_Notice Marco's dynamics._ Some notes are accented, and some notes are brushed lightly, almost ghosted. That provides the sweet syncopation of the finger-picking, and brings out the melody. If your fingernails are just the right length, you can get a lot of sensitivity by choosing how much of each pluck is from the fleshy ball of the fingertip, and how much is from the fingernail. You will never get this from thinking too much about it. It is more about feel, listening to your own playing, and feedback. Your brain will grow the new necessary neural pathways while you are sleeping.
I just got my first ukulele... four days ago, haha ... and this is the first thing I've been learning how to play alongside chords. I wouldn't say it's been easy but it hasn't been insurmountable. And I love how a lot of your videos are rooted in simplicity and the fundamentals. For a beginner, like me, they've been so motivating - it makes me want to establish a stronger foundation in new and interesting ways, instead of defaulting to song books before understanding things like progressions. Thank you so much for sharing, I've been learning a lot from you in a short amount of time already! ☺️
it's incredible how hooked by this beautiful melody I am! I was never able to do fingerpicking but I'm trying this now because I have such a great feeling with it. I'm being impressed by the results and I had to write this. this is a wonderful things about the internet: being able to have great moments with total strangers you never met. thank you so much for taking the time to make such a great video! greetings from a brazilian :)
He adds voicing to the A minor so mine sounded different too until I added 1st string of the 3rd fret to it and that of Fmajor. He doesn't clearly state it only quickly mentions it. It was the only way i could make it sound the same. As well when he first tells us about the chords to play it sounds like he says E minor but its actually A minor. Maybe its his accent. But even you tubes auto subtitle thought he said e minor. He added text at the bottom of the screen, with the correct chords and there it is written "Am"
Thanks for the video! So i tried this and for some reason on my (probably cheaper) Ukulele, the G chord at the end doesn't quite sound nice. So i tried something else and for everyone having similar issue, try E7 for the last chord. It gives the progression a whole different feel but still sound really really nice. E7: 1 2 0 2
Aah finally found a video in which i can clearly see the ukulele and strings lyk whole things... & the subtitles r also visible perfectly... In others video they jst cover the whole thing with subtitles & cover the process thts so annoying & i lose interest... But good to see ur video..keep it up ❤️
I just bought one, it came with not very good strings. Can I get a recommendation on buying some new ones? I’m a guitar player learning Ukulele for the first time. Thanks in advance 👍☕️
Dear Marco, your voice and the uke arrangement are so beautiful! I just left the clip to run and run as gentle background music and sound. I did pay attention to your lesson, but beyond that I was mesmerised, re ran the lesson, and just got relaxed listening to it. You Inspire me! Best Wishes!
Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful, peaceful and easy to learn fingerpicking practise 💓🍀 such easy and pretty tutorials keep beginners being motivated if they feel lost at their ukulele journey 😄👍
I have been playing C, Cmaj7, Am and G but never realized to try Am with C instead of A on the first string - it sounds so nicely sad 🤣🤷♂️. Now I play Am with that C, Cmaj7, Am as 3rd chord, G as fourth and with 1&4, 3, 2, 1 picking pattern. ...and can’t stop it. 😍 Need to practice the 4,2,4,1 as well at some point.
I really enjoy all your videos! The music you write and play is beautiful and relaxing! It's so refreshing to hear real musicand not all the over amplified noise. You are a musical treasure!! Thank you so very much!!
It’s a beautiful melody. I am new at this and would like to know the name of the chords because your fingers don’t actually show which strings you are playing.
Ah, that really was beautiful! Thank you for this video! I just bought an Enya concert nova u and am starting from scratch. This is the most inspiring tutorial I have seen. Can't wait to see and hear more! 🤩 🎶
Not too difficult at all, I’ve owned my uk two weeks and can do this… my only confusion is that almost none of his chord versions match my little cheat sheet, so I hope it doesn’t confuse me later when I play C7, Am, and F. It sure sounds beautiful, I’ll be strumming this I think during private worship. I love the minor chords especially for worship. 😍
Sounds awesome once I figured out the positions. Just from a learning point though, why do your F and Am chords use 3rd fret A string but when I learned those chords they don't use that fret?
Hi Matt. He's just doubling up on the C note, only an octave higher. You always play a C note (open 3rd string) when you play an A minor or F Major. Adding that higher C adds a little beauty to the chords :)
Wow. I have been playing the ukulele for years and a few weeks ago a chord sequence similar to this one fell out of my ukulele. It's so beautiful, and you create such an incredible sound when you play. Thank you for sharing
Do you ever use the pinkie when playing a chord? There are certain chords I use my pinkie for such as B(9) and it sounds nice but I’m not sure it’s the right technique.
do you keep your right hand finger nails longer than your left for easier fingerpicking because i immediately noticed how long they were compared to the left hand.
Thank you so much for the lesson, Marco ! I began my practice on August 10th, so I’m an absolute beginner and I enjoy particularly your lessons since they are so different from the usual vids for beginners. I mean I like to play Hallelujah and Over the rainbow, but this cords progression is my favorite. I play it every day for 1 hour, and I’m improving my practice with an awesome melody !!! Thank you so very much for sharing this awesome melody ❤. Big HI from France 🇫🇷
How do you get the 1st and 3rd string to not harmonize when you do the g cord with that picking patter, my g and e string keep harmonizing and sounds different than what you played, is yours in standard ukulele tuning?
He's not touching the E string....pattern is G C G A .....I had to slow motion it to get it , he doesn't spend a lot of time explaining the pattern ....1st string , 2nd string , 1st string, 4th string. Hope this helps 🎶
It would’ve been really nice if you mentioned what cords were being played while you were initially showing the picking patterns. I eventually figured it out by watching your fingers but next time maybe?
Those were beautiful chords. It would be helpful if you could/would show the notes that make up the chord before you start adding in all your other stuff. Thanks.
I've been practicing this for a week or so now and I'm kind of wondering where to go with it from here? Is there a particular song that goes with it (ie- singing or words)? I think that would give a bit more purpose to it after you get it figured out
I got my ukulele almost 4 years ago and gave up on it after one year due to the lack of calming, beautiful sounds like this one. I have now retrieved it from its dusty box and tuned it back up because of your video. Thank you so much for this!
2× each chord
2 0 0 3 (am, 1:15)
0 0 0 2 (cmj7, 1:21)
2 0 1 3 (f, 1:27)
0 2 3 2 (g, 1:35)
Make the chords more interesting:
am, 4:35
cmaj7, 5:05
f, 5:23
g, 5:44
Finger picking pattern: 2:31
Strumming pattern: 6:09
thanks among us
Ah thank you. So needed
oh thank u
sus
Can you also decode the strumming pattern on the 4 beat tempo(1 &, 2 & , 3 & , 4 &)
The way the sound is transitioning between the chords is so amazing
_Notice Marco's dynamics._ Some notes are accented, and some notes are brushed lightly, almost ghosted. That provides the sweet syncopation of the finger-picking, and brings out the melody.
If your fingernails are just the right length, you can get a lot of sensitivity by choosing how much of each pluck is from the fleshy ball of the fingertip, and how much is from the fingernail.
You will never get this from thinking too much about it. It is more about feel, listening to your own playing, and feedback. Your brain will grow the new necessary neural pathways while you are sleeping.
This should be the pinned comment
On point!!! Marco should be mentioning this as well.
its not tooo hard for a beginner. Its simple, beautiful and soothing. I got my first ukulele yesterday and i now really want to learn this song...
Good luck! Keep us posted ☀️🎸
My uncle gave it to me over 2 years ago i thought it was a guitar but it was actually a baritone ukulele
Got my first Uke this week and I also want to learn this progression :)
Got my ukulele for Christmas 2021
Played it at my school talent show and I’m freaking ADDICTED TO IT
I just got my first ukulele... four days ago, haha ... and this is the first thing I've been learning how to play alongside chords. I wouldn't say it's been easy but it hasn't been insurmountable. And I love how a lot of your videos are rooted in simplicity and the fundamentals. For a beginner, like me, they've been so motivating - it makes me want to establish a stronger foundation in new and interesting ways, instead of defaulting to song books before understanding things like progressions.
Thank you so much for sharing, I've been learning a lot from you in a short amount of time already! ☺️
I have a Uke, it’s been sitting there 8 years. I learned this tonight. Great little tune. Not too hard. Thanks
This video has made my day, year, and quite possibly my whole life better. Thank you.
it's incredible how hooked by this beautiful melody I am! I was never able to do fingerpicking but I'm trying this now because I have such a great feeling with it. I'm being impressed by the results and I had to write this.
this is a wonderful things about the internet: being able to have great moments with total strangers you never met.
thank you so much for taking the time to make such a great video! greetings from a brazilian :)
Thanks a lot Raoni. I know! Well, at least you see me 😆. Me, I never get to see a face lol
I dont know why my uke sounds completely different... doesnt sounds so good xD
Maybe its not tuned?
It’s probably not tuned correctly
He adds voicing to the A minor so mine sounded different too until I added 1st string of the 3rd fret to it and that of Fmajor. He doesn't clearly state it only quickly mentions it. It was the only way i could make it sound the same. As well when he first tells us about the chords to play it sounds like he says E minor but its actually A minor. Maybe its his accent. But even you tubes auto subtitle thought he said e minor. He added text at the bottom of the screen, with the correct chords and there it is written "Am"
Im having the same problem, one of my strings sounds different and I literally triple checked that it was tuned
@@myriammoquin2684 How's it an Am with an added a string? I guess this too advanced for me.
my depressed ass trying to pick a hobby to get over a heart break hahahaha anyone else ? we'll be alright X'D
Don't get upset, you'll be fine! Just wait a little and you'll get better✨
I assure you, ukulele is the best choice
i feel u 😂💔
everything happens for a reason bud, Focus on yourself, better yourself and love yourself.. you will get the right girl at the right time. God bless
Brooo what how did you know lol
These chord melody lessons of yours opens whole new beautiful part of ukulele playing for me
For me as a beginner it pulls the ukulele away from all the standard Hawaii ulaula stuff. Great to hear this.
Really glad I found this...I was so tired of playing "Ain't she sweet." This opens up a whole new world of uke. Thanks.
Enjoy the lesson!
I hear that lol I have played “lava” about 600 times now. Time for something new.
Yeah Brother. Thank you for everything you do for the global ukulele community. Keep up the great work!
Thanks a lot :)
Beautiful. thank you 🙏
I’ve watched a few times now and I think I’m actually getting the hang of the melody and how this works.
Thank you 😊
This is the channel I come to when I need to practice fingerpicking
You are an Amazing Teacher- they clear way you communicate. Its a Joy!
Thanks Lee!
Spellbinding melody. Thank you for sharing your inspirational music with us. ❤
I'll tell u why this sounds so nice. The 3 chords at a base level are the 3 chords every pop song is made from
Keep these ukulele tutorials coming 😊
You can say that again
@@aidanrobertson8122 keep these ukulele tutorials coming
Thanks for the video!
So i tried this and for some reason on my (probably cheaper) Ukulele, the G chord at the end doesn't quite sound nice. So i tried something else and for everyone having similar issue, try E7 for the last chord. It gives the progression a whole different feel but still sound really really nice.
E7: 1 2 0 2
I’m crying because it’s so beautiful
Tnx 🙏🏻🎸
That's the lack of testosterone.
@@ramonpascual155 Dafuq?
You are a very good teacher. Thank you. That's very instructive and beatiful.
Aah finally found a video in which i can clearly see the ukulele and strings lyk whole things... & the subtitles r also visible perfectly... In others video they jst cover the whole thing with subtitles & cover the process thts so annoying & i lose interest... But good to see ur video..keep it up ❤️
I could cry listening to this tune. Oh my god i don't think ill ever get tired of playing it. Heaven 💙
I m glad you like it :)
Guitar's sound is so mysteriously beautiful... When you switched to guitar.. it was bliss.
Glad to find your Ukelele Channel!!
Cmaj7 has always been my fav chord
I agree! It's a lovely chord! :)
Same for real
I just bought one, it came with not very good strings. Can I get a recommendation on buying some new ones? I’m a guitar player learning Ukulele for the first time. Thanks in advance 👍☕️
sounds awesome on guitar as well
same
Dear Marco, your voice and the uke arrangement are so beautiful! I just left the clip to run and run as gentle background music and sound. I did pay attention to your lesson, but beyond that I was mesmerised, re ran the lesson, and just got relaxed listening to it. You Inspire me! Best Wishes!
Gayyy af!
Bro you grabbed my attention. I'm currently new to uke and using the guitar in reference to the uke really helps me understand more. I subscribed 🤘
Welcome to the channel Chris :)
Love it! I’ve transitioned over the last year to learning guitar, but I’m still all about the uke and I’m excited to play around with this!
Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful, peaceful and easy to learn fingerpicking practise 💓🍀 such easy and pretty tutorials keep beginners being motivated if they feel lost at their ukulele journey 😄👍
This made me feel very good! Thank you, will try it out tomorrow
Please keep the ukulele tutorials coming. Most importantly, beautiful chord progressions I can play on them. We love it!
This is one of the most beautiful piece of melodies, it's going to the countryside on a bright sunny and roaming in the fields, for my ears😌
So very lovely! Your explanations are very much to the point.Thankyou.
I am So happy almost got this beautiful sounds thank you sooo much Sir😊
Please do more with the Ukulele! Thx for sharing.
I bought a ukulele because of this awesome video
I have been playing C, Cmaj7, Am and G but never realized to try Am with C instead of A on the first string - it sounds so nicely sad 🤣🤷♂️. Now I play Am with that C, Cmaj7, Am as 3rd chord, G as fourth and with 1&4, 3, 2, 1 picking pattern. ...and can’t stop it. 😍 Need to practice the 4,2,4,1 as well at some point.
Simple yet beautiful tunes
Thanks for sharing, very soothing sound ❤
Thank you so much. I really enjoyed this lesson
Thank you sir beautiful chords really loved it❤❤
Hey thanks! I did it! and like it so much I kept going using 0222, 0333, 0555 and 0005 just for fun
him: starts finger picking
my braincell: tryinna figure out which finger and which string he just picked 😭
God giving me last warning to figure out 💀😭
Beautiful melody.
Thank for sharing this tutorial it's really helpful. It sounds soooo beautiful on the ukulele and on the guitar it's next level ❤️ x
Wow, feeling like im learning everything i still needed to know.Thanks for the teaching 😁
Enjoy the lesson :)
I really enjoy all your videos! The music you write and play is beautiful and relaxing! It's so refreshing to hear real musicand not all the over amplified noise. You are a musical treasure!! Thank you so very much!!
My ears are so happy
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING😎
Enjoy.
Meanwhile,me wondering why my G chord doesn't sound the same
Download the pocket ukulele tuner and tune it
I think he has a tenor that's y
Different ukulele.. this is a tenor.. with a low G string.
Love this! Thank you!
☀️🎸
It’s a beautiful melody. I am new at this and would like to know the name of the chords because your fingers don’t actually show which strings you are playing.
Am cmaj7 Fm G
@@nathamuller3853 thats not Fm thats an alternate F voicing
2013
Fm would be 1013
@@williamdavenport4183 How do you play that alternate F?
@@nathamuller3853 for the Am, you also put your pinky on the first string 3rd fret while the middle finger is on the 4th string 2nd fret
Thank you for sharing! I like it❤
Beautiful love it !
This was beautiful! Thank you!
Ah, that really was beautiful! Thank you for this video! I just bought an Enya concert nova u and am starting from scratch. This is the most inspiring tutorial I have seen. Can't wait to see and hear more! 🤩 🎶
I love the Sound of your Ukulele. It's time to get a good one too
Such an amazing content lots of love and hugs from india☺️☺️
god bless you Marco awesome tutorial very well explained...a true master
Absolutely beautiful!
Adorabile!😊
So peaceful !
Just kicked me up a notch! Mahalo ❤️
Nice technique nice uke.
Not too difficult at all, I’ve owned my uk two weeks and can do this… my only confusion is that almost none of his chord versions match my little cheat sheet, so I hope it doesn’t confuse me later when I play C7, Am, and F. It sure sounds beautiful, I’ll be strumming this I think during private worship. I love the minor chords especially for worship. 😍
thank you for helping us out..
his love for the uke makes such a big difference in his playing!
Thanks for sharing! simple but beautiful ~ love it!👍🏻☺️
First thing first, beautiful😍!!
You are best as usual
..
Sounds awesome once I figured out the positions. Just from a learning point though, why do your F and Am chords use 3rd fret A string but when I learned those chords they don't use that fret?
Hi Matt. He's just doubling up on the C note, only an octave higher. You always play a C note (open 3rd string) when you play an A minor or F Major. Adding that higher C adds a little beauty to the chords :)
I had the same question!
@@trddsss this helped explain my not-quite-there rendition! thanks :)
Wow. I have been playing the ukulele for years and a few weeks ago a chord sequence similar to this one fell out of my ukulele. It's so beautiful, and you create such an incredible sound when you play. Thank you for sharing
Beautiful! Thank You.
This is literally the best ukulele tutorial on TH-cam. Thank you! It’s a beautiful song!
Thanks a lot.
Do you ever use the pinkie when playing a chord? There are certain chords I use my pinkie for such as B(9) and it sounds nice but I’m not sure it’s the right technique.
Of course. There are chords that requires the use of the little finger. Not many though :)
do you keep your right hand finger nails longer than your left for easier fingerpicking because i immediately noticed how long they were compared to the left hand.
Yes. I started with classical Guiar so I got used to playing with fingernails.
Thank you so much for the lesson, Marco !
I began my practice on August 10th, so I’m an absolute beginner and I enjoy particularly your lessons since they are so different from the usual vids for beginners.
I mean I like to play Hallelujah and Over the rainbow, but this cords
progression is my favorite.
I play it every day for 1 hour, and I’m
improving my practice with an awesome melody !!!
Thank you so very much for sharing this awesome melody ❤.
Big HI from France 🇫🇷
August 10th is my birthday wait what
Beautiful 😍 I love this.😊
How do you get the 1st and 3rd string to not harmonize when you do the g cord with that picking patter, my g and e string keep harmonizing and sounds different than what you played, is yours in standard ukulele tuning?
He's not touching the E string....pattern is G C G A .....I had to slow motion it to get it , he doesn't spend a lot of time explaining the pattern ....1st string , 2nd string , 1st string, 4th string. Hope this helps 🎶
@@susanjohnston3846 Yes thank you!!
Susan Johnston i guess it’s 1-3-1-4 =
G-E-G-A
So amazingly beautiful 😍🔥... Thanks brother for making such lovely tutorials ❤️
You are welcome ☀️
It would’ve been really nice if you mentioned what cords were being played while you were initially showing the picking patterns. I eventually figured it out by watching your fingers but next time maybe?
Thanks a lot for suggesting this. I’ll definitely try to be more specific in future videos 🎸☀️
Do you think it would be possible to show the chord diagram on screen? Sometimes it's hard to see where your fingers are
Those were beautiful chords. It would be helpful if you could/would show the notes that make up the chord before you start adding in all your other stuff. Thanks.
Thank you, Marco -- relaxing progression to begin this new year. I play it often, especially when it snows in Michigan.
You come up with the prettiest chord and finger picking melodies....makes your tutorials very inspiring. thank you! just subscribed.
Nice video! Are you playing a tenor here? I’m looking for buying a ukulele didn’t realize there were a few options of size, thanks
U r outstanding ....plz plz make more videos for beginners ...please
That’s a lovely picking pattern. Thank you for sharing it.
Beautiful
I've been practicing this for a week or so now and I'm kind of wondering where to go with it from here? Is there a particular song that goes with it (ie- singing or words)? I think that would give a bit more purpose to it after you get it figured out
Great one brother ❤️🙏
Nice 👍
A little tricky but not bad learned in about 20 minutes
Beautiful, this is a great lecture! Thanks Marco, you are great teatcher.
Is this low g? It's beautiful
I got my ukulele almost 4 years ago and gave up on it after one year due to the lack of calming, beautiful sounds like this one. I have now retrieved it from its dusty box and tuned it back up because of your video. Thank you so much for this!
Wow. I am glad you are back playing! Good luck with your progress ☀️🎸
This is beautiful and I tried it straight away.
Doesn't sound as good with my low G string.
Are these chords different on the different types of ukuleles?
Hey there ..
Are these nylgut Strings on your makai ?