You are young, take it and keep on playing and learning. You can be great by learning so young. His spirit lives on! By standing on the shoulders of giants, it gives us an advantage. What's that even mean? Well it means that we can take someone's life work and further it and be even more advanced because they figured it out and put it all together for us. Allowing us to take it to the next level. Learning chord progressions and key changes as in Beyond the sea for example. Maybe something to work up to yet but learn the easier 3 or 4 chord stuff then work your way up. Or if you don't play anymore either that's fine but get back to it. 😊 Take care Bud and good luck!
Ukuele Mike was my main inspiration to pick up the instrument. His easy to follow tutorials made it a blast to learn. R.I.P Mike. I'm sure you are gracing the heavens with your beautiful music
"The skies opened, and a shaft of light sought out and found my face - " This is the clearest, easiest, most accessible explanation of how to jam the blues I've ever seen! I might actually be able to do this; muchas gracias, Mike & Anthony!
Mick thank you for that blues tutorial. I have cancer, it's no big deal, it's just life. I got a Ukulele and have never played one so I'm doing something New by learning how to play. Your video was excellent. The chemo is affecting my fingers at the moment, but I am determined to get this down. Thanks again. Excellent .......Chris from Liverpool England.
Chris, I'm new to the uke too. I live with daily chronic and debilitating pain. I find the uke brings joy into my life! Sometimes, even on days when I can't play, I'll stop to strum nothing in particular, just to hear the melodious, happy sounds! I know chemo can make you feel lousy. I hope you have some good days too!
I HAVE LOVED THIS!!! Especially little Anthony!!! I am 40 and learning the ukulele. Since I double majored in math and piano performance in college almost 20 years ago, I am teaching myself uke by watching videos. I bought one of your eBooks several months back and LOVE it!!! You have been a blessing to my musical journey and I am so appreciative!!!!
Mr. Ukulele Mike. I want to thank you for this very easy to follow and spirited tutorial. I am so happy right now because you taught me this pattern! I can jam to blues now...and you taught me that the pattern is the same along the fret board to accommodate the key. Improv is not so intimidating after recognizing the pattern. I thought that memorizing scales would be the only way to improv...but barriers were lifted by shining light to this pattern and I'm on my way to doing it! Thank you.
Fantastic. I love the backing track at the end. I had my first ever go at improvising and it didn't sound too bad. Never thought I would ever be able to improvise!!! I'm going to play this over and over. Thanks x
Thanks Mike, been playing guitar for years trying to learn improv blues and it just clicked when I watched this uke vid of yours! Loving the uke so much. I started w baritone uke because it was easy to learn the chords but got turned on to standard uke and now I know blues riffs, yay!,
This is FANTASTIC. thanks so much. I am just learning the Uke in my '60's but have always been a huge blues fan and this has opened up so many possibilities for me. why didn't we have a music teacher like YOU when I was school? Many thanks again - will be looking at your other stuff ASAP !!
FANTASTIC! Thank you Mike for your videos. I had given up playing as all the books I bought were no good. You have inspired me to play and I have now played on stage after practising you are my sunshine for only an hour!
Thanks Mike, I am dork-beginner and having fun. Love the tone you are getting on the plug in Ukulele for the improv blues. I am big guy with large hands and a big heart. You make it fun, thanks! scotty
I can't believe this copyright stuff is effecting material for educatiional purposes! What you are doing is a community service! You are to be commended. Please keep it up....You are a born teacher....me I'm still learning to di it!!
So simple yet so patiently and clearly explained. Love the backing track idea at the end, and that of using 'real' players like yer man Anthony! Brilliant all round. Many thanks.
Hi I finally went to your web site - haven't seen it listed before - and ureka! found how to get on all your fantastic channels - I am still new to using Yout. - so have been at the mercy of Yout. to bring up some of your old lessons - now I think I can access them all. I am so happy! You are the best uke teacher that exists! Need more lessons on why and how one plays songs in diff. chords - how u match/use notes to find chords? Th This lesson was so much fun with Anthony backing you up.
Awesome! I played along to the last half of this and my wife was totally blown away, because it sounded so good! And I've almost got your arrangement of the Pink Panther down, too.
Was looking for a Ukulele Blues video and came across this. What a great legacy to leave Mike, Thank You! (And to whom ever is sharing these videos). Anthony must look back & cherish this video from a decade ago! (Hope you are still playing! Would love to see where you are at). Regards.
This video is soo helpful!! I just bought a ukulele yesterday and already was into guitar playing. Since I watched your video I am able to improvise on the uke, so good!! Thanks!
That kid is me. I love you Mike. I miss you and you will never ever be forgotten by me nor my family.
Anthony hi, are you still playing uke or the drums?
I never met the Man but I miss him already. He is still making new friends. Rest in Peace Brother.
You are young, take it and keep on playing and learning. You can be great by learning so young. His spirit lives on! By standing on the shoulders of giants, it gives us an advantage. What's that even mean? Well it means that we can take someone's life work and further it and be even more advanced because they figured it out and put it all together for us. Allowing us to take it to the next level. Learning chord progressions and key changes as in Beyond the sea for example. Maybe something to work up to yet but learn the easier 3 or 4 chord stuff then work your way up. Or if you don't play anymore either that's fine but get back to it. 😊 Take care Bud and good luck!
Ukuele Mike was my main inspiration to pick up the instrument. His easy to follow tutorials made it a blast to learn. R.I.P Mike. I'm sure you are gracing the heavens with your beautiful music
"The skies opened, and a shaft of light sought out and found my face - " This is the clearest, easiest, most accessible explanation of how to jam the blues I've ever seen! I might actually be able to do this; muchas gracias, Mike & Anthony!
Mick thank you for that blues tutorial. I have cancer, it's no big deal, it's just life. I got a Ukulele and have never played one so I'm doing something New by learning how to play. Your video was excellent. The chemo is affecting my fingers at the moment, but I am determined to get this down. Thanks again. Excellent .......Chris from Liverpool England.
I hope you get better man!
Christopher SMB , hope u get well... look into acidosis, change your diet into alkaline foods ...
Christopher SMB Hope the playing is still going well for you mate. Ukulele is a fun instrument, hopefully it's helping you through a tough time.
Hope your feeling better and playing your uke
Chris, I'm new to the uke too. I live with daily chronic and debilitating pain. I find the uke brings joy into my life! Sometimes, even on days when I can't play, I'll stop to strum nothing in particular, just to hear the melodious, happy sounds! I know chemo can make you feel lousy. I hope you have some good days too!
To whomever makes these videos available, the ukulele world is most grateful. RIP Mike. Your influence carries on. Blessings, M1keinminnesota.
Michael St.James Mike passed?? NOOOO
I can't believe it. Really? This guy was so kind and giving in every way. He inspired people all around the world to pick up this instrument and play.
😢 this can't be true...
Fantastic video, Mike you got me into playing the Uke and also the guitar. I too will not forget you. RIP
Give this a try. . . . I think you'll be surprised at how easy it is . . . Happy Strumming
MIchael Lyn
MIchael Lynch what kind of ukulele is that?
V Good Mike. That was happy and Beautiful and Ringo on the drums - excelent - super dooper
~I would love to get my hands on dvd's of Ukulele Mike...miss you..RIP
Revisiting our guru and can't help but feel for this wonderful young man who lost his teacher and friend.
I HAVE LOVED THIS!!! Especially little Anthony!!! I am 40 and learning the ukulele. Since I double majored in math and piano performance in college almost 20 years ago, I am teaching myself uke by watching videos. I bought one of your eBooks several months back and LOVE it!!! You have been a blessing to my musical journey and I am so appreciative!!!!
Anthony is a natural! I look forward to going to one of his concerts someday! Thank you Mike for a great simplified tutorial.
Anthony! You rock, Dude! Way to go!
How cool is this. Little dude jamming out with ukulele Mike. That's good stuff right there
Sure...bring in a child to make me feel bad. :)
i think is child labor because he make $1000 with this video
Shutup
We miss you mike. I’m sure you playing music with the angels.
He gives the best lessons I've ever found, is he actually pass away? Sure playing with angels then! Such talent for teaching!
Mr. Ukulele Mike. I want to thank you for this very easy to follow and spirited tutorial. I am so happy right now because you taught me this pattern! I can jam to blues now...and you taught me that the pattern is the same along the fret board to accommodate the key. Improv is not so intimidating after recognizing the pattern. I thought that memorizing scales would be the only way to improv...but barriers were lifted by shining light to this pattern and I'm on my way to doing it! Thank you.
"wipe on wipe off".. lol.. old master with young master .. Anthony you ROCK!
Nice one Mike, a uke legend and clearly a lovely man, all the best
Thank you Mike! You continue to teach and won't ever be forgotten.
another great lesson mike thank you...sounds great and gets lots of smiles from my friends...
Great lesson. Thanks for your generosity, you have a great soul!
That thing bring me lot of fun! Thank you for your vibration
Amazingly fun, easily and pleasurable! Thanks Uncle Mike!
Great stuff! I love playing blues on the warm Uke strings! Thanks both!
Fantastic. I love the backing track at the end. I had my first ever go at improvising and it didn't sound too bad. Never thought I would ever be able to improvise!!! I'm going to play this over and over. Thanks x
Thank you for all that you do!
Thanks for that Mr. Michael! - I really like it when the chord goes up!!!
WOW that little Clapton lick just rocked my world! I had no idea it came from such a simple thing! That is crazy!
Wonderful lesson. I am teaching this to my son so we can play together. Thank you!
Thanks Mike, been playing guitar for years trying to learn improv blues and it just clicked when I watched this uke vid of yours! Loving the uke so much. I started w baritone uke because it was easy to learn the chords but got turned on to standard uke and now I know blues riffs, yay!,
You are sorely missed x God blessyou. I am sure theangels are playing ukelele x
So much fun jammin' with the two of you!! Thank you so much!!
Boy that is great! TY and that kid is good, too!
Mike, I'm so happy you're still on and haven't let them get you down. We, your, pupils stand behind you, and need you. God bless.
Oh My Gosh! That is so awesome! Thank you sooooo much!
Trop jolie félicitations bravo.
This is FANTASTIC. thanks so much. I am just learning the Uke in my '60's but have always been a huge blues fan and this has opened up so many possibilities for me. why didn't we have a music teacher like YOU when I was school? Many thanks again - will be looking at your other stuff ASAP !!
Mike! Thank you and I love u! now the new doors of perception of music had been opened for me!
FANTASTIC! Thank you Mike for your videos. I had given up playing as all the books I bought were no good. You have inspired me to play and I have now played on stage after practising you are my sunshine for only an hour!
That was Brilliant, thanks Mike.
thank you for this, i got my son play with me for the first time; truly grateful indeed
Excellent, I love it, the kids outside look as if they're dancing along :0)
I felt like a musician for the first time, playing along with you guys. Thank you...
I love this. Thank you so much! ❤️✨
Great first intro to uke blues
Thanks Mike
i love how pure your videos are they are my favourite!! also the boy is a gem :))
Thanks. Both of you are fantastic.
Oh my gosh! i was bless riffing in five minutes! Thank you.
Wonderful you two. Thank you.
Fantastic! Thank you!
That’s genius! Thank you! 😎
Love this old man
Thanks Mike, I am dork-beginner and having fun. Love the tone you are getting on the plug in Ukulele for the improv blues. I am big guy with large hands and a big heart. You make it fun, thanks! scotty
thanks Ukulele Mike....you just inspired a song
I can't believe this copyright stuff is effecting material for educatiional purposes! What you are doing is a community service! You are to be commended. Please keep it up....You are a born teacher....me I'm still learning to di it!!
I'm learning a lot with you! Thank you Mike!!!!
That kid is brilliant. His drumming is immense.
That's great! A boy plays perfectly on ukulele and drums.
That ukulele is gorgeous! I've been looking for a good electric ukulele.
Excellent lesson Mike, thank you so much and really nice drums to.
Kids can do almost anything an adult can teach them!
Fantastic Mike. Blues on Ukulele. ThANKs a lot.
Elpidio - Brasil
by far my favourite lesson yet thanks heaps Mike
you're a beaut teacher... thanks heaps!!
So simple yet so patiently and clearly explained. Love the backing track idea at the end, and that of using 'real' players like yer man Anthony! Brilliant all round. Many thanks.
What a wonderful lesson! Thanks so much.
Great job kid! Love the videos mike!
Nice playing, good teacher, excellent student!
Hi
I finally went to your web site - haven't seen it listed before - and ureka! found how to get on all your fantastic channels - I am still new to using Yout. - so have been at the mercy of Yout. to bring up some of your old lessons - now I think I can access them all. I am so happy! You are the best uke teacher that exists! Need more lessons on why and how one plays songs in diff. chords - how u match/use notes to find chords? Th
This lesson was so much fun with Anthony backing you up.
this is awesome.....a friend gave me a beautiful eleuke.....so now I can start playing it!
Thanks
Greetings from Guatemala.
Awesome! Thanks!
Wonderful lesson! Mike and Anthony make a great duo!
i love your stuff keep it comin
Man, this was wild. So easy to play, yet it sounds so freaking good.
the kid on the drums!!! how awesome!
what a good video or class... good job!
Awesome 👏
fantastic - all of a sudden I am awesome.. how did that happen!
that was great, it's got me trying my own improvisations in two minutes,
I am going to write a few down on tabs so I remember them later.
Excelente,como me he divertido improvisando con ustedes...muchas gracias
Yo también jajaja! Me gusta mucho improvisar con mi instrumento, es una cosa que me hace más alergre!
fabulous lesson. thanks Mike and Anthony
Awesome! I played along to the last half of this and my wife was totally blown away, because it sounded so good! And I've almost got your arrangement of the Pink Panther down, too.
Was looking for a Ukulele Blues video and came across this.
What a great legacy to leave Mike, Thank You! (And to whom ever is sharing these videos).
Anthony must look back & cherish this video from a decade ago! (Hope you are still playing! Would love to see where you are at). Regards.
This video is soo helpful!!
I just bought a ukulele yesterday and already was into guitar playing.
Since I watched your video I am able to improvise on the uke, so good!!
Thanks!
thanks a lot for the track at the end, had alot of fun!
Lovely jubbley great info on the secrets
Sensacional 👏🏼👏🏼🎸🙏🇧🇷
Great job Anthony!
Great explanation.. I'd discovered most of the notes just by ear.. but great to know the finer details!
Still loving your lessons Mike . RIP 🙏🏻
OK, I'm convinced. I'm going to try to write some easy blues using this and the blues in G rifF.
Thanks Mike!
OH YEAH ,,, GOOD BEAT AS WELL ON THE DRUMS ,, KEPT UP THE GOOD WORK ANTHONY!
Woah!! Excelente maestro! Muchas gracias desde Chile ;)
Love it!
J'adore le son
I love the sound and music
there's a young blues man right there, i'm telling ya :)
thanks, simple and cool, a great combo
i was playng along and sound incredible