For those of us who already know music and can easily read chords, we'd sure love to hear this actually played on a ukulele so we can see and hear how you're strumming for this.
I know we've been talking about this, but that isn't the point of this channel. How about supporting some of these creators and their covers? Katie Denure: th-cam.com/video/lE_jKSj5MLE/w-d-xo.html Calvin Kelly: th-cam.com/video/JpRRG9nhUAo/w-d-xo.html Munson Covers: th-cam.com/video/KLH51esT-tY/w-d-xo.html
"Key" has some different meanings in music--in this case, we're talking about the chords that are used in a song and their relation to each other--centered around a "home" chord. Check out this video, as it might relate: th-cam.com/video/odZHgeCkIhM/w-d-xo.html Several keys are *usually* easier than others on the ukulele simply because of the way the instrument is tuned. C: easy. Am: easy. E: not so easy. The Key of C uses C, Dm, Em, F, G (or G7), Am, and Bdim7 most of the time (although you will see other chords from time to time, which are borrowed from other keys). Ultimately, if you see "Key of C" or "Key of Am" or "Key of G" or "Key of Dm" there's a chance that the song is much better suited for beginning players and will likely not throw major chord surprises at you.
Hi im new on playing the uke. I would really love to know the key pointers on how to memorize the chords quickly and effectively👉👈. Love your vids. btw, thank you so much for helping me and ohters to learn the uke. ❤️🎶
learn and easy song eg riptide and memorise the cords then when your learned that song start going onto more harder songs eg im yours hope this helped 😊
Could you try love me or leave me here 😂 I don’t think it will work but I can give a link if you need/ want to try it You totally don’t have to though What is your favorite song of all time?
Btw I got to borrow a ukulele from my school and I was SUPER uncomfortable around it, just holding it felt awkward but then I played this song, it was a bit fast but you helped me feel better and more comfortable holding it, then strumming it, and now I (with a little practice) I can play any song people request from me 😀 I just want you to know that you helped me and led me through playing a ukulele correctly and feel good doing it!
Please leave a link to the song (TH-cam, of course). I think my favorite song (in the context of “popular” music (vs. classical) is Eva Cassidy’s “What a Wonderful World”
There is no “right“ answer as there was no ukulele in the oriignal version Check the comments for suggestions from other players if you are unable to find a pattern you like on your own.
There is no "right" answer for this song...or most of the songs. What is important is that you strum with the beat, and the actual pattern doesn't matter as much. You have the freedom to try different strumming patterns and to see what works best for you. There are often comments where people suggest various patterns, so you might want to look through those comments as well. When I make strumming suggestions in a song, I frequently get comments that I am wrong! 🤔 And there's no right answer to start with! On new videos (this one is older) I am making tutorial videos that include which chords to play and strumming suggestions. P.S. for, I find myself playing DDUDDU a lot on this song.
I'm sorry, I can't. I wish I could as it uses "My Favorite Things" as its basis. But one of the things I'm committed to is using songs with clean lyrics so that these videos can be safely used in school. She uses quite a few swear words and it sounds ridiculous when they are removed from the audio (See TH-cam for "Clean" version). Granted, it isn't "Thank U, Next," but it's still a problem. I run into the same issue for a number of other artists...
And you could make your own video! 😀. Just having some fun with the comment! They are what they are--and you are welcome to add or play whatever you like.
Do you have a request for a song to be made into a video? Try the new "upvote" method of referral using Tricider! www.tricider.com/brainstorming/2T8hS5LclQV
I say this a lot, but we tend not to suggest strumming patterns because there is no "right answer." That said, the island strum D DU UDU works well with this song.
There was no ukulele in the original recording, so there is no "right" answer. Strum with the beat, with a pattern that works for you. Or scroll through the comments where others have said what works for them. It's a play along--not a performance, so what matters is that you play along with the beat and choose a strumming pattern that you like and that sounds good to you. On new videos, I make a tutorial on my sister channel--and I make strumming suggestions in that tutorial...and then people will tell me I'm wrong! So...you can't ever make everyone happy.
Thanks for your comment to help others. That’s a strumming option; it really doesn’t matter what you strum as long as it is the right tempo and it fits with the song.
I would encourage you not to worry too much about a “correct” strumming pattern. There are very few situations on these play alongs with the “real” music where a ukulele was used in the actual recording. What you want to do is listen to the song, strum in tempo, and find a pattern that works for you. When I teach, I very seldom talk about strumming. I do talk about where to strum, and that strumming requires continual movement of the wrist (where most of the action occurs) without “freezing.” There are play along videos that specify patterns...and I have made a few. But then I get comments that my suggested pattern in wrong. So...work on keeping the beat, keeping that strumming hand moving, and find a pattern (or patterns) that you feel work with the song.
When I get comments like these, I normally delete them, but since I'm a teacher, I wanted to make this a teachable moment. First, the chords in the video work with the audio in the video, which has been raised in pitch from the original version so that it is easier to play on ukulele. I just went and checked, and the chords are right in that key. If you mean that you cannot play along with the original recording with these chords, that would be true. Second, all of these resources are free...and in the case of every one of the people who make ukulele play alongs with the original recordings, we don't earn a cent on these videos. As a matter of courtesy, I'd encourage you to use a bit of kindness on future comments, saying something like: "I've been playing this song, and the chords that are shown don't seem to be right. Could you check that?" We're developing a culture that is very bold, short, and cold--we have to make sure that we extend kindness into this digital world, too. Thanks so much for your comment, and I wish you the very best.
Good question. You can read about strumming patterns and why I don't include them in the community area of this forum. You can use any strumming pattern that goes along with the song, but on a song like this, you'll find that there isn't one answer for the whole song...it changes frequently. You can try all kinds of patterns such as DDDD, DUDUDUDU, or D DU UDU, and see what fits to your ear. If you're looking for an easy answer, there isn't one on a song like this.
Just for clarification, there really isn't "a" strum pattern, and there usually isn't on most of these play alongs as there was no ukulele originally used. I suggest making sure that you are strumming with the beat, and listening for what sounds best to you at that part of the song (because the mood shifts from place to place in the song). Some good strums to try are D DU D DU, D DUDUDU, and D DU UDU. But start to trust your own ear as to what sounds best to you!
![A million dreams [From the greatest showman]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/__B4xDoDjfY/mqdefault.jpg)
Strumming pattern that sounds really nice : DDUDU and lightly strum (to sound pretty and save your thumb or finger tips)
Thanks for the suggestion!
Maria Rude thx so much I tried an I love it
how do you do that? like what spaces between them?
@@jessgeiter7466 i used D-DU-DU
I’ve also done DDUUDU, just as a random guess and it doesn’t sound bad! If anyone prefers that
For those of us who already know music and can easily read chords, we'd sure love to hear this actually played on a ukulele so we can see and hear how you're strumming for this.
I know we've been talking about this, but that isn't the point of this channel. How about supporting some of these creators and their covers?
Katie Denure: th-cam.com/video/lE_jKSj5MLE/w-d-xo.html
Calvin Kelly: th-cam.com/video/JpRRG9nhUAo/w-d-xo.html
Munson Covers: th-cam.com/video/KLH51esT-tY/w-d-xo.html
I used the basics, DDUUDU
I pluck it and then strum part way in and then the last part I go back to plucking.
If anyone needs help with the strumming pattern I do DD UDU but then I do D DU UDU for the chorus/more intense parts :)
Thanks for the strumming pattern!
I love how you always interact with the comments and I subscribed because I love how you make tutorials for a whole Bunch of songs😇😇😇😇
Thanks for your comments and for playing along!
Hi we do these tutorials in school
@@ukeplayalongs no Thank YOU!!!! You helped me learn a lot!!!
My friend did this for a ukulele performance. It really is a noice piece
Thanks for commenting!
Love it
:D
Noice
Thanks. I can practice all day and the song is nice with the ukulele
That's great!
That was crazy fun to play😂
Hello, this is my first video from you. Can you try to do a ukulele tutorial of “complicated”? Thanks!〜
Which artist and version? Can you post a TH-cam link to a version that you'd be interested in playing along with?
@@ukeplayalongs sure! Thank you btw
@@ukeplayalongs th-cam.com/video/KkGjvbse-H0/w-d-xo.html
Perfect. I'll add it to the list.
Thank you very much it helped me play Greatest Showman songs, I loved their songs.💖💖😘
No problem 😊
i am a new sub and new to ukulele. You have helped me so much thank you! Please post more!
Thank you and welcome. Currently there are well over 400 play along videos to choose from, and more every week.
Hi, this is a very nice song to play along, can i suggest making a play along of "Speechless" from the Aladdin movie? Thanks 😅
Good suggestion. I'll see what I can do. I'm not sure this will be available for a play along due to copyright, but we'll see...
Oh ok, thank u :)
I hope that you saw that Speechless is now available? th-cam.com/video/c1bn0yiugSc/w-d-xo.html
Yes, ukeplayalong, it has.
this is really good and thanks for making it happen :-) :)
I'm glad you like it
Tysm! This helped me sooo much 😭❤️
You are very welcome!
Berry pretty song,i like that i can play it whit ukulele thank you so much 😊
Verry*
You're welcome 😊
Can I know what is the meaning of “key of C” in the beggining?
"Key" has some different meanings in music--in this case, we're talking about the chords that are used in a song and their relation to each other--centered around a "home" chord.
Check out this video, as it might relate: th-cam.com/video/odZHgeCkIhM/w-d-xo.html
Several keys are *usually* easier than others on the ukulele simply because of the way the instrument is tuned. C: easy. Am: easy. E: not so easy.
The Key of C uses C, Dm, Em, F, G (or G7), Am, and Bdim7 most of the time (although you will see other chords from time to time, which are borrowed from other keys).
Ultimately, if you see "Key of C" or "Key of Am" or "Key of G" or "Key of Dm" there's a chance that the song is much better suited for beginning players and will likely not throw major chord surprises at you.
Basically it means that the first chord is C.
@@TheConnie1219 and last i think
Key of c means no flats or sharps
Means in the key of c :C G Amin f
this was awesome!! could you do a play along for "Good for You" from dear evan hansen please? thank you!!
My more recent play alongs have a Tricider link where you can make a suggestion and then upvote it.
I love that song!!
is it fine to do single strums throughout the song?
Absolutely! There are no rules...so do whatever works for you!
yes that is what i do and it sounds great
or you can go: down, down, down up down up, Repeat!
Hi im new on playing the uke. I would really love to know the key pointers on how to memorize the chords quickly and effectively👉👈.
Love your vids. btw, thank you so much for helping me and ohters to learn the uke. ❤️🎶
Go to the sister channel, ukestuff.info and start playing the Ukulele Skill Drills. That's a way to get a great start and learn those chords.
learn and easy song eg riptide and memorise the cords then when your learned that song start going onto more harder songs eg im yours hope this helped 😊
practice them ALOT
I’m not an expert at strumming but I like to do DUDUDU but to the tempo so in the beginning it’s slow but it would speed up. Slight
Thanks for the suggestion!
I love this song and I have been trying to find a tutorial that doesn’t have chords I don’t know but this is perfect 👌🏻
Glad it was here for you to find!
Try typing in tabs after the song ur searching for
I love this song/Movie sooo much
Our family loves this movie, too, even if Barnum wasn't actually that good of a guy in real life.
This is a really nice song! Can you try and do "be happy" by Dixie d'melio? I would love to play it!
You can add requests on the Tricider; I wrote a post about requests in the community section of this channel.
Could you try love me or leave me here 😂 I don’t think it will work but I can give a link if you need/ want to try it
You totally don’t have to though
What is your favorite song of all time?
I just think it would be noce
Btw I got to borrow a ukulele from my school and I was SUPER uncomfortable around it, just holding it felt awkward but then I played this song, it was a bit fast but you helped me feel better and more comfortable holding it, then strumming it, and now I (with a little practice) I can play any song people request from me 😀 I just want you to know that you helped me and led me through playing a ukulele correctly and feel good doing it!
Thank you 🤗
Please leave a link to the song (TH-cam, of course). I think my favorite song (in the context of “popular” music (vs. classical) is Eva Cassidy’s “What a Wonderful World”
Sorry I took so long XD
Your soo Awesome! ty! im advance now cuz of you in ukelele
Thank you...all the credit to the performing artist and to Dr. Jill Reese for coming up with the idea of these play alongs.
IDK if it's just me or anyone else, but I'm wondering what is the strumming pattern for this song?
There is no “right“ answer as there was no ukulele in the oriignal version Check the comments for suggestions from other players if you are unable to find a pattern you like on your own.
For the Chorus I do DDU UDU, still trying to figure out the verses pattern. Another comment suggested DUDUDU for it
can you please do this city by Sam Fischer?
Also can you do really really by winner?
In regard to both of these, can you add them to the Tricider? www.tricider.com/brainstorming/2T8hS5LclQV
I love it!
Thanks! I can’t take credit for the song-the writing or the performance. I just make play alongs so we can play along with them!
This is great! But what's the strumming pattern?
There is no "right" answer for this song...or most of the songs. What is important is that you strum with the beat, and the actual pattern doesn't matter as much. You have the freedom to try different strumming patterns and to see what works best for you. There are often comments where people suggest various patterns, so you might want to look through those comments as well.
When I make strumming suggestions in a song, I frequently get comments that I am wrong! 🤔 And there's no right answer to start with!
On new videos (this one is older) I am making tutorial videos that include which chords to play and strumming suggestions.
P.S. for, I find myself playing DDUDDU a lot on this song.
For the Chorus I do DDU UDU, still trying to figure out the verses pattern. Another comment suggested DUDUDU for it
This is helpful
Thanks!
I have a suggestion. For the last string of notes, only play one strum per chord. It gives off more of a ending effect in my opinion.
Whatever works for you! That is what is important!
Can you do rings by ariana if it's possible? That's all thanks (if you read this )
I'm sorry, I can't. I wish I could as it uses "My Favorite Things" as its basis. But one of the things I'm committed to is using songs with clean lyrics so that these videos can be safely used in school. She uses quite a few swear words and it sounds ridiculous when they are removed from the audio (See TH-cam for "Clean" version). Granted, it isn't "Thank U, Next," but it's still a problem. I run into the same issue for a number of other artists...
for the intro, you could have CGCGCG instead of the stop sign
And you could make your own video! 😀. Just having some fun with the comment! They are what they are--and you are welcome to add or play whatever you like.
Ok thanks
Enseña la de Umbrella de Rihana !!!!
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what is the strum pattern?
Check out the many suggestions listed in the description. Main thought: there isn't a specific pattern, or a right pattern...it's what works for YOU.
Whats the strumming patern?
I say this a lot, but we tend not to suggest strumming patterns because there is no "right answer." That said, the island strum D DU UDU works well with this song.
I just make up my own as I go through the song. I like to change it a lot. It's way more fun making your own. 👍🏻
That’s what we’re hoping for! I agree with you!
I use DDUUDU
I definitely mix it up throughout the song but I use DUDUDU as the main
Guys the best strumming pattern for this is DUU DUU DU
Well, there are many patterns. What matters is the right chord, at the right tempo, at the right time, and a pattern that fits the music.
Pero como es el rasgueo
There was no ukulele in the original recording, so there is no "right" answer. Strum with the beat, with a pattern that works for you. Or scroll through the comments where others have said what works for them. It's a play along--not a performance, so what matters is that you play along with the beat and choose a strumming pattern that you like and that sounds good to you.
On new videos, I make a tutorial on my sister channel--and I make strumming suggestions in that tutorial...and then people will tell me I'm wrong! So...you can't ever make everyone happy.
DDUUDU
Thanks for adding a strumming pattern!
A nice strumming pattern is DUDU UDU
Thanks for the suggestion!
strum pattern?
Read through the existing comments...there are a number of suggestions for strumming patterns for people who want them!
@@ukeplayalongs hi
DUDU UDU or D DU UDU
Thanks for your comment to help others. That’s a strumming option; it really doesn’t matter what you strum as long as it is the right tempo and it fits with the song.
My strumming pattern is dd dd dd
Whatever works for you! That is what counts!
I don't know what the strumming pattern is
I would encourage you not to worry too much about a “correct” strumming pattern. There are very few situations on these play alongs with the “real” music where a ukulele was used in the actual recording. What you want to do is listen to the song, strum in tempo, and find a pattern that works for you. When I teach, I very seldom talk about strumming. I do talk about where to strum, and that strumming requires continual movement of the wrist (where most of the action occurs) without “freezing.” There are play along videos that specify patterns...and I have made a few. But then I get comments that my suggested pattern in wrong. So...work on keeping the beat, keeping that strumming hand moving, and find a pattern (or patterns) that you feel work with the song.
these chords don't even work with the song
When I get comments like these, I normally delete them, but since I'm a teacher, I wanted to make this a teachable moment.
First, the chords in the video work with the audio in the video, which has been raised in pitch from the original version so that it is easier to play on ukulele. I just went and checked, and the chords are right in that key.
If you mean that you cannot play along with the original recording with these chords, that would be true.
Second, all of these resources are free...and in the case of every one of the people who make ukulele play alongs with the original recordings, we don't earn a cent on these videos. As a matter of courtesy, I'd encourage you to use a bit of kindness on future comments, saying something like:
"I've been playing this song, and the chords that are shown don't seem to be right. Could you check that?"
We're developing a culture that is very bold, short, and cold--we have to make sure that we extend kindness into this digital world, too.
Thanks so much for your comment, and I wish you the very best.
Mine works perfectly
Whats the strum pattern?
Good question. You can read about strumming patterns and why I don't include them in the community area of this forum. You can use any strumming pattern that goes along with the song, but on a song like this, you'll find that there isn't one answer for the whole song...it changes frequently. You can try all kinds of patterns such as DDDD, DUDUDUDU, or D DU UDU, and see what fits to your ear.
If you're looking for an easy answer, there isn't one on a song like this.
Strum pattern?
Just for clarification, there really isn't "a" strum pattern, and there usually isn't on most of these play alongs as there was no ukulele originally used. I suggest making sure that you are strumming with the beat, and listening for what sounds best to you at that part of the song (because the mood shifts from place to place in the song).
Some good strums to try are D DU D DU, D DUDUDU, and D DU UDU.
But start to trust your own ear as to what sounds best to you!
I use DD UDU
Strum pattern?
Give the island strum a try... D DU UDU