Ms.B. you are a wonderful teacher. I noticed how shy you are when it comes to singing. But we all understand that you are a brilliant brilliant uke teacher and not a pop star. So head up and stand proud. God bless you Ms. B.
I am getting the feeling that certain people many not know what they are doing. There is a picture in the booklet that came with my ukulele where a man is showing you how to hold the ukulele and he is laying his thumb and the bottom of his palm lengthwise across the top of the neck, and bending his fingers arond the neck, which makes no sense to me, because you can't curve your fingers if you want to play on the top string. I am only paying attention to Bernadette for now.
I had been trying to teach myself for a couple of months until I saw someone mention this challenge on another videos comments. I can't believe how much I was doing wrong!
Here trying to play this song to cope with the anxiety I've been feeling all week. These are very hard and scary times but music has always been my escape and I'm glad we all have you, the best ukulele teacher ever! (: I hope whoever reads this is doing well. Hang in there. 2020's been rough but we got this! (:
You are a marvelous teacher! I love when you say "look, look , look!" somehow knowing that we are all hunched over our fingerboards instead of watching you demonstrate. :) I'm a 65-year-old woman trying to keep my mind challenged and (relatively) nimble; learning ukulele stretches me in new directions and (surprisingly often) produces pleasing music. Thank you for helping even we old dogs learn new tricks!
I can do it but at an incredibly slow snail pace, this is probably the longest and challenging song that I'm able to play so far. You are kicking my butt today Ms. B!
EletricalMonkey hey! 👋🏼 yes. Today’s lesson is a big big big challenge. If you see the tips on the printable, your only homework for today is to work on the intro ;)
To whoever might be confused . The bridge session applies for lyrics “imagine all the people leaving for today” “imagine all the people living life in peace,you” and “imagine all the people sharing all the world,you” and the chorus version is for lyrics “You may say .... will be as one”
totally agree! I'm desperate for help on this part as well! I'm totally struggling! Can anyone help us with that? Seems odd we have to join Patreon just to get that. And unfortunately, what you mention above still doesn't help me! lol!
This is AMAZING!! I never would have _imagined_ such steep progress without these printables and videos! I’ve gone from knowing NOTHING to having such an INCREDIBLE FOUNDATION including the chromatic scale and 14 chords MEMORIZED, and now learning Imagine in just 2 weeks! You are a UNIQUE gift! 💖 All this from someone as educated and specialized in curriculum AND music as YOU!!! I can’t wait to get my 2 phone holders from Ukelandia - perfect for reading music and watching tutorials!! One is going to a friend!
Step by step, building a strong foundation. Way to go Ms. B. The FIRST thing my voice teacher back in college told us was "a singer CANNOT be shy". I know you are somewhat shy by nature, but you have a good instrument in your voice, so please don't be shy with it. (And Always support your tone with Lots of air). See ya tomorrow.
The 30 day challenge is wonderful...I have been playing uke for several years...but by doing the 30 day challenge I have reviewed the basics and corrected a lot of sloppy habits and have really learned to play so much better. Thank you for this pleasant and positive way to learn. Bernadette you are such a good teacher.
Bernadette teaches in such a clear and simple way, anyone from 5 to 95 can learn to play. Just straighforward instruction and an understanding of what the student is doing as they are following the lesson.
I have been practicing this lesson all day. It has been so much fun! Thank you so much for this challenge - my confidence with playing is really growing with each day
Thanks Ms.B. I was reaching for my pen and paper then realized, of course, I can download the lesson. Those pages are a big help. The little tips in the small boxes, of what to work on each day, are great. Thanks again for the song Ms.B.
Love your teaching style ! So straightforward and easy to follow! You are the best ! So glad I accessed your channel and have referred my family too! Learned so much in just a short while! Thanks Bernadette!!!!
Thank you Miss B! You are seriously the best teacher who understands what students are thinking! Have been doing the 30 day challenge in quarantine and your lessons make each day brighter. Thank you so much for putting so much love and passion into these tutorials and printables -- I feel so lucky to have a world class uke teacher! :)
Wow. Thank you so much, that is so kind of you!! If you buy him a uke he can definitely follow these tutorials and learn with you ❤️ There are so many people in this community who are learning with a daughter/son, granddaughter/grandson and it is so adorable. Those kids will grow up with wonderful memories of making music with family ❤️❤️
Thank you Ms B., My 30 days are almost up and still on day 15. I do practice everyday and I will complete the challange. When I want to quit; I find myself still playing. So I'll comment again when I finally finish. Thank you so much for make it fun, challenging and your detailed explanations!!!!!
You are a really great teacher, I just started playing and you are helping me a lot. I have a hard time maneuvering my fingers. But I try a little each day. I met 3 women at my line dance class who I play with once a week, we are in our 70’s!
Ahhhhh Bernadette, thank you so much! I’ve never felt so confident playing ukulele and I was even able to keep up with the song as it played on my phone 😭 You’re so wonderful 🫶🏾
Awww... you become my favourite day by day. A very talented and an amazing teacher you are. I am learning ukulele only with your videos. Lots of love❤️
I have been working on this for 12 days now and being overwhelmed. I picked up the uke Aug 24, which is 7 weeks ago with no prior experience and I feel like it isn.t going well.
@@2011hib hey just keep working on it- like anything else, it isn’t something anyone figures out in a week or month or even a year. Give yourself time. Slow down and enjoy the process! Every practice is a step forward. I still don’t have it down to where I’d like to be but I keep picking at the melody.
@@kristinedraws Thank you for your encouragement. Three hours ago I was ready to give my ukulele away. I just sat down now and got all the way through the song singing it and playing it, although not perfectly, and I am feeling so much better! Thanks
Hi! I’ve been loving doing the 30 day challenge and your an awesome teacher! Is there anyway you could add a clip of the entire song at the end? I’m having troubles with the transitions in lyrics. I tried looking at your other Imagine video but it’s different chords used for it. Thanks! You’ve been a HUGE help :)
agreed! I'm desperate for help on this part as well! I'm totally struggling! Can anyone help us with that? Seems odd we have to join Patreon just to get that.
THANK YOU for the little in-between tips and tricks on how to transition between tricky chords... I have a “teaching” app that came with my uke, but it seems their motto is “just change chords, it’s no big deal”, and it gets frustrating to keep getting tangled fingers and not be able to keep up. With your tips, I’m catching on much faster, so it’s more fun to practice even if I don’t have it all down yet.
Love these printables! They help so much when I need to review a lesson. And today I just found out how to access all of the 30 Uke challenge videos in one spot and found "time stamps".....very helpful. Before, I was jumping around looking for the next video. Can you tell I'm new to TH-cam? LOL. Your lessons are so easy to follow and I'm being challenged every day. Thank you! My biggest challenge is that when I finally get the strumming down, I can't sing the tune properly. I think I'm rhythm challenged. I can't seem to do both the strumming.....keeping the beat and singing at the same time plus chord changes. Any suggestions? Also could you add a subtitle on the printouts under Ukulele challange with Day 1, 2, 3, etc? It took me a while to figure out that you put them in sequence by the Video 1, 2, 3 as I tend to look first at the bigger title on top. You're doing a fantastic job as a uke teacher....keep it up! I look forward to each lesson.
meg barr There is an upside down triangle to the right below the video screen. It opens up more information once you click on it and you will see the links...one of them will have the printable resource. Good luck with your ukulele journey!
I purchased at Uke at the start of lockdown, figured always wanted to learn an instrument and at 50 years young, now seemed like a good time to start. I'm really enjoying the 30 day challenge and thabjs to Bernadette, this us starting to seem achievable. I am trying to over come the mental block of being terrible get chord G to sound nice.... a bit hit and miss, this is also hindered by lack of feeling in the middle finger having damaged tendons when I was a child.... so even though i can't feel the string, this i believe will come with muscle memory (I hope). Just wanted to share this and say Thanks. Loving playing (loosely stated) the Uke' 👍
Loving it! Struggle so bad with changing from F to G while playing and not dropping Uke! A little clumsy on that part! Practice practice practice! Thanks for amazing tutorials!
Hi Andy!!! As long as you’re spending time with your uke every day, there will be progress. If this one is particularly difficult, move on to the next few videos and come back to it in 3 or 4 days. This way you can look at the lesson with a clear mind and fresh eyes
I’ve been with you now since September and am redoing some of theses lessons for practice. Thanks for all you do. Never gave up, which is something new for me and I love my uke!
Ugh! I practiced the lesson several times before watching the video and it turns out I was playing C7 instead of CMaj7. So nice to see Ms Bernadette's fingers and hear her playing! Back at it!
Hi there I'm a beginner and I'm an old lady and l love to sing so I decide to learn ukulele and your wonderful video really benefit my learning ability I just love it, I thought that I'll never able to learn any instrument in my life but that's not true bc I can learn too😃thanks for teaching me dear may God bless all of US🙏🙏❤
You and me both with singing. In my car I’m a pop star. In reality I’m a bullfrog with a sore throat. But your teaching is great, and while I will persevere with the ukulele, I will not sing....for anyone. Thank you very much.
I like your voice, Bernadette. No need to apologize!! We ALL like your voice. Plus, I just ordered the EUC-MAD blue for my daughter....and will save the M-6 for another time (for me!)
i am absolutely loving this challenge!! I remember wheere I started when i first began your challende and I can’t velieve how far i’ve come. I’ve had no issues playing any of these notes but still working on my switched especially from F to G which is the hardest one for whatever reason. But it’s so rewarding being able to ttake on this song and be able to do it. Thanks so much!!!
After my wife died, I decided that I would relearn how to play the Uke. I've forgotten so much over 45 years, I had to start from scratch. Bernadette makes things so easy, even an old codger like me can learn again (I apparently have to unlearn a lot of mistakes!)
After practicing your version, I found "Imagine - John Lennon - Ukulele Play-Along,and I'm practicing that too because it also shows the chords as you play. Sooooooooo fun, if anyone else is interested. All chords we already know.
Loving this program. Had a hard time getting the the f cord. Now hitting it 75%, G chord is tough for me, but love the sound when I get it. Thinking 3 weeks of practice on this instead of one. Totally enjoying learning the Ukulele. Look forward to the next lesson.
Practicing with others also motivates learning, especially if your practice partners are more experienced musicians. They understand mistakes are common in the beginning, and so can reassure you.
Miss B thank you so much for sharing the knowledge with us.... I always wanted to pay ukelele but felt bit old for traditional lessons. Finally got myself one this week and doing your 30d challenge though in 4days moved already here. You amazing and it’s being great to learn/play along with your videos. Thanks 😊
I love learning this song! I have been practicing John Lennon's Imagine over and over for the past week. It used to be very hard for me to transition from the F chord to the G chord, but now I am finally transitioning better -yay! Also, I'm happy that I finally memorized it! One thing I did struggle with initially when trying to sing and play at the same time was noticing that the 2nd-5th lines in the Bridge section (starting from "Imaging there's no countries...") didn't sound right with the chords shown in the handout (F// Am// Dm// F// G/// C/ G7/). I later discovered that the 2nd-5th lines in the Bridge should be the same as the chords played in the Intro & Verse (C// Cmaj7// F////). I made a notation on the printout you provided. :) I wonder if it might be helpful to post some sort of correction/update, esp. for folks who are just getting to Day 15 Imagine ? (Although, I do have to admit that it felt like a good way to "test" if I am actively learning and paying close attention to detail... haha :D )
Yeah, I noticed the same! Good to find I'm not wrong, hehe :) And btw, how did you do to get better to go from F to G? I'm really struggling with that transition :S Doesn't matter how slow I try to go, I actually need to stop playing as I move all my fingers
Tips? My struggle is F to G, practicing but i feel im getting a bad habit of holding the chords to move my hand up to be able to change, like in a desperate attempt to change on time. Haha. Its hard from F to G.
@@yulelad What I found is that I move the ring 3rd finger to the third fret then follow with the other two fingers on top. This is backwards of how I have set up G before this.
@@anapaniagua4546 Try anchoring the third finger on the G chord first and moving the other twos fingers into place on the 2nd fret. That is backwards from the way I usually play G.
I bought my Ukulele less than 3 weeks ago and your videos have made so enjoyable the learning progress, so a big thank you Bernadette! I feel quite dumb when I (try to) follow other teacher on TH-cam, maybe because I'm too much of a beginner! 😂 Your explanations are crystal clear and I am practicing everyday! ♥
I just discovered these videos and they are so helpful. We are in lockdown in Australia so this 30 day challenge is great. Fortunately I have music background so following Bernadette's wonderful explanations easy. Great teacher! I need to learn how to co-ordinate the strumming and singing, this is my challenge. Hints on how to do this will be welcomed.
I just bought my own Ukalele. I. Definitely accept this 30 day Challenge. Im positive that I can do it.Thank you for you videos.I'l start tomorrow..Godbless
This one is a challenge. But I'm loving it. Sometimes when I play a chord one or two strings don't sound clear. A bit wooden. Though if I test them one by one, they're fine. I'm at a bit of a loss as to what my problem could be.
I'm learning to play ukelele with this course and I'm enjoying it but it's definitely a challenge! For some reason, I have to really think about what I want to do and focus hard to go from Dm to F. It's like a mental block and it's as if my ring finger is stuck on the fret.
Another great lesson. I'm kind of binge learning in chunks when I have the time and energy ha ha. 1 suggestion for this video (feel free to ignore if you want) - would be good to have a bit at the end where you play it all in one go from start to finish - not sure about other people but once I have the notes down I like to have it all in 1 section so I can just play it over and over until I get it right without having to skip the early teaching bits for each section.
This video is amazing! I love how slow you explain everything and ib really like your voice. I wish there was a strum- along version with your singing at the end. My singing is terrible.
Best tutorial for this lesson for any instrument :D You sing well Ms. B :) That fast chord change is tricky but you explained it very well and showed how everyone can practice and get it down. Very detailed editing as always. Just had a look at Day 15 from PDF. You have planned very well for this 30 day course. Learn this song everyone and make Ms. B proud :)
@@BernadetteTeachesMusic I am doing fine. I uploaded a guitar video yesterday, still haven't decided what my next ukulele cover is going to be ☺. You have any recommendations?
You are welcome, I was a bit worried when you raised your knee that this lesson involved playing the song on one leg only, if I tried that I would Bflat on my face ! 😚
Hello and thank you for these challenges. I’m probably very late but hopefully this will help someone with the chord changes. I used my ring finger for C and Cmaj7 since I need my ring finger at the first string second fret for E7. This way, my ring finger is the anchor for Cmaj7 and E7. Happy playing!
Ms.B. you are a wonderful teacher. I noticed how shy you are when it comes to singing. But we all understand that you are a brilliant brilliant uke teacher and not a pop star. So head up and stand proud. God bless you Ms. B.
Ranger One thank you! I will be more bold about my voice in future videos. Promise.
Great teacher! Also is a drop dead gorgeous 😍 woman.
You're a better singer than I will ever be, although, thinking about it, that's not real praise, but I hope you know what I mean.
I tell whoever will listen that this is the best place to learn how to play the ukulele before you develop bad habits.
WOOAAHH!! Thank you so much! I really appreciate that :)
I am getting the feeling that certain people many not know what they are doing. There is a picture in the booklet that came with my ukulele where a man is showing you how to hold the ukulele and he is laying his thumb and the bottom of his palm lengthwise across the top of the neck, and bending his fingers arond the neck, which makes no sense to me, because you can't curve your fingers if you want to play on the top string. I am only paying attention to Bernadette for now.
Totally agree
I had been trying to teach myself for a couple of months until I saw someone mention this challenge on another videos comments. I can't believe how much I was doing wrong!
Shes helped me undo bad habits. I started in June and didn’t discover the 30 day until recently. Love Bernadette!!!
Here trying to play this song to cope with the anxiety I've been feeling all week. These are very hard and scary times but music has always been my escape and I'm glad we all have you, the best ukulele teacher ever! (: I hope whoever reads this is doing well. Hang in there. 2020's been rough but we got this! (:
Jaquilinah ❤️❤️
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You are a marvelous teacher! I love when you say "look, look , look!" somehow knowing that we are all hunched over our fingerboards instead of watching you demonstrate. :) I'm a 65-year-old woman trying to keep my mind challenged and (relatively) nimble; learning ukulele stretches me in new directions and (surprisingly often) produces pleasing music. Thank you for helping even we old dogs learn new tricks!
I can do it but at an incredibly slow snail pace, this is probably the longest and challenging song that I'm able to play so far. You are kicking my butt today Ms. B!
EletricalMonkey hey! 👋🏼 yes. Today’s lesson is a big big big challenge. If you see the tips on the printable, your only homework for today is to work on the intro ;)
To whoever might be confused . The bridge session applies for lyrics “imagine all the people leaving for today” “imagine all the people living life in peace,you” and “imagine all the people sharing all the world,you” and the chorus version is for lyrics “You may say .... will be as one”
Thank you Antonis! I have been so stalled at this part. Your willingness to share with fellow students is admirable! Bless you!
@@2011hib it is great to know that I’m not the only one who was into trouble with it . Cheers 🎸✊
totally agree! I'm desperate for help on this part as well! I'm totally struggling! Can anyone help us with that? Seems odd we have to join Patreon just to get that. And unfortunately, what you mention above still doesn't help me! lol!
Thank you! I was confused !!!
Hi miss B. You are the best ukulele teacher. You make the impossible possible, you make us believe we can do it and we can. Thank you ☺
such a great comment!!!! Thank you for saying what I've been thinking since I started watching Ms B's channel!
I agree! I thought i was crazy for even trying and would be impossible but you are an amazing teacher very clear and passionate and gentle, loving it
There are many uke tutorials on the internet but only you are the real teacher.❤
Dear Bernadette, you really are the best uke teacher ever. Hallo from Berlin, Germany!
This is AMAZING!! I never would have _imagined_ such steep progress without these printables and videos!
I’ve gone from knowing NOTHING to having such an INCREDIBLE FOUNDATION including the chromatic scale and 14 chords MEMORIZED, and now learning Imagine in just 2 weeks!
You are a UNIQUE gift! 💖 All this from someone as educated and specialized in curriculum AND music as YOU!!!
I can’t wait to get my 2 phone holders from Ukelandia - perfect for reading music and watching tutorials!! One is going to a friend!
Step by step, building a strong foundation. Way to go Ms. B. The FIRST thing my voice teacher back in college told us was "a singer CANNOT be shy". I know you are somewhat shy by nature, but you have a good instrument in your voice, so please don't be shy with it. (And Always support your tone with Lots of air). See ya tomorrow.
SeanVplayer thank you so much! I will think about this and come up with a plan 🤔
You are a very good teacher. I am picking up a lot of your phrases while I try to teach Uke to kids. Thanks 😀
Candace Travis ahaha no way! I’ve picked up phrases from my students and my teacher friends. Pretty soon we will all sound the same 😂
The 30 day challenge is wonderful...I have been playing uke for several years...but by doing the 30 day challenge I have reviewed the basics and corrected a lot of sloppy habits and have really learned to play so much better. Thank you for this pleasant and positive way to learn. Bernadette you are such a good teacher.
I didn't realise how beautiful this song sounds on a uke. Good choice and lovely singing voice Bernadette ❤
Francie Hubert it truly is beautiful 🤗 glad you like it
Bernadette teaches in such a clear and simple way, anyone from 5 to 95 can learn to play. Just straighforward instruction and an understanding of what the student is doing as they are following the lesson.
This was an exceptional video. The final comments are so important, your comments about getting good tone are sooo true. Thank you for your guidance!!
I was so lost before I found your videos!! Thank you so much for giving me progress! You are truly an amazing teacher and musician :)
Thank you so much, Sam! That’s really so kind of you ❤️
So grateful to have you as my teacher.... The best👏👏👏👏.... And yes you sing too good.... I love your singing too
I have been practicing this lesson all day. It has been so much fun! Thank you so much for this challenge - my confidence with playing is really growing with each day
Thanks Ms.B. I was reaching for my pen and paper then realized, of course, I can download the lesson. Those pages are a big help. The little tips in the small boxes, of what to work on each day, are great. Thanks again for the song Ms.B.
ARC 110 hey! Thank you so much for noticing! I always wonder what you guys think of the printables and if they’re a help. 🤗🤗
Love your teaching style ! So straightforward and easy to follow! You are the best ! So glad I accessed your channel and have referred my family too! Learned so much in just a short while! Thanks Bernadette!!!!
This challenge gives our learning process a
purpose. Thank you for your methodology and smile!
Thank you Miss B! You are seriously the best teacher who understands what students are thinking! Have been doing the 30 day challenge in quarantine and your lessons make each day brighter. Thank you so much for putting so much love and passion into these tutorials and printables -- I feel so lucky to have a world class uke teacher! :)
Beautiful song, beautiful message, wonderful teacher. Thank you Ms B!
You were born to teach. You make it so even I understand. I think my 11 year old would like this. He's into guitars, but they are so big for him.
Wow. Thank you so much, that is so kind of you!!
If you buy him a uke he can definitely follow these tutorials and learn with you ❤️
Wow. Thank you so much, that is so kind of you!! If you buy him a uke he can definitely follow these tutorials and learn with you ❤️
There are so many people in this community who are learning with a daughter/son, granddaughter/grandson and it is so adorable. Those kids will grow up with wonderful memories of making music with family ❤️❤️
Thank you Ms B., My 30 days are almost up and still on day 15. I do practice everyday and I will complete the challange. When I want to quit; I find myself still playing. So I'll comment again when I finally finish. Thank you so much for make it fun, challenging and your detailed explanations!!!!!
You are a really great teacher, I just started playing and you are helping me a lot. I have a hard time maneuvering my fingers. But I try a little each day. I met 3 women at my line dance class who I play with once a week, we are in our 70’s!
Thank you! I enjoy looking at your positive smile and patient teaching. 🙂Actually we did the switch from C to G7 in You are my sunshine.
Just wanted to thank you for your wonderful videos! I'm learning uke for the first time ever and it was possible because you're an awesome teacher!!!
I am improving, very slowly....I am enjoying it! You are an excellent teacher
Ahhhhh Bernadette, thank you so much! I’ve never felt so confident playing ukulele and I was even able to keep up with the song as it played on my phone 😭 You’re so wonderful 🫶🏾
Huge Beatles fan. I like Paul and my wife likes John. No taking sides Mrs. B! We are 1/2 way through. Great job with this series.
Robert Stephens thank you, Robert! 🤗🤗🤗 your jokes and comments are making this series soooo much fun :)
This song takes me back to choir I love it so much! 💗 You have a lovely voice!
Gracias Bernadette, another awesome lesson!! I can now play one of the most iconic songs of all time 😊😊🎶🎶❤❤
Awww... you become my favourite day by day. A very talented and an amazing teacher you are. I am learning ukulele only with your videos. Lots of love❤️
oh how awesome a teacher you arre !!!, A thousand thanks miss
Yay I can’t believe I’m playing this song 15 days in!!! Thank you Bernadette!
I have been working on this for 12 days now and being overwhelmed. I picked up the uke Aug 24, which is 7 weeks ago with no prior experience and I feel like it isn.t going well.
@@2011hib hey just keep working on it- like anything else, it isn’t something anyone figures out in a week or month or even a year. Give yourself time. Slow down and enjoy the process! Every practice is a step forward. I still don’t have it down to where I’d like to be but I keep picking at the melody.
@@kristinedraws Thank you for your encouragement. Three hours ago I was ready to give my ukulele away. I just sat down now and got all the way through the song singing it and playing it, although not perfectly, and I am feeling so much better! Thanks
........im so saving up for this ukulele im madly in love with it
Ro Draws I’m getting it for my bday in a month!!! 😆😆😆
@@solstudios941 currently holding my new uke and named her Opal XD
what brand is it? I thought Enya but then I noticed the K on the head....
Susan K It is Enya. Not sure why the K is there tho
me too i'm obssesed! it's stunning!
Thank you thank you for your way to teach❤ you make all the music easy to learn!!!❤
I think this is my favourite lesson so far! I love Imagine.
I just love your singing voice! Beautiful. ❤
Hi! I’ve been loving doing the 30 day challenge and your an awesome teacher! Is there anyway you could add a clip of the entire song at the end? I’m having troubles with the transitions in lyrics. I tried looking at your other Imagine video but it’s different chords used for it. Thanks! You’ve been a HUGE help :)
agreed! I'm desperate for help on this part as well! I'm totally struggling! Can anyone help us with that? Seems odd we have to join Patreon just to get that.
THANK YOU for the little in-between tips and tricks on how to transition between tricky chords... I have a “teaching” app that came with my uke, but it seems their motto is “just change chords, it’s no big deal”, and it gets frustrating to keep getting tangled fingers and not be able to keep up. With your tips, I’m catching on much faster, so it’s more fun to practice even if I don’t have it all down yet.
Love these printables! They help so much when I need to review a lesson. And today I just found out how to access all of the 30 Uke challenge videos in one spot and found "time stamps".....very helpful. Before, I was jumping around looking for the next video. Can you tell I'm new to TH-cam? LOL. Your lessons are so easy to follow and I'm being challenged every day. Thank you! My biggest challenge is that when I finally get the strumming down, I can't sing the tune properly. I think I'm rhythm challenged. I can't seem to do both the strumming.....keeping the beat and singing at the same time plus chord changes. Any suggestions? Also could you add a subtitle on the printouts under Ukulele challange with Day 1, 2, 3, etc? It took me a while to figure out that you put them in sequence by the Video 1, 2, 3 as I tend to look first at the bigger title on top. You're doing a fantastic job as a uke teacher....keep it up! I look forward to each lesson.
How do I find the printables???
meg barr There is an upside down triangle to the right below the video screen. It opens up more information once you click on it and you will see the links...one of them will have the printable resource. Good luck with your ukulele journey!
How to find the printable s???
I purchased at Uke at the start of lockdown, figured always wanted to learn an instrument and at 50 years young, now seemed like a good time to start. I'm really enjoying the 30 day challenge and thabjs to Bernadette, this us starting to seem achievable. I am trying to over come the mental block of being terrible get chord G to sound nice.... a bit hit and miss, this is also hindered by lack of feeling in the middle finger having damaged tendons when I was a child.... so even though i can't feel the string, this i believe will come with muscle memory (I hope). Just wanted to share this and say Thanks. Loving playing (loosely stated) the Uke' 👍
You are already halfway through. Wow! Keep the videos coming 😉
Abby Vdl so crazy! Let’s see how this next half goes!!!
Greatest uke Teacher Ms. B
Loving it! Struggle so bad with changing from F to G while playing and not dropping Uke! A little clumsy on that part! Practice practice practice! Thanks for amazing tutorials!
I am still mastering this one, can't wait to move along with the challenge, you are an absolutely superb teacher Mrs. B, I'm loving it👍🏻👍🏻
Hi Andy!!! As long as you’re spending time with your uke every day, there will be progress. If this one is particularly difficult, move on to the next few videos and come back to it in 3 or 4 days. This way you can look at the lesson with a clear mind and fresh eyes
I will, thanks for replying 😃
I’ve been with you now since September and am redoing some of theses lessons for practice. Thanks for all you do. Never gave up, which is something new for me and I love my uke!
You are very smart in introduce chalenges exactly when we need. Thank you very much, Learn a lot with you since Brazil!
Ugh! I practiced the lesson several times before watching the video and it turns out I was playing C7 instead of CMaj7. So nice to see Ms Bernadette's fingers and hear her playing! Back at it!
I had the same problem. It would be nice to see how to play the chords in the .pdf. On a small laptop screen it's hard to see the finger positions.
Hi there I'm a beginner and I'm an old lady and l love to sing so I decide to learn ukulele and your wonderful video really benefit my learning ability I just love it, I thought that I'll never able to learn any instrument in my life but that's not true bc I can learn too😃thanks for teaching me dear may God bless all of US🙏🙏❤
Thank you so much Bernadette, this is my favourite song of all time. 😘
I like your channel. Your lessons are very easy and well explained. I'll show you to my students! Have a great 2021.
This one was challenging, but I love it. You’re a great teacher!!
You and me both with singing. In my car I’m a pop star. In reality I’m a bullfrog with a sore throat. But your teaching is great, and while I will persevere with the ukulele, I will not sing....for anyone. Thank you very much.
I like your voice, Bernadette. No need to apologize!! We ALL like your voice. Plus, I just ordered the EUC-MAD blue for my daughter....and will save the M-6 for another time (for me!)
Brigid Finucane wow!!! Let me know when she gets it. She will be so excited!!
Thank you for the compliment 😘
hey, I found that for the C/Cmaj7/E7 sequence, if we use ring finger for Cmaj7 too, it makes the transition to E7 so much easier
i am absolutely loving this challenge!! I remember wheere I started when i first began your challende and I can’t velieve how far i’ve come. I’ve had no issues playing any of these notes but still working on my switched especially from F to G which is the hardest one for whatever reason. But it’s so rewarding being able to ttake on this song and be able to do it. Thanks so much!!!
After my wife died, I decided that I would relearn how to play the Uke. I've forgotten so much over 45 years, I had to start from scratch. Bernadette makes things so easy, even an old codger like me can learn again (I apparently have to unlearn a lot of mistakes!)
Yes, indeed, very challenging today, esp switching fm F to G. will have to work extra hard on that one, thanks
Outstanding teacher!
I love how you teach!! I’m so happy I found you 🙌🏽
After practicing your version, I found "Imagine - John Lennon - Ukulele Play-Along,and I'm practicing that too because it also shows the chords as you play. Sooooooooo fun, if anyone else is interested. All chords we already know.
Hey Bernadette - just sent a little tip via my daughter to thank you for the wonderful lessons !
Oh!! I received it!! ❤️❤️❤️ thank you so much, I really appreciate that. You’re so sweet and thoughtful :)
Loving this program. Had a hard time getting the the f cord. Now hitting it 75%, G chord is tough for me, but love the sound when I get it. Thinking 3 weeks of practice on this instead of one. Totally enjoying learning the Ukulele. Look forward to the next lesson.
This is so fun (and challenging) to play! Def a great challenge for the halfway point!
You are wonderful! Thank you 😊
Practicing with others also motivates learning, especially if your practice partners are more experienced musicians. They understand mistakes are common in the beginning, and so can reassure you.
Alexis Leona totally agree with this. 🙌🏼
Love these daily challenges, can't wait for day 16 😀
Miss B thank you so much for sharing the knowledge with us.... I always wanted to pay ukelele but felt bit old for traditional lessons. Finally got myself one this week and doing your 30d challenge though in 4days moved already here. You amazing and it’s being great to learn/play along with your videos.
Thanks 😊
thank you so much i just printed off the printable and i'm so excited to learn this one! one of my fav songs :)
I just love your way saying ready go❤️
I love learning this song! I have been practicing John Lennon's Imagine over and over for the past week. It used to be very hard for me to transition from the F chord to the G chord, but now I am finally transitioning better -yay! Also, I'm happy that I finally memorized it! One thing I did struggle with initially when trying to sing and play at the same time was noticing that the 2nd-5th lines in the Bridge section (starting from "Imaging there's no countries...") didn't sound right with the chords shown in the handout (F// Am// Dm// F// G/// C/ G7/). I later discovered that the 2nd-5th lines in the Bridge should be the same as the chords played in the Intro & Verse (C// Cmaj7// F////). I made a notation on the printout you provided. :) I wonder if it might be helpful to post some sort of correction/update, esp. for folks who are just getting to Day 15 Imagine ? (Although, I do have to admit that it felt like a good way to "test" if I am actively learning and paying close attention to detail... haha :D )
Yeah, I noticed the same! Good to find I'm not wrong, hehe :) And btw, how did you do to get better to go from F to G? I'm really struggling with that transition :S Doesn't matter how slow I try to go, I actually need to stop playing as I move all my fingers
Same here! I didn’t realize until I got my husband to sing for me while I played. It was a good exercise!
Tips? My struggle is F to G, practicing but i feel im getting a bad habit of holding the chords to move my hand up to be able to change, like in a desperate attempt to change on time. Haha. Its hard from F to G.
@@yulelad What I found is that I move the ring 3rd finger to the third fret then follow with the other two fingers on top. This is backwards of how I have set up G before this.
@@anapaniagua4546 Try anchoring the third finger on the G chord first and moving the other twos fingers into place on the 2nd fret. That is backwards from the way I usually play G.
I bought my Ukulele less than 3 weeks ago and your videos have made so enjoyable the learning progress, so a big thank you Bernadette! I feel quite dumb when I (try to) follow other teacher on TH-cam, maybe because I'm too much of a beginner! 😂 Your explanations are crystal clear and I am practicing everyday! ♥
I just discovered these videos and they are so helpful. We are in lockdown in Australia so this 30 day challenge is great. Fortunately I have music background so following Bernadette's wonderful explanations easy. Great teacher! I need to learn how to co-ordinate the strumming and singing, this is my challenge. Hints on how to do this will be welcomed.
I just bought my own Ukalele.
I. Definitely accept this 30 day Challenge. Im positive that I can do it.Thank you for you videos.I'l start tomorrow..Godbless
Grande Bernuuuu sos la mejoor!😘
Fabricio Olmedo eyyy!!! Donde te escondiste?
You are great teacher!!
This one is a challenge. But I'm loving it. Sometimes when I play a chord one or two strings don't sound clear. A bit wooden. Though if I test them one by one, they're fine. I'm at a bit of a loss as to what my problem could be.
Yep snap!
i think your singing is amaizing Ms.B
Love this song!! And this uke!!
Nieves Huaman same here!!! 🤗🤗
un grand merci I love that...and its easy with you to learn
cecile godon thank you too!!! Merci 🤗
This song is so inspiring! I'm happy to learn how to play it with you!
Yay!! You sound so good!!! Thanks for this one :)
Connor Berry Fingerstyle Ukulele TABS thank you so much 😊 you’re so sweet. It’s nice to have you coming back regularly :)
I am waiting for my ukulele and i will definetly learn from you, you are amazing
yay i did it i am learning it now so much fun
I'm learning to play ukelele with this course and I'm enjoying it but it's definitely a challenge! For some reason, I have to really think about what I want to do and focus hard to go from Dm to F. It's like a mental block and it's as if my ring finger is stuck on the fret.
nice melody....i was thoughed about it...& of course your voice while you play.....really charming
You make everything to be so easy!
This song is gonna take me a whole week to practice!!! But I like to challenge myself. Thank you ms. B for putting up this song
Hey! How are you doing on this song?
Hello Ms. B. I'm half way through the song now. Can wait until I master it to record the song
Ahhh! Sounds like you will finish it in less than a week ;)
Another great lesson. I'm kind of binge learning in chunks when I have the time and energy ha ha. 1 suggestion for this video (feel free to ignore if you want) - would be good to have a bit at the end where you play it all in one go from start to finish - not sure about other people but once I have the notes down I like to have it all in 1 section so I can just play it over and over until I get it right without having to skip the early teaching bits for each section.
I used to do that but TH-cam started demonetizing my videos whenever I had the playalong :((
I love your teaching techniques!❤️
I'm picking up so well. Thank you
This video is amazing! I love how slow you explain everything and ib really like your voice. I wish there was a strum- along version with your singing at the end. My singing is terrible.
Thank you, I am learning so much for you!
you have soo many pretty ukuleles!
Best tutorial for this lesson for any instrument :D
You sing well Ms. B :)
That fast chord change is tricky but you explained it very well and showed how everyone can practice and get it down.
Very detailed editing as always.
Just had a look at Day 15 from PDF. You have planned very well for this 30 day course.
Learn this song everyone and make Ms. B proud :)
Kevin hey Kevin! How are you?
What’s your next cover going to be? 😃
@@BernadetteTeachesMusic I am doing fine. I uploaded a guitar video yesterday, still haven't decided what my next ukulele cover is going to be ☺. You have any recommendations?
Get Lucky!
by Daft Punk?
Yes!!
thank you so much bernadette
Helloooooooo. well I really enjoyed that lesson. And your hair and makeup, may i say inspired me as well ! 😁😁😉😉
colin uk ah!! Thank you so much 😊 I’m happy this lesson was inspiring. That’s the main objective of this channel!!! ✨
You are welcome, I was a bit worried when you raised your knee that this lesson involved playing the song on one leg only, if I tried that I would Bflat on my face ! 😚
colin uk 😂 nice pun!!!!
Hello and thank you for these challenges. I’m probably very late but hopefully this will help someone with the chord changes. I used my ring finger for C and Cmaj7 since I need my ring finger at the first string second fret for E7. This way, my ring finger is the anchor for Cmaj7 and E7. Happy playing!