Faster Ukulele Chord Changes In 60 Seconds (Seriously)

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  • Опубліковано 24 гру 2024

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  • @susanr.737
    @susanr.737 4 роки тому +3

    This couldn't have come at a more perfect moment in my practice! I've only been studying for a few weeks, and I'm trying to master C, F, G, G7 right now, so that F to G is just right. I will be using your method from now on. One question, from a beginner: when I find a good way to move my fingers from one chord to another, it is often by noticing that I'm already on a string/fret from the previous chord and I can easily transition with only a couple of fingers. This is great, but I am leaving my finger in that previous position as I change, and I'm getting a sort of bleed of sound between chords, if that makes sense. How can I move with ease and still get that silence between chords that keeps each chord clear and crisp? Thank you for your helpful advice on this channel!

    • @UkuleleGo
      @UkuleleGo  4 роки тому +1

      Now that's lucky.
      Ok so in terms of what you're saying about a finger already being in position from a previous chord, that's a good thing. In fact I try and engineer it so that happens as much as possible which I talked about on my recent video about making chord changes easier.
      When it comes to the sound bleeding from one chord to the next, I'll get back to you once I've had a play around to see if I can replicate what is happening for you.
      Or you could send me a demo via my Instagram account maybe?

    • @susanr.737
      @susanr.737 4 роки тому +1

      @@UkuleleGo Not sophisticated enough to engineer a demo in anything less than a month, but basically I'm getting a sort of hum or buzz of tone as I switch between chords. So, say I'm switching from F to G. I leave my finger on that first fret string, take my other finger off the top string from the F and add the two fingers for the G position. As I leave the top string, I'm hearing a little buzzing hum of sound before I strum the G. Is that any clearer, I hope? Thank you for the quick reply!

    • @UkuleleGo
      @UkuleleGo  4 роки тому +3

      @@susanr.737 ok yeah I think I've got you.
      This is usually something that doesn't matter too much when you're strumming as the sound of a single note is drowned out by the chord before and after. When it comes to fingerpicking it's more noticeable though and it still happens to me from time to time.
      If it's a real problem then I would build it into your practice, you could even include it into this 60 second exercise.
      It's happening because as your finger is leaving a previous fret, it's pulling a little on the fret rather than going straight upwards. You're essentially playing a pull off. Try to get your fingers off the frets by lifting them straight up.
      Hope that helps

    • @susanr.737
      @susanr.737 4 роки тому

      @@UkuleleGo Yes! That must be it, exactly. I have way too much trouble with dead notes as it is, so I really need to work on placement and how my fingers are interacting with the frets. I appreciate your helping me think this through and I will be adding that to my chord practice! Looking forward to your next video.

    • @UkuleleGo
      @UkuleleGo  4 роки тому +1

      @@susanr.737 you're welcome, any more questions along the way just let me know

  • @suepowell6710
    @suepowell6710 4 роки тому +2

    Senior Citizen here - just bought a ukulele from a pawn shop and I've watched several UA-cam videos and you are my favorite! Maybe an old dog can learn a new trick. Thanks! Will continue watching you.

    • @UkuleleGo
      @UkuleleGo  4 роки тому

      Hey Sue, thanks for dropping a comment. Good luck with your learning and thanks for the compliment!

  • @honeybunchhoneybunch9954
    @honeybunchhoneybunch9954 Рік тому +2

    Excellent advice to someone who’s uke journey only just started - many thanks

    • @UkuleleGo
      @UkuleleGo  Рік тому +1

      Good luck with it, you'll have loads of fun along the way

  • @SerWolfiee
    @SerWolfiee 11 місяців тому +2

    I've been playing for over a year and could never do this correctly! this helps so much! Especially going from stuff that is really spaced out.

    • @UkuleleGo
      @UkuleleGo  11 місяців тому

      I'm glad it's helping, it works really well for me

  • @Bevieevans8
    @Bevieevans8 4 роки тому +3

    Great tip! Thank you. My ukulele journey only started on the 10th November and your practice sheet is helping along with your UA-cam channel 😊

    • @UkuleleGo
      @UkuleleGo  4 роки тому

      No problem Beverly, I'm glad it's all helping

  • @polson8084
    @polson8084 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks! I can't wait to start doing this...

  • @cindyfullwiler8103
    @cindyfullwiler8103 4 роки тому +2

    I really l ike your teaching style. You are great at breaking things down in little chunks for us beginners to learn then come back for more.

    • @UkuleleGo
      @UkuleleGo  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks for leaving a comment Cindy, I really appreciate the feedback.

  • @benjgold
    @benjgold 2 роки тому +1

    That was the exact cord change I've been struggling with. Lol. Great advice. It makes a lot of practical sense. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. Thank you!

    • @UkuleleGo
      @UkuleleGo  2 роки тому

      You'll have it nailed in a few days

  • @peterbroderick3336
    @peterbroderick3336 2 роки тому +1

    Sounds good 👍

  • @JeanBurnside
    @JeanBurnside 10 місяців тому

    Brilliant learning technique!

  • @desmneylon
    @desmneylon 8 місяців тому

    Very good idea.

  • @marykav
    @marykav 9 місяців тому

    Great tip will do thank you

  • @Poohze01
    @Poohze01 4 роки тому +1

    I've been focusing right down onto specific problematic chord changes, but haven't been using a timer & counting to measure improved speed. Good advice! Will follow!

    • @UkuleleGo
      @UkuleleGo  4 роки тому

      Let me know how it goes, you should notice an improvement

  • @maxc4747
    @maxc4747 2 роки тому +1

    Seriously indeed. Fastest improvement so far for the noob that i am ! Much thank you !

    • @UkuleleGo
      @UkuleleGo  2 роки тому

      I still use this technique to improve now, thanks for the comment

  • @timetouke939
    @timetouke939 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome tip and really well explained! I've been doing something similar but not tracking with a timer. I think tracking it is a really good idea because it helps you see progress. It was also really cool knowing how you apply it - how long it takes you and what limit you push specific examples to :)

    • @UkuleleGo
      @UkuleleGo  3 роки тому

      Thanks for the feedback, yeah it's great to actually be able to monitor your progress which is often quite difficult with learning a musical instrument

  • @gulfcoastgal6607
    @gulfcoastgal6607 3 роки тому

    Scathingly brilliant !

  • @suthinisianglam
    @suthinisianglam 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you 😊 I am struggling with Em chord at the moment. I’ll try this!!!

  • @lisacompton593
    @lisacompton593 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks very much. Really useful advice.

  • @marianolopez4257
    @marianolopez4257 4 роки тому +1

    Really usefull advice!! And thanks for all the cool lessons on your website

  • @hyabussa5747
    @hyabussa5747 4 роки тому +1

    Good stuff! Thank you!

    • @UkuleleGo
      @UkuleleGo  4 роки тому

      You're welcome, it's a great tip for those tricky chords

    • @hyabussa5747
      @hyabussa5747 4 роки тому +1

      @@UkuleleGo I agree! Thanks again!

  • @CamelliaAngelicaDonald
    @CamelliaAngelicaDonald 3 роки тому +1

    Wow this is epic

    • @UkuleleGo
      @UkuleleGo  3 роки тому

      Yeah it works really well