How to Play the Ukulele (+4 Easy Chords & Many Songs!)

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  • @justinguitar
    @justinguitar  4 роки тому +250

    Learn to play the ukulele in 15 minutes here! ua-cam.com/video/Hzge6fKbj5M/v-deo.html

    • @mmperez1336
      @mmperez1336 4 роки тому +4

      LOL THIS WAS MADE 6 YEARS AGO ANS YOU COMMENTED 4 DAYS AGO HAHHA

    • @vpierce8604
      @vpierce8604 3 роки тому +1

      -_-

    • @vpierce8604
      @vpierce8604 3 роки тому +2

      I disliked this ;-;

    • @itsellie5755
      @itsellie5755 3 роки тому

      @@vpierce8604 welp that means u liked dis ~ UWU

    • @gangoa07
      @gangoa07 3 роки тому +3

      @@mmperez1336 Nothing wrong with that, shows how dedicated he is and it is relevant to the next lesson

  • @DanielMartinez-wu4mi
    @DanielMartinez-wu4mi 4 роки тому +272

    Today I got a soprano from the store,my wife is going to be mad knowing that. Two hours later I learned how to tune my beautiful hukelele, plus the first four chords, sound so great. When I master it , I 'll sing a love song to her,and I 'll safe. Soon we are 50 years married, so I have some week to practice. Thank you,Master.

    • @sk98ification
      @sk98ification 3 роки тому +4

      Very cute! I hope she liked your love song

    • @00RaveRat
      @00RaveRat 2 роки тому +4

      That's so sweet
      Im learning to play and I hope to sing to my bf soon

    • @jacemckee5690
      @jacemckee5690 2 роки тому +2

      Congratulations my man🙏🏽

    • @Chindogu42
      @Chindogu42 2 роки тому +4

      @@sk98ification I still have a ways to go for 50 years but I'm looking forward to it. We are coming up on 40 years, which is very rare these days!

    • @lucashannahson9708
      @lucashannahson9708 Рік тому +3

      So, it's been two years, what happened?

  • @siyatshaheb5532
    @siyatshaheb5532 4 роки тому +4709

    The 1st lesson is to not quit on the 1st day

    • @deeablo2604
      @deeablo2604 4 роки тому +104

      There is so much truth in this. 😂

    • @ehleo
      @ehleo 4 роки тому +107

      Then I failed a year ago
      But I'm back since quarantine

    • @AmanSheth93
      @AmanSheth93 4 роки тому +7

      @@ehleo PREACH !

    • @ehleo
      @ehleo 4 роки тому +3

      @@AmanSheth93 ty 😄

    • @user-pv6lj2no2d
      @user-pv6lj2no2d 4 роки тому

      Hahahahaha!

  • @cohnclark4855
    @cohnclark4855 6 років тому +821

    (This is concert/ soprano)
    *HOW TO TUNE:
    -Recommend a clip on tuner so you can tune it rly quick
    -There are built in tuners on some ukuleles
    -sopranos have same tuning but sometimes they tune the smaller ones up a tone from this
    -the tuning is:
    4th string = G (high sound) [the string closest to the ceiling]
    3rd string = C (lower sound)
    2nd string = E (medium sound)
    1st string = A (highest sound) [the string closest to the floor]
    -goes from ceiling to floor
    *HOW TO HOLD IT:
    -hold the uke w your forearm and press the uke against your body and hold the neck with your other hand for a little support
    ^^Balance the weight of it between the forearm (arm w the hand strumming) and the hand on the neck
    -OR you could rest the body of the uke on your lap and hold the neck w your other hand
    *HOW TO STRUM IT:
    -Usually strum with your 1st finger (there are techniques tho,, like finger styles and stuff but 1st finger is best for beginners)
    -usually you strum around where the neck meets the body
    -practice: do 4 down strokes w 1st finger then 4 up strokes to get used to it (make sure finger isn't getting caught on the strings)
    -practice 2: 1 down stoke, then 1 up stoke repeatedly
    -practice 3: (this is a common pattern) down, down, up, down, up, down
    -smth you should study is different kinds of strumming patterns and different ways of playing it
    -don't stress
    *4 SIMPLE CHORDS:
    *PROGRESSIONS TO PUT ON THOSE CHORDS:

    • @Furan05
      @Furan05 5 років тому +6

      Cohn Clark just use a tuning app on your phone

    • @kevkev7624
      @kevkev7624 5 років тому +3

      yoooooo frl same rn. hope you learned from 11 months ago. i am starting today bought this thing for my birthday.

    • @amethystgacha4697
      @amethystgacha4697 4 роки тому

      clapotis Lol no they’re not. I have one, and it doesn’t actually tune my ukulele to G C E A

    • @jesusalejandrobetancourtma4452
      @jesusalejandrobetancourtma4452 4 роки тому

      After wanting for years to play the uke I came across Arthurs Uke Blog and it seems to be the top home study system (google it if you are interested)

    • @bunuhead
      @bunuhead 4 роки тому +5

      Cohn Clark YOU ARE A LITERAL GOD THANK YOU

  • @anyaterese
    @anyaterese 5 років тому +1429

    My question is why do so many ppl have ukes lying around?

    • @HearMeLearn
      @HearMeLearn 5 років тому +48

      They’re cheap Chinese toy abominations of an instrument

    • @faizmansoor5409
      @faizmansoor5409 5 років тому +109

      Privilege I am fairly sure that nukes aren’t cheap Chinese toys

    • @HearMeLearn
      @HearMeLearn 5 років тому +40

      Faiz Mansoor ukes bro, unless you’re fucking with me

    • @oonaverse
      @oonaverse 5 років тому +15

      Bubbly Teas idk I found one I got like 4 years ago and just picked it up

    • @faizmansoor5409
      @faizmansoor5409 5 років тому +5

      @@HearMeLearn M kidding

  • @sh-lu5xb
    @sh-lu5xb 6 років тому +2886

    why does my ukulele sound sad?

  • @camdynlocklear2798
    @camdynlocklear2798 6 років тому +399

    This video helped SO much. I had a ukulele just laying around, and today, I finally decided to learn how to play. I went from knowing nothing about it, to learning 8 chords.

  • @jewelyoung5387
    @jewelyoung5387 8 років тому +2130

    What am I doing here, it's literally midnight and I don't even own a ukulele

  • @rishycup
    @rishycup 5 років тому +72

    I was just promoted to music teacher at my school and inherited 28 ukuleles. Today is the first day I've ever attempted to play and this video was perfect to help get me started. Thank you!

  • @phia._.
    @phia._. 4 роки тому +808

    Me: **tries to do a G chord**
    Fingers: Nah, not gonna do that
    Emotions: TIME TO GET FRISKY

    • @frebrazi
      @frebrazi 4 роки тому +20

      if this aint me....

    • @EvansAutoDetailing
      @EvansAutoDetailing 4 роки тому +10

      mines not working lol

    • @juliashirokova8374
      @juliashirokova8374 4 роки тому +8

      it's easy to do if you push the C, E and A strings on the 2 fret with your index finger and push the E on 3 with your middle finger. only two fingers get involved

    • @dariengenova
      @dariengenova 4 роки тому +21

      I almost started crying because WHY IS IT SO HARD

    • @edgiediaz4962
      @edgiediaz4962 4 роки тому

      This would be me :/

  • @n4im232
    @n4im232 4 роки тому +2466

    Who's here learning at home bcoz of Covid 19?

  • @colinshire
    @colinshire 3 роки тому +189

    Making strings easy to remember: GCEA ... Goats Can Eat Anything!

    • @sassy_sisters
      @sassy_sisters 3 роки тому +4

      Thank you so much i really needed this 😭💖

    • @dynosaurrrr
      @dynosaurrrr 3 роки тому +9

      actually one hundred percent true tho, theyll eat mail, money, thorns, poison ivy, toddlers...

    • @sassy_sisters
      @sassy_sisters 3 роки тому +3

      @@dynosaurrrr toddlers-

    • @Fishbee88
      @Fishbee88 8 місяців тому

      Will srsly use this though

    • @TijarsView
      @TijarsView 7 місяців тому

      @@dynosaurrrrtoddlers 😂😂

  • @XenoMarcc
    @XenoMarcc 4 роки тому +2683

    Anyone else got one for Christmas but has no idea what they’re doing

  • @chelsead2924
    @chelsead2924 4 роки тому +503

    I'm here after recently buying a uke to learn a new skill during this COVID-19 quarantine. Might as well since I clearly have a lot of free time lol!

  • @trev1213
    @trev1213 5 років тому +388

    *Facts*
    Why ppl wanna play uke
    To learn:
    Tyler Joseph 70%
    Dodie 10%
    Cavetown 10%
    Rebecca Sugar 5%
    Other 5%
    - -
    Idk just Uke songs 100%
    :>
    *- Why ppl are here -*
    “I *don’t* know” 10%
    “I wanna learn to play uke” 3%
    “I wanna learn even if I don’t own a uke” 7%
    “I have an exam in 2 hours and don’t even have a uke” 80%

    • @gerikaaura4516
      @gerikaaura4516 5 років тому

      Haha 😅

    • @chhoyezin8448
      @chhoyezin8448 5 років тому

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @forsakenstudio
      @forsakenstudio 5 років тому +1

      Easton me: *learning to play uke bc I’m cosplaying as a guitar-wielding camp too-innocent-for-his-age camp counsellor named David but I don’t have a guitar so I got a uke from five below bc it was cheep and now I wanna learn how to play it so I can be at least somewhat accurate to the character*
      also like if u know who David is and what show he’s from lol

    • @axiedis7655
      @axiedis7655 5 років тому +1

      @@forsakenstudio OOOOOOOH-

    • @elimaybe3752
      @elimaybe3752 5 років тому

      I just found the chords of a song I really like and just wanna learn it for that song

  • @sarah_henley
    @sarah_henley 4 роки тому +487

    Thank you! I’m thinking about buying a ukulele soon, but I want to know a bit about them before I buy one. Your video has already helped a ton! Thank you!

    • @dsboy2392
      @dsboy2392 3 роки тому

      *E*

    • @justinguitar
      @justinguitar  3 роки тому +11

      How's it going? You'll be a uke maestro by now hopefully. Cheers 😊
      | close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide [ www.justinguitar.com/ ] & Moderator on JustinGuitar Forum

    • @thestorybasket
      @thestorybasket 2 роки тому

      Me too

  • @dailypauie
    @dailypauie 5 років тому +889

    DAMN HE’S INSPIRING ME TO PLAY UKULELE when I don’t even own one yet

    • @zahraazman2482
      @zahraazman2482 4 роки тому +5

      omg we same

    • @nabsmyfoot5308
      @nabsmyfoot5308 4 роки тому +13

      get one!! its amazing i got mine today
      literally 20 minutes ago

    • @JohnNeo19
      @JohnNeo19 4 роки тому +3

      there like $50 not too bad to get one

    • @fizzaali6483
      @fizzaali6483 4 роки тому

      Pauela Deris Shawn mendes is by the way he’s my teacher family friend and I know I got his merchandise

    • @mariap9660
      @mariap9660 4 роки тому

      same

  • @kennedye7466
    @kennedye7466 8 років тому +832

    I can't decide if my ukulele sounds bad or I am making it sound bad. Probably both. Also my fingers are dying. Idk what I thought was going to happen, but it's been one hour and I'm still not Tyler Joseph.

  • @samsoccer_0791
    @samsoccer_0791 6 років тому +1361

    So here’s my story
    Earlier today my friend found a ukulele in her closet while she was cleaning it out
    She didn’t know what to do with it
    I gave her five bucks for it
    We were both happy
    Until I realized
    I have no clue how to play an instrument
    I figured out how to play twinkle twinkle little star
    somehow......
    Now I suck even more than when I started.
    Bye bye

    • @camdynlocklear2798
      @camdynlocklear2798 6 років тому +34

      At least you figured out how to play a little song.

    • @samsoccer_0791
      @samsoccer_0791 6 років тому +11

      Camdyn Locklear so it turns out, it was out of tune. So when I tuned it and harshly PLUCKED the strings like I had done before, it sounded A
      W
      F
      U
      L

    • @booger7344
      @booger7344 6 років тому

      Have you learned how to play it a bit more yet? 😂

    • @samsoccer_0791
      @samsoccer_0791 6 років тому

      _shellii nope😂

    • @samsoccer_0791
      @samsoccer_0791 6 років тому

      _shellii it turns out that when I played twinkle twinkle the strings were out of tune😂

  • @mickisei3547
    @mickisei3547 4 роки тому +130

    Quarantine has made me learn to play a ukulele.
    Now I just gotta buy one

    • @freddygonzalez356
      @freddygonzalez356 4 роки тому +1

      After wanting for years to learn the uke I came across Arthurs Uke Blog and it seems to be the best online system (google it if you are interested)

    • @bangkuoliang439
      @bangkuoliang439 4 роки тому +1

      For some reason seeing this reply for many other questions on many other ukulele videos, just by different people

  • @spooksiewooksie1947
    @spooksiewooksie1947 8 років тому +331

    I literally just got a Ukulele lol
    I've never played a string instrument before, I have no idea what I'm doing.... XD

    • @ashrobichaud5566
      @ashrobichaud5566 8 років тому +7

      crispy owl same! Switching from playing trumpet for nine years...

    • @spooksiewooksie1947
      @spooksiewooksie1947 8 років тому +15

      Ash Robichaud wow! You're committed!!! Tbh I haven't played an instrument seriously for like four years
      And it was the Clarinet
      XD
      Good luck on the Ukulele!!!! I bet you'd be amazing on it!

    • @ashrobichaud5566
      @ashrobichaud5566 8 років тому +4

      crispy owl thanks! Going well so far. Best of luck to you too!

    • @missmacho8862
      @missmacho8862 7 років тому +1

      Ikr

    • @drawnathan
      @drawnathan 7 років тому +1

      SAAAAMMMEEEE

  • @i.attitude.e
    @i.attitude.e 6 років тому +2639

    Everyone here wants to be like someone else but i just wanna learn because ukulele sounds nice .-.

    • @claire6731
      @claire6731 6 років тому +8

      Aliya The Person same

    • @cuddlesrox77
      @cuddlesrox77 6 років тому +5

      me too ;;

    • @thatcrazygirl855
      @thatcrazygirl855 6 років тому +20

      Me too, my brother used to have a ukulele and doesn’t use it anymore, thought I would take it up because it sounds beautiful and, I write my own songs... ☺️ I totally agree with you that it sounds nice/beautiful/amazing

    • @tiifff6849
      @tiifff6849 6 років тому +1

      Aliya The Person same. I was at camp and this dude nee how to play and my friend so it seemed like a good idea to learn how to play they also said it eas simple so

    • @henrykay2199
      @henrykay2199 6 років тому +1

      same

  • @somenamethatincludesanemob8933
    @somenamethatincludesanemob8933 7 років тому +747

    I regret ever looking at the comment section.

    • @spacecowboy2160
      @spacecowboy2160 6 років тому +1

      VANCE JOY

    • @taythsutjhx6153
      @taythsutjhx6153 6 років тому +2

      Me too it's literally the middle of the night and I'm supposed to be in bed but then I decided to play ukulele.

    • @tommylittle2207
      @tommylittle2207 5 років тому

      wow

  • @sylviakoziarski4912
    @sylviakoziarski4912 5 років тому +154

    I'm getting a ukulele tomorrow! I've played the French Horn for 45 years and it is time to move on. I'm so excited!

  • @daniela.frabotta
    @daniela.frabotta 8 років тому +954

    I'm trying to learn ukulele so I can be Tyler Joseph when I grow up ;) anyone else? the clique is everywhere and it makes me so happy

  • @jojoanimated7314
    @jojoanimated7314 6 років тому +539

    WHY IS G CORD SO HARD TO PLACE MY FINGERS

    • @UrixMusic
      @UrixMusic 6 років тому +23

      Ikr, you have to cram ur fingers in there somehow

    • @animeaddict4022
      @animeaddict4022 6 років тому +1

      any tips?

    • @x.pheonix.x8095
      @x.pheonix.x8095 6 років тому +1

      Jojo Animated ikr 😂😂

    • @dbboi33
      @dbboi33 6 років тому +27

      animeaddict My husband daniel taught me and easier way to play the G Cord. Put your first finger over the first threecords on the second fret and then put your Second finger over the second string on the third fret. It is so much easier to play it that way, hope it helps😄

    • @dbboi33
      @dbboi33 6 років тому +9

      Bob Lawblawblaw My husband Daniel also taught me an easier way of playing the G Chord, put the first finger over the first three strings on the second fret and then put your second finger over the second string on the third fret it’s so much easier to play it that way

  • @mari-yj2mj
    @mari-yj2mj 7 років тому +102

    Anyone here not because of Twenty One Pilots, just because ukelele is beautiful and calming?

  • @madelineharper5091
    @madelineharper5091 4 роки тому +4

    After years of asking for a ukulele my mother just decided to buy me one to give me something to do during all this Covid-19 mayhem. 15 minutes later I had a ukulele and I'm so excited to learn! This video was a great start!

    • @Anonymous-kh9vu
      @Anonymous-kh9vu 3 роки тому

      So Ik it’s been a year but how is it going? 💀

    • @madelineharper5091
      @madelineharper5091 3 роки тому +1

      @@Anonymous-kh9vu it was going really well until school got back in. Then I get super busy and sadly I haven't played in a while😢

    • @Anonymous-kh9vu
      @Anonymous-kh9vu 3 роки тому

      @@madelineharper5091 awww

  • @marbleddcactus3990
    @marbleddcactus3990 8 років тому +160

    I got a Yousician guitar ad before this

  • @gracehaynie7049
    @gracehaynie7049 8 років тому +428

    Is anyone else suffering because they can't play g chord for the life of them

    • @tylizardz
      @tylizardz 8 років тому +7

      I'm A Gøner me

    • @stiggyjames
      @stiggyjames 8 років тому +5

      I'm A Gøner just bar out the 3 bottom strings with ur 1st finger and 2nd fing on the 2nd string 3rd fret. Complicated stuff but its so much easier than playing with 3 fingers

    • @pollitadroid01
      @pollitadroid01 7 років тому +4

      I just got it... keep practicing.. your get it 👍🏻

    • @memequeen2522
      @memequeen2522 7 років тому +4

      Yup I am struggling so much with the g chord oml

    • @why-why-whywhywhy
      @why-why-whywhywhy 7 років тому +4

      Grace Haynie - Haha, very true. So much much so that I almost went full out Pete Townsend last night while trying to 'master' 3 Little Birds. 😤😋

  • @cinder6775
    @cinder6775 4 роки тому +265

    Him: This is a great Australian-made ukulele with nylon strings. Me with my £5 plastic watermelon ukulele: Huh.

    • @sik_username
      @sik_username 4 роки тому +12

      Mines a pineapple one. 😂

    • @lakshmihigley2327
      @lakshmihigley2327 3 роки тому +1

      @Samantha Covarrubias same

    • @farah-vg9td
      @farah-vg9td 3 роки тому +2

      I'm probably late to this, but I bought a "Vorson ABS Concert Ukulele" and it's pretty sturdy, sounds great, and holds it's tuning well. It's only $25-29 on Amazon depending on what graphics you choose.
      The reason they're so inexpensive is because they're made of plastic, which is actually more durable than the wooden ones. It just doesn't look like wood.
      I'd definitely recommend upgrading if the one you own doesn't sound great and you don't want to spend a lot of money on a higher end one 🙂

    • @jinnto8491
      @jinnto8491 3 роки тому +5

      mine's an alien :))

    • @MickolaustheWonder
      @MickolaustheWonder 3 роки тому +6

      Freaking hilarious! I just bought a kiwi uke yesterday!

  • @johnirving7931
    @johnirving7931 4 роки тому +1

    Bought a uke from a work colleague but walked past it guiltily every day for months. So I kicked myself up the proverbial backside this morning after mindlessly watching tosh on the tv and followed your lesson. Why didn't I do this before?! 4 chords reasonably mastered. Many thanks Justin.

  • @snottysneeze
    @snottysneeze 7 років тому +234

    Everybody here wanting to be somebody while im just trying to learn shit

  • @shailib1818
    @shailib1818 8 років тому +593

    Me: Ok I'm going to be able to play this as well as Tyler don't worry.
    Also me: (touches ukulele and it falls apart) Well darn.

  • @maximiliano1761
    @maximiliano1761 6 років тому +1210

    Good
    Cats
    Eat
    Apples

  • @AvianAmigos
    @AvianAmigos 3 роки тому +4

    Thanks man - Picked the Ukulele up for the first time in my life two days ago, got the basic cords together after first 30 minutes and over last couple of days , this video has really helped pull it all together, you're really watchable, straight talking and to the point - Nice One! : )

  • @pub666pub
    @pub666pub 10 років тому +14

    You're still the best string instrument teacher on the web - congratulations mate, I'll be sure to stay tuned!

    • @andrewkuhn198
      @andrewkuhn198 10 років тому +7

      GIVE IT UP FOR THE BEST JOKE EVER

    • @GotAUkulele
      @GotAUkulele 10 років тому

      Don't be silly!

    • @pub666pub
      @pub666pub 10 років тому

      Hahahaha unintentional, believe it or not - what can I say? the Gods of Laughter pull my strings

    • @pub666pub
      @pub666pub 10 років тому +1

      Oops, I did it again?

  • @clovern_
    @clovern_ 3 роки тому +3

    i think i have had my ukulele for about four years or five and just now i feel like learning how to strum an ukulele CORRECTLY 😃 thank you for the clear explanation!

  • @meganl1323
    @meganl1323 7 років тому +57

    This tutorial is perfect! Perfect and clear instructions, great pace, and very useful information.

    • @haleseditsandstuff1583
      @haleseditsandstuff1583 5 років тому +2

      Megan L thank u i literally was just trying to find a comment of someone saying this tutorial was good

  • @andreahough2077
    @andreahough2077 4 роки тому +1

    GREAT VIDEO! THANK YOU! Picked up my old Flying V ukulele that I got in exchange for a bag of doughnuts at Download about 10 years ago and has been sitting in my little girls bedroom for decoration. Given me a strum rhythm to practice to make it less boring, taught 4 chords and an easy sequence to put them into to make a song I recognise. And teaches you how to tune. 3 hours later and I already feel like I can play a song I sort of recognise. I can’t wait to show my little girl in the morning. She probably won’t be at all impressed by my new talent. Really handy video though.

  • @triclopesesquire9078
    @triclopesesquire9078 8 років тому +124

    How to remember strings... "G"onorrhea- "C"hlamydia- "E"rectile(dysfunction)- "A"ids. Simple

    • @joop4446
      @joop4446 8 років тому

      Lmao

    • @retrokayy
      @retrokayy 8 років тому +1

      Paul Goodman BAHAHAHAHAH THANK YOU

    • @HaileyRaven
      @HaileyRaven 8 років тому +3

      Perfect for me as a nurse! :D Thanks, buddy!

    • @kanomeow
      @kanomeow 7 років тому +1

      good cooks eat alot -3-

    • @hallielewis8350
      @hallielewis8350 7 років тому

      This comment is too much for me to handle💀😂

  • @janiznick
    @janiznick 6 років тому +6

    Eddie Vedder inspired me to want to play ukulele. Im 54 and play a bit of guitar most my life but eddies style and great song writing just makes me want to express myself threw this fun and exciting instrument. Thank you Justin for such clear and easy direction.

  • @lillow671
    @lillow671 8 років тому +57

    80% of comments: I wanna be Tyler/ where my clique at |-/
    10%: Thanks, helped a lot
    5%: Lol I don't even a uke
    5%: Just got a uke!!!!!!

  • @olaopara8828
    @olaopara8828 5 років тому +1

    Had a ukelele for over 3 years never played it as I didnt know how till I UA-camd how to play the ukelele and your video came up and I watched it and immediately learnt to play the chords you used here... with the chords I can play quite a lot of songs that I like...
    Thank you so much for a very clear instruction.
    Now I can learn other chords and learn to strum...

  • @hannahherndon1217
    @hannahherndon1217 8 років тому +362

    "good for parties" I don't know what parties he goes to, but if I am at a party I never say "Hey you know what, I should break out the ol' uke...." Jk don't kill me

    • @nataliebeachy9914
      @nataliebeachy9914 8 років тому +10

      lmao yeah I can see where you're coming from but the funny thing is here it actually happens. all the time!

    • @perryyoung5410
      @perryyoung5410 8 років тому +19

      If you're a theater kid the uke makes you really cool

    • @rachelsmth5533
      @rachelsmth5533 8 років тому +3

      +Perry Young truth, I would know

    • @sauravsharma690
      @sauravsharma690 8 років тому +8

      Perry Young That's because theatre kids are weird

    • @SkulblakaFreohr
      @SkulblakaFreohr 7 років тому +4

      I play over 20 instruments and you can play literally anything at a party.
      This is gonna be my newest conquest and bet your ass I'm gonna play it at some parties. It'll be nice to have something so small and lightweight. Fits anywhere.

  • @georgiamort601
    @georgiamort601 9 років тому +11

    Ukulele. I can now add that to the list of instruments I own but fail to play.

  • @xalexis.editsx
    @xalexis.editsx 7 років тому +184

    Me: Yayyy Ima be like Tyler!
    Also me: I can't do this! *sobs*

  • @sharjazeel1716
    @sharjazeel1716 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for sharing. I'll be 50 this coming June and I think learning new things doesn't require age. I hope I can play simple songs for my KG3 pupils.

  • @bengrimshaw4811
    @bengrimshaw4811 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks so much for this great video. I am a music teacher in schools and have been asked to give a ukulele class tomorrow! In all my years of playing guitar (over 30), I am ashamed to say I've never even picked one up, so your video has been mega helpful as a starting point. Many thanks!

  • @PamsGoingOnRightNow
    @PamsGoingOnRightNow 11 років тому +4

    Please keep on doing these videos, I dont have a guitar anymore, just a uku, and I would love to learn with the best mentor!

  • @BIGTENFanatic
    @BIGTENFanatic 9 років тому +13

    Just ordered one online! I'll be back once I receive it! Cannot wait :D

    • @eliandavid1994
      @eliandavid1994 9 років тому

      Did you ever played ukelele ?

    • @jaderam315
      @jaderam315 9 років тому

      WolverinesNation92 I also just ordered mine. So exited!

    • @keepashrestha6097
      @keepashrestha6097 9 років тому

      WolverinesNation92 hi awesome video. i just love it. google panlarko amazing uke planner for more information to know more about beginners guide to playing the ukulele. thank you.

    • @namratauskaikar6893
      @namratauskaikar6893 9 років тому

      WolverinesNation92 Wow how to play ukulele for beginners is really very helpful. To play panlarko amazing uke planner is also very nice, you can get this on google.

    • @khalidislam3556
      @khalidislam3556 9 років тому

      WolverinesNation92 In some days I am searching panlarko amazing uke planner related video. Then I get this video. This is really a awesome video.

  • @MSCLOVERCT
    @MSCLOVERCT 2 роки тому

    Thank' so much this is great I'm over 70 and I can play a few songs. Its a nice to be able to play in just a few lessons and a little practice. Thanks so much.

  • @chaselondon6148
    @chaselondon6148 5 років тому +8

    This was immensely helpful. I've watched it through about eight times already, making improvements each time. Thank you Justin

  • @yasminbragatto
    @yasminbragatto 6 років тому +117

    I want to learn songs to be dodie, Tyler Joseph, and cavetown. We can’t forget cavetown (rob)

    • @inventiveimp1655
      @inventiveimp1655 5 років тому +3

      Yasssss cavetown

    • @trev1213
      @trev1213 5 років тому +2

      yoyooyasmin YAS TO EVERYTHING YOU JUST SAID
      I’m absolutely smitten i’ll never let you go my smol uke
      She asked me son when I grow old will you buy me a uke of gold
      And often I am upset that I cannot play very well but might as well get used to it
      Ooooh
      Ooooooh
      I’ll cut my pineapple
      :)

    • @randompromises1038
      @randompromises1038 5 років тому

      i bought a ukulele just because i listen to cavetown songs.

    • @aaliyahetc.6687
      @aaliyahetc.6687 5 років тому

      Lmfao I'm tryna be chloe moriondo

    • @lemonylimeboi
      @lemonylimeboi 5 років тому

      Especially cavetown

  • @multi-stageaerobiccapacity7626
    @multi-stageaerobiccapacity7626 8 років тому +291

    I want to be a Tyler Joseph when I grow up I have to learn at the speed of light

    • @mugomogu2379
      @mugomogu2379 8 років тому +2

      im getting my uke in a few hours and im just now learning

    • @shewhodoesntexist1825
      @shewhodoesntexist1825 8 років тому +2

      sane reason why I'm here

    • @sarahwebber3201
      @sarahwebber3201 8 років тому

      theres h i l b u r n why I'm here

    • @Laine-fq9rr
      @Laine-fq9rr 8 років тому +2

      +theres h i l b u r n interesting points ,if anyone else wants to discover easy ukulele songs for beginners free try Trefendous Amazing Uke Tips (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some great things about it and my mate got excellent results with it.

    • @taylor-bx8in
      @taylor-bx8in 8 років тому +10

      Theresa ya boi No one can be like Tyler Joseph
      MY LITTLE SMØL BEANNN

  • @michaelboydoutdoors736
    @michaelboydoutdoors736 4 роки тому +69

    I don’t even own a Ukulele but this tutorial is satisfying.

  • @marshacarey408
    @marshacarey408 8 років тому +58

    are you greg from the wiggles

  • @MartinClimbs
    @MartinClimbs 10 років тому +4

    The best Tutorial i've ever seen !

  • @ioveyou8987
    @ioveyou8987 4 роки тому +5

    My ukulele is coming in next Tuesday. It’s Friday where I live. 🌺

  • @talesfromthescrypt
    @talesfromthescrypt Рік тому +1

    Got a ukulele for £6 from charity shop. Just starting out. Loving this ❤

  • @meaghenj.4258
    @meaghenj.4258 6 років тому +7

    Thanks Justin, I finally bought a ukulele today and your video was so tremendously helpful. Really appreciate the time and effort you put in to making this tutorial and I can't wait to watch the next lesson. Cheers!

  • @ellielou4268
    @ellielou4268 8 років тому +29

    This is really helpful! I'll be returning to this video when I get my first ever ukulele in a week - I'm sure it'll be ideal for my nonexistent skill level. Thank you so much, Justin!

    • @ashleymarie5500
      @ashleymarie5500 8 років тому +2

      DID YOU GET YOUR UKULELE

    • @noe4354
      @noe4354 8 років тому

      cool, I went to Hawaii once and got a ukulele at Walmart and never played it and then my father sat on it XD. so I got a new one from an actual music store that I never touched until now

    • @lisacongdon7068
      @lisacongdon7068 8 років тому

      Ellie Lou I can't understand this

    • @istleyouraircatcherandimnt1564
      @istleyouraircatcherandimnt1564 7 років тому

      Ellie Lou yup, same with me

    • @hairymaninhis60s
      @hairymaninhis60s 2 роки тому

      Update after 6 years?

  • @amelia.landry
    @amelia.landry 9 років тому +15

    This is so helpful! Also, to remember A C E A i use Great Chimps Eat Apples.

  • @bronuxx
    @bronuxx 5 років тому +1

    I just bought Ukulele :) I can play piano...flute...I am READY for your class :) My son (7) wanted for his birthday Ukulele now I have to teach him to play 🤪Thank you for the class :)

  • @sarahdaly10
    @sarahdaly10 10 років тому +29

    Rockin That Jacksepticeye Hat I See

    • @TheInnocentBubblesYo
      @TheInnocentBubblesYo 10 років тому

      we are friends now

    • @sarahdaly10
      @sarahdaly10 10 років тому

      * Virtual High Five *

    • @kofiluddin6183
      @kofiluddin6183 10 років тому

      interesting points ,if anyone else is searching for how to learn to play the ukulele try Basarto Ukulele Blueprint (just google it ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my m8 got amazing results with it.

    • @lisajohnson3676
      @lisajohnson3676 9 років тому

      Check this out… to discover your hidden talent and be playing the ukulele five minutes from now.........Go here ==> eyoutube.info/1z9uplayuke

    • @liamrichardson4112
      @liamrichardson4112 9 років тому

      Happpy where eels

  • @sarahong9820
    @sarahong9820 8 років тому +55

    I should be studying for my math test? WHAT AM I DOING HERE!?!? I mean I have a ukulele, but seriously what the heck am I doing here?

    • @wumbojumbo5924
      @wumbojumbo5924 8 років тому

      I believe that is called stalling. lol

    • @sarahong9820
      @sarahong9820 8 років тому

      +Hawaii Girls..... yeah...

    • @paytonmatzke9721
      @paytonmatzke9721 8 років тому

      +Sarah Ong dude same!

    • @amypb467
      @amypb467 8 років тому +2

      +Sarah Ong SAME i dont quite have a ukulele yet cause i just ordered it but I have a maths test tomorrow and GUESS WHO HASN'T REVISED

    • @awesomemags1998
      @awesomemags1998 8 років тому

      Ssssaaaaaammmmmmeeeee

  • @keshaunstewart9614
    @keshaunstewart9614 4 роки тому +14

    Learned the chord sequence in a day , practiced this morning mom walked in asking how the hell I know here favorite commercial jingle in a day

  • @nautic_arts23154
    @nautic_arts23154 4 роки тому

    Who else wants a uke for Christmas and is looking at this just because its fun 😁

  • @-cleantrash-4676
    @-cleantrash-4676 4 роки тому +9

    I’ve been trying to play the ukulele for years and all I had to do was look on UA-cam when I was a little bit on track

  • @tellitstraight
    @tellitstraight 5 років тому +18

    You’re a fantastic teacher !! It’s like you answered the questions I had in my head before I even asked it🙌🏾 Subscribed

  • @valentinamachucam
    @valentinamachucam 7 років тому +784

    WHY DOES EVERYONE HERE WANNA BE TYLER I MEAN LIKE ME TOO BUT SMH YALL FORGOT DODIE

    • @frogfacewolfhard8107
      @frogfacewolfhard8107 7 років тому +4

      Valentina what about jon ;-;

    • @katiemateyy
      @katiemateyy 7 років тому +11

      Valentina i just wanna play riptide :3

    • @rickrenacci1717
      @rickrenacci1717 7 років тому +1

      If you want to learn how to play the ukulele like a pro then go here now: HootPlay.info

    • @klausseyeliner691
      @klausseyeliner691 7 років тому +2

      Valentina i friggin love dodie, shes such smol

    • @kristinejoyparpan523
      @kristinejoyparpan523 7 років тому

      +Valentina hi everyone ,if anyone else wants to discover easy ukulele lessons try Panlarko Amazing Uke Planner (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some decent things about it and my partner got excellent success with it.

  • @roseemma6321
    @roseemma6321 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you I’m getting a ukulele in chritmas! Thanks!👏

  • @dnl2550
    @dnl2550 8 років тому +52

    its going from TOP to down get it?

  • @elenepatarava4071
    @elenepatarava4071 5 років тому +76

    9:57 “hey how you doing i’m doing just fine i lied i’m dying inside” does that melody reminded only me about THAT vine?

  • @honeyletters7519
    @honeyletters7519 5 років тому +10

    I just wanna learn from this dude cause he seems great.

  • @janey6921
    @janey6921 4 роки тому

    I bought a ukulele years ago and started to learn but for some reason I stopped. Now during this lockdown I have decided to learn again and I'm enjoying it already :)

  • @gracedorothy430
    @gracedorothy430 8 років тому +7

    im getting a uke for christmas and im so excited to learn and get started!!

  • @doulacandice
    @doulacandice 8 років тому +4

    thank you for going slow and explaining well.. A lot of others move so fast and there are no close ups of where your fingers go!

  • @ItsTeaTimeLovely
    @ItsTeaTimeLovely 8 років тому +153

    I'm just learning to play so I can play the Mario theme song XD

    • @SpinnerDethrage
      @SpinnerDethrage 8 років тому +21

      Beefdatramen that is totally worthy

    • @ghostgirlsns
      @ghostgirlsns 6 років тому

      I’m learning so I can play riptide

    • @kendrarodriguez6846
      @kendrarodriguez6846 6 років тому

      If you want to learn how to play the ukulele like a pro then go here now: HootPlay.xyz

    • @madilewis9291
      @madilewis9291 6 років тому

      im learning so i can play take me home country roads 😂

  • @jordanw8382
    @jordanw8382 Рік тому

    This was wonderful! I've never played the ukelele or guitar or anything. I just tuned our ukelele and gently played the four chords in this video over and over again. Our little kids loved it and my wife said it sounded like her native Hawaii.

  • @rayane.x2780
    @rayane.x2780 8 років тому +46

    ANYONE ELSE WANNA PLAY A TØP SONG ON TBE UKULELE ?

  • @naomi_moon
    @naomi_moon 9 років тому +9

    thanks mate. Impulse bought a uke even though I've never played a stringed instrument.. Can't wait to learn

    • @naomi_moon
      @naomi_moon 8 років тому

      great! picked it up real fast

    • @marsvin55
      @marsvin55 8 років тому

      +Rad Berries i did the same and i have a really hard time strumming =/

    • @ianmccombs7287
      @ianmccombs7287 8 років тому

      +Rad Berries you say you picked it up real fast. How fast? Did it sound off when you strummed it for the first couple days?

  • @ellenlongton2413
    @ellenlongton2413 2 роки тому +3

    I am just learning . Thank you for being so clear on your instruction. I still suck ! But you are the first person that has made me feel like I have a chance!!!🤩😀👍🏼Cheers

  • @maxwellminecraft4821
    @maxwellminecraft4821 2 роки тому +1

    One day of practicing this video I already am a professional

  • @cek7940
    @cek7940 5 років тому +5

    Thank you, I just got my 8month old grandson his first uke and we are going to learn to play together ♥ God bless you ♥

  • @pinky6740
    @pinky6740 5 років тому +11

    >finds a ukulele on the attic
    >realizes he has nothing to do with his life
    >devotes life to learning the uke
    >gives up after fingers start bleeding after like 2 days

  • @TeePolgar
    @TeePolgar 6 років тому +7

    Hey Justin,
    Thanks for these tutorials. I just started to travel longer on the road. I wanna use my ukulele that I got yesterday to basking. I am stoked by the way you explain staffs. Cheers!

  • @joegruver5834
    @joegruver5834 2 роки тому

    I just want to say that I never owned a ukulele and never played one but I've always played the guitar acoustic since I was 9 years old. But today I found myself playing a ukulele ,will soto a friend's daughter and

  • @BearsTutorials
    @BearsTutorials 5 років тому +9

    btw, that first chord song set sounds exactly like intro to "somewhere over the rainbow" by izzy.

  • @joanneginever1890
    @joanneginever1890 2 роки тому +5

    Hi Justin
    Just bought a cute little Uke today at a Cashies store. Mint condition and very cute.
    Found your great video and have it all tuned up nicely. Sounds great and now learnt my first 4 chords😊👏👏👏👍💕Yah. Heaps of fun.
    I play guitar also so was puzzled at first by the tuning of the uke, but followed your instructions and all worked out well. You are awesome.
    Thank you 🙏

  • @merienda4958
    @merienda4958 7 років тому +198

    I don't know about you guys with top, but I just want to play Steven universe songs

  • @lynncharlton9272
    @lynncharlton9272 5 місяців тому +1

    You're a good teacher! Covered a lot in just a few minutes: Tuning. Positioning. Basic chords. Strum patterns. I'm lovin' this guy and this little instrument. Thanks Justin!

  • @ofthevlley
    @ofthevlley 8 років тому +488

    I want to learn so I can play twenty one pilots songs

  • @bartman464
    @bartman464 8 років тому +29

    I think strumming is by far the hardest thing for me...

  • @ScribbleMsliversnowisbae
    @ScribbleMsliversnowisbae 9 років тому +101

    What the fuck I should be working on my art projects but I have to watch this I don't even own a ukulele or any musical instrument for that matter

  • @MehboobAlam
    @MehboobAlam 2 роки тому

    Literally no one gona get bored of this video . Thnx for such an easy and knowledgeable video

  • @Elfyy
    @Elfyy 8 років тому +16

    Now I just gotta find a drummer bestfriend and I'm good to go :)
    (Tøp reference c;)

  • @koll
    @koll 8 років тому +117

    Too difficult. Threw my ukulele at the wall.

    • @regionalatmeme6677
      @regionalatmeme6677 8 років тому +3

      Honestly same

    • @dangercrue
      @dangercrue 8 років тому +3

      Hopefully when mine comes in a couple weeks I won't do that lmao

    • @paulina2816
      @paulina2816 8 років тому +5

      actually me rn

    • @perryyoung5410
      @perryyoung5410 8 років тому +15

      Omgoodness i thought i was the only who is failing the ukulele

    • @jennakeith5711
      @jennakeith5711 8 років тому +7

      JustAGuy I would have thrown mine but its my dads and I dont wanna break it

  • @mellowwizard
    @mellowwizard 11 років тому +4

    I bought a harmonica (key of g) and haven't learnt how to use it. A lesson on that to get me started would be awesome!

    • @itspheno
      @itspheno 11 років тому

      I did the same exact thing, lol. I used to play the clarinet back in middle school (don't care much for non-rock instruments now) but there's something intimidating about the harmonica. I want to learn how to play it so bad though.

  • @TheValSawyer
    @TheValSawyer 2 роки тому

    That was great. Thank you. It's 8pm and I bought a ukulele at 3 this afternoon. Trust me when I say I'm so glad I found you. ;)