20 MOST IMPORTANT UKULELE CHORDS TO MEMORIZE
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ม.ค. 2020
- This month has been all about helping you stay connected to their instrument through practical tutorials. Today's video covers the 20 most important ukulele chords. These are chords that appear in most songs. If you memorize these chords, you will save time when you play new songs. Learning these chords will also help build your confidence.
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This chord list came from ukulele hunt!
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Fuego, by Cole Brandt
2020: the year I start thinking about using the E chord 😂(maybe) 😁
RICKY! I am LOVING your videos :)
Can't wait to hang out with you 🤗🤗
With ring finger pad, semi bar 4th fret.
I feel the exact same about the b and bb chords haha!
There's a barred E chord which you might find easier. Use your first finger to barre all the strings at the 4th fret, and then use your pinky to play the highest string at the 7th fret (which is easily found because it has an identifying dot on the fret board).
@@mandolinic this is how i do it too :))
Magic, thank you! My arthritic fingers are a real nuisance, but I'm persevering. I'm only 80 years old! :-))
Wishing you luckk!
@@ananyapamde4514 Thank you!!
Rick. Thank you, you are now my inspiration. I'm 74 this week. [Does it get an easier?]
@@BirdWhisperer46 Practise, practise, is the only way, and if like me you can't stretch to some chords don't worry, there are hundreds of songs with the easy chords. Good luck! :-))
@@rickwilmot9127 My uke is out of the case when I sit at my desk, till end of day. I practice with it many times thru the day, but, I am so new that even picking it up counts as "practice". Where do you start? Strumming, picking, chords?
I love how she always says “look up” and I actually look up like she’s my teacher right in front of me and then I’m like oh wait I’m watching a TH-cam video
I know.. right! 🧡🧡
Me too! ...and then, I laugh at myself😂...how crazy
Yeah me too
I said the same thing it's so cool right? Ahaha
Same
"Look up" *thank you*
🙇🏻♀️🙇🏻♀️🙇🏻♀️ thank you too
i rly didnt look lmao
Haha yes!!
The fact that you told me to look up exactly when I would look down baffles me 😭😂
The very first time I ever strummed a D chord it changed my life. I loved how sweet and inviting it sounded, it felt like it was giving me a sonic hug. I love all 20 of these chords. Thanks for empowering so many people with music!
Hey! You guys taught me twist and shout!
I love how to tell us to look up. It’s really helpful.
‘Look up’ makes me laugh every time! Great instruction as always. I’ve been playing uke for 2.5 years and avoided Bb with all my might lol. I finally conquered it out of necessity but it took hours of practice to do so.
Marion Tor hi Marion! I am so glad you have conquered Bb chord!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I also chuckled at you liking the “look up” 😆
Timecodes:
0:23 C
0:38 G
0:51 F
1:20 D
1:55 Am
2:06 A
2:20 Dm
2:38 B♭
4:13 D7
5:42 G7
5:57 Em
6:10 E7
6:39 A7
6:54 Bm
8:07 C7
8:18 B
8:56 E
10:00 E♭
10:17 Fm
11:19 Gm
11:40 Bonus chords
Ty
Don't forget shiqqy chords
Thanks A Lottt
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Thanks
I like how she knows when I'm looking down then goes "look up" it happended multiple times and also you give me the best vibes. I would like you to be my teacher rather then someone else who makes ukulele tutorials on youtube
I got my ukulele two days ago, and have learned almost all of the cords in this video from watching. Thank you so much.
Oh wow you are fast that is really good!
I love how she teaches and encourages her viewers at hard chords
I just started playing Uke at Christmas when I bought it. I am 58 years old, it's hard on my hands but I love it and love your videos. Love the "look up" also :)
Your teaching skills are amazing. I really do feel involved even through a video. When you said "look up" I was like 😳
me: about to leave when i get to hard note
her: don’t leave me just because this is a tricky one
me: gets confused and scared and slowly stops
Haha 🤣
"Look up" is soooo helpful!
I get caught up trying to figure things out on my own & its really nice to be reminded that there's a teacher in front of you!
I like that she says look up / look when she’s showing us something
2:50 I wasn’t looking at her at the time and when she said look up it scared me... Then I went to try to play the note bc I’m impatient she said look up again and I was creeped out 😆
I swapped to ukulele after a skateboarding injury limited my motion a lot and I almost quit because even after a few years it still feels like a lot of strain. Seeing the struggle you go through makes me realize maybe its not as much of a limit as ive been thinking. It helped me heal this far maybe its time to push it i can get all these chords if i push through the pain and maybe ill gain some movementback. Keep up the positivity
This is one of the most useful videos ever! I just came home from a jam with a bunch of guitarists, and I wish I had done this lesson first. Year 2 for me, it's about time to memorize these.
the way she says look up is so helpful and it feels like I'm not watching her through a screen. Something about her makes me feel so comfortable the ways she waits it so weird but cool at the same time, Thank youu
You are the most incredible teacher I've found online. your style is so immersive,I'm sure you really can see me hardcore concentrating when you say 'look up' because I'm clearly sitting across from you on the couch 😂😂
The Way She Says "Look Up" While im Practicing the Chord For myself makes me think this Video already planned what im Doing (It helps Me Look to the Tutorial and I LOVE it)
THANKSSS all those “1 year progress” around TH-cam had really put me down, I was so happy to hear what had to say in the end. You’re amazing by the way 👏🏻
Omg! I can finally do E and Bb! Life is Bliss with a teacher like this! Thank you Queen B! Enjoy Namm. Say hi to Terry next week!
Yay yay yay!!! It's time for you to learn some new songs, then! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@@BernadetteTeachesMusic yes I agree how about doing a few tutorials which feature chords like Bb Eb E Gm etc... here's a perfect oldie but Goodie. Ebony and Ivory in the key of F. There's 3 of the chords you featured in this song. Eb Bb and Gm plus a few more like D Am G C F etc etc. I'm learning it for a gig on January 28 help!
Because I've been playing casually for so long, I've luckily learned all of these chords!
I'm really trying to get more serious with ukulele. I want to be a better player than I am. I feel that making sure I go over basics is a good foundation, since I never really learned properly previously.
Just got a ukulele three days ago and feel like I've already learned so much thanks to your videos!! :) I love when you say "look up" and remind to breathe, and when you share little tips and remind about best practices. You're a really great and fun teacher! Thanks so much!! I'm studying to be a children's librarian and hope to be able to play an instrument for storytimes.
Got my ukulele yesterday. You've already helped me so much!! Thank you!😘 I LOVE how you say "look up". Had me giggling because it was like you could see me, and I did, indeed, look up. Lol
lmao i got my ukulele 2 days ago
Thanks millions. Great job.
Very helpful. Thank you!!
Bernadette, you are so much fun and encouraging! Very authentic person.!
This is so helpful! Thank you for making this video!
You are awesome!! My first Ukulele song was from your channel. And I am so glad that you are just not a musician but A teacher too. I love the way you teach. 🧡🧡
Thanks for this amazing video.
Thank you teacher for sharing us your so nice uku playing were now starting to practice and you are our teacher . God bless
I started learning from your channel. You teach basics the best and know exactly how to teach beginners like me. It has been more than a week now and I can actually read chords now and can play several full songs thanks to your teaching. I always follow your don't look and try to sing while strumming. Also always do stretching and proper posture. It helps a lot since I have this problem with my left shoulder. It helps stop bad habits while praying the uke. I'm really thankful for your teachings especially these times. Helps me take out my mind from sad things. I will continue to learn more each day as I go through all of your videos. God bless.
Thank you for this. This is a great resource. I’m going thru these every morning
U r doin an amazing job for all ukelele learners❤️ God bless🤗
Thank you very much, Coach!
Definitely the best ukulele tutorial I've watched! I've learned a lot from this one video. Thanks!
Very good! Thank you!
So are such an amazing teacher
I love the way she teaches thank you this was like HELLA HELPFUL ❤️
Thank you for being so encouraging! 🙏
Thanks for enlightening us ,with your cord expressions! You are my favorite uke teacher on U tube !
Great tutorial for a begginer like me..
Thanks for sharing...
Cool video 👍🏻 What I like best, is that you tell us different ways of how to get Cs, Ds etc. That’s very helpful. Might use one or the other instead of the regular way. 🙏🏻
Hi Nelly! 🤗🤗 I am glad you liked that :)
I try to make something for everyone.
I would watch you what ever you teach...🤩
I really needed to do this and practice these cords. This will be a post I visit frequently. ❤❤❤
I'm so glad I found your channel! Learning ukulele chords was really hard before I found it. Your tutorials are super helpful
Good stuff! An excellent and essential chord voacabulary for beginners and a wonderful review for more experienced players. Thank you!
I love the way you say "OK look up" gets my attention straight away. My kids and I are learning Ukelele. This is such a great resource. Thank you 😁👍from the Shepherds 🇬🇧
Thank you so much ,you teach so easly
Thank you for teaching:)
THANKS YOU SO MUCH!❤️☺️
I just want to let you know that you are a passionate teacher. Thank youu po. Love from Philippines. ♥️
Thank you!
Thank you so much 💓
Super useful and very well explained!
Good for you!!!
Thank you this actually helped a lot
God Bless you women, I’m so excited to play the ukulele now ❤️❤️❤️
Heyyy...your videos be awesome...I got my ukulele 7 days ago and I got your videos on TH-cam on that very day and I'm thankful to God for that .. I'm following you since that day...and i ve learnt a lot..kudossss❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Great, patient and encouraging video 👍
Very helpful miss.thank you so much😊😊😁
Thank you!!
Wow THANK-YOU this makes it all so much easier, and I will be watching this one over and over again to make it sink in, Cheers Teach I have missed you over the last few months and this video has brought me back to life in Ukulele land.
Marion Voorendt Marion!!! Thank you so much 😊 I’m glad this video was helpful. And thank you for being here. 2019 was a tough one for me, but I’m renewed and back 💪🏼
"Those are a pretty amount of chords to get get you started" And here I am thinking I will be fine with 4 first chords I learned in my first-month :D (C,Am, F, G is the progression I stuck with for a few weeks) I will be printing the rest to memorise them. Surprisingly E was pretty easy for me( i read the comments before trying and was scared already :D ). I can deal with distance and skipping a fret, what I am struggling with is a grip like G, or G7 where fingers are close and I can not maintain the shape of ( C ) finger grip and constant push down a sting bellow :(
Also I have never did anything with music in my life but is so rewarding to be able to make a sound and actually notice, when something is off of when you produce a music our of a few chords
This is really helpful thanks AngelFace!
❤️Thank you for the encouragement. also ordered the Enya concert
You are a great teacher. Thanks!
Thank you so much, Alexander ❤️
Thank you.💖
This really improved my ukulele skills😊😊
Fantastic! 👌🏾
Thank you!!!!
Thank you thank you so much! I am a beginner and your training is wonderful!!
I was practicing the chords from your 1st 30 days challenge this week. And this video is a super good timing. I love your chords' sheet with where to put the fingers!!Thank you so much!!💞
Hi! 🤗🤗🤗 I am glad you liked this video (and that the timing was perfect). Sweet comments like this are so encouraging to me :)
Thank you! Still having trouble with Barred chords but getting there. Tonight my fingers were sore but in a good way. Thank you!
This is my second day playing ukelele, very helpful for a 13yrs old me. Thank you!❤️
This is an awesome video to get the basic chords to play a lot of songs! I’ve been sticking with about 12 out of your 20 but now I’m going to push myself to learn the rest... and like the others, the darn E chord is a Nasty one! Again, thanks for the awesome videos! Without your help I couldn’t sell any ukes in the music store I work in!😎
Great video thank you ❤
Nice explanation.
This is soo easy to follow!! It’s really helpful that you said “look up” like I’m there cause I actually looked up and followed through!! Lol
Thank you! I have a tiny ukulele and really big hands, your alternate ways to play chords was very useful. Thank you!
So helpful thankyou heaps xox
When you do a chord with open strings, you can think of the nut as your index barring a "virtual fret" before the nut. You can move these patterns up the fretboard as long as you bare the strings with the index (like you're moving the nut higher on the fretboard, which is exactly what you do when using a capo by the way, you keep a shape but you get a different chord). Look at Am and Bm or C7 and D7 for instance. They are basically the exact same shapes. It's like you moved the nut to the 2nd fret (because the B is 2 semi-tones higher than the A, same thing with D versus C). Nice lesson, I'll focus on these chords for a start. Thank you.
I'm just starting out and this video is just perfect! I love your channel! 💛☀️
Thank you so much for this video, Bernadette. I am retiring at the end of January (14 working days left!) and my goals are to improve my beginner uke skills by playing for 30 - 40 minutes every day, learn Spanish, studying 45 - 60 minutes each day, and walk for 1 hour each day. My retirement resolutions!!! God bless! - Dave
congratulations!
Thank you for sharing chords ma'am
Your first video was a great pace for beginners. It was inspiring to be able to play a few chords that related to a song. This one has way too many chords crammed into one video, and not enough time in between, so there's too much stopping and starting required.
That said, I will be back for more! Thanks Bernadette.
Thank you Bernadette! I started learning ukulele 3 days after you introduced the 30-day challenge in 2018. You've been instrumental in my learning as a beginner. I'd love to see more videos on slightly challenging, unusual sounding, or interesting chords to play. I'm a fan of improvising and jamming, so the more chords I learn the better I can get at coming up with my own chord progressions.
Hey Candice! Thank you so much for the video idea. I'd love to make a video about fun and interesting chords!!! I'll start putting a list together :) Thank you so much for choosing me to be your teacher and for being my student ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks!
Thanks, girl! You've been so helpful for me. - Whitney
I'm on week 2! Good to know that I'm able to keep up. I've played bass guitar for over 20 years so I have a headstart. thanks for the content!
Thank for you this, and everything
B hurts enough practice will get my fingers toughened up though
5months later it doesn’t hurt any more!
I live in Malaysia. Happy to learn from you. Fm is a challenge for me. I can play guitar, but now I have a weak left shoulder, so ukulele is best. I started playing from a very young age.
Thank you so much for those videos! I bought my ukulele yesterday and today I’m practicing it with your awesome videos! :D
Yaaaaay!!!! Welcome to the ukulele community!! ❤️❤️❤️
I love you ❤️ ty I get crazy on the ukulele now that I know extra chords
Wonderful
I love you. And thank you so much. 🤗