the pun tuned into your site and I have joined yours because you seem to understand how a beginner thinks and with all these cords coming up while you show us exactly what we want all I can say is brill keep up the good work.
It's one of the more difficult chord shapes to be sure. Try playing it with fingers 2, 3 and 4 but don't play the top string at all until u get used to that then try adding the first finger. Alternatively try barreing with the 1st finger across the whole of the 2nd fret and putting 2nd finger on 3rd fret 3rd string and 3rd finger on 4th fret of 4th string - hope that helps a bit ...
Moving between chords will become easier as time goes on - we all have the same problem and the only answer is practice, practice, practice ... keep on trying and happy strumming!
@Thehopsalot E is certainly the most difficult of the majors and is a little awkward to switch to and from some other chords but it does get easier with practise ...
Thank you so much for these videos, I know they're rather old, but they're very useful. This is the first time I've attempted making music and I absolutely love the ukulele. Thanks mate.
Not certain about the points made but ,if anyone else wants to discover how to learn to play ukulele try Trefendous Amazing Uke Tips (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some awesome things about it and my co-worker got excellent results with it.
It should come with practice - I also know some players that use the thumb wrap technique that you mention - also remember - just 'cos there's 4 strings you don't have to play them all - try barreing the 4th fret but just playing the GC and E strings
The difference is that guitar chords are played on six strings but uke chords are played on four - they sound the same and a C chord played on guitar will be in tune with a C chord played on uke etc. D maj , G Maj, A Maj are the 'proper' names for the major chords of D, G, A similarly B min is the 'proper' name for the minor chord Bm - hope that helps!
Hi, loving the videos. Just the thing. I have trouble getting all the notes to ring clearly when on a higher fret. Would really appreciate any suggestions - though it may just be a matter of practice.
First of all thanks for this and all of your other videos, they are incredibly helpful! Question though, what is the count of up and down strums for the C, F, C in the chorus starting at 10 minutes into the video? I'm struggling to figure it all out. Secondly, is there any trick, besides tons of practice, to make the smooth transition from F to G? Thanks!
David Cenkner Hi David- If you turn on 'captions' the strumming info will appear on screen - also you can get a songsheet with the strumming pattern from my website here www.shroprock.co.uk/ChiliMonsterEasy1.html#blitz Transiting from F to G (or from any chords really) is just a matter of perseverance and practice, it will get easier I promise! - try doing it very slowly at first then speed up a little each time when you get a bit more confident - hope that helps :)
i love these vids! i just picked up the uke and its helping tonnes thanks a bunch! i have 1 minor question that im not sure if you covered in your first video, is there a strumming pattern that you use?
Thank you for these lessons! As a brand new uke owner I am enjoying your videos very much. Strumming patterns are definately the hardest for me and I was wondering what the small u means on the Blitzkrieg Bop sheet? Thank you!
@angelofmusic477 - The Uke I use in the video lessons is a Brunswick BU4C which is a concert size. The soprano I use in some of the music vids is a Lanakai HU212. Glad to hear you are enjoying the lessons!
Transcribe sound is Google attempt to generate subtitles on its own by listening to the audio in the videos. It always turns out terribly wrong though. It's an option under cc, try it out!
I use my thumb to play D and E because I can't barre well. For E I barre the 4th, 3rd and 2nd strings on the fourth fret with my thumb, and use my first finger for the first string. I found it much easier to play, and to transition to with a bit of practice.
Its usually a matter of finger positioning, on the more difficult chords you are probably touching the strings accidentally - try taking a finger off one at a time until you find which is causing the problem then try to position this finger better - it all comes right with practice ...
i'm a beginner, and try hard to to hit some cords, thanks for tips to put the fingers on the strings (i always think to myself, how they can play, my finger can not reach to some fret, they are too small).
Hi chillimonster, superb tutorial i have just strung my shine model ukulelel with aquilla strings, i have let the strings bed in room temperature for 2/3 hours, have tuned it. I have the gear machine heads and have started playing it but, it goes out of tune a bit easy is there any helpful advice on how to keep it in tune? Many thanks, Mark.
Hiya Chilli just purchased a cheap uke, never played an instrument before, ,still working on consistent strumming. But what's next strum patterns or chords. Great video's they're very helpful. Cheers
Hello again - Thank you so much - I have been practicing and loving this soooo much. You wouldn't happen to know the chords for Amazing Grace Baritone Uke tuned with DGBE? I have tried to find it on computer but am not sure which one is correct, as there are so many. Please reply. Thanks if you can help me.
The only thing that can cause the strings to be muted is to touch them so it must be the position of your fingers - try taking one finger off at a time and sounding the strings until you find where the problem is then adjust the positioning of that finger
Thank you. Keep up the good work. By the way what is your Ukulele model? It sound pretty good. I bought a Tu3 tangle wood ukulele just over a week a go and am having so much fun.
I usually concentrate on teaching chords before strum patterns as I feel its more important to learn at least the more commonly used chords asap b4 anything else - keep on strumming!
Whenever I put my fingers on the frets to play a chord and then strum, it never rings out. I don't even push down on them, I just place my fingers on them. Help?
@Steinninn - The music at the end of each video is from my video called 'A Christmas Song' which is my version of 'I'm Looking Over My Dead Dog Rover' by Ivor Biggun
I either seem to dampen an adjacent string or bend the fretted string. Any tips? Thanks for a great series. I especially appreciate the close ups of the finger placement.
Try to get your fingers pointing vertically downwards towards the fretboard by 'arching' them so that just the fingertip touches the string. Also don't press down too hard.
I love your videos. I'm having a little trouble figuring out exactly what to do with my left hand, with the thumb - is it helping hold up the ukulele? Is it relaxed? Where exactly is the uke sitting in the left hand, to make it as easy as possible to change chords. Thank you!
Hi Rosalind - thanks for commenting, there are usually two positions that the thumb falls into depending on which chords you are playing - I find that its most comfortable to cradle the neck in between thumb and forefinger for most chords and switching to pressing the thumb behind the neck for 'barre' chords, but as always try both ways and find the most natural place for yourself ... hope that helps - happy strumming!
sorry i got a little confused... in the opening bit the opening C strum was shown DUDUDU then changed to DDUDD? which one you think is best? its going to take me a while to work through this lesson i think ;-)
Is it OK to use your thumb to bar the D chord? I am working on your 2 finger method, but my fingers are not complying, Will that mess up my fingering? Thanks, your site is a gas!
Hello Chillimonster! I have a question which is bothering me for a while. Why do you emphasize on the strumming pattern ? May I use a pattern of my own e.g. d-d-u u-d-u ( d- down u -up). I'm new to uke playing :)
I have one more question - what's the difference between guitar chords and Uke chords ? do they sound the same ? I don't have a guitar so I can't compare. I'm looking for equivalents of D maj , G Maj, A Maj & B min. Thanks!
I'm really struggling with E - neither fingering works for me (with the finger flattened on the three strings, I can't bend it enough so it doesn't touch the 1st string, and using the three finger method I can't get the two strings down properly on the fret with one finger). The only way I've made a nice sounding E chord is to wrap the thumb over the three strings on the 4th fret. Is it just a matter of practise to get enough flexibility in the finger? Thanks for the videos.
@billybobanderson1 The strum pattern for this song is mostly as follows:- verse is C dududd F ddu G dd C dd F dd C dudu chorus is F ddu x3 then dd C ddudd F dud C d F ddu x3 then dd D ddudd F dud G d. Thanks for commenting
Really struggling to see the "up, down" parts for the the C, F, C that comes after you have played the C, F, G parts 3 times. My pause button not quick enough 😥
hello, thank you again for those amazing lessons! i work daily with you now and i'm really very happy. as a constructive feedback, you know what would be very useful here? a link to a loop of the minutes 7.34 to 8.03
I have a real beginner question. :/ When I'm playing the B chord, could I be pressing the strings too hard if it's hardly audible? It happens with some of the other chords sometimes too but mostly with the B one. Thanks!
Chili - thank you for the lessons. At what point do you suggest advancing to the next lesson? I have learned the chords, but cannot keep up with the song. Should I wait until I can play the Ramones or just keep moving forward?(And the pain does disappear after a bit of practice)
+Monchy Monchopolous Hi Monchy I would suggest taking it at your own pace, try this song a few times as slow as you like until you can transit smoothly from chord to chord, then move onto the next lesson ... good luck and - happy strumming!
Hi - glad you're finding the lessons useful. The smaller u is my way of trying to show a lighter/less definite strum and in this song I just lightly catch the strings on the way back up to the next downstrum.
this i helping me so much got a uke 2 days ago and i definitely haven't been frustrated a single time since watching your videos. I've never played a instrument before and i feel so accomplished being able to learn just this song bit by bit. thank you keep doin what your doin
Hi Mark - You have done everything correctly - it just takes time for the strings to stretch a little and 'bed in' to the knots at the saddle/bridge etc. I've found that it takes a week or two before the strings will stay fully in tune - tune them several times a day until they start to hold the tuning
Great instructional vidz. Just enough info in each lesson so it doesn't overwhelm. Thanks for taking the time to put them together and sharing.
Well put together lessons for a beginner. I enjoy playing both the Uke and the banjo uke. I have both store bought instruments, and a few homemade ones that I made from scratch. They are quite easy to build at a low cost. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Wayne 😎
47 years old and you taught me a Ramones tune on the Uke! Thanks from Maine.
Hah! - glad you enjoyed it ;)
Hello chille monster! I was trying to do the song right now (blitzkrieg bop), but I cant figure out the amount of down strums and up strums you do for each note. Especially when you begin it on C, F, G x3 on to the C, F, C after the third repetition of C, F, G.
Please explain the amount of strums for, I want to be more fluent on my transitions of these notes on your example song.
Yay my first song on ukulele, I fell in with my uke at a music store when going to get some cork grease i fell in love and it came home. I had every intention of learning to play but I got a cello for christmas and my uke got put aside until now!! your lessons are really clear!! thanks
Just got a cheap Hilo yesterday and I love it! My fingers are sore from your videos but I am learning! Thanks again! You are a great teacher!
my son surprised me with a ukulele for mother's days!!! I love it and have been watching you tube to learn how to play. my finger tips hurt
Thanx @Prediction - glad to be of help, keep trying - it can only get better!
I was the same to start with - a little perseverance is all it takes - keep on strumming!
these are amazing lessons! I have looked all over youtube and this is by far the best! thank you! :)
Thanx Cornelia - glad u enjoyed it - happy strumming!
Hi Erin - As you move higher up the frets slowly get closer together and positioning of the fingertips becomes more precise, noticeably more so after the 7th fret - as you say its down to practice really - keep on strumming!
Thanks for your comment and video response - its a good alternative way to play those awkward chord shapes
I wanted to thank you for taking the time to make these videos. I'm feeling pretty happy that as a 3 day old Uke player, I'm playing the Ramones!!!
Erin Morley Thanks Erin - happy strumming!
@toddsherman - thanks for commenting Todd, I find it easiest to use thumb to downstrum and index finger to upstrum. The strum pattern is mostly as follows, tho it may vary a bit here & there:- verse is C dududd F ddu G dd C dd F dd C dudu chorus is F ddu x3 then dd C ddudd F dud C d F ddu x3 then dd D ddudd F dud G d - hope that helps ... cheers for now!
Hi Charles - yes indeed it can be tuned GCEA like the tenor but would probably sound better tuned ADF#B like a baritone uke.
I got my uke a week ago. you videos have been helping so much. thnx for good lessons :) hope I can get better!
Its really just a case of keep practicing - try moving just your 1st and 2nd fingers back and forth from F to G until u can do that fluidly then try adding the 3rd finger to the movement. Do it slowly to start with and speed up as u get better at it...
Hi thanks for your lessons I like your style so easy to follow i had a banjo uke for 3 weeks I brought it to help take my mind away from the constant pain I have through Sciatica some days i find it difficult to play but your videos are a great help thank you for your generous time helping we novice strummers.
I have asked my grandchildren to buy me a ukelele for Xmas the smaller size will be easy to hold.
Have you an easy cord sheet to play dueling banjos our a video the first time i heard it I wanted a banjo thanks again Peter.
Thanks Peter I'm glad you found them useful 😎 I don't have anything for duelling banjos I'm afraid but a quick search of Google should bring up plenty of simple versions!
Hi Lindsey - Yes of course its best to develop your own way of playing the more difficult shapes - so long as u can play them smoothly
thanks for your videos they are most useful and easy to understand.....I am new to this game and finding it difficult moving quicky between cords ...I guess this gets easier the more you practice?
I have just excuse the pun tuned into your site and I have joined yours because you seem to understand how a beginner thinks and with all these cords coming up while you show us exactly what we want all I can say is brill keep up the good work.
Billy Jay thanks billy 😉 happy strumming!
Hi chilimonster, Many thanks for the advice, i will do just that and keep watching the vids, as i think these are great tutorials, brilliant!
Mark.
thank you so much these lessons are getting me to progress quite nicely having never played a uke before yesterday...
It's one of the more difficult chord shapes to be sure. Try playing it with fingers 2, 3 and 4 but don't play the top string at all until u get used to that then try adding the first finger. Alternatively try barreing with the 1st finger across the whole of the 2nd fret and putting 2nd finger on 3rd fret 3rd string and 3rd finger on 4th fret of 4th string - hope that helps a bit ...
Great video
Very helpful
Thanks Patozava - happy strumming!!
Moving between chords will become easier as time goes on - we all have the same problem and the only answer is practice, practice, practice ... keep on trying and happy strumming!
@Thehopsalot E is certainly the most difficult of the majors and is a little awkward to switch to and from some other chords but it does get easier with practise ...
Thank you so much for these videos, I know they're rather old, but they're very useful. This is the first time I've attempted making music and I absolutely love the ukulele. Thanks mate.
+ChickenLordCL Thanks, I'm glad you found them useful - happy strumming!
Thanks for the great videos! Really helpful learning a uke and never having played a string instrument before.
Thanks Drew - happy strumming!
I'm in awe (really, my jaw dropped at one point of this vid!)
I love you, thank you for sharing and blessings from Buenos Aires, maestro!
+Caro Benitez Thanks Caro and happy strumming!
slow down!!!!!!!!!!! you make me cry 100%
Not certain about the points made but ,if anyone else wants to discover how to learn to play ukulele try Trefendous Amazing Uke Tips (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some awesome things about it and my co-worker got excellent results with it.
It should come with practice - I also know some players that use the thumb wrap technique that you mention - also remember - just 'cos there's 4 strings you don't have to play them all - try barreing the 4th fret but just playing the GC and E strings
Glad to hear u found it useful - happy strumming!
Thankyou Isabella - happy strumming!
The difference is that guitar chords are played on six strings but uke chords are played on four - they sound the same and a C chord played on guitar will be in tune with a C chord played on uke etc. D maj , G Maj, A Maj are the 'proper' names for the major chords of D, G, A similarly B min is the 'proper' name for the minor chord Bm - hope that helps!
I really enjoy your teaching style! Thank you for making your videos.
Hi, loving the videos. Just the thing. I have trouble getting all the notes to ring clearly when on a higher fret. Would really appreciate any suggestions - though it may just be a matter of practice.
First of all thanks for this and all of your other videos, they are incredibly helpful! Question though, what is the count of up and down strums for the C, F, C in the chorus starting at 10 minutes into the video? I'm struggling to figure it all out. Secondly, is there any trick, besides tons of practice, to make the smooth transition from F to G? Thanks!
David Cenkner Hi David- If you turn on 'captions' the strumming info will appear on screen - also you can get a songsheet with the strumming pattern from my website here www.shroprock.co.uk/ChiliMonsterEasy1.html#blitz Transiting from F to G (or from any chords really) is just a matter of perseverance and practice, it will get easier I promise! - try doing it very slowly at first then speed up a little each time when you get a bit more confident - hope that helps :)
your videos have been EXTREMELY helpful! Thank you!
+Sarah Oliver Thanks Sarah - happy strumming!
Thanks - my 1st day and your lesson is the best I've found.
Hi Jessica - Ur very welcome - happy strumming!
Thanks so much for posting all of these lessons. They're great!
i just got my uke yesterday and you're helping me so much to master it!!!!!:)
i love these vids! i just picked up the uke and its helping tonnes thanks a bunch!
i have 1 minor question that im not sure if you covered in your first video, is there a strumming pattern that you use?
Thank you for these lessons! As a brand new uke owner I am enjoying your videos very much. Strumming patterns are definately the hardest for me and I was wondering what the small u means on the Blitzkrieg Bop sheet? Thank you!
Great stuff, nice precise instruction. It's nice to be able to play a tune, even if really badly (me not you), rather than not at all.
Thankyou for sharing your valuable information. I truly appreciate it.
@angelofmusic477 - The Uke I use in the video lessons is a Brunswick BU4C which is a concert size. The soprano I use in some of the music vids is a Lanakai HU212. Glad to hear you are enjoying the lessons!
Hi Kevin - me too! - I have a handful of pork sausages for fingers ...try using 1 or 2 fingers on chords like D ...
Transcribe sound is Google attempt to generate subtitles on its own by listening to the audio in the videos. It always turns out terribly wrong though. It's an option under cc, try it out!
I use my thumb to play D and E because I can't barre well.
For E I barre the 4th, 3rd and 2nd strings on the fourth fret with my thumb, and use my first finger for the first string. I found it much easier to play, and to transition to with a bit of practice.
Its usually a matter of finger positioning, on the more difficult chords you are probably touching the strings accidentally - try taking a finger off one at a time until you find which is causing the problem then try to position this finger better - it all comes right with practice ...
I use Brunswick ukes and would recommend them - but look at some reviews of various makes b4 choosing ...
i'm a beginner, and try hard to to hit some cords, thanks for tips to put the fingers on the strings (i always think to myself, how they can play, my finger can not reach to some fret, they are too small).
please put the strumming pattern in the description with the chords next to it please! (:
Hi chillimonster, superb tutorial i have just strung my shine model ukulelel with aquilla strings, i have let the strings bed in room temperature for 2/3 hours, have tuned it. I have the gear machine heads and have started playing it but, it goes out of tune a bit easy is there any helpful advice on how to keep it in tune? Many thanks,
Mark.
Hiya Chilli just purchased a cheap uke, never played an instrument before, ,still working on consistent strumming. But what's next strum patterns or chords. Great video's they're very helpful. Cheers
Hello again - Thank you so much - I have been practicing and loving this soooo much.
You wouldn't happen to know the chords for Amazing Grace Baritone Uke tuned with DGBE?
I have tried to find it on computer but am not sure which one is correct, as there are so many.
Please reply. Thanks if you can help me.
Thanks for doing this
You are one of the best Ukulele teacher on the tube :)
Thanks Pantaleone - happy strumming!
The only thing that can cause the strings to be muted is to touch them so it must be the position of your fingers - try taking one finger off at a time and sounding the strings until you find where the problem is then adjust the positioning of that finger
Thanks I'm glad you found them useful - happy strumming!
Thank you. Keep up the good work. By the way what is your Ukulele model? It sound pretty good. I bought a Tu3 tangle wood ukulele just over a week a go and am having so much fun.
I usually concentrate on teaching chords before strum patterns as I feel its more important to learn at least the more commonly used chords asap b4 anything else - keep on strumming!
@TheSaucyKodz - I found a version for baritone uke DGBE on 'chordie' and have sent it to your youtube inbox - hope it helps
Whenever I put my fingers on the frets to play a chord and then strum, it never rings out. I don't even push down on them, I just place my fingers on them. Help?
@Steinninn - The music at the end of each video is from my video called 'A Christmas Song' which is my version of 'I'm Looking Over My Dead Dog Rover' by Ivor Biggun
I either seem to dampen an adjacent string or bend the fretted string. Any tips?
Thanks for a great series. I especially appreciate the close ups of the finger placement.
Try to get your fingers pointing vertically downwards towards the fretboard by 'arching' them so that just the fingertip touches the string. Also don't press down too hard.
You are very good😃👍
Thanks 😎
Hi Sean - I know of several several players who use that method and they find it very useful so yes it should be ok
Its a version of The Blitzkrieg Bop originally by the Ramones though this is based on a version by The Beautiful South
thanks Ayla - happy strumming!
I love your videos. I'm having a little trouble figuring out exactly what to do with my left hand, with the thumb - is it helping hold up the ukulele? Is it relaxed? Where exactly is the uke sitting in the left hand, to make it as easy as possible to change chords. Thank you!
Hi Rosalind - thanks for commenting, there are usually two positions that the thumb falls into depending on which chords you are playing - I find that its most comfortable to cradle the neck in between thumb and forefinger for most chords and switching to pressing the thumb behind the neck for 'barre' chords, but as always try both ways and find the most natural place for yourself ... hope that helps
- happy strumming!
Chili Monster Thanks! That helps a lot!
Thanks I'm glad you enjoy the lessons ...
your videos are really helpful. Thank you
@Arbier24 - thanks for your comments - I'm happy to have helped you to start playing - keep practising!
Thanks - it's a great song and suits the Uke really well I think...
sorry i got a little confused... in the opening bit the opening C strum was shown DUDUDU then changed to DDUDD? which one you think is best? its going to take me a while to work through this lesson i think ;-)
Of course if you find it easier - I'm trying to keep things as simple as possible for beginners and deal with barre chords later on in the series ...
not sure how to post a looped link - how do you do it?
Is it OK to use your thumb to bar the D chord? I am working on your 2 finger method, but my fingers are not complying, Will that mess up my fingering?
Thanks, your site is a gas!
Chili, what's the strum pattern for the song you play at the end of this video? Thanks and your videos are awesome
Thankyou sir, I like this video. God bless for you of all.
Thanks Marak 😎
best teacher
Thanks Jessica 😎
You are my hero! Thank you for these videos!
Glad to hear you're progressing! - keep on practising ...
Hello Chillimonster! I have a question which is bothering me for a while. Why do you emphasize on the strumming pattern ? May I use a pattern of my own e.g. d-d-u u-d-u ( d- down u -up). I'm new to uke playing :)
I have one more question - what's the difference between guitar chords and Uke chords ? do they sound the same ? I don't have a guitar so I can't compare. I'm looking for equivalents of
D maj , G Maj, A Maj & B min. Thanks!
hi, thanks for the videos, finding it difficult to move quickly from F to G! How can i improve?
I'm really struggling with E - neither fingering works for me (with the finger flattened on the three strings, I can't bend it enough so it doesn't touch the 1st string, and using the three finger method I can't get the two strings down properly on the fret with one finger). The only way I've made a nice sounding E chord is to wrap the thumb over the three strings on the 4th fret. Is it just a matter of practise to get enough flexibility in the finger? Thanks for the videos.
@billybobanderson1 The strum pattern for this song is mostly as follows:- verse is C dududd F ddu G dd C dd F dd C dudu chorus is F ddu x3 then dd C ddudd F dud C d F ddu x3 then dd D ddudd F dud G d. Thanks for commenting
How can you tell how many times you're going to strum a chord? Thanks.
Really struggling to see the "up, down" parts for the the C, F, C that comes after you have played the C, F, G parts 3 times. My pause button not quick enough 😥
hello, thank you again for those amazing lessons! i work daily with you now and i'm really very happy.
as a constructive feedback, you know what would be very useful here? a link to a loop of the minutes 7.34 to 8.03
I have a real beginner question. :/ When I'm playing the B chord, could I be pressing the strings too hard if it's hardly audible? It happens with some of the other chords sometimes too but mostly with the B one. Thanks!
Glad to be of help - keep on strummin'
Chili - thank you for the lessons. At what point do you suggest advancing to the next lesson? I have learned the chords, but cannot keep up with the song. Should I wait until I can play the Ramones or just keep moving forward?(And the pain does disappear after a bit of practice)
+Monchy Monchopolous Hi Monchy I would suggest taking it at your own pace, try this song a few times as slow as you like until you can transit smoothly from chord to chord, then move onto the next lesson ... good luck and - happy strumming!
have you tried alegere ukuleles?