Not certain about the points made but ,if anyone else wants to uncover easy ukulele songs to play try Pycanta Amazing Ukulele Protocol (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some great things about it and my work buddy got cool success with it.
I am 60 years old. I wanted to learn . YOU TAUGHT Me. Your beautiful kind soul is so patient. You never ran ahead of me. You walked beside. And you smile said `you can do it`. you have changed my life. thank you. Nameste
Incredible!! Always loved the sound of the ukulele. I have wanted to learn how to play it, but never got there. I'm now 72 and I'm just beginning to learn. I have three related challenges, arthritis, memory, and learning new things. The good news is......learning new things helps to build new pathways in the brain which will improve my memory making it easier to learn. Yahoo!!! I might be slow, but I'll get there. Thank you Cynthia. You are a really good teacher!!
As a beginner at 65 I feel blessed having come across your video , today is just my first day. I have gone through a couple of different teachers and I can confidently say that you are the best teacher
This is mind blowing. I haven’t heard anyone explain it this way. Game changer. Keeping the pressure on at least one finger as you change chords helps so so much with not letting the ukulele fall. Thank you so so much. 🙏🏼
Hello ! I'm 76 years old and I play piano for 3 years. I'm a beginner on the ukulele and I love so much the way you teach wow ! and thank you so much for you patience and so and so. Thank you for you free lessons on TH-cam. You are a brillant and lovely teacher, speaking slowly and taking time to explain the things. Have a very nice day and I'm one of your followers. I play ukulélé every day. thank you !
This is the instruction I need to build a solid foundation! Thanks so much I feel that so many teachers/ video tutorials blow past these basics. Now to find a set of videos that show all major cord progressions in this type of teaching style like you have. Building solid and proper muscle memory and making those connections second nature over time will most likely advance any beginner. I realize I need to LEARN like second nature what the cords are before trying serious songs. It not much different than learning keyboarding as far as the fundamental learning practices.
This is my first time ever learning how to play a musical instrument. Trying to play and transition between these notes feels like crazy brain gymnastics!! Forget puzzles and crosswords!
remember to be realistic - you'll have to do some work whichever system you follow for learning uke I have spent months researching into different systems and found an awesome website at Arthurs Uke Blog (check it out on google)
You are a REALLY good tutor! Sometimes when i'm trying to change chords, I try to move one finger and another finger moves instead and i'm like huh? My brain is playing uke without me... :')
Easy. Put your point finger on the 2nd from the top string, put your middle at the very last string, then move the next fret and put your index to the 2nd from the last string. BOOM G
I started ukulele a week ago, and my chords have been sounding like garbage. I realised my strumming was the worst. Your gift of teaching and breaking things down REALLY made a HUGE difference in my playing!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH! I have every intention of following your lessons now! YOU ROCK!
I just started teaching myself the uke 3 weeks ago, and yours are my favorite lessons. I love the way you break down everything like practicing chord changes. Now I just need to get my fingers to listen to my brain. Thank you!
Reading the comments make me feel happy that I am not the only one struggling. Cynthia you are a brilliant and lovely teacher. I am in mid fifties and as a beginner l can do the G major, F major and C only :). But will keep trying. Don't lose hope guys. Trying and failing is better than non trying, and you will never succeed if you surrender and don't try. Keep the good work.
❤ I got big trouble of moving from F to G -vice / verse … now it makes more sense and i am sure it will work . The truth is -exactly what you say -slowly and patiently keep Practicing , and at some point the hands start do do it by themselves. Thank You for the lesson🎉
Thank you, Cynthia. I’m learning to normalise music as part of our lives so to create a music environment for my son. I love your tutorials. I’m a Maths teacher. The way you teach makes me reflect on my own practice - slow and steady; break down into small and achievable chunks. You are super helpful. Thank you so much.
I just got an Ukelele for my birthday and your video helped a lot! Other tutorials never mentioned hovering and it makes much more sense now when changing chords! Thank you
As a lifelong musician, vocal, key board and cello, I thought I could just pick up the uke and sail away...you have been such a great teacher. I now re-remember how important muscle memory is. Fantastic fun!
I know this is a year old, but I would suggest practicing going between a C and an Em. They go together quite often, and they're right by each other, so it should be an easy move. You can also go between an Em and B7 - not the one where you bar the second fret. Gives the same shape. You just move it up a string. Keep on strumming!
Good advice! I agree, I also struggle with Em, a lot of others I can transition smoothly but something about that one I have to place each finger. Practice, practice! Lol
We all have a chord that seems overwhelmingly challenging, for me lately it's the E7 chord. Another challenging chord is the Bb. Sometimes I just sit and watch a movie or something and switch back and forth between say an A chord to an E7, then from F to Bb. I'm trying to connect to that "muscle memory" that is so essential. Keep following what Cynthia tells us to do and it Will come. She is such an inspiring Professional, both as a working musician and as an instructor. Happy Strumming, (and picking)!
Wow, just got my Uke today, and you were spot on with this video, my fingers were moving just the way you said. Happy to hear that if I stick with it, it will get more natural over time. That Am to G transition is so slow for me at this point. Thanks so much for making these videos!
I'm not! I've been 'playing since July last year, and I still can't do these basics properly - my fingers are too big and clumsy, and always end up hitting the wrong strings. I guess I wasn't cut-out to be a uke player!
Snup I did: I switched from my initial soprano to a tenor. Still not much better, I'm afraid! Badger must not be suited to playing musical instruments!
I m 73, a retiree , Your teaching methodologies,patience, and delivering were excellent,, i will follow up your lessons and keep practicing . Very much appreciated and thank you
Cynthia your tutorials are amazing! I've picked up so much more from you than any other source and your tips are all helpful. Thank you for providing them! P.s. Right around when you sped up on the G to C transition I exclaimed "Oh she has a DOGGIE" in hushed tones, hahaha. That is one cute puppers.
I've been a musician all of my life but string instruments have been the absolute bane of my existence... I eventually just stopped trying. The way you described this just made all sorts of lights go on in my head and I wish I'd have had someone explain this to me like this decades ago.
@@cynthialinmusic I pretty much always just tried to 'stick the landing' when changing chords instead of strategically moving my fingers in the most efficient way. It was kind of a "lift all fingers and then drop them in the perfect spot on every change." Your way makes way more sense. Oddly, I have noticed that my piano fine motor controls seem to be little to no help when it comes to independently moving fingers on a stringed neck. I kind of thought that would translate at least a little.
When I moved the #3 finger over to the C but left the 1 & 2 fingers in place and then moved the #3 finger back and forth, I could hear the two opening chords to Pinball Wizard by the Who! It was tricky to get the strum correct though. Thanks. You're a great teacher!
Another very helpful video. One thing I love about practicing the transition between chords is that you can do it while watching TV or reading and at any hour of the night as you don't need to strum loudly or strum at all if your happy enough that way.
thanks a lot Cynthia ! you're the best uke teacher on yutube ;) btw... is it only me ? or is there anyone else who's playing the G chord with swapped fingers 1 & 2 ? for me it's much easier with the middle finger on C string (and don't have to swap fingers during G to F transition) but i'm a total beginner started just 6 days ago, so probably i'll realize soon why it should be the other way around with those fingers :D
dont forget to be realistic - you'll have to put in some work whichever system you use for learning to play the uke I've been researching into how to play Ukelele and discovered a great resource at Arthurs Uke Blog (check it out on google)
I've been having so much trouble with the G chord - my fingers are really arthritic and I couldn't get a clear chord. I just tried it reversing the fingers, and had a much better sound!
yes, you are an excellent teacher - I'm a "senior" beginner and was having a great deal of trouble transitioning from G to F - your method explains everything so well - I'm a believer!!
Many thanks Cynthia for your great lessons I'm a 74yo novice ukulele player from Northern Ireland and I really enjoy practising and playing along with you.
Ive had 18 years classical piano and play most of the woodwinds. A string intrument is the first. But i practice and practice and with out you id never be as far as long i i am. 1 month of your lessons and practicing as much as possible has even impressed my family
I have been a Musician for thirty-six years now, a majority of it playing Bass. I play a few more instruments than that. Of all, the Uke was by far the easiest to pick up, even more than the Bass. You explain it in a way that this Old School Bassist can follow. Thank you for your most helpful tutorial. Uke on!
A good exercise in proprioception or knowing where your fingers are on the strings without looking . A bit like learning how to type . It is quite tricky but practice is the solution .
Thank you I’ve never been able to learn an instrument. No one has been able to explain the basics like you have. I love that you go so slow and show up close what the cords look like.
When I strum my ukulele it makes a pluck sound, not like the sound it's suppose to. I don't know what's wrong. I put enough pressure when I'm playing, it just doesn't sound right. I'm confused?
You're suggestion about ring finger coming down for C and then just having 2 other fingers to hover for upcoming G is perfect! Thanks for these beginner tutorials.
I've long wanted to learn to play the guitar but was intimidated by the fingerings...until my daughter borrowed her cousin's ukulele and taught me my first piece with it - - You are my sunshine. I was hooked! Since then I've been constantly on the lookout for good tutorials on TH-cam to improve my strumming and transition (among others) until I chanced upon your channel. Cynthia Lin you are a game changer. I love how you keep your lessons simple, clear, and unhurried. Thank you so much! I don't think I need to look elsewhere. Guess I have to get my own uke now...😊
Today is my 3rd day of practising changing chords C to G and F. I really like the way you teach how to change chord. It really makes practising easier. Thumbs up. :)
I’m stuck in quarantine and I am trying to learn how to play my ukulele. this is my first time seeing this channel and i can already tell you are gonna help me a lot! ❤️❤️
I've been using shortcuts like switching the index and middle fingers on the G chord for easier transition to F and sometimes using my pinky for the C chord so my other fingers can get to the next chord faster. I might bar the lower three strings with my index finger in a G chord to switch faster to a B. I'm still happy I know multiple ways to play a chord, but practicing the normal transitions will be great to have in my ukulele arsenal. I didn't even know fingers could move like that!
Wow, I am so thankful to have found your channel. I've been wanting to do this most of my life but never had to courage too. In 5 minutes I learned three chords and it wasn't a struggle to flip and place my fingers from chord C to G to F. THANK YOU!
Thank you for this! Your scaffolding the learning, slowing down, and stressing the importance of technique has increased my sense of self-efficacy dramatically. Watching and playing along with you is making my visit to Hawaii even more enjoyable than it already was! You're a great teacher.
Thank you so much!! I am learning to play the ukulele and I am so excited. My Tutu was a Hula teacher in Hawaii most of her life and my cousins and sister can all dance but I was just not blessed with that gift so I was inspired to try to learn to play so we can celebrate together. Your videos have been so amazingly helpful!!
This is the most helpful lesson on chord changes ever. after 3 lessons from a zoom class and moderate practice I was sooooo frustrated. I love your words of encouragement, clear visuals & just taking it slow. Thank you
My 14 y/o wants a ukulele for xmas... this is the first tutorial I clicked on and I think you're a GREAT teacher!! I'll direct her here once she gets started! Thank you!
Thank you so much for this video on strumming transitions. I have been struggling without anyone to show me how. Books didn't do the job. Your explanation and video showing how to do it slowly is exactly what I needed. Thank you!
Cynthia you are a very good teacher 🙂 I am a left handed person and i think it gives me better control over my fingers to switch between the chords... But the way you explain is excellent which helped me understand faster !
Hello, I am learning a lot thanks to your tutorials, which I have been following since I bought my ukulele, but it takes me a lot of effort to play the G, but I try, thanks for teaching so well, how you do it, and with enough patience so that everyone let's get it right, greetings from Spain
Iv never played a ukulele till today just got it and this is the second video of yours iv seen and already it looks and sounds like I have some idea of what I'm doing so you've got a new subscriber thank you for sharing what you know it's helping a lot
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I can't tell you as a beginner how much I appreciate your true gift of teaching..
First chords on uke
Chad Smath that's right
Not certain about the points made but ,if anyone else wants to uncover easy ukulele songs to play try Pycanta Amazing Ukulele Protocol (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some great things about it and my work buddy got cool success with it.
You are a wonderful teacher . Thank you for being so patient and for clear explication.
same!
I am 60 years old. I wanted to learn . YOU TAUGHT Me. Your beautiful kind soul is so patient. You never ran ahead of me. You walked beside. And you smile said `you can do it`. you have changed my life. thank you. Nameste
wow.
Awsome!
Now you are 65
@@user-ii7mn3zk4d now he is 63
More of this please!
Incredible!! Always loved the sound of the ukulele. I have wanted to learn how to play it, but never got there. I'm now 72 and I'm just beginning to learn. I have three related challenges, arthritis, memory, and learning new things. The good news is......learning new things helps to build new pathways in the brain which will improve my memory making it easier to learn. Yahoo!!! I might be slow, but I'll get there. Thank you Cynthia. You are a really good teacher!!
A beginner on the ukulele, your videos are hands down the best way to explain chord changes to a newbie thank you! Forever inspired by you! ❤️🙌🏾
Teresa Escobar o
Teresa Escobar I agree
As a beginner at 65 I feel blessed having come across your video , today is just my first day. I have gone through a couple of different teachers and I can confidently say that you are the best teacher
I just bought my ukulele yesterday and here i am trying to learn something. Hopefully after a weak i can sing and strum one whole song.
If you want an app to help you could try ukulele by roadie! It works really well for me!
Today was day 14 for me. I hope that you stuck with it. I am amazed when something I’m playing sounds good.
I suggest trying im yours
how is it now?
I got mine just yesterday as well..... And my sister is showing off
"This might seems painstakingly slow"
Didn't think it was gonna be so painful for my fingers tho
By far the best instructor I've seen yet! 3rd day practicing this, and today my fingers didn't go flying crazily around C G F. Waaaahhhooooo!
This is mind blowing. I haven’t heard anyone explain it this way. Game changer. Keeping the pressure on at least one finger as you change chords helps so so much with not letting the ukulele fall. Thank you so so much. 🙏🏼
Hello ! I'm 76 years old and I play piano for 3 years. I'm a beginner on the ukulele and I love so much the way you teach wow ! and thank you so much for you patience and so and so. Thank you for you free lessons on TH-cam. You are a brillant and lovely teacher, speaking slowly and taking time to explain the things. Have a very nice day and I'm one of your followers. I play ukulélé every day. thank you !
This is the instruction I need to build a solid foundation! Thanks so much I feel that so many teachers/ video tutorials blow past these basics. Now to find a set of videos that show all major cord progressions in this type of teaching style like you have. Building solid and proper muscle memory and making those connections second nature over time will most likely advance any beginner. I realize I need to LEARN like second nature what the cords are before trying serious songs. It not much different than learning keyboarding as far as the fundamental learning practices.
This is my first time ever learning how to play a musical instrument.
Trying to play and transition between these notes feels like crazy brain gymnastics!!
Forget puzzles and crosswords!
This hurts my fingers. Maybe I should try the maracas.
That will give your wrist pain 😅
remember to be realistic - you'll have to do some work whichever system you follow for learning uke I have spent months researching into different systems and found an awesome website at Arthurs Uke Blog (check it out on google)
Roger Y the triangle always works
Roger Y Mine hurt too.
@Σοφία Φλουρή I think Roger Y was joking- not to be realistic....
Who else is in quarantine and trying to learn how to play the ukulele?
I am!
Me too!
Moi aussi!
me :)
Me! My youtube recommendations are only about ukulele right now :)
You are a REALLY good tutor! Sometimes when i'm trying to change chords, I try to move one finger and another finger moves instead and i'm like huh? My brain is playing uke without me... :')
Lucy Robson 'my brain is playing uke with me' 😂😂😂
:D
I've started playing the ukulele a couple of weeks ago and I must tell you, Cynthia, you are an awesome teacher!
I agree 😊
I just wish I could make a G without muting at least one of the strings 😕
Mila R you'll get used to it after some time🙂
B chord is much harder🙃
@Mashed potato
b chords are actually the worst lol-
Easy. Put your point finger on the 2nd from the top string, put your middle at the very last string, then move the next fret and put your index to the 2nd from the last string. BOOM G
G I can do, now F and B... that’s a different story. Need a wider neck
good to be encouraged to go slow. i like cynthia's peaceful teaching style
I played piano for a long time and that is helping me with chords.
I started ukulele a week ago, and my chords have been sounding like garbage. I realised my strumming was the worst. Your gift of teaching and breaking things down REALLY made a HUGE difference in my playing!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH! I have every intention of following your lessons now! YOU ROCK!
I really appreciate your way of teaching and showing precisely the movements of fingers in changing chords.
Lise
I just started teaching myself the uke 3 weeks ago, and yours are my favorite lessons. I love the way you break down everything like practicing chord changes. Now I just need to get my fingers to listen to my brain. Thank you!
Crying because you're an angel. Thanks.
Reading the comments make me feel happy that I am not the only one struggling. Cynthia you are a brilliant and lovely teacher. I am in mid fifties and as a beginner l can do the G major, F major and C only :). But will keep trying. Don't lose hope guys. Trying and failing is better than non trying, and you will never succeed if you surrender and don't try. Keep the good work.
Quarantine here learning to play every instrument in my house
❤ I got big trouble of moving from F to G -vice / verse … now it makes more sense and i am sure it will work . The truth is -exactly what you say -slowly and patiently keep
Practicing , and at some point the hands start do do it by themselves. Thank You for the lesson🎉
The transition from C to G was so difficult for me and you solved it quickly Thanks!!
Thank you, Cynthia. I’m learning to normalise music as part of our lives so to create a music environment for my son. I love your tutorials. I’m a Maths teacher. The way you teach makes me reflect on my own practice - slow and steady; break down into small and achievable chunks. You are super helpful. Thank you so much.
This helped so much I have to play riptide in ONE WEEK I am so worried this is helping a lot
I just got an Ukelele for my birthday and your video helped a lot! Other tutorials never mentioned hovering and it makes much more sense now when changing chords! Thank you
I had so much trouble with C to G
me too!!!😧😧😧
Cryptis me too!!
Cryptis I had trouble from A minor to G
Trin's World same
Trin's World me too but know I know thank you Cynthia Lynn btw I sub to u and Cynthia linn
Honestly...these practice drills of switching cords are awesome!
C to G and G to F also F to G is a struggle. But I know that ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLR
Cup Noodles
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Cup Noodles true.
I still try mine.
Playing the b chord is also possible 🙃
I like the way you teach useful practices in a slow and easy to get way. Great job!
As a lifelong musician, vocal, key board and cello, I thought I could just pick up the uke and sail away...you have been such a great teacher. I now re-remember how important muscle memory is. Fantastic fun!
HAPPY NEW YEAR ! Cynthia. I'm learning to play for the new year. Thanks for being here.
Yes indeed something was fireing in My brain but now it's healed and I've learnt patients too. Bless You!!!
Can you make an exercises with Em? It's difficult switch to that chord.
I know this is a year old, but I would suggest practicing going between a C and an Em. They go together quite often, and they're right by each other, so it should be an easy move. You can also go between an Em and B7 - not the one where you bar the second fret. Gives the same shape. You just move it up a string. Keep on strumming!
Good advice! I agree, I also struggle with Em, a lot of others I can transition smoothly but something about that one I have to place each finger. Practice, practice! Lol
We all have a chord that seems overwhelmingly challenging, for me lately it's the E7 chord. Another challenging chord is the Bb. Sometimes I just sit and watch a movie or something and switch back and forth between say an A chord to an E7, then from F to Bb. I'm trying to connect to that "muscle memory" that is so essential. Keep following what Cynthia tells us to do and it Will come. She is such an inspiring Professional, both as a working musician and as an instructor. Happy Strumming, (and picking)!
Wow, just got my Uke today, and you were spot on with this video, my fingers were moving just the way you said.
Happy to hear that if I stick with it, it will get more natural over time. That Am to G transition is so slow for me at this point.
Thanks so much for making these videos!
I am getting better!! Thank you Cynthia
I'm not! I've been 'playing since July last year, and I still can't do these basics properly - my fingers are too big and clumsy, and always end up hitting the wrong strings. I guess I wasn't cut-out to be a uke player!
Well.... I've never seen a badger play a uke but it seems like you'd be awesome.
Try to get a bigger uke?
Snup I did: I switched from my initial soprano to a tenor. Still not much better, I'm afraid! Badger must not be suited to playing musical instruments!
BadgerBotherer1 Drums? That might work for them. Or a piano?
I m 73, a retiree , Your teaching methodologies,patience, and delivering were excellent,, i will follow up your lessons and keep practicing .
Very much appreciated and thank you
Cynthia your tutorials are amazing! I've picked up so much more from you than any other source and your tips are all helpful. Thank you for providing them!
P.s. Right around when you sped up on the G to C transition I exclaimed "Oh she has a DOGGIE" in hushed tones, hahaha. That is one cute puppers.
I've been a musician all of my life but string instruments have been the absolute bane of my existence... I eventually just stopped trying. The way you described this just made all sorts of lights go on in my head and I wish I'd have had someone explain this to me like this decades ago.
thank you!! i love lightbulb moments!! 💡 feel free to elaborate more on what exactly became clear to you :)
@@cynthialinmusic I pretty much always just tried to 'stick the landing' when changing chords instead of strategically moving my fingers in the most efficient way. It was kind of a "lift all fingers and then drop them in the perfect spot on every change." Your way makes way more sense.
Oddly, I have noticed that my piano fine motor controls seem to be little to no help when it comes to independently moving fingers on a stringed neck. I kind of thought that would translate at least a little.
In the beginning I was like "WHY DOES AHE HAVE ONE STRING?!!!" But then I realized that there were other strings that were black and they blend in
When I moved the #3 finger over to the C but left the 1 & 2 fingers in place and then moved the #3 finger back and forth, I could hear the two opening chords to Pinball Wizard by the Who! It was tricky to get the strum correct though. Thanks. You're a great teacher!
it's painful omg. my fingers are on the verge of bleeding
BlurryFeds same 😂
Gotta get the “calluses” or whatever they’re called on your fingers 😂 (not like I have them)
Same 😂
same
mine are already lol
Another very helpful video. One thing I love about practicing the transition between chords is that you can do it while watching TV or reading and at any hour of the night as you don't need to strum loudly or strum at all if your happy enough that way.
thanks a lot Cynthia ! you're the best uke teacher on yutube ;)
btw... is it only me ? or is there anyone else who's playing the G chord with swapped fingers 1 & 2 ? for me it's much easier with the middle finger on C string (and don't have to swap fingers during G to F transition) but i'm a total beginner started just 6 days ago, so probably i'll realize soon why it should be the other way around with those fingers :D
I am the same I play with fingers reversed.
dont forget to be realistic - you'll have to put in some work whichever system you use for learning to play the uke I've been researching into how to play Ukelele and discovered a great resource at Arthurs Uke Blog (check it out on google)
I've been having so much trouble with the G chord - my fingers are really arthritic and I couldn't get a clear chord. I just tried it reversing the fingers, and had a much better sound!
You suck
Thanks again for your help and support for the first time
Yesterday to the next day.
yes, you are an excellent teacher - I'm a "senior" beginner and was having a great deal of trouble transitioning from G to F - your method explains everything so well - I'm a believer!!
GUYS THERE’S A SLEEPY DOGGO IN THE BACKGROUND
Watch this in 2020. Just bought an Ukulele today and this video really helps.
Thank you
Thanks for the help!! You look lovely with a flower in your hair♡♥
Many thanks Cynthia for your great lessons I'm a 74yo novice ukulele player from Northern Ireland and I really enjoy practising and playing along with you.
Any body else dying every time a video even mentions a G chord.....Grrrrrrr it's so hard!!!!
Ive had 18 years classical piano and play most of the woodwinds. A string intrument is the first. But i practice and practice and with out you id never be as far as long i i am. 1 month of your lessons and practicing as much as possible has even impressed my family
Please do A to G
Love your teaching. Slow is what I need. 68 yrs young and just bought ukelele. Thanks so much. Mary 🤗🤗😁😁
G chord in general sucks
AND ITS IN LITERALLY EVERYTHING TOO
True dat
Play the g on the uku like a D on guitar simple
Wait till you get to Barre Chords. They make you fall in love with the G chord.
BIG FAXX
I have been a Musician for thirty-six years now, a majority of it playing Bass. I play a few more instruments than that. Of all, the Uke was by far the easiest to pick up, even more than the Bass. You explain it in a way that this Old School Bassist can follow. Thank you for your most helpful tutorial. Uke on!
My finger tips hurts 😭 I'm trying to tolerate the pain
A good exercise in proprioception or knowing where your fingers are on the strings without looking . A bit like learning how to type . It is quite tricky but practice is the solution .
Agreed. It actually works.
How about am to G
hover three fingers over g, and use your thumb for Am
Thank you I’ve never been able to learn an instrument. No one has been able to explain the basics like you have. I love that you go so slow and show up close what the cords look like.
When I strum my ukulele it makes a pluck sound, not like the sound it's suppose to. I don't know what's wrong. I put enough pressure when I'm playing, it just doesn't sound right. I'm confused?
Thank you so much! This helped a lot.
Kylie, omg I love that you took the time to write all that for someone else's benefit. Thank you for helping basically everyone who asks something.
TwentyØneDiscøs ...tøp
You're suggestion about ring finger coming down for C and then just having 2 other fingers to hover for upcoming G is perfect! Thanks for these beginner tutorials.
I have so much trouble moving from Am to G
same ;-; it always gets me
I've long wanted to learn to play the guitar but was intimidated by the fingerings...until my daughter borrowed her cousin's ukulele and taught me my first piece with it - - You are my sunshine. I was hooked! Since then I've been constantly on the lookout for good tutorials on TH-cam to improve my strumming and transition (among others) until I chanced upon your channel. Cynthia Lin you are a game changer. I love how you keep your lessons simple, clear, and unhurried. Thank you so much! I don't think I need to look elsewhere. Guess I have to get my own uke now...😊
My fingers are too chubby for this xD
Today is my 3rd day of practising changing chords C to G and F. I really like the way you teach how to change chord. It really makes practising easier. Thumbs up. :)
Everyone is complaining about how hard it is to play the G chord but ya know, here I am, can’t even play a fucking B but can manage to play a G 😑
lucky!
i cant play b too wtf
@@andrear1670 lol
I’m stuck in quarantine and I am trying to learn how to play my ukulele. this is my first time seeing this channel and i can already tell you are gonna help me a lot! ❤️❤️
Alright, looks like I'm never doing a B chord then.
lol true that
THANK YOU!! i thought i was completely hopeless at playing but this video helped so much. thanks for going nice and slow
i had no idea that the g was notorious i thought i was just really thick
And "e" is even more cruel...😖
I've been using shortcuts like switching the index and middle fingers on the G chord for easier transition to F and sometimes using my pinky for the C chord so my other fingers can get to the next chord faster. I might bar the lower three strings with my index finger in a G chord to switch faster to a B. I'm still happy I know multiple ways to play a chord, but practicing the normal transitions will be great to have in my ukulele arsenal. I didn't even know fingers could move like that!
B and D are physically impossible for me
I find D easier when you use your thumb, like to curl it around. Practise G-D with your thumb, it's god practise and helped me learn other chords.
B Chord is Killing me .... :(
Dale Allen I can’t do that chord😩
I’m so lucky to have watched your video as a beginner. You are a very gifted teacher !!
Thank you for all your patience. I feel confident in ever little step I take🌺
I just started my Ukelele journey. I'm so glad I found you on here! You really know how to teach. Thank you 🙂
Wow, I am so thankful to have found your channel. I've been wanting to do this most of my life but never had to courage too. In 5 minutes I learned three chords and it wasn't a struggle to flip and place my fingers from chord C to G to F. THANK YOU!
Thank you for this! Your scaffolding the learning, slowing down, and stressing the importance of technique has increased my sense of self-efficacy dramatically. Watching and playing along with you is making my visit to Hawaii even more enjoyable than it already was! You're a great teacher.
Thank you so much!! I am learning to play the ukulele and I am so excited. My Tutu was a Hula teacher in Hawaii most of her life and my cousins and sister can all dance but I was just not blessed with that gift so I was inspired to try to learn to play so we can celebrate together. Your videos have been so amazingly helpful!!
Thank you dear. I have been learning for several weeks. Chord transitions is something that I have struggled with.
This is the most helpful lesson on chord changes ever. after 3 lessons from a zoom class and moderate practice I was sooooo frustrated. I love your words of encouragement, clear visuals & just taking it slow. Thank you
Literally started with a ukulele today, also have a guitar and out of all the instructors I have tried you are with out doubt the clearest. Thank you.
Hey Lin,our 4,5 year old son started Ukulele at 3 years old..he loves it and finally we found a teacher here 🥰 thank you for the video
Namaste,you are the best , coming from someone who surfed the net n finally stumbled here n probably stay here for while ❤
My 14 y/o wants a ukulele for xmas... this is the first tutorial I clicked on and I think you're a GREAT teacher!! I'll direct her here once she gets started! Thank you!
I like the transition of the chords, the flipping thing. Walk b4 you run.
Thank you so much for this; I really appreciate it :)
Someone said if you don't come out of this quarantine without learning something new, you have wasted your time. So I bought a uke. So far so good.
Thank you so much for this video on strumming transitions. I have been struggling without anyone to show me how. Books didn't do the job. Your explanation and video showing how to do it slowly is exactly what I needed. Thank you!
new to ukelele, bought a Makala baritone. Viewed several videos online and found yours more relatable, and easy to follow. Thank you!
Cynthia you are a very good teacher 🙂 I am a left handed person and i think it gives me better control over my fingers to switch between the chords... But the way you explain is excellent which helped me understand faster !
Hello, I am learning a lot thanks to your tutorials, which I have been following since I bought my ukulele, but it takes me a lot of effort to play the G, but I try, thanks for teaching so well, how you do it, and with enough patience so that everyone let's get it right, greetings from Spain
Iv never played a ukulele till today just got it and this is the second video of yours iv seen and already it looks and sounds like I have some idea of what I'm doing so you've got a new subscriber thank you for sharing what you know it's helping a lot
You have an uncanny knack for timing your feedback, it's almost like a video chat lesson. Thank so much for all the great tutorials!
I’m 82 and am learning the Ukulele… you are the best🤗🙏
you explain this better than anyone else 😍♥