The BEST Jazz Ballad for Ukulele? "Georgia on My Mind" (Easy Uke Lesson)

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  • @UkuleleZen
    @UkuleleZen  10 місяців тому +3

    ★ Download the Songsheet for this lesson & other membership perks: www.patreon.com/posts/99626603

    • @Mya1-js3oy
      @Mya1-js3oy 10 місяців тому +1

      You muh favorite ukeleyyylyyin Yankee

    • @wyattstevens8574
      @wyattstevens8574 9 місяців тому +1

      I watched your La Bamba video (July/August tutorial, not the one from 5 years prior) and have you noticed how much it sounds like Twist And Shout?

    • @ukentutu
      @ukentutu 9 місяців тому

      Stu, I loved this tutorial! You have us lots to work on in a clear, efficient way, and with an inspiring jazzy interpretation. You’re the best!❤

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  6 місяців тому

      @@wyattstevens8574 YES! your ears are steering you in the right direction! :-) Keep jamming,, Stu

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  6 місяців тому

      @@Mya1-js3oy Thanks!

  • @ButchLotus1
    @ButchLotus1 10 місяців тому +8

    That definitely wasn't boring. Some of the stuff I learn on this channel is so valuable I'm extremely grateful this content is free. Nicely done.

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  10 місяців тому

      SO Glad to hear it!! If you’re interested in supporting there are links below (perhaps you’ve already joined - if so, pardon the redundancy 😉)

  • @David1131955
    @David1131955 10 місяців тому +5

    Your tutorials are well paced and certainly not too slow.

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for the feedback, David… I appreciate you joining in and making music! Have a great day and happy jamming 😊

  • @YoUkeMama
    @YoUkeMama 10 місяців тому +3

    Great song! I've been playing for a year and the speed of your presentation was perfect for me. It would be nice to have a play along from start to finish of the song after you teach it to us so we can polish it. Thanks.

  • @katem123
    @katem123 10 місяців тому +4

    I FINALLY understand the triplet; thank you.

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  10 місяців тому

      Awesome! Search Ukulele Zen triplet strum for more vids on that subject 😉

  • @JillC810
    @JillC810 2 місяці тому +1

    Your pace is for me (I would consider myself on the lower end of intermediate as I don't read notes). I love your song choices - thank you!

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  2 місяці тому

      Wonderful and thank you! Keep on jamming 😊🎶🤙

  • @ukemullum
    @ukemullum 10 місяців тому +4

    The timing of your lesson is perfect Stu. Love you teaching Mr. Fuchs

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  10 місяців тому

      Thank you kindly Stukulele! I appreciate your kind comment & presence here 😊🤙🎶

  • @lisacompton3661
    @lisacompton3661 10 місяців тому +5

    Great song. Great lesson, I think, at the appropriate learning speed. Always a pleasure. Oh to be in Georgia. All blessings.

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Lisa! Glad you enjoyed it…come back anytime to learn and play along with this great tune 😊 Come to Georgia! (Just an invitation 😉)

    • @lisacompton3661
      @lisacompton3661 10 місяців тому

      Ah, thank you Stu. I'm in the UK. Hope to see you at a festival here one day!

  • @bobfendrick7819
    @bobfendrick7819 10 місяців тому +2

    Stu you always are putting Love in all you do ! & we all love you for that ! Thank you 👏🐢☯

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  10 місяців тому +1

      Hey Bob!! Thanks so much…I appreciate your kind words… And the turtle too 😉 wishing you well - keep on jamming…🤙🎶🐢

    • @bobfendrick7819
      @bobfendrick7819 10 місяців тому

      All the Best to you & The rest of the Band ! We really do Love you Brother !
      Thank you Stu !@@UkuleleZen

  • @adisawillmer570
    @adisawillmer570 2 місяці тому +1

    Perfect pace

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  2 місяці тому

      Thanks! Keep on jamming 😊🎶🤙

  • @deborahguarneiri7722
    @deborahguarneiri7722 10 місяців тому +3

    This is so great! Excited to share with my players--always in our aging them to get adventurous and look Zen ukuleke up! 🎶🎶🎶😁

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  10 місяців тому

      Sounds great- Have fun playing it with your friends…with a little practice I’ll bet you’ll all get it 😊🤙🎶

  • @ukulelejoy8334
    @ukulelejoy8334 10 місяців тому +3

    Awesome lesson! I like the triplet trick! Savannah sounds like a good time too....

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  10 місяців тому

      Definitely will be!

  • @bienveillance57
    @bienveillance57 10 місяців тому +2

    Always a great pleasure to follow your tutorials, deat Stew ! You're really helping to go further in Ukulélé practice ! So many thanks ang greatings from France. Alfred.

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  10 місяців тому +1

      Merci Beaucoup Alfred! Very glad to hear that you’re feeling excited about your music making 😀 All the best & happy jamming 🎶🤙😊

  • @kennethgarcia7428
    @kennethgarcia7428 10 місяців тому +3

    Great lesson Stu. I love this song.

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  10 місяців тому

      My pleasure Kenneth! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

  • @natalievandenberg2222
    @natalievandenberg2222 3 місяці тому +1

    Love it! Thanks!

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  2 місяці тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! ❤️Keep on jamming 😊🎶🤙

  • @mdtubio
    @mdtubio 10 місяців тому +2

    great lesson Stu! your speed is great, allowing us to marinate in each section and really understand the music theory and fingering for a more complex piece like this! :)

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  10 місяців тому

      Great to hear! I’m so happy that you’ll enjoy adding this song to your repertoire…happy jamming 😀🎶🤙

  • @annedarlington5837
    @annedarlington5837 13 днів тому

    Awesome ❤ Greatsong

  • @leonardo41477
    @leonardo41477 10 місяців тому +2

    Hey Stu, I really like these jazz tunes with pretty chromatic movement. Sounds great on the uke and fun to play. Great lesson! Thanks!

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  10 місяців тому

      My pleasure 😊🎶🤙 Thanks for watching and joining in!

  • @MikeBrown-dk7or
    @MikeBrown-dk7or 10 місяців тому +2

    A super fun song to play and sing. Lots of room for hamming it up.A big thank you, Stu.

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  10 місяців тому

      Cool…glad you’re digging your music making today. Thanks for joining in Mike 😉🎶

  • @LizStevens-o6v
    @LizStevens-o6v 10 місяців тому +2

    Not too slow for me. Great tune & teach. Thanks Stu

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  10 місяців тому

      Thanks so much for watching and playing along 😊🎶🤙

  • @molikam
    @molikam 10 місяців тому +3

    I love this song ❤thank you

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching!

    • @molikam
      @molikam 10 місяців тому

      @@UkuleleZen i learned a lot from you. You are amazing.

  • @Janet-kl8my
    @Janet-kl8my 10 місяців тому +2

    Really enjoyed this. Not too slow at all.

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  10 місяців тому

      Thank you Janet 😊 Happy Jamming!

  • @wami8435
    @wami8435 5 місяців тому +1

    I started learning the ukulele last year. I love jazz and would love to play it on the ukulele! From Japan.

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks and keep on watching this channel for more!

  • @lisastephens2340
    @lisastephens2340 10 місяців тому +2

    Such a great choice, thanks for being easy to watch and joyful with the information shared. I do love Savannah in the spring….

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  10 місяців тому

      Thanks so much for playing along! Please come to Savannah for the workshop in concert if you can make it 😊🤙🎶

  • @stevenroys
    @stevenroys 10 місяців тому +2

    Such a sweet tune! Lots to chew on😊

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  10 місяців тому

      Glad you like it Steven Jam on!😀🎶🤙

  • @radiantkoala
    @radiantkoala 10 місяців тому +2

    Great lesson, beautiful chords and tasty bits! Thanks so much Stu.

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  10 місяців тому

      Thanks so much for joining in and playing along!

  • @uncbuck45
    @uncbuck45 7 місяців тому +2

    Great tutorial ,luv the song

  • @psteelman4448
    @psteelman4448 10 місяців тому +1

    A favorite Song of mine---and just such a wonderful way to play it. Thank you (as always) Stu for the new techniques, chords and strumming "flavors"

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  6 місяців тому

      SO glad you enjoyed it!

  • @marlo5239
    @marlo5239 10 місяців тому +3

    Good Morning from So. CA Stu and Everyone in the Chatrooms… Beautiful song, Love it, but sorry to stay. Gotta go, catch Y’All Later… Happy Jamming…

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for listening -- come back anytime to play the whole song Marlo :-)

  • @jenniferjohnson2335
    @jenniferjohnson2335 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you sooooo much. I LOVE this. Never thought I could sing jazz….. 💗

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  2 місяці тому +1

      You CAN Jennifer! Keep on jamming 😊🎶🤙

  • @billgreen576
    @billgreen576 9 місяців тому +1

    Perfect pace. Thank you for this.

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  6 місяців тому

      You're very welcome Bill!

  • @JonG-LI
    @JonG-LI 10 місяців тому +1

    Hey Stu, love the song, love the chords, never too slow to learn it fully. I will keep coming back and working on the parts where the chords change a little faster, but make such beautiful transitions in the song. And thanks for another strum pattern (or two)!
    We will not be able to get to Georgia in April, but so looking forward to being with you in person again in early July for Arts Week @Omega-- closer to home in Rheinbeck!

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  10 місяців тому

      Awesome, thank you Jon! I’ll be announcing Omega’s registration very soon 😊 Happy to hear you can join me there again. Wishing you all the best, Stu

    • @JonG-LI
      @JonG-LI 9 місяців тому

      I've been coming back to this song quite a bit, along with the other related addiitonal content! Not only do I like this song, but it has really helped me to change chords faster and hone the strumming patterns. I feel like I've really made good progress after a month. Thanks, Stu, for sharing this lesson and detailed techniques!

  • @MickHudson-um2jk
    @MickHudson-um2jk 10 місяців тому +1

    Brilliant Stu, nicely played and what a voice. Sometimes after having a cold it helps the old vocal chords. 😏 Take care.

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  10 місяців тому

      Many thanks Mick! I appreciate your kind comment and you joining in here :-) Happy Jamming, Stu

  • @jeanpierrehermier6483
    @jeanpierrehermier6483 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏what a wonderful tutorial 👏👏👏 very good and clear explanation ! Greatings and love from Oslo Norway 😍😍

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  6 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful Jean! 🙏🎶❤️

  • @renierk7758
    @renierk7758 10 місяців тому +2

    That area in Georgia looks beautiful!!

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  10 місяців тому

      It really is! Come on by and join in if you can make the trip 😊

    • @renierk7758
      @renierk7758 10 місяців тому

      It would be nice, but we already have two trips lined up for this month and May. You'll have to carry on without me. 🤣@@UkuleleZen

    • @sherlynn7211
      @sherlynn7211 10 місяців тому

      As always, amazing teacher, live this tune! Georgia sounds so warm as i look out the window brabing another cold snap.. .. cheers from Alberta Canada,, !

  • @LokeLanify
    @LokeLanify 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for these good tutorial . A cool lick in the end :-))

  • @bextx
    @bextx 10 місяців тому +1

    I'm new to ukulele and I've been all over UA-cam looking for tutorials. I love the ones you offer! Bc I love jazz, blues and reggae, and the other UA-cam tutorials have a lot of folksy songs and pop songs. Nothing wrong with that, it's just not for me. This is definitely for me. Thank you! When I get some more practicing in, I think I'll join your patreon. But I'm a baby at this still.....

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  6 місяців тому

      So glad you're here! Hope your music is making you happy today 😊

  • @thomasnottingham1480
    @thomasnottingham1480 10 місяців тому +1

    One of my all time favourite Jazz tunes. I"ve just bought my first Banjolele and I reckon it's going to be ace for this. I'll "master it in the Ukes first, maybe.

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for joining in with this lesson Thomas! Glad you have a banjolele to try this great jazz tune 😊🤙🎶

  • @pauldenniss5230
    @pauldenniss5230 5 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful version of this classic

  • @michaeldoolan4717
    @michaeldoolan4717 10 місяців тому +2

    New haircut for the occasion? Great song😊

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  10 місяців тому +4

      Thanks…I donated it to Locks of Love for the new year (they make wigs for cancer patients). Happy jamming 😊🤙🎶

  • @traceypeschon5374
    @traceypeschon5374 10 місяців тому +1

    When will the $10 tier tutorial be for Georgia??? Can't wait!!

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  2 місяці тому

      It’s up and posted! Keep on jamming 😊🎶🤙

  • @one-handstrumman4616
    @one-handstrumman4616 10 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for another great lesson!

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  2 місяці тому

      My pleasure!! Thank you and Keep on jamming 😊🎶🤙

  • @francoisfiglarz667
    @francoisfiglarz667 10 місяців тому +1

    Great as usual!
    Wish I could fly away to Savannah...

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  10 місяців тому

      Thanks…Maybe one day! Share news of the event with your ukulele playing friends on social media…much appreciated. wishing you well 😊

  • @chasphilpotts1201
    @chasphilpotts1201 10 місяців тому +1

    Another great video, one of my favourite songs as well 😀

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  2 місяці тому

      Yay!! Keep on jamming 😊🎶🤙

  • @tp63us
    @tp63us 8 місяців тому +1

    Good speed for me.

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching!!

  • @wyattstevens8574
    @wyattstevens8574 10 місяців тому +1

    Of course, one way to change it up is actually to slow down! (I'm more familiar with the Ray Charles cover, so that's why I bring that up)
    Sometime could you make tutorials for some of your own songs, for example "Little Jumping Flea?" I really like that song!

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  10 місяців тому

      Why, thank. you! I would be delighted to make a tutorial for that tune -- it's based on a stock chord progression from New Orleans Jazz Traditions :-) Stay tuned for it somedya not too far from now! All the best to you Wyatt.

    • @wyattstevens8574
      @wyattstevens8574 8 місяців тому

      When you're in the bridge, I can almost hear "I Saw Her Standing There."
      Whenever I listen now, though, I mentally start the song with you saying, as if after the tutorial part, "Ok let's jam!"

  • @williamhallworth6927
    @williamhallworth6927 10 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely brilliant! Thanks.

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  10 місяців тому

      You're very welcome!

  • @Matti-kele
    @Matti-kele 10 місяців тому +1

    I'm so happy I discovered you in the list of Faculty of the upcoming Port Townsend Festival! :) Looking forward to meet you in person and take your class :)

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  10 місяців тому

      Very cool! Can't wait to meet you at Port Townsend 😊🎶🤙

  • @MrSupersidewinder
    @MrSupersidewinder 10 місяців тому +2

    Really great lesson Stu❤🎉👍 I play harmonica too, couldn't help myself... Now I gotta go back with ukey...😂

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  10 місяців тому +1

      Very nice…Harmonica too? That’s a cool idea!

  • @divanych7571
    @divanych7571 10 місяців тому +1

    Awesome sounded, I'll try to learn, thank you, Stu !!!

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  10 місяців тому +1

      Great! Go for it & happy jamming 😉

    • @divanych7571
      @divanych7571 10 місяців тому

      ​​@@UkuleleZen, I played it, but I used some other chords on the bridge!

  • @ootlattle5450
    @ootlattle5450 10 місяців тому +1

    Nice!

  • @karamelove
    @karamelove 10 місяців тому +1

    Cool!👍 Thanks!

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  10 місяців тому +1

      You bet! Have fun playing this song 😊🤙🎶

  • @kennethdaust3793
    @kennethdaust3793 5 місяців тому +1

    Nice👍🏻

  • @SaxeGrove
    @SaxeGrove 10 місяців тому +2

    Great song. Great teaching tempo. Great content...but (😄) I`d love a playalong to practice along. Your arrangement of this song is not out of reach technically, and it is a great workout technically and musically. Whether I can sing it, is an entirely different question.
    Another thing, I`d like to compensate you for your very good work, but not through Patreon. Is it feasible for you to sell arrangements through your website?
    Cheers
    Mort from Denmark

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  10 місяців тому

      Thanks Mort (my Father’s name) If I hear you right, you’d like to have a play along video WITHOUT the teaching breaks? Glad you’re here - in the video description there is a link to offer a donation via PayPal of Venmo … Patreon offers you some nice perks if interested. Happy jamming 😀🎶🤙

    • @SaxeGrove
      @SaxeGrove 10 місяців тому +2

      @@UkuleleZen Hi Stu. You are spot on. For instance your Autumn Leaves video features a playalong in the end of the video. I have played and sung along to that video a lot. Between you and me, I have often skipped the first 2 min 30 sec to get to the music 🙂
      About Patreon, thank you for the information.

    • @stefanrr4765
      @stefanrr4765 10 місяців тому

      Yes, please a playalong without breaks for me, too! Love... Stefan

  • @donindri
    @donindri 10 місяців тому +1

    Great song. If anything, a little fast at times for me, but I have a pause button! I get a little lost keeping track when the chords are more or less than 4 beats, otherwise great. Thanks for posting.

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching and joining in! Yes, use the almighty pause button and arrow buttons to rewind back. There’s also a very handy device called VIDAMI which connects to your computer or tablet - check the link in the video description to see a demo video from me…the Vidami pedal is amazing and makes learning much easier 😊🤙🎶

  • @marievasolano8813
    @marievasolano8813 2 місяці тому +1

    ❤❤❤❤❤

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  2 місяці тому

      Thanks! Keep on jamming 😊🎶🤙

  • @leslielindeman8908
    @leslielindeman8908 10 місяців тому +1

    Definitely not boring or too slow.

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for hanging and playing along!

  • @marcushaliwell7340
    @marcushaliwell7340 2 місяці тому +1

    Excellent tutorial but how I wish you’d referred to the change from B7 to Em as “the same three fingers, in the same pattern, move ACROSS to the first three strings and not “….down to…” Yes, there a lot of new players for whom down might mean nearer the ground but
    1. before long “down” will come to refer to pitch not “height above sea level”.
    2. when it comes to chord diagrams your own video presents them vertically so that “across” is the better word
    3. And unless nless the melody notes being accompanied happen to go down from B to G, the change, even in re-entrant tuning, sounds more up than down to my ear.

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  2 місяці тому

      Great points! Thanks for the feedback. I’ll start saying across - and if I say down I’ll say “downward towards the floor”. Keep on jamming 😊🎶🤙

  • @PatrickDoyle-bl1fh
    @PatrickDoyle-bl1fh 7 місяців тому +1

    Why does does he always choose a key thats to high for him to sing in ?

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  7 місяців тому +1

      I guess I like a challenge 😉 sometimes I have to choose the key based on ease of ukulele chords, knowing that if I make the cording to difficult with that different key, many players won’t be able to follow along… Always OK to go to falsetto voice, of course 😃🤙🎶

  • @samin304
    @samin304 6 місяців тому +2

    Why does this guy look like zack king?💀💀

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  6 місяців тому

      Really? Thanks for watching!