I’m 65 and I was in love with John Denver in college!!!! So this is the perfect first song for me to start my Ukelele adventure! Thanks for the good lesson.PS I just got my first Uke last week during quarantine boredom. Never played one before, just piano. You make it easy!
Am 68, ditto above! Great tutorial!! I was following along playing air uke and doing the chords with you. Just retired (RN), now a little arthritis both hands, so the more movement, the better. My uke should be delivered today! Guess I'll start with how to tune up.❣Patay
KEVIN!! Give us some more of the classic country songs!! Some of us (especially us gals) often play the tenor ukulele with a low G tuning because it's easier on our small hands and arms (I'm 5ft) but it seems like no one does the classic country songs, or if they do, they're not all that good... I'd sure give a lot to have a tutorial from you on how to play "Fishin' in the Dark" by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band for starters. Pretty pleeeeeaassse!!?
As a noob I truly did not understand head-bob until I had to force-pace with your playing while trying to get chords better. Finally a use for my Capo too! Fantastic teacher. 17:00- Song b4 lyrics (for my own reference :) 20:20 Singalong
Had gotten distracted from my uke for a bit and this video brought me enthusiastically back so thanks for putting some positivity into my life brother. We need as much of that as we can get these days!
Fantastic! I'm a Composer, Pianist and Piano Teacher and got a job today and need to learn Ukulele for tomorrow! Great Voice and you're a good teacher! Thanks!
wow amazing lesson.. one thing i would like to add in it... this is discovered by experimentation... in the end of chorus you can quickly switch 3 chords to get a much more cohesive sound I'll explain how Here's the last line of chorus: G D West Virginia, Mountain Mama Em C D G Take me home, country roads Here when you hit Ho sound in home you switch to em, then strum the C and D chords once in quick succession and then follow it up with normal strumming of G for country roads
Wow, thanks so much for this. New to the uke. Been trying to work out this tune for a while and couldn't get very far, between the chord changes and strum pattern. Now, I can settle down and focus on learning the song.
Thanks for a very well done video, I just started playing a ukulele 2 months ago and enjoy your videos and how you slow it all down, it makes it so much easier to fallow along. Thanks again.
Amazing! Thanks so much. A great teacher. I can't use my pinky cos of old injuries but I will fight on and try other ways. This is my first song and first go at ukelele. Fun!!
Thank you Kevin for making this video available to all of us in quarantine around this little world of ours :) It was a real treat learning from you . Excellent work Kevin , Thanks again , stay safe and keep smiling brother !
I can't thank you enough for all your wonderful tutorials! Me and my 8 yr old son are learning so much from you. You are a wonderful teacher, and we truly are grateful for your channel!!
Thank you for your tutorial! Finally, someone does the whole thing and sings with it. So many out there don't incorporate the lyrics which leaves the whole thing nebulous and out of context for my old brain.
First time I've been able to play d whole song through, yay! Now just working on speeding it up and playing more fluently. Great tutorial, thank you!:-)
Always wondererd how to get quicker from G to Em, thanks for the tipp! You have a great way of teaching, Kevin, it really makes it fun! Thank you from all the way from Ireland!
Seriously this was so good..... take my subscription! Just picked up a Uke over the lockdown and this is by far the best tutorial I've seen. Please don't stop the videos from coming!
Kevin really grows on you. A sincere man with a good ability to teach in a way that is easy to practice with him! I'm thrilled to be buying and learning the ukulele, Since my acoustic guitars intimidate me due to my lack of practicing.
Dang, that was fun Kevin, with your instruction I'm learning to play the Uke. It's only been about 18 months since I've started. I really like playing along with you, it really helps that I can rewind and do it over and over and over....It's nice to play and forget about the pandemic for awhile. Be safe and enjoy the little one!
You BLEW my mind with that trick for switching from G to Em. I have avoided so many songs because of that switch. It has just seemed too darn hard for me to accomplish. I don't use my fourth finger too often either, so this will definitely take some coordination practice, but I am stoked!! Thanks!
Been looking at lots of instruction videos for the uke but really felt at home with your style of teaching and first class graphics, thank you for bringing a big smile to my face today. Look forward to learning lots more tunes with you.
Thanks Kevin! Switching from Em to D or G to Em is a hurdle I'm trying to get over. This song and tutorial is just what I needed. You are awesome as always!
I was with you in the practise chords/strumming, but had no way of keeping up once you started the sing along, it seemed so fast!!! Will I ever get there!!!
I sure would love to have more tutorials on some of the classic country songs and ballads out there like this... There's a ton of ukulele tutorials for just about every other genre, but there doesn't seem to be very many for the pure country style and folk songs out there. We need you to make that happen Kevin!! You're the man! =)
Thanks so much, Tare. How is the song coming along for you? If you'd like to explore more of my lessons and content, stop over to my site and have a look around. How long have you been practicing yoga? I need to get back on my mat sometime soon. It's been too long. Thanks for learning with me :) - Kevin | allforuke.com
Love your teaching style Kevin!! So grateful for your showing the strumming pattern! Love your "trick" move from the G chord to the Em chord!!!!! Thank-you!
What a beautiful lesson. This is the best way to survive to this horrible period of our life. At least I have learned something interesting, I didn't through away my days and I have to just thank you and other music coaches on TH-cam. What a great opportunity you are giving us. Thanks a lot from this part of the world.... Kenya...last year I learned from you Pink Panther.....buy the way....to pay you back...if you need to know a to cook any type of pasta, spaghetti, panne etc etc with any sauce, carbonara, puttanesca, amatriciana, cacio e pepe.. please just ask do not hesitate 😉
This was fun! :) This is very thorough - it's easy to follow you and very much my speed right now. Thank you for breaking it down and playing it through while singing at the end! And thanks for sharing encouraging words during the first play-through when I was starting to lose the strumming a bit haha helped me keep it together! :) Best uke tutorial video I've found so far!
You are so lovely Kevin, we’re still pretty much locked down here in blighty, and we are learning so much from you, bless you for your teaching style, we were so glad you sang!
great vid! if you're looking to spice it up at the end, try playing a D7 instead of a D in the chorus, at the time you sing 'take me home!' i love how it sounds when you go from D7 to Em
That was awesome. I love how you taught the strum pattern. Strumming and singing at the same time were difficult but I feel more coordinated now. Thanks so much for the lesson
I've been doing a 30 day challenge here on TH-cam for the uke, and this video is an excellent addition to my song list. I really like your teaching method, it is concise and I love this tune, so this will become a campfire favorite. Look out for me playing this at Glastonbury 2021.
Hihihi very good lesson. I actually learned it and sung it on my graduation class ....nah not really..but em playing it real good ..thanks 👍 for another happy day🤪😃🎄🎄🎄🎄..
I sure would give the world to have more country song options. Especially the classics... I'd also love to see a good tutorial on Havana by Camila Cabello.
Glad you’re enjoying! If you’re interested in more learning tools to accompany these lessons, drop by my new site. I have practice tracks, song sheets, and worksheets available for you that will really help you improve your skills. All the best - Kevin | www.allforuke.com/song-library
Hi Kevin ! I just learn the song for 2 hr in my back yard...get so excited...I think i got it . Strum like riding a horse and the Best parts is couple your tips changing chords was big help (play G pinky finger slice out for Em & D different finger slice down for Em) Thanks again Kevin . Stay Safe
Thank you man! I love your style on how you teach. Lots of fun for me. I've been a long time fan & learning much more thanks to you. I'm Tim & definitely digging your channel big time from St. Charles, Missouri✌
Glad you enjoy it! Take your time and enjoy the process. If you're interested in more resources including practice tracks, worksheets and charts, drop by my site and have a look. All the best - Kevin | allforuke.com/song-library
Thank you so much for this video. This song is the reason I wanted to start playing the ukulele. I’ve never been able to read music so learning has been slow, then I found your channel 🎉🎉🎉
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Started Playing Uke 2 years ago. Denver is my best. 96 th birthday last month, Blind in my left eye. Lessons on line, Yer Tops Kevin!.
King🙌
That is amazing E. Fisher!
Fuck yeah dude!!!!!
Congrats on 96! Been blind in my right eye my whole life, but that's what drew me to music. Love learning uke, writing music with it too!
Wow! 90 god damn 2!
That’s awesome!
It just goes to show that the human body can do anything YOU want it too.😎👍👍👍
I'm French and I'm learning English and the ukulele at the same time, so your channel is a joy and a gold mine. Thanks a lot 💙
Your way to move fingers from D to Emin and G to Emin are great. Thanks for sharing your tips.
Just got a ukulele. Found you on the net. Brilliant, Kevin.
The Em shortcut trick is easily the best ukulele tip I've ever learned! Thanks
Agreed! I came down to say that too!
I learned that on my own, but good to know it’s a thing!
I agree, so very helpful!
Ditto! I'll be using this for "Hallelujah"!
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I’m 65 and I was in love with John Denver in college!!!! So this is the perfect first song for me to start my Ukelele adventure! Thanks for the good lesson.PS I just got my first Uke last week during quarantine boredom. Never played one before, just piano. You make it easy!
Am 68, ditto above! Great tutorial!! I was following along playing air uke and doing the chords with you. Just retired (RN), now a little arthritis both hands, so the more movement, the better. My uke should be delivered today! Guess I'll start with how to tune up.❣Patay
I'm 64 years old and will buy tenor ukulele tomorrow, haven't play uke before.
This is truly the most outstanding video that teaches the entire song. Everything is perfect about it. You are a VERY GIFTED TEACHER.
getting better thanks love that you show the cords easy to follow thanks
KEVIN!! Give us some more of the classic country songs!! Some of us (especially us gals) often play the tenor ukulele with a low G tuning because it's easier on our small hands and arms (I'm 5ft) but it seems like no one does the classic country songs, or if they do, they're not all that good... I'd sure give a lot to have a tutorial from you on how to play "Fishin' in the Dark" by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band for starters. Pretty pleeeeeaassse!!?
As a noob I truly did not understand head-bob until I had to force-pace with your playing while trying to get chords better. Finally a use for my Capo too! Fantastic teacher.
17:00- Song b4 lyrics (for my own reference :)
20:20 Singalong
Had gotten distracted from my uke for a bit and this video brought me enthusiastically back so thanks for putting some positivity into my life brother. We need as much of that as we can get these days!
I’ve been playing the ukulele for 6 years and you are one of the best teachers I’ve seen keep up the awesome work
Fantastic! I'm a Composer, Pianist and Piano Teacher and got a job today and need to learn Ukulele for tomorrow! Great Voice and you're a good teacher! Thanks!
The thumbnail looks like "One does not simply learn John Denver on the ukelele" but this tutorial is a++++
I took a trip cross-country back in the 70's ,heard this song on every radio station during the trip,big hit back then!Very nice version!
wow amazing lesson.. one thing i would like to add in it... this is discovered by experimentation... in the end of chorus you can quickly switch 3 chords to get a much more cohesive sound I'll explain how
Here's the last line of chorus:
G D
West Virginia, Mountain Mama
Em C D G
Take me home, country roads
Here when you hit Ho sound in home you switch to em, then strum the C and D chords once in quick succession and then follow it up with normal strumming of G for country roads
Really enjoy that bouncy strum more than other ukulele teacher’s tutorials. Thanks a lot!
Wow, thanks so much for this. New to the uke. Been trying to work out this tune for a while and couldn't get very far, between the chord changes and strum pattern. Now, I can settle down and focus on learning the song.
Thanks for a very well done video, I just started playing a ukulele 2 months ago and enjoy your videos and how you slow it all down, it makes it so much easier to fallow along. Thanks again.
Amazing! Thanks so much. A great teacher. I can't use my pinky cos of old injuries but I will fight on and try other ways. This is my first song and first go at ukelele. Fun!!
Thank you Kevin for making this video available to all of us in quarantine around this little world of ours :) It was a real treat learning from you . Excellent work Kevin , Thanks again , stay safe and keep smiling brother !
wonderful teacher. felt like hanging out w a friend. a friend who knows a lot more than me about the uke...
That G to Em trick really blew my mind
I can't thank you enough for all your wonderful tutorials! Me and my 8 yr old son are learning so much from you.
You are a wonderful teacher, and we truly are grateful for your channel!!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻left all my household chores aside & stuck listening to you & learning country Road . Thanks a pile 🙏🏽🌹🌹🌹
Thank you for your tutorial! Finally, someone does the whole thing and sings with it. So many out there don't incorporate the lyrics which leaves the whole thing nebulous and out of context for my old brain.
First time I've been able to play d whole song through, yay! Now just working on speeding it up and playing more fluently. Great tutorial, thank you!:-)
Always wondererd how to get quicker from G to Em, thanks for the tipp! You have a great way of teaching, Kevin, it really makes it fun! Thank you from all the way from Ireland!
Seriously this was so good..... take my subscription! Just picked up a Uke over the lockdown and this is by far the best tutorial I've seen. Please don't stop the videos from coming!
Kevin really grows on you. A sincere man with a good ability to teach in a way that is easy to practice with him! I'm thrilled to be buying and learning the ukulele, Since my acoustic guitars intimidate me due to my lack of practicing.
Dang, that was fun Kevin, with your instruction I'm learning to play the Uke. It's only been about 18 months since I've started. I really like playing along with you, it really helps that I can rewind and do it over and over and over....It's nice to play and forget about the pandemic for awhile. Be safe and enjoy the little one!
Started playing Uke in lockdown. Really enjoyed playing along 😁
Me too!
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same tho
Me too!👍💯
Me too 🤣
You BLEW my mind with that trick for switching from G to Em. I have avoided so many songs because of that switch. It has just seemed too darn hard for me to accomplish. I don't use my fourth finger too often either, so this will definitely take some coordination practice, but I am stoked!! Thanks!
Thanks very much Kevin. May God bless you abundantly with good health always, may He grant you journey mercy wherever you go .. Amen!
Hey we did it, and I even managed to sing along, chords, strumming and singing, a minor miracle for me
Been looking at lots of instruction videos for the uke but really felt at home with your style of teaching and first class graphics, thank you for bringing a big smile to my face today. Look forward to learning lots more tunes with you.
Thanks Kevin! Switching from Em to D or G to Em is a hurdle I'm trying to get over. This song and tutorial is just what I needed. You are awesome as always!
I'm a beginner in UKE and I do not speak english, bur
this class was lovely. I managed to do it with you and I'm very happy. Thank you for helping me.
What a great lesson! Well paced and you're a patient teacher! I look forward to following the channel now.
One of the best tutorials ive ever watched
I was with you in the practise chords/strumming, but had no way of keeping up once you started the sing along, it seemed so fast!!! Will I ever get there!!!
Hey Kevin! This was great. Today was my first time picking up a ukulele and you got me playing already! Great instructions - thank you!
I sure would love to have more tutorials on some of the classic country songs and ballads out there like this... There's a ton of ukulele tutorials for just about every other genre, but there doesn't seem to be very many for the pure country style and folk songs out there. We need you to make that happen Kevin!! You're the man! =)
That was awesome! I love the structure of the lesson and having a play through. Plus, your voice is wonderful! Thank you so much!
That was GREAT!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!! 💙
Amazing, love to learn from you. You are such a good teacher🙌🏻 thank you so much 🙏🏼🫶🏼
Thanks so much, Tare. How is the song coming along for you? If you'd like to explore more of my lessons and content, stop over to my site and have a look around. How long have you been practicing yoga? I need to get back on my mat sometime soon. It's been too long. Thanks for learning with me :) - Kevin | allforuke.com
My granddaughter started playing last year in 7th grade and so far she likes it
Three months ago I could't follow...today I made it🙂! Awsome!Thanks a lot!
Love your teaching style Kevin!! So grateful for your showing the strumming pattern! Love your "trick" move from the G chord to the Em chord!!!!! Thank-you!
What a beautiful lesson. This is the best way to survive to this horrible period of our life. At least I have learned something interesting, I didn't through away my days and I have to just thank you and other music coaches on TH-cam. What a great opportunity you are giving us. Thanks a lot from this part of the world.... Kenya...last year I learned from you Pink Panther.....buy the way....to pay you back...if you need to know a to cook any type of pasta, spaghetti, panne etc etc with any sauce, carbonara, puttanesca, amatriciana, cacio e pepe.. please just ask do not hesitate 😉
Thanks, Kevin! I find your tutorials some of the best online. This one was lots of fun. Thanks! - greetings from lockdown in Sydney Australia
Great ideas on the chord switches..
Thx for sharing those ...and for the rest too...🙏
Damn, that’s good. I just got a ukulele for Christmas and this channel is going to help a whole lot. Thank you.
me too!
This was fun! :) This is very thorough - it's easy to follow you and very much my speed right now. Thank you for breaking it down and playing it through while singing at the end! And thanks for sharing encouraging words during the first play-through when I was starting to lose the strumming a bit haha helped me keep it together! :) Best uke tutorial video I've found so far!
You are so lovely Kevin, we’re still pretty much locked down here in blighty, and we are learning so much from you, bless you for your teaching style, we were so glad you sang!
Thanks! I love this! You're a good teacher and this is a great song and easy to learn.
great vid! if you're looking to spice it up at the end, try playing a D7 instead of a D in the chorus, at the time you sing 'take me home!' i love how it sounds when you go from D7 to Em
i love this video i think its my brother’s favourite 🤩 song, but i had to replay the video 10 times to memorise it but thats ok
This video brings a little joy into the heart during this endless quarantine...Thank you from France !
That was awesome. I love how you taught the strum pattern. Strumming and singing at the same time were difficult but I feel more coordinated now. Thanks so much for the lesson
thank you kevin ,always good vibes from your channel
When u said keep smilin, i instantly started smilin and could not stop xD thank u man, great tutorial, nicely explained
I had a lot of fun learning it with you, thank you for the lesson :]
Thank you.. I had fun and ive learned something.
Nice class, easy to understand. Thanks!
OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I've been struggling to switch the G chord to E minor chord for my music test and you really helped me... A lot! Thank you!❤️
This has been the best tutorial yet. Thanks man!
Thank you so very much Keven. Good medicine. Bought a uku so I could be here. :)
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I've been doing a 30 day challenge here on TH-cam for the uke, and this video is an excellent addition to my song list. I really like your teaching method, it is concise and I love this tune, so this will become a campfire favorite.
Look out for me playing this at Glastonbury 2021.
Hihihi very good lesson. I actually learned it and sung it on my graduation class ....nah not really..but em playing it real good ..thanks 👍 for another happy day🤪😃🎄🎄🎄🎄..
I sure would give the world to have more country song options. Especially the classics... I'd also love to see a good tutorial on Havana by Camila Cabello.
Excellent tuition style, really worked for me. Thank you Kevin.
Maaan, thank you for the Em hack!!!! You just made me want to play my uke again!!! Pinkie has a use now!!!
Cheer Kevin thoroughly enjoyed that.
playthrough starts in 20:20
Thanks me later☺️
Heck no! I'll thank you right now. Hey thanks!
Thanks!
Thank you! :)
You are choosing great songs for our isolation times. Thanks again, Kevin.
Glad you’re enjoying! If you’re interested in more learning tools to accompany these lessons, drop by my new site. I have practice tracks, song sheets, and worksheets available for you that will really help you improve your skills. All the best - Kevin | www.allforuke.com/song-library
Great format for teaching songs, thanks.
You rock, Kevin! Love this! Thank you!!!
Another great lesson, Kevin! Thank you.
I was waiting for this song, thanks Kevin😀
Thanks so much! I love the song, and it's fun to learn. I will need to go through this video while I practice many many more times though. Thank you!!
Thks for your patience and great teaching.
The way you teach is just awesome . . . . Keep it up
Thank you so much for this tutorial! This is the best cover to this song for me. I'm just the beginner, but I'm trying really hard😅
Your channel deserves more views. I loved this tutorial :) Looking forward to learning Suspicious Minds next
Awesome Teaching!!Thank you!!
Excellent demonstration thanks a lot God bless.
Hi Kevin ! I just learn the song for 2 hr in my back yard...get so excited...I think i got it . Strum like riding a horse and the Best parts is couple your tips changing chords was big help (play G pinky finger slice out for Em & D different finger slice down for Em) Thanks again Kevin . Stay Safe
Thanks, I'm just learning happy new year 2021.
That was great , Thank you so much , lets play again .
So fun! Just got my uke yesterday. Thank you. I really enjoyed it!
Wonderful tutorial!! Thank you Pam
Thank you man! I love your style on how you teach. Lots of fun for me. I've been a long time fan & learning much more thanks to you.
I'm Tim & definitely digging your channel big time from St. Charles, Missouri✌
Thanks, I'm enjoying trying to keep up with this!
Glad you enjoy it! Take your time and enjoy the process. If you're interested in more resources including practice tracks, worksheets and charts, drop by my site and have a look. All the best - Kevin | allforuke.com/song-library
Thank you so much Kevin ! you are a Great Teacher . Hope you teach more old songs like this (so far you pick good songs i see ) Stay Safe .
Fabulous teacher ❤
Thank you so much for this video. This song is the reason I wanted to start playing the ukulele. I’ve never been able to read music so learning has been slow, then I found your channel 🎉🎉🎉
You can do it! Thanks for learning with me - Kevin | allforuke.com
Great fun Kevin! Thanks for the tips on sliding fingers for D and E minor...makes it so much easier!
Cool video of a really cool song. Have to practise now. And I am still struggling at strumming and singing (or even only humming) at the same time...
Good teaching...thanks sir kevin...from the Philippines...God bless...