How to Play Ukulele by Jake Shimabukuro

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  • @maala7868
    @maala7868 5 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    I watched that video 6 years ago, when I start playing Ukulele and I was AMAZED by his playing, never thought this can be possible for me to be that « good » . And 6 years later I can do 80% of what he shows. Even if you thought that is impossible, trust me , it is.

    • @RoLopezCalifornia
      @RoLopezCalifornia 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ombeing , thank you. I was getting so hopeless.

    • @dianedupree-dempsey2402
      @dianedupree-dempsey2402 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I don't I will ever get to 80% but that's okay - I can aspire. Thank you for reminding me that putting in the time and effort does pay off.

    • @atitasho
      @atitasho 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That is nice to hear. So i have 5 more years to go;)))

    • @manuelsen69
      @manuelsen69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      trust you, it is indeed impossible? :D

    • @gillesvaneeden3313
      @gillesvaneeden3313 ปีที่แล้ว

      I didn't think it's impossible for you to do 80% of what he's doing, but if you're convinced otherwise, I'll take your word for it.

  • @pauldormer3687
    @pauldormer3687 8 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    As an ancient guitar picker i thought i knew a few tricks.... but this was an eye-opener...... i have just bought a ukulele. Thank you.

  • @NewUkeNewYork
    @NewUkeNewYork 7 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Part 1
    1. 0:28 One Finger Stroke
    2. 1:46 Two Finger Stroke
    3. 4:11 Ten Finger Stroke
    4. 6:03 Picking Part 1
    5. 8:22 Picking Part 2
    6. 10:52 Picking Part 3
    7. 12:29 Hammering
    8. 14:40 Combination
    Part 2 16:36 Yesterday

  • @Bobbles84
    @Bobbles84 11 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Jake Shimabukuro: "Got it? OK?"
    Me: "Eeeerrrm......"

  • @jangchubTashi
    @jangchubTashi 9 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    I've been coming back to this video since I first heard of Jake in February this year. When I first watched your lessons I thought "WOW" that's amazing I could never do any of that. over the months more of it started to look possible, well finally I'm now able to do some of the techniques that you kindly shared here many thanks for the lessons and all you do for people peace and the UKULELE

    • @cdb-ez6xg
      @cdb-ez6xg 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +jangchubTashi Thanks for the perspective. I came across this video about a month ago after getting my uke, and Jake just blew me away. Well, I've taken my third lesson with an instructor and found myself coming back here to practice in-between. While most, especially the ten finger stroke, is still beyond where I'm at, I can see myself getting it one day!

    • @btrs1994
      @btrs1994 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +jangchubTashi dont forget to be realistic - you'll have to do a bit of work whichever method you follow for learning to play the Ukelele I've been studying teaching yourself uke and discovered a fantastic resource at Arthurs Uke Blog (google it if you are interested)

  • @steappy7292
    @steappy7292 12 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Most of my life I have played Flamenco guitar. This my second day with a Ukulele. It's 5 in the morning and I can't wait to get started. Your teaching is cool & clear, so thanks. I am surprised to see that most of the right hand techniques are the same as my Spanish. I did all right yesterday, I hope for the same today. .. You are inspiring ... Big THANKS !!

  • @kissofdeathisraja
    @kissofdeathisraja 10 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    i like how the description says "some technique".
    goodness, this video is gold. i'm gonna spend the next few months killing my fingers, wrist and arm in the name of music.

  • @supergoodwizard
    @supergoodwizard 8 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Seems like a really likable dude! Plus his music is awesome!

  • @raybeezs
    @raybeezs 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I play a double bass and now bought my first ukelele. What a difference and what a great small instrument!
    And this guy is an amazing musician. His explanation is very clear and easy to follow. I'm hoping to learn a lot from him.

  • @ofjdaz
    @ofjdaz 9 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    "I really like my thumb.
    Hi thumb!"
    06:57

    • @cdb-ez6xg
      @cdb-ez6xg 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Francisco Ochoa Hi thumb!

    • @mokonauts
      @mokonauts 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +cdb8315 Hi finger!

    • @maysarah1613
      @maysarah1613 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just watch that and pause to see if there is a comment about it. I immediately found ya! What a nice couture

  • @tedtrinder4290
    @tedtrinder4290 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You are so good I have just came across you. You are a master I am only a beginner at 79 I wish I had discovered the ukulele a long time ago but I must say the ukulele is fast becoming a instrument of choice thank you ted

    • @mydogeatsjeans7216
      @mydogeatsjeans7216 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good for you. I just picked it up before my 50th in January and in love, so much so that I'm trying to convince my 77 year old Aunt to give it a try.

  • @chillicancarnage
    @chillicancarnage 8 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I just bought a ukulele today. Never played one before and this just looks like some god level skills. I WILL REACH THIS LEVEL no matter how long it takes

    • @chillicancarnage
      @chillicancarnage 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Last month I was completely bewildered at how astronomical difficult and amazing this shit was. I just managed to do the entirety of this video magically only fucked up on the picking a little. It's amazing to see what doing work can get you

    • @marknohr4433
      @marknohr4433 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice, I figure I'm on a 3 month schedule of about 30 mins a day. 1W in right now and just starting to hear the 10 finger roll.
      You're going to have to post a video. At 2 months later you should be able to nail this without a thought.
      I'm guessing you play other instruments, probably guitar or banjo no?

    • @chillicancarnage
      @chillicancarnage 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      nope only instrument i can play is the Ukulele

    • @keyinsa91
      @keyinsa91 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How's it going now?

    • @ryuko4511
      @ryuko4511 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@keyinsa91 the legend says that he still practices 69 hour each day to master all techniques of this video

  • @charleskuhn382
    @charleskuhn382 8 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    "Basically all we want to do" yeah just give me about 16 years, brb

  • @mu2thehotness
    @mu2thehotness 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I learned so much variations of strumming in this ONE video than in the last 11 months. Albeit, I have only been playing on and off. Jake is a gr8 teacher.

  • @vbrenes31
    @vbrenes31 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love how humble this guy is :)

  • @49rockon
    @49rockon 11 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Keeping this video as an encyclopedia for reference.
    I ain't got it yet.
    Will get it some day.
    Many thanks for a fantastic tutorial.
    You seem to make it so easy !

  • @dulcimerdan
    @dulcimerdan 11 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This guy cannot possibly be from this planet. He is off the charts good.

  • @stueydoubleyou
    @stueydoubleyou 9 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    The Bruce Lee of the Ukulele

    • @DerekDeMuth
      @DerekDeMuth 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jake actually wrote a song dedicated to Bruce Lee, its called Dragon ;)

    • @congerscott6064
      @congerscott6064 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      LOL, that was a great comment, (it's the truth) 👍

    • @SmallUkeBigWorld
      @SmallUkeBigWorld 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      His brother, also a professional ukulele player, is named Bruce.

  • @travism1268
    @travism1268 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I literally shouted YAY when i found this, thank you so much to jake and the uploader this is a gift

  • @sharonb2061
    @sharonb2061 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is the best technique tutorial for ukulele. Thank you for sharing.

  • @lschizzle
    @lschizzle 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was the best tutorial of all time. I dont even know what to say. I mean to think I can play and have perfectly memorized yesterday in that amazing arrangement in less than an hour is totally mind blowing to me.

  • @TheJar113
    @TheJar113 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've played guitar for 5 years, but never thought that the Ukulele was as extensive to learn. You inspired me to borrow a friend's uke, and now I'm hooked. Just bought my own. Thanks!

  • @manwiles
    @manwiles 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Real obvious that you are brought up with good manners and genuine Aloha spirit. Thank you so much for sharing this precious lessons.. I would need to pay top dollar for these lessons. I like to pray you have a long wonderful life.

  • @Kwood10
    @Kwood10 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this video. He makes it look so easy . Great teacher with a great sense of humor .

  • @neight.c
    @neight.c 9 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    14:42
    "here's a combination of techniques. SRRGAHHHH" *hardcore ukulele solo*

    • @yukiousuzumi2595
      @yukiousuzumi2595 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You liar! You didn't teach me that!

  • @cagard
    @cagard 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi fingers, hi wrist, hi thumb. I never knew you ! Hi strings, hi sides of strings and sides of fingers. Crazy what the hands might be able to learn to do. I never knew the hands could be so clever. See you in your upcoming concert in our area in October Jake.

  • @bunzcali4143
    @bunzcali4143 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Aloha!!! very informative and entertaining.. easy to follow tutorial....

  • @Tigerstar0405
    @Tigerstar0405 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    such a cute dork and a surprisingly good teacher for how fast he goes through the techniques and everything. Really good.

  • @ThePearsch
    @ThePearsch 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Jake... one of the best. (Ohta-san is another, of course.) Great video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @fdelathouder
    @fdelathouder 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I take a lot of comfort knowing that Jake can always teach if he has trouble becoming a performer. (A great master can be masterful in more than one area - Thanks so much, Jake!)

  • @roxannmoore-coleman7663
    @roxannmoore-coleman7663 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hard techniques to do but such a patient instructor, will replay this many times before I am able to replicate .

  • @ThePavelAntonov
    @ThePavelAntonov 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are definitely the best in teaching/playing ukulele.
    Thank you for sharing!!!

  • @alexandriaking7342
    @alexandriaking7342 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    perfect... you are so talented.. thanks for the videos..

  • @jgordon766
    @jgordon766 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I forgot to mention...you crack me up! Great personality!

  • @randymorris7248
    @randymorris7248 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    MAHALO NUI for sharing your skills with us!! You are awesome!

  • @PowerSuitNinja
    @PowerSuitNinja 7 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Next Up: How to Play Piano by Mozart

  • @danbywinston
    @danbywinston 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    absolutely awesome - best uke playing I've seen - now can we go back to 1-2-3.....!!!!!

  • @quailstudios
    @quailstudios 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Jake... really!

  • @magmaher2807
    @magmaher2807 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi jake im only starting to learn , I love what u do and will enjoy learning ur style of playing ...

  • @billyboggins
    @billyboggins 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    learnt more here than the last two years ...thanks very much !!!!!

  • @Chaluv19
    @Chaluv19 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this guy and his teaching technique!! Awesome! Thank you for posting this, Jake!

  • @reececoles
    @reececoles 11 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    And it's videos like these which make me feel like I'm crap on the uke...

  • @cathywilson5190
    @cathywilson5190 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic tutorial, thank you so much ! You are soooo good! 🙂

  • @anuragmukherjee11
    @anuragmukherjee11 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you sir !!
    I've been playing guitar since 7-8 years and the only thing I always wanted to learn were these techniques..
    Thank you so much for sharing these valuable techniques with so much pleasure..
    Being an Indian..
    Whenever we learn something from somebody, we call that person our " GURU " ( Teacher )....
    And we believe that a teacher deserves the same place and respect as God does..
    You are my Guru..
    Thank you so much..
    I wish I cud see you someday.. 😊✌

  • @rigelvaldehueza6842
    @rigelvaldehueza6842 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent skill and a very good sense of humor to match! Mahalo for sharing 👌

  • @DjChraine
    @DjChraine 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    right!? this is the best one yet! someone finally explains the stuff with more in-depth analysis

  • @griffinf123
    @griffinf123 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    In awe at his skill! Thanks for the generousity in sharing your knowledege

  • @jirasatta
    @jirasatta  13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This VDO is from DVD " Play Loud Ukulele " by Jake Shimabukuro
    I believe that we can play the technics like Jake but we have to start from very slow until you have more skill you can increse the speed faster and faster . Good Luck Everyone!

  • @loopyla123
    @loopyla123 11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "You can call it what you want" right now impossible springs to mind ...

  • @DarrenStephens1
    @DarrenStephens1 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What wonderful generosity of spirit... What I love most about this is that he absolutely gives us everything we require in minutest detail. All we need to add is the love he has for the instrument and Malcolm Gladwell's 10,000 hours. Truly! Any of us could be Jake, or at least be true virtuosos, if we simply (!) put in the time and practice. Thank you, Jake!

  • @NPC19191
    @NPC19191 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow thanks for sharing.

  • @chucky1316
    @chucky1316 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a great teacher and make it look so easy , I see and hear your love for music, thank . you very much

  • @gaWalt
    @gaWalt 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent Jake! You're very talented and altruistic. Keep on keepin' on!

  • @chuckHart70
    @chuckHart70 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jake. Thanks for inspiring. CBG player... This is useful for a lot of different instruments... Jake is truly a master. Buying a CD...

  • @cmacartin9079
    @cmacartin9079 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    what a humble guy he is... showed all the pro techniques so easily..

  • @thereisaseason
    @thereisaseason 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent. Good teacher.

  • @anjaliradhe
    @anjaliradhe 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yesterday... I decided learn this way to play...
    Now it seems that my yesterday is getting to be far away...
    Why I had to start to learn when I am old??
    I'll keep practicing this until all my dinners get co-o-old
    Yesterday, we really loved the way you play
    And we love it even more today
    Thank you Jake is all we can say 🌷

  • @anjaliradhe
    @anjaliradhe 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very thankful for this. So kind of him.
    His yesterday is beautiful. Even today!
    I'll keep coming back to this daily for as many years as it takes to play it 😊 Thanks Jake !

  • @jgordon766
    @jgordon766 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, wow and WOW! Really helpful! Haven't seen anything like this. I suspect it will take me nearly forever to come even close to this. THANKS!

  • @arnoldsalayon7051
    @arnoldsalayon7051 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad to find your lesson...gives me inspiration to play more. Thank you!

  • @cidadaomsr
    @cidadaomsr 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very inpiring and educational. Skills!

  • @hxsm8090
    @hxsm8090 8 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    when asian took ukelele seriously, a single ukelele sounds like an entire band.
    everytime he says "you got it? good job!" i feel like i wanna cry.

  • @pabluefox
    @pabluefox 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much. I enjoyed this video beyond words. I need a lot of practice for sure.

  • @justsusin
    @justsusin 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it, just starting to play. I will come back to this cute and funny.

  • @emoses
    @emoses 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    it was a treat jut to watch you play it ...

  • @ThePavelAntonov
    @ThePavelAntonov 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Unf-g good! Thank you very much for sharing, Man!
    Thank you for letting us not only to watch you playing, but the great pleasure to follow your leads and learning how to play!
    Good music heals!
    Your technique and repertoire is priceless!
    Your teaching skills are blessed by your kind heart!

  • @erichtht
    @erichtht 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome Jake. I feel like I just got a "private" lesson from one of the best uke players on the planet. I'll be coming back to this video often. Thanks!

  • @masterZaroku
    @masterZaroku 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jake you are amazing, keep singing the songs in your soul..

  • @Kittyreaper
    @Kittyreaper 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just got the ukulele and wasn't sure where to start. Thanks a lot for this tutorial, I'll definitely be watching it more than once at my level.

  • @PopTartNeko
    @PopTartNeko 10 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    How to Play Ukulele Like a God by Jake Shimabukuro
    Fixed that title for you

  • @liliumjade
    @liliumjade 10 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Jake: "So this is how you do it"
    Me: "okay" *does it very slowly*
    Jake: "This is what it looks like fast"
    Me: fuuuuuuu
    I'm thankful that he shares his secret to the world, but I'm sorry Jake, you're too damn good for me. lol

  • @megadevilbird
    @megadevilbird 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see a master like you teaching on here cos lets face it not many would, especially as you are the best in the world"well you you are in my book".good man.i recently started to play the uke and as a guitarist its different but the strum patterns make it and you have great technique......its like flamenco,rock,classic all mixed.i love it and you are a genious and you seem cool aswell which is allways good.thanks for trying to teach your fans.

  • @MrStolis
    @MrStolis 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic tutorial!!!! Thank you! I'm new to ukukele and haven't been able to do the rolling yet well but I guess we'll come to that! Thanks again!

  • @Dogstarbrite
    @Dogstarbrite 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm going to learn this song come heck or high water!!! I'm 74 so I need to push it! That first bar cord is killing my short weak fingers so maybe I can substitute it in a way to just get past that! I can't give up the whole song because of a problem here and there. Thank you for the step by step lesson! You play incredibly!

    • @G..G..
      @G..G.. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How is it going? This video is wonderful.

  • @joaomancano
    @joaomancano 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really good to watch.
    Like to see you play reggae if possible

  • @Aidan42781
    @Aidan42781 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pleasantly surprised looking at the first few strumming techniques so far since that's similar to how I play guitar (I never use a pick). Definitely getting an ukulele tomorrow now.

  • @DrFender23
    @DrFender23 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really aprecciate your answer, thanks for taking the time to explain

  • @peterpisani4749
    @peterpisani4749 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANKS Jake!!...I AM GOING TO PRACTICE YOUR FIRST 2.

  • @dianestrong6024
    @dianestrong6024 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you SO much - very, very helpful. Mahalo nui loa!

  • @cecilegodon7464
    @cecilegodon7464 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    merci de me refaire le ukulélé...un souvenirs de mon enfance...tks to you to give me a chance to re discover this ''souvenirs'' of my childhood....

  • @yuyafujikawa1729
    @yuyafujikawa1729 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Hi thumb'' haha.. that made my day.
    Thank you so much for sharing us your very nice techniques(which is advanced...!)!

  • @gk59utube4
    @gk59utube4 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    JS, you are a great teacher, player and a fantastic person..you could also make a career in SU comedy...

  • @sibac00
    @sibac00 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're amaaaaaazing ...
    Simply amazing .thank you 👍

  • @SamThorpe
    @SamThorpe 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMG where is the next video... I was really getting into that! So amazing!

  • @sandralm7643
    @sandralm7643 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing teacher

  • @funguy4utube
    @funguy4utube 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    He is so modest and friendly ...He was just born to play the ukulele ... he has it down so instinctively - GIFTED - ... I still remember the first time I saw the video of him playing "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" in Central Park ... must have been five years ago ... watched it so many times since ... the King of the Uke ... so nice to be able to get instructed by him ! Would love to hear him play Simon and Garfunkle's "If I could / El Condor Pasa" it is a song made for him

  • @clelandstephen4181
    @clelandstephen4181 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Already thinking of throwing my Uke away...and haven't even got one yet! :-) good stuff!!

  • @gigicln
    @gigicln ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing this ? You’re a genius!

  • @jump9112
    @jump9112 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    great lesson, thank you!!!

  • @davenilaya
    @davenilaya 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial...great music...and great guy!!!! :)
    Thank you!

  • @nminenko
    @nminenko 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're awesome Jake!
    Mahalo nui loa.
    Aloha

  • @nerfpoolchampdylan6722
    @nerfpoolchampdylan6722 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Uncle Jake!!!!! BTW: this is Jaylynn. I was just looking at ukulele songs and then I saw you so I got excited so Hi uncle Jake!!!

  • @MRushby
    @MRushby 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! Keep on rolling along!

  • @h7oslo
    @h7oslo 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the lesson !

  • @kenjillewellyn6745
    @kenjillewellyn6745 9 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Here's a combination of techniques..... *BATTLE CRY*

  • @moonwarecreativeexpression
    @moonwarecreativeexpression 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet... thank you for the lessons :)

  • @MovieTrailerClips
    @MovieTrailerClips 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi,
    Your teaching is fantastic...! Some people can talk but cant do, there is some people can play but cant teach but you Mr Jake can talk very well and teach very well...! Hope you can set up a school in Singapore and teach us. I will be the first person to you you as a student. Singapore lack of ukulele professional teacher in Singapore. Singapore ukulele Jo.

  • @BigredApril1951
    @BigredApril1951 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool. I guess I'll be busy for the next several years practicing these strums etc.Whew!

  • @timothylynch675
    @timothylynch675 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow! you are an amazing teacher just watched your documentary, it has inspired me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @2TheAbbeyClinic
    @2TheAbbeyClinic 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jake, the Maestro!
    Thanks.