5 Bad Chord Habits To Break Today ~ Chord Mistakes My Students Make

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  • @TenThumbsProductions
    @TenThumbsProductions 6 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I'm getting ready to teach my parents Ukulele in two weeks, awesome beginner videos, good stuff.

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Aww yeah!!! It’s gonna be so fun!!! You should have them watch Diana’s video so they can see what it’s like to be a beginner 😆

    • @happyconstantinescu9618
      @happyconstantinescu9618 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🥰

  • @JumpFox
    @JumpFox 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m 44 and learning the Ukulele for the first time. I’m finding your videos to be more than helpful, I am going to keep looking through your videos to see what more tips I can find. Especially about transitioning between chords. Thanks so much for sharing these.

  • @ananta6113
    @ananta6113 7 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    Already guilty in the first mistake :")
    Thanks a lot Mrs.B!

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It’s okay, Ananta :) the fact that you’re aware of it means you can fix it!

  • @rockingdanteachingman
    @rockingdanteachingman 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks for sharing Bernadette. Finger placement is very important.

  • @penguinjam9000
    @penguinjam9000 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much for this concise and helpful video! Although many people do "Mistakes" videos, I think yours is quality because you go straight to the point, you make it brief, you show visually where the problem is immediately after you identify and you don't bore the shit out of a beginner by talking too much. Really good video editing! Kudos!

  • @kublaios
    @kublaios 7 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I was this close hating the G chord at first but now it’s like my favorite one. Though now I hate the D chord because most of the time the last string is giving me that cracky noise /o\
    Perhaps I should find a hamster and practice with it 🤔
    Thanks for the tutorial!

  • @susank6267
    @susank6267 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am a beginner. I just got my first Ukulele which is my first instrument except for playing a piano as a child and teenager. Thank you for this! I would love to see more of what not to do! I do not want to create bad habits out of ignorance although I'm sure I will anyway! lol
    Your lessons are great. Thank you!

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Susan! 👋🏼
      We are currently doing a 30 day ukulele challenge and I teach the good habits and talk about how to break bad ones through the video series. You can check it out here
      th-cam.com/play/PLJFa3EaocfZncpdhCRBCF302yIHnaRxOq.html

  • @briannafriend2845
    @briannafriend2845 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, Bernadette! I got a ukelele for my birthday, and the first set of videos that I came across was your 30 day uke challenge. I'm so thankful you make videos because you're an excellent teacher. I really appreciate how thorough you are with your explanations.

  • @annissacrimp9304
    @annissacrimp9304 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this video!!! I went and cut my nails at mistake number 1 and instantly noticed a difference with using my tips.... and then got to number 5 and it made so much sense!

  • @adamaranov
    @adamaranov 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thanks so much! I teach a small ukulele class at my school and this video literally help all my students fix something they were doing wrong! thank you thank you thank you! they way described it was so much better than I could have!

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Rabbi!!! Email me if you ever want to network on ukulele teacher stuff. I’m sure I have a lot to learn from you too and we can share ideas 💡

  • @chaerryeongg
    @chaerryeongg 7 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I NEED A VIDEO LIKE THIS FOR BARRE CHORDS SHSJNDR

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      let me do some research on the barre chord front. I don't use them a lot with my babies because they're sooooo entry-level in K, 1, and 2.

  • @KatjaGotYa
    @KatjaGotYa 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So helpful! Thank you Bernadette!

  • @barbaracollins2506
    @barbaracollins2506 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m in the 30 day challenge, and just watched this video. Very helpful reminder!

  • @johnsurs22
    @johnsurs22 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    When I tried correcting the flat fingers mistake, I realized that the tip of my nail was limiting me - was wondering if you would mention that and then... confirmed! Thanks, from the outside looking in at uke players, you wouldn't think that they'd have to be so careful about their nails.

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey! Nice to meet you :)
      Yes, nails are a BIG limiting factor, especially because some students refuse to cut theirs! Manicures over ukuleles for some, lol ;) -you see this mostly in middle school. Thankfully my elementary students bite their nails off as soon as they hear that they'll play better without them.
      Glad this video helped you! Hope to see you again in the comments ;)

  • @daniB5000
    @daniB5000 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Hey there! Hope you're alright! Lovely lesson. Really enjoyed it. You're a really gifted teacher. :)

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey, long time no see! I'm great, how are you? I was browsing your videos the other day and admiring how many views you have 👏👏👏

    • @daniB5000
      @daniB5000 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I know! I've been so busy. I'll check up on your channel more often, I promise. Good to hear you're fine! I am as well, thanks. Yeah, some of my videos are doing quite well. I'm really happy about that. I started uploading new drum loops by the way with rhythmic changes. I'm also gonna start a new metronome series soon. You might be interested in them, I don't know. Your channel's doing amazingly well! Loving your subscribers count. Congrats on all your success! 😊😊

  • @aleksandrabazalakova3215
    @aleksandrabazalakova3215 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've just bought a ukulele and your tutorials are very, very helpful. I've already learnt how to play a song following your advice. Thank you so much.
    Love from Macedonia

  • @FaiI4Ever
    @FaiI4Ever 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I knew nibbling off my Fingernails would be of use someday! :D
    (Don't do it guys, really bad habit and doesn't look nice)

    • @elianna_ecc
      @elianna_ecc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    • @Drakainian_16
      @Drakainian_16 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have really bad anxiety so I’m always biting my nails.

  • @karimouassini1466
    @karimouassini1466 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pretty nice tips ! I bought an Ukulele last week and decided to learn on my own so that kind of tips are really, really, useful ! Thank you!

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome to the Ukulele Family, Karim :)
      Glad you liked this video.

  • @anime_fanxd8772
    @anime_fanxd8772 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks I was making those mistakes I just bought the uke today and I thought it was hard to play but it didn’t work cause I was making one of the mistakes in your video thank you so much

  • @annshaw6426
    @annshaw6426 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've only just started the Uke and want to say your lessons are absolutely brilliant. Thank you.👏

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ann, thank you so much! You don’t know how much I appreciate the comment and the fact that you took the time to write to me.
      Keep me updated on your progress, don’t be a stranger ;)

  • @rynnflinchum6732
    @rynnflinchum6732 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    this helped me so much! i was playing g wrong because I had flat fingers, but on all my other chords I had tips and now it sounds right! thank you!

  • @connieratti.ADBestyoucanbe
    @connieratti.ADBestyoucanbe 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good enjoy and learn so easily from your great videos. As you say other video go to fast to learn and retain. You are a great teacher.

  • @xuzzy3266
    @xuzzy3266 5 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Oof i never realized that my long nails are the problem the whole time i thought it was the ukelele’s fault 👌

  • @kathic6696
    @kathic6696 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just started playing Uke a week ago...can't put it down! This video was VERY helpful to resolve some of my cord issues! Thanx much

  • @MS-kx5kp
    @MS-kx5kp 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love these type of videos - I learn so much! It’s great :)

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much, Marie ❤️

    • @MS-kx5kp
      @MS-kx5kp 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bernadette Teaches Music thank you ❤️

  • @monschea
    @monschea 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a complete beginner, This has helped me tremendously ! Your videos are truly a blessing ! You’re a great teacher ! Just started with your 30 day uke challenge too and I’m loving it ! Lots of love from India ❤️

  • @kanishkadixit9087
    @kanishkadixit9087 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was facing the same problem thank you so much for helping me out

  • @Paula-kj4qj
    @Paula-kj4qj 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    My god, you are the funnest uketeacher EVER!

  • @nashdome
    @nashdome 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ~Hallelujah chorus~ This has saved me a lot of frustration! Gracias :)

  • @laylabelle9912
    @laylabelle9912 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish I could have taken classes from you, when we lived in Okinawa. Thank you for the videos! They are very helpful.

  • @impmaul
    @impmaul 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great lesson! Thank you.

  • @ElizaSthira
    @ElizaSthira 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful advice - thank you! I especially liked the Lego analogy. 👍🏼

  • @geralynpalacol9295
    @geralynpalacol9295 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    EXCELLENT Advice!!! Love it!!!!😍. Thanks “COACH”!!!!😍

  • @geralynpalacol9295
    @geralynpalacol9295 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s ALWAYS good to Review the Basics!!! Thanks “Coach”!!!😍

  • @ladekabelanschluss
    @ladekabelanschluss 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This has helped me sm and overall ur account helped me sm i just started playing and its been a difficult process since i dont have any experience with instruments thank you :)

  • @maritessa
    @maritessa 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I DIDNT MAKE ANY OF THE MISTAKESSSSS
    I'm also low-key being proud about my hands being calloused though fidbdkbdksbdks

  • @alfettap
    @alfettap 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bernadette,
    I received a baritone ukulele for Christmas (a requested gift!). I have watched a number of your videos, some multiple times, and enjoy them. I also am impressed by your attention to many subtleties of play, which easily confound the beginner, that other online sources fail to address. Do you have a 30 day challenge, or something similar, for the beginner baritone uke player? I have learned much general info/technique from your non-baritone videos, but would like to try an organized approach to learning the baritone uke. Thanks for the help and keep up the good work.

  • @katetrcka5928
    @katetrcka5928 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    you are a LIFE SAVER . THANK YOU SO MUCH!

  • @ylizabethmanchus13
    @ylizabethmanchus13 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for making this video! Now I know why I can hear wrong music when pressing the chord, I was pressing it with the chunky part haha. And the rest are super helpful

  • @stephanielowman6916
    @stephanielowman6916 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much! I'm super excited to learn the uke, and our daughter, who plays guitar, is interested in learning, too. It's so valuable to learn correctly from the start, so I don't have to correct bad habits, later. You're fabulous!

  • @xx_death_wish_xx6213
    @xx_death_wish_xx6213 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You just made my school day a lot less boring haha I love your videos and also, I cannot play ukulele with long sleeves at all I fee like I don't have a good grip on the ukulele and it slips!!

  • @twinkle04evr
    @twinkle04evr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    You have such long fingers, when someone has shorter fingers, it's more challenging :(

    • @robertcassidy6064
      @robertcassidy6064 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      It's actually not. I used to think the same thing when I tried to learn Emaj. It just takes repetition, and proper thumb/wrist placement to spread your fingers in ways you're not used to. It's difficult to explain, but it will begin to feel more natural in time. Just keep practicing! :)

    • @samshM
      @samshM 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Buy a soprano ukulele.

  • @miiinamayhem
    @miiinamayhem 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is amazing! I wish I would have had a music teacher like you in grade school! lol... instead i'm 30 years old (new to playing ukulele) and STILL found your video quite helpful! Thanks for sharing :) :)

  • @donnyf12
    @donnyf12 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It's so hard to play in the winter. I'm always hearing sleeves and it's constantly muting my strings.. Grr!

  • @martynsutherland3170
    @martynsutherland3170 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great advice this - thanks

  • @dfxl8
    @dfxl8 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So well-explained!! I wish higher education teachers could teach that clearly

  • @Kevin-nr9lj
    @Kevin-nr9lj 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Second upload of the day? Wow.
    Nice tips. I will write these down and use them when I start teaching.

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah! I’m trying to get my five videos of the week out so I can work on my website and a few PDFs ;)

    • @Kevin-nr9lj
      @Kevin-nr9lj 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Alright. Upload one per day. Schedule the uploads :)

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I thought I had! Must’ve gotten my dates mixed up 😆

    • @Kevin-nr9lj
      @Kevin-nr9lj 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ha ha.. ok :)

  • @TheLeiaOrgana
    @TheLeiaOrgana 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    One mistake I have done several times when performing is leaving my tuner on the headstock. And though it’s not a good habit; I forget. But the battery in some tuners rattle with the bass from the ukulele. And when using an acoustic ukulele with a microphone; it can sound buzzy. At least for me haha. Great video!

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh, I agree with you! I’m going to make sure I don’t leave the tuner on the headstock on my newest ukulele! It’s a high gloss one and I want to take care of it.

  • @chloetreagus5663
    @chloetreagus5663 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is so helpful, thank you!

  • @martauler913
    @martauler913 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you So much for your lessons, tury are Very helpful

  • @shandyleng
    @shandyleng 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg the ukulele ur using is so beautiful!

  • @Jordan-ib7zz
    @Jordan-ib7zz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your videos they're always so helpful

  • @Alayna-M-C
    @Alayna-M-C 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are incredible! From a fellow music teacher, thank you!

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Alayna!! Thank you so much! Music teachers have to boost each other up!
      Let me know if you ever need video/PDF resources ;)
      facebook.com/bernadetteteachesmusic
      instagram.com/plazi

  • @TwitchClips-Clips
    @TwitchClips-Clips 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much!

  • @Beautyofcolors
    @Beautyofcolors 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I liked it before watching it because All of your videos are my favorite and your voice is so sweet

  • @bluemelxdy6610
    @bluemelxdy6610 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ok i love this woman

  • @phyllismorris94
    @phyllismorris94 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love a video with tips on what not to do to improve my up-strum

  • @susanalexander2559
    @susanalexander2559 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was very helpful. Thank you.

  • @iankarbaron5300
    @iankarbaron5300 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    really useful for newbies like me, any more be great. thanks for this vid

  • @jovanmagtoto1682
    @jovanmagtoto1682 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this mam. I learned a lot.

  • @5877user
    @5877user 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this learning video. Very generous of you. You give valuable tips without charging for them, unlike a book called 101 Tips for Ukulele.
    I wash my hands and clean my nails before practicing to keep my uke fr picking up too much grunge. Again, love your fabulous tips. Will be watching for more mistakes and good tips❤️❤️

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️
      It's nice to hear from my virtual students 😉

    • @5877user
      @5877user 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am a 68-year old retired courtreporter. So my fingers are pretty good in terms of strength. Someone joked with me saying I spent 25 years as a courtreporter so my hands would be ready to learn the uke.Merry Christmas!!!!

  • @michaelnoble6093
    @michaelnoble6093 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such great stuff! Thanks :)

  • @marianaaa7883
    @marianaaa7883 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Also another bad habit that I used to struggle with was every time I would switch chords I would stop strumming[this would happen to me on both ukulele and guitar]. I would do this because I needed time to "perfectly" place my fingers on the fretboard to play which ever chord.

  • @randyweber7779
    @randyweber7779 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks, you been a great help.

  • @RaineyNite
    @RaineyNite 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ms B. Great tips... Literally... Tips of fingers... Hehehe. But Mistake #5 is a big one for me as my nails grow so fast. I really have to pay attention to that one. Because mistake can turn into bad habits so quickly! Thanks for your videos!

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Rainey! What vitamins are you taking!?! I need some of those!!!
      But if your nails grow really fast, you can carry a cute nail file in your case ;)

    • @RaineyNite
      @RaineyNite 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bernadette Teaches Music I take collagen and drink bone broth everyday. I guess I could make a habit to file them daily. I did get a really cute diamond file in my stocking for Christmas.

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Man! I'll have to start taking some of that! I'd love to have my hair growing faster :D
      And yes, you'll have to file the left hand often. You can neglect the other hand's nails a little bit 🙃

  • @CamillaMarieH
    @CamillaMarieH 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great! I'm so glad I'm not doing anything wrong :D I'm still a beginner, so I was a bit worried

  • @TOOTSWEET61
    @TOOTSWEET61 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    great tips thanks.

  • @ruby.s7509
    @ruby.s7509 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks this was so helpful 💙

  • @wenruto
    @wenruto 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this helped me a lot thank you

  • @lenacaric7834
    @lenacaric7834 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you do a video of mistakes for specific chords- like what are you doing wrong in the E, G7... chord where and how to properly place your fingers and so on...

  • @mamakusinera
    @mamakusinera 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just did playing ukelele but have to learn more.

  • @cosmicagate8647
    @cosmicagate8647 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you

  • @hueningzzz
    @hueningzzz 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, I do so many mistakes that I didn’t even realize😃😃😃👍👍👍

  • @emasique8811
    @emasique8811 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for these lessons! nice!

  • @eliana_gst
    @eliana_gst 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always mess up on my g chord 😅 but now I know what to NOT do! Thank you!

  • @loridikena7581
    @loridikena7581 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I do mistake 1 more than I thought. I’ll work on it👍

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You’ll get a lot better when you fix this ;)

    • @hueningzzz
      @hueningzzz 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah same I was wondering why my sound wasn’t right

  • @TarotbyTheIntuitiveTeaCup
    @TarotbyTheIntuitiveTeaCup 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super Helpful!!! thanks

  • @ireneazraienney3003
    @ireneazraienney3003 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THE BEATLES FAN??????? LOOOOOVE YOUR VIDEOS

  • @clilly1287
    @clilly1287 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!!!!!

  • @SPKALEDM
    @SPKALEDM 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!

  • @jtartagl31
    @jtartagl31 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    So helpful! What part of the finger do you use when you need to play multiple strings at once with the same finger? My chords often get muted when I try to do this. Also should you be able to support the instrument with the strumming arm alone?

  • @benjenkins7942
    @benjenkins7942 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good thanks

  • @kaleyyyyyyy9761
    @kaleyyyyyyy9761 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you the Lego hand trick helped so much!!!

  • @markpnw10
    @markpnw10 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ya u teach good stuff I'm a beginner and I'm learning how to play the ukulele from your videos:)

  • @jackiichocolate3172
    @jackiichocolate3172 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Miss B ,yr videos helps me a lot.Arigato gozaimasu.

  • @tjbierle
    @tjbierle 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for these reminders! Even though I think I'm past these mistakes I still find myself making them haha. I was wondering if you have any tips for not tapping the body of the ukulele while strumming? Often on my down strums I scrape the body with my fingernails and it definitely distracts from the overall sound of the uke. Thanks!

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can you send me a video showing me how you do this? I can give you better feedback if I can see it. What do you prefer? fb or insta?

    • @tjbierle
      @tjbierle 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'll try to send one to your Instagram. Keep an eye out for a DM from @ tjbierle :)

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      responded!

  • @RobinGarrish
    @RobinGarrish 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very many thanks, Bernadette! Is there anything we should or shouldn't know for holding down multiple strings? I do my D with one finger to allow for jumps to D7, and E is one finger holding strings G, C and E.

  • @ken-vc8bf
    @ken-vc8bf 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Bernadette reckon I'm not doing too badly as far as these mistakes are concerned but I am guilty on one of them. Will have to try a bit harder. You are doing a great job for us. Many thanks. Ken

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm curious about which one you're guilty of... Hmm...

    • @ken-vc8bf
      @ken-vc8bf 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bernadette Teaches Music .OK - it's not keeping my nails short enough. I sometimes go to a gig after having checked that I have everything in my bag including kazoo, picks, train whistle, glasses, etc, etc, .......get there and find that my nails are too long. Can get away with it when playing with the band but not easy on a solo gig. Nail scissors need to go into the bag. Reckon it must be a man thing, either that or old age.Hey you are very near the 10,000 mark, time for me to start looking out a treat for you. I find that once I have written something down I am more likely to do it. Must go now need to trim my nails - really not joking!!Ken

    • @Asimov16
      @Asimov16 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      If at short notice teeth are great for biting off ya nails LOL

    • @ken-vc8bf
      @ken-vc8bf 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thomas Williams. Good idea. Never crossed my mind. Thanks. Ken

  • @nuttynurdle9314
    @nuttynurdle9314 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    My problem is that my fingers are so short i LITERATELY cannot do it right. I'm going to work on stretching my fingers so I can do it at least partially right. Thank you so much for making this video!

  • @MikLynNi
    @MikLynNi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Every time I lift my fingers to switch chord, the action of lifting fingers create a sound. Can you share any tip to improve this, please?

    • @sunnybaudelaire9384
      @sunnybaudelaire9384 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's actually a technique called pull offs! It's mainly used for finger picking, and it just takes practice to switch the chords fast enough so you dont hear the sound:)

  • @jhennielynm.4460
    @jhennielynm.4460 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    thankyou so much now I can learn the songs that I want :>>

  • @ninis.corner
    @ninis.corner 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thx this was soooo useful

  • @MasterSkySparklez
    @MasterSkySparklez 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the tips! I hope when your channel gains more attention you won't forget yr older viewers dat are fans of you

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh, stop it!!!! Come on :) you’ve been here a while... you know how much I care about you guys

  • @auhona2822
    @auhona2822 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Mrs Bernadette ,I am safia . And I am your big fan ...You help me very much about the ukulele but I don't have any idea what is "chord" and the alphabet of the chord and also I don't know how hold the strings . IT WILL BE VERY NICE IF YOU REPLY AND TRY TO MAKE A VIDEO ABOUT IT.
    THANKS
    Mrs.Bernadette
    for your help

  • @gachadream0626
    @gachadream0626 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you soooooooooooooo muuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @reesebrown5291
    @reesebrown5291 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg this made a big difference

  • @paulinedavies987
    @paulinedavies987 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi bernadette have you got a lesson on riptide struggling a bit with the strumming. Pauline.

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m working on it for this month, actually!!! Expect it in the next week ;)

  • @xyon22220
    @xyon22220 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much his helped alot

  • @blueseaswimmer
    @blueseaswimmer 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    and here I thought I had FAT FINGERS and was not destined to play my nice ukulele I just bought! Thank you sooooo much for this video it has helped a lot! Since I've never played a string instrument I have to get my fingers to accustom to play on the tips of them, should you ever feel any discomfort when training your fingers to play like that?

    • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
      @BernadetteTeachesMusic  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well, you found this video, which means that you are destined to play the ukulele!!! Thank you for letting me know these videos do help! I’ll keep making them ;)

  • @sheimariedaileg2842
    @sheimariedaileg2842 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi thanks for the tutorial ;) is there an easy way to play the G chord? Thanks