Did you know "Wimoweh" is a mishearing of the original song's chorus of "Uyimbube"… Zulu for, 'You are a lion'. The song we know as "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" or as "Wimoweh" was written in the 1920s by Solomon Linda a South African singer of Zulu origin. The name of the song was "Mbube" which is Zulu for "lion"
Thank you! I bought a ukulele from my local music store to have something new to learn during this COVID 19 lock down, and the lady who sold me the uke told me to check out your tutorials. This is such a fun instrument, your tutorials are very helpful and make learning even more fun!!
Got a ukelele two weeks ago after hand surgery. Thought it encourage me to do my finger exercises. Who knew that Miss Lin would also lighten my mood during this sad time? You have so much positive energy. Thank you!❤️🌺🎶
I just started playing the ukulele and you can't imagine how much your videos are helping me. You are by FAR the best teacher on youtube. Thank you for that
Cynthia, this video is 4 yrs old so idk if you'll get this comment. But I only discovered you right before Christmas2021. I bought a guitarelele bc I used to strum a guitar. I started using the bottom 4 strings to play some simple uke music and I was hooked! Lol so I went to visit my daughter last week to snuggle my new granddaughter and bought a uke at a local guitar store there. I downloaded some of your collections and am practicing like a crazy person. Living the Uke life!! Thank you!!
Hi Cynthia! I'm a third grade teacher who loves to bring music (and the ukulele!) to my kiddos. I help teach an ukulele club and we play and sing together all the time. Thank you so so much for making this resource available to me and my kiddos
Cynthia Lin there is no ukulele teacher better than you! Been following you for years. NO ONE BETTER! Love love your demeanor, attitude, talent and expertise. You make it so much fun to play the ukulele and sing. Bravo.
We are in second wave of corona here in India.... I have ordered my ukelele now, I need something to take my anxiety away. This is the song that comes to mind!❤️
My life has gotten sooo much better learning to play my Uke. I could not have done this without you and following your tutorials. This is just the very thing to do during this lock down. People are so missing out on all the fun. Following your instructions there is no reason for anyone to be able to learn to play. I come from a musical family although I got left out in that field. I can't thank you enough for helping me to actually play an instrument and feel that I am worthy of owing my little friend. Just so good!!
Thank you Cynthia! I found your teaching truly inspirational. The best music teaching I ever found on youtube. You not only teach all the techniques with clear, detailed explanation, but also communicate your passion and connection with music to us. I can totally feel and share your love of music. Thank you!!!
Just bought my first ukelele last week. A bit advanced for where I'm at but I don't care. Just trying to play along brought a level of joy I haven't experienced since the start of the pandemic.
I found my grandmother's ukulele. It is a CF Martin and I believe based on its brass frets, original bridge, and other features, it's likely dated late 1930's. It is in very nice condition, just had strings put on. As a surprise to my 79 yr. old father, I am learning to play it for a campfire sing a long this Thanksgiving : ) down in Tennessee. I was only a toddler when I remember grandma playing this ukulele. Fast forward 50 yrs (I'm middle aged now) and here I am playing a 75 yr old ukulele with my grandma's name on it! Your tutorials are very good for us beginners. I'm enjoying your lessons very much. Thank you.
THANK YOU for these videos. I've never had a music teacher explain everything so clearly and more importantly explain WHY you do certain things... as well as going at a true learners pace.
Very, very in-depth into not only playing the song (Lion Sleeps Tonight); but lots of interesting variations of the song. I'm an accomplished Uke player, but the kind, fun approach of the videos is refreshing! Awesome method of learning.
This song was the very first song I learned from the Ukulele and I don't regret learning it from you! Thank you so much for teaching us this wonderful song! The only problem is that at the ending, I always run out of track and just end up strumming up, down, up, down! Thank you for teaching us! (I got my very first ukulele during lockdown and it really helps me when I'm having trouble!)
You are an amazing teacher. Thank you! It is wonderful to learn to play/practice and enjoy/learn a song at the same time. I know lots of cords but the strumming is what I needed. Thank you
Cynthia-Thank you! You are spreading a lot of happiness. I am soo happy to be playing my uke. I have wanted to have my own uke since i was about 4 years old! Never give up on a dream. Your teaching is amazing!!!
67 years old, am I too old to learn a musical instrument? Anyway, I bought myself a Ukulele and I would like to learn "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" to play it to my little children on Christmas. At least, I will try... 😉 Thank you very much Cynthia for all these online lessons! You are a very good teacher. 👍 Greetings from Québec City, Canada! Luc
Oops, English is not my first language, so I think I didn't express myself well. In relation to "little children", I should have written "grandchildren"...
I´ve tried some other tutorials, but you are the one for me. Thank you for your gentle, friendly professional way of teaching, love from Austria, Europe !!
I finally took my ukulele out of the case. I've run out of things to keep me busy during lock down. Part of the reason for not playing it is I get home sick for my aina the land of Aloha. But I have to learn to keep up my heritage no matter what. Mahalo Nui Loa
Great video. I teach incarcerated teen boys to play and we are using your video to learn Lion Sleeps Tonight. They love playing this song with you in cyberspace!! Thanks for all you do.
Just received my new ukulele as a gift from my son and his visit to Hawaii. Saw this and WOW, you are amazing!! I love the various nuances that you have done with this song, The Lion Sleeps Tonight. Can't wait to master this and bring this out to show my friends my new gem. Thank you so much for your teachings. Very, very helpful and so much fun!!!!
Now that I have been able to chuck for the past six months, I can go back to some songs that I learned at the beginning of my ukulele practice to add the chuck. The one that really needed it is "The Lion Sleeps Tonight"
Thank you for helping me finally getting the Chuck strum down. Easy card progression and a fun song to play. I love you teaching style, nice pace, and clean instructions.Thanks for all the Ghucking tips...
Just learned I’m Yours in ukelele from your video. It’s encouraging to learn it the easy way. Thanks. This song is also made easy. I can now play to my 4year old grand daughter. She loves to hear me sing this song to her since she was a baby.
You are amazing it's a perfect song to learn to chuck too. I'm so happy I found this. You are a great teacher you break it down. I started with some of your songs & im so glad I got your chucking tutorial also. Jeannie xx
Ur amazing because when u had that video ‘how to chuck’ I started learning how to chuck and learned this song, my family said it’s a good song because they seen the lion king. So I will like and subscribe to u. Thank u
So much fun. I am just playing for 6 weeks now, and i am a little slow for your many variations but i Keep trying Till i aktually Master this. I loooovvve ♡♡♡♡ This Song so much! Thank you
Cynthia, thank you. I love the way you teach. I love that sense of calm and patience you project. I recently got a soprano ukulele and I've been watching your videos. Love them. Thank you
So beautifully played! I've been working on it all day and am getting better. I love the different styles that you incorporated into this song! It's so much fun!
Brilliant, just new to ukulele. Looked at lots of lessons but not of them can match your explanations, you are a superb teacher. I’ve taught all my life in schools and in the evening, martial arts. Your style is exactly the way I believe in building up to desired result. But you have also reminded me of many things I have forgotten. Thank you.
sorry I am comment bombing on this tutorial. I had no idea I could slow down the speed!!! I love it, and it is funny. You sound really drunk at 50% speed...hehehehe..BUT it is very helpful at a lower speed. AND you seem to be a natural teacher. Thank you so much for providing these video's.
i enjoyed the tutorial today , am in quarantine due to corona virus Cynthia:s voice is so soothing and informative , it makes the time go much better Thank you .
Dearest Cynthia You are The Bestest ! I am so excited to see you at Ukulele Festival in LA. Thank you I am a true beginner and your passion is catching and your leadership is inspiring. Merci !
Did you know "Wimoweh" is a mishearing of the original song's chorus of "Uyimbube"… Zulu for, 'You are a lion'. The song we know as "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" or as "Wimoweh" was written in the 1920s by Solomon Linda a South African singer of Zulu origin. The name of the song was "Mbube" which is Zulu for "lion"
That is such a beautiful revelation,thank you for sharing
Wow, that's fascinating to know. Would you pronounce it "Oo-yim-boo-beh?
I just checked Google translate and the work you said translated into "he is a worm" lol. Idk why and you're probably right but I think it's funny.
Thanks for the information!
Very Interesting & Important History!❤ Enjoyed U3 at Yerba Buena yesterday.😊💜
Thank you! I bought a ukulele from my local music store to have something new to learn during this COVID 19 lock down, and the lady who sold me the uke told me to check out your tutorials. This is such a fun instrument, your tutorials are very helpful and make learning even more fun!!
caren spahr Hi Caren I am doing the same and really enjoying these videos
Me too :-)
wow! a music store that was open? I had to order on Amazon and take my chances with how it will sound live.
Me too From Italy ❤️
I got my Uke during Lockdown and it’s become something that takes my mind off the world for a little Joy. Thank you.
Tuxedo Cat me too!
Me three! :)
Samesie!
Me 5!
Same (and same nod to the Tux Cat)
Not only do you help me learn the ukulele, but your calm voice and mannerisms help me when I get anxious. Thank You so much!
Cynthia is totally soothing and uplifting.
When you ask “okay?” I always respond “Yeah”. Best teacher eveeeeer. Love your tutorials. Many thanks.
Got a ukelele two weeks ago after hand surgery. Thought it encourage me to do my finger exercises. Who knew that Miss Lin would also lighten my mood during this sad time? You have so much positive energy. Thank you!❤️🌺🎶
At the age of 72 your uku lesson makes the lockdown more enjoyable.Thanks a lot.
I am your age (70) & learning the Uke
I have never played a string instrument. I hope I can do it at my age.
I just started playing the ukulele and you can't imagine how much your videos are helping me. You are by FAR the best teacher on youtube. Thank you for that
Only just got a ukulele for Christmas from my wife loving it so far
Cynthia, this video is 4 yrs old so idk if you'll get this comment. But I only discovered you right before Christmas2021. I bought a guitarelele bc I used to strum a guitar. I started using the bottom 4 strings to play some simple uke music and I was hooked! Lol so I went to visit my daughter last week to snuggle my new granddaughter and bought a uke at a local guitar store there. I downloaded some of your collections and am practicing like a crazy person. Living the Uke life!! Thank you!!
Hi Cynthia! I'm a third grade teacher who loves to bring music (and the ukulele!) to my kiddos. I help teach an ukulele club and we play and sing together all the time. Thank you so so much for making this resource available to me and my kiddos
thanks for your service as a teacher!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 please tell the kiddos i say Aloha! 🦁🌈🌺
You are SUCH a good teacher, Cynthia, with the sweetest voice, too.
Totally agree w you!!
When you are gifted and do not keep it for yourself you become a blessing to others. God bless!
Cynthia, you are the best teacher. 😀
Ray Chew 👍
CYN you have a sweet voice
Ray Chew so true
yes
Thank you. My grandson will be so proud of me if I actually learn this.
Cynthia, you are the best teacher in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cynthia Lin there is no ukulele teacher better than you! Been following you for years. NO ONE BETTER! Love love your demeanor, attitude, talent and expertise. You make it so much fun to play the ukulele and sing. Bravo.
We are in second wave of corona here in India.... I have ordered my ukelele now, I need something to take my anxiety away.
This is the song that comes to mind!❤️
My life has gotten sooo much better learning to play my Uke. I could not have done this without you and following your tutorials. This is just the very thing to do during this lock down. People are so missing out on all the fun. Following your instructions there is no reason for anyone to be able to learn to play. I come from a musical family although I got left out in that field. I can't thank you enough for helping me to actually play an instrument and feel that I am worthy of owing my little friend. Just so good!!
Playing a musical instrument is on my bucket list. U aint never heard a sad uke so I picked one up. Ty fer helping an old man chase a dream ❤
Thank you Cynthia! I found your teaching truly inspirational. The best music teaching I ever found on youtube. You not only teach all the techniques with clear, detailed explanation, but also communicate your passion and connection with music to us. I can totally feel and share your love of music. Thank you!!!
Best teacher ever, it's always been so hard for me to learn music but with the ukulele and your lessons I feel much more myself
Love this tutorial. Just the right teaching method with added pizazz to make it fun.
Just bought my first ukelele last week. A bit advanced for where I'm at but I don't care. Just trying to play along brought a level of joy I haven't experienced since the start of the pandemic.
I love your step by step instructions which are clear and easy for non native speakers to catch up with.
I found my grandmother's ukulele. It is a CF Martin and I believe based on its brass frets, original bridge, and other features, it's likely dated late 1930's. It is in very nice condition, just had strings put on. As a surprise to my 79 yr. old father, I am learning to play it for a campfire sing a long this Thanksgiving : ) down in Tennessee. I was only a toddler when I remember grandma playing this ukulele. Fast forward 50 yrs (I'm middle aged now) and here I am playing a 75 yr old ukulele with my grandma's name on it! Your tutorials are very good for us beginners. I'm enjoying your lessons very much. Thank you.
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Wow so cool
This is the first song that I learn to play and sing at the same time, wish me luck
THANK YOU for these videos. I've never had a music teacher explain everything so clearly and more importantly explain WHY you do certain things... as well as going at a true learners pace.
i also got my uke during lockdown and fortunately i got the chance to watch The Lion King yesterday. thanks for the free tab😊❤❤❤❤❤
Very, very in-depth into not only playing the song (Lion Sleeps Tonight); but lots of interesting variations of the song. I'm an accomplished Uke player, but the kind, fun approach of the videos is refreshing! Awesome method of learning.
Thank you for this play along I am loving it ☺️ The knocking, chucking and muting instruction is terrific!
This is how all teachers should be. Simply amazing
This song was the very first song I learned from the Ukulele and I don't regret learning it from you! Thank you so much for teaching us this wonderful song! The only problem is that at the ending, I always run out of track and just end up strumming up, down, up, down! Thank you for teaching us! (I got my very first ukulele during lockdown and it really helps me when I'm having trouble!)
This song made me realize just what an amazing teacher you are. Thank you!!
You are an amazing teacher. Thank you! It is wonderful to learn to play/practice and enjoy/learn a song at the same time. I know lots of cords but the strumming is what I needed. Thank you
I love you and Bernadette . This is so much fun. It's like a dream come true to learn how to play music.
Your voice and the way you teaches are amazing. Congratulations.
Thank you so very much!!! Extremely helpful! You are an outstanding teacher!!!
I’d just finished a beginners course when lockdown started in the uk. I came across Cynthia by chance, and I’m really enjoying the lessons
The strum variations makes this song so fun!
Greetings from a beginner in Germany. Love like you teach!
I love these tutorials and I share them it’s my students! Makes for a productive class time!❤️🎵
Cynthia-Thank you! You are spreading a lot of happiness. I am soo happy to be playing my uke. I have wanted to have my own uke since i was about 4 years old! Never give up on a dream. Your teaching is amazing!!!
67 years old, am I too old to learn a musical instrument?
Anyway, I bought myself a Ukulele and I would like to learn "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" to play it to my little children on Christmas.
At least, I will try... 😉
Thank you very much Cynthia for all these online lessons! You are a very good teacher. 👍
Greetings from Québec City, Canada!
Luc
Oops, English is not my first language, so I think I didn't express myself well. In relation to "little children", I should have written "grandchildren"...
If you beautiful,you played beautiful that is the trick.I love your voice
I´ve tried some other tutorials, but you are the one for me. Thank you for your gentle, friendly professional way of teaching, love from Austria, Europe !!
I finally took my ukulele out of the case. I've run out of things to keep me busy during lock down. Part of the reason for not playing it is I get home sick for my aina the land of Aloha. But I have to learn to keep up my heritage no matter what. Mahalo Nui Loa
This is a lovely song. It’s my new favorite. With just a handful of songs I can play I feel so excited with every accomplishment. Thank you.
Also, another milestone for me, this tutorial is the first song I’ve learned that I can actually play and sing at the same time!
Long time former Hi resident - but new to the Uke for the pandemic - your lessons are just wonderful - thank you!
I've watched a lot of beginner uke videos and yours are the best and easiest to follow. You're a wonderful teacher.
extraordinary teacher. And what a wonderful, melodic voice!
Great video. I teach incarcerated teen boys to play and we are using your video to learn Lion Sleeps Tonight. They love playing this song with you in cyberspace!! Thanks for all you do.
OMG! Thank you for the playback speed tip. I never knew this and now I'm going to use it on EV-RY-THING. I've found my tempo. 💖🎵🎸
Just received my new ukulele as a gift from my son and his visit to Hawaii. Saw this and WOW, you are amazing!! I love the various nuances that you have done with this song, The Lion Sleeps Tonight. Can't wait to master this and bring this out to show my friends my new gem. Thank you so much for your teachings. Very, very helpful and so much fun!!!!
Such a great lesson! Thank you!! Loved this song my whole life. And that’s a long time!!
Now that I have been able to chuck for the past six months, I can go back to some songs that I learned at the beginning of my
ukulele practice to add the chuck. The one
that really needed it is
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight"
Awesome video. Practicing 11:12 tonight.
i just got this you are the best! omg now my dad will love it!
Thank you for helping me finally getting the Chuck strum down. Easy card progression and a fun song to play. I love you teaching style, nice pace, and clean instructions.Thanks for all the Ghucking tips...
Instructions r clear n easy to understand n follow👍👍
Just learned I’m Yours in ukelele from your video. It’s encouraging to learn it the easy way. Thanks. This song is also made easy. I can now play to my 4year old grand daughter. She loves to hear me sing this song to her since she was a baby.
Thanks Cynthia. Great lesson ! I use it often to teach my kids!
Just played this for my kids. Tons of fun. Much thanks to you. Great teacher
You are a great and patient teacher. You make learning the ukulele fun!
You are the absolutely best uku teacher. I have learned so much from you.
Aloha,Cynthia,pozdrav from Croatia. I enjoy in tutorials,you are the best! Thank you❤
thanks for sharing your language :) pozdrav!
You are amazing it's a perfect song to learn to chuck too. I'm so happy I found this. You are a
great teacher you break it down. I started with some of your songs & im so glad I got your chucking tutorial also. Jeannie xx
Great teacher! She is awesome
U play soo niceee!!!
the lion sleeps tonight.......
Been always wanting a ukelele, finally learning how to play!! Thank you for all the wonderful videos!
Had fun watching your flash mob today, enjoyed this lesson once again. Thank You
wow, that was fun, got a lot to practice but this gives me some confidence to keep on. Chucking definitely takes some focus
I really want to buy ukulele when I saw this video. I'm gonna look your tutorials. Thanks for the videos! 😊
Thanks from Germany 🤙🌺!
Warm greetings from New Zealand & you are the best teacher, Cynthia!!
Loving your lessons. You are a wonderful teacher and an inspiration!
Can't stop smiling while watching! Greetings from China. Many thanks！❤️❤️❤️
Ur amazing because when u had that video ‘how to chuck’ I started learning how to chuck and learned this song, my family said it’s a good song because they seen the lion king. So I will like and subscribe to u. Thank u
This makes me so happy.
Thank you for the free chord chart. May you be prosperious always :)
So much fun. I am just playing for 6 weeks now, and i am a little slow for your many variations but i Keep trying Till i aktually Master this. I loooovvve ♡♡♡♡
This Song so much!
Thank you
Love the chuck!
Cynthia, thank you. I love the way you teach. I love that sense of calm and patience you project. I recently got a soprano ukulele and I've been watching your videos. Love them. Thank you
The best ukulele teaching video I have ever watched. Love your videos so much, easy to follow.
So beautifully played! I've been working on it all day and am getting better. I love the different styles that you incorporated into this song! It's so much fun!
Brilliant, just new to ukulele. Looked at lots of lessons but not of them can match your explanations, you are a superb teacher. I’ve taught all my life in schools and in the evening, martial arts. Your style is exactly the way I believe in building up to desired result. But you have also reminded me of many things I have forgotten. Thank you.
sorry I am comment bombing on this tutorial. I had no idea I could slow down the speed!!! I love it, and it is funny. You sound really drunk at 50% speed...hehehehe..BUT it is very helpful at a lower speed. AND you seem to be a natural teacher. Thank you so much for providing these video's.
Cant believe i am chucking......thank you 😀
I've learned a lot.... Thanks a bunch :) God bless you!!!
I just love your tutorials, as I am a beginner uke player, but I also love listening to your voice its very soothing and beautiful .
What a special uke!
thank you u inspired me a lot as a ukulele dummies. tq for the free chords !
What a great method of adding variation to what is otherwise a perfectly monotonous cord progression. Thanks for the inspiration!
You are the best teacher for me. ..
I bought myself a uke and you made it so easy for me to learn some chords and strumming your awesome from Auckland New Zealand
i enjoyed the tutorial today , am in quarantine due to corona virus Cynthia:s voice is so soothing and informative , it makes the time go much better Thank you .
NICE JOB! You have a new fan!
Dearest Cynthia You are The Bestest ! I am so excited to see you at Ukulele Festival in LA. Thank you I am a true beginner and your passion is catching and your leadership is inspiring. Merci !
You are such a good teacher - thank you, this was very helpful. :)
My friend will love this just as I do. :) Thanks, Cynthia.