Ukulele Jazz for Beginners (Tutorial)

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  • Опубліковано 22 чер 2024
  • Part 2 of this lesson: • Satin Doll - Ukulele J...
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  • @TenshoWasHere
    @TenshoWasHere 3 роки тому +720

    Jazz chords in Guitar: *paralysis nightmare*
    Jazz chords in Ukulele: *heaven*

    • @RosieBrownie
      @RosieBrownie 2 роки тому +4

      😂😂 this made my day!!

    • @Nabajyoti_Falls
      @Nabajyoti_Falls Рік тому +1

      Ukelele is not even a real instrument. It is just a toy

    • @TenshoWasHere
      @TenshoWasHere Рік тому +35

      @@Nabajyoti_Falls oh god it's the elitists again

    • @petercane6376
      @petercane6376 Рік тому +5

      @@Nabajyoti_Falls
      Martin and Gibson to name just two, made some expensive toys then!

    • @petercane6376
      @petercane6376 Рік тому +6

      @@Nabajyoti_Falls
      A Stradivari violin is just a toy...
      You play with it?
      It's amazing what clever people can do with just toys isn't it?

  • @ethie.j
    @ethie.j 3 роки тому +195

    Literally the best ukulele tutorial I’ve seen

    • @syazwan9685
      @syazwan9685 2 роки тому +2

      yeah its totally chill and fun

  • @gandalftheblack5064
    @gandalftheblack5064 3 роки тому +891

    It's weird to see an Ukulele player with a Suit on.

    • @TheTangofrog
      @TheTangofrog 3 роки тому +53

      He's jazzing it up; pretty cool.

    • @mgerics
      @mgerics 3 роки тому +5

      @@TheTangofrog ...boooo! but you get a thumbs up anyway

    • @gwynneharries7024
      @gwynneharries7024 3 роки тому +2

      Especially one with 1980’s lapels!!

    • @Jen_TheSnail
      @Jen_TheSnail 3 роки тому +1

      It’s quite common

    • @gandalftheblack5064
      @gandalftheblack5064 3 роки тому +7

      @@Jen_TheSnail Normally I see them shirtless or wearing Hawaiian shirts

  • @melanieginelaguerta2972
    @melanieginelaguerta2972 2 роки тому +18

    4:46 to 4:56 is the heartwarming outro i ever heard. That is one of the only sound that my ears always find on a song

  • @lyamm.311
    @lyamm.311 2 роки тому +32

    I'm learning ukulele by myself these days, and thanks to all of you, I've learned something really useful. I want to say thank you for letting me not fall into stereotypes.

    • @0brycefury
      @0brycefury 5 місяців тому

      Hello. How is it going so far? I will start my Journey as from Feb 2024.

    • @0brycefury
      @0brycefury 5 місяців тому

      Are you using a concert uke?

  • @JustinRichards
    @JustinRichards 2 роки тому +16

    The world needs more instructors like you sir.

  • @WagwanEquation
    @WagwanEquation 2 роки тому +29

    His face screams:
    I bet you didn't know it was pronounced OoHh-kew-laylee

  • @VBeeMe
    @VBeeMe 3 роки тому +132

    Love your podcasts. I am in awe of your intimate knowledge of the ukulele. You are a gift to music.

  • @dato007
    @dato007 2 роки тому +6

    You’re style makes this sooooooo chill.. awesome.

  • @rabidgengar
    @rabidgengar 2 роки тому +22

    If you want this to go viral, just add "do you like jazz?" To the thumbnail 😂
    Great video, thank you ☺️

  • @robtaylor9782
    @robtaylor9782 3 роки тому +8

    Just learning the Uke but just love jazz, looking forward to more lessons

  • @davidjones5062
    @davidjones5062 3 роки тому +13

    I’m Sort of new player. This is blowing me away. So cool. Thanks for the lesson.

  • @fabrizziomilla5859
    @fabrizziomilla5859 2 роки тому +8

    i cant tell if this is sarcasm or not

  • @lisavigour
    @lisavigour Рік тому +1

    Hi, I'm so glad I found you. I love to sing jazz and I normally sing to backing tracks. I play a few instruments and recently bought myself a lovely ukulele. Today I thought I'd search for some jazz chords for the uke and your explanation makes it accessible and reachable. This video is a game changer! Thank you so much.

  • @shenickpop1694
    @shenickpop1694 2 роки тому +4

    I learned quite a lot in only one lesson. Thank you.

  • @hmaclaurin2254
    @hmaclaurin2254 2 роки тому +55

    C6 = 0000
    G6 = 0202
    Bbmaj7 = 3210
    Chord progression
    Cm7 = 3333
    F9 =2333
    This could work on and fret just bar it then move the finger on the G string down by one

  • @joev2826
    @joev2826 3 роки тому +3

    You teach so beautifully! 😊

  • @catnipsmoker360
    @catnipsmoker360 2 роки тому +6

    This is incredible, how have I not stumbled upon this before? Well I'm glad I found it

  • @salsatrips
    @salsatrips 3 роки тому +36

    This is like watching bob ross but then ukulele, so calming!
    hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

  • @ukuleletitiyoukou4316
    @ukuleletitiyoukou4316 3 роки тому +20

    JAZZ ET UKULELE ! J'adore ! Merci beaucoup

  • @addisonl8033
    @addisonl8033 2 роки тому +2

    Looking forward to more jazz tutorials!!!

  • @amyferebee
    @amyferebee 3 роки тому +3

    🎶😎🎶 Great Course! Great Teacher!

  • @wittvonwitt4403
    @wittvonwitt4403 Рік тому

    This is EXACTLY what I've been looking for!

  • @zaccelinder3344
    @zaccelinder3344 2 роки тому

    Diggin it man! Love your humor!

  • @Macaroni1983
    @Macaroni1983 9 місяців тому

    I get my uke in december and i cant wait to get started with jazz!❤

  • @RysiekN2023
    @RysiekN2023 2 роки тому +2

    Just discovered it. Absolutely amazed.

    • @RodSwansmad
      @RodSwansmad 2 роки тому

      Me to and I haven’t bought a ukulele yet.. I’m saving that when I travel to Hawaii in 2023

  • @wylancslass
    @wylancslass 3 роки тому

    This is awesome!!! Thank you!

  • @julesschultz2910
    @julesschultz2910 3 роки тому +1

    This is extremely cool!

  • @manoloatgmxde
    @manoloatgmxde 2 роки тому +2

    Very well explained👏

  • @UkuleleJarmo
    @UkuleleJarmo Місяць тому

    This is a nice and well-paced tutorial. That "easier jazzy chord cousins" is a fun and inventive idea too:) Thanks!

  • @SuperKSongz
    @SuperKSongz 3 роки тому +6

    You have my attention, was able to follow along on a paw patrol uke, stunning. - mostly thumbs

  • @ahuangelinaguneri
    @ahuangelinaguneri 2 роки тому +1

    my second day on uke but got the coolest chords thanks ALOT

  • @CreatedbySusanMontgomery
    @CreatedbySusanMontgomery 3 роки тому +69

    I'm still a beginner but looking forward to anything I can pick up from this. :D

  • @piotrskladanek7151
    @piotrskladanek7151 Рік тому

    It is great and so simple. Woh ! Thank you.

  • @johandypablofrias3453
    @johandypablofrias3453 2 роки тому +6

    As many said before me. Damn you are a great teacher and you almost give me that wise guided meditation vibe 😁

  • @Ukulelelovers
    @Ukulelelovers 3 роки тому

    Really cool lesson!

  • @yvonnedoherty7666
    @yvonnedoherty7666 3 роки тому +1

    Thankyou for invite hope I get time right for Ireland

  • @tanyushmusic
    @tanyushmusic 2 роки тому +5

    Thank you! Funny I am a beginner and it takes time to remember, learn chords, so recently was experimenting with just hitting different imaginary chords to experiment. Some were interesting kind of had an art rock potential. And I did not know some are called jazzy )))

  • @hansa3441
    @hansa3441 2 роки тому

    I really want to recommend this course

  • @dani919lll
    @dani919lll 2 роки тому +1

    Wow. That was awesome

  • @cantobioenergetico
    @cantobioenergetico 2 роки тому

    I loved your video thanks

  • @adityajadhav2596
    @adityajadhav2596 Рік тому

    beautiful man!!!!!!!

  • @fel9ne
    @fel9ne 2 роки тому +1

    Very nice tutorial, thank you

  • @martincrowe1701
    @martincrowe1701 3 роки тому +5

    Looking forward to the session.

  • @marygorman5346
    @marygorman5346 3 роки тому +5

    James, would you give brief description of what is added to jazz course that increases difficulty, please. Intro was so helpful and inspiring.

    • @jameshillmusiq
      @jameshillmusiq  3 роки тому +3

      Sure, Mary. Chapter 1 is bluesy and fairly straight-ahead material. Chapter 2 dives into songs that have less-predictable, more angular chord progressions. Chapter 3 is all about improvisation and Chapter 4 is called "Anything Goes" for a reason! There's a full course outline here: www.uketropolis.com/jazz (scroll to the bottom of the page to the FAQ section).

  • @rogerbarnfather2861
    @rogerbarnfather2861 2 роки тому

    Best music lesson I’ve ever seen, regardless of the instrument: Make good sounds however you can and don’t get hung up on the theory (that can come later if you’re interested). We PLAY music not WORK music.

  • @Mephiestopholes
    @Mephiestopholes 3 роки тому

    Can't wait

  • @debralearyan8844
    @debralearyan8844 Рік тому

    ❤James, Thank You. Awesome!

  • @thedavidmalmberg
    @thedavidmalmberg 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome!

  • @chrisecorr
    @chrisecorr 3 роки тому +4

    Looking forward to it. Enjoyed the Jam at the last Irish Hooley :-)

    • @AnitaLife27
      @AnitaLife27 3 роки тому

      Chris Corr?! Fancy meeting you hear. ❤️ Say hello to H for me! Uke on! Maybe someday, Ukulele Hooley!

    • @chrisecorr
      @chrisecorr 3 роки тому

      @@AnitaLife27 Hi Betsy, great minds think alike. Helen send sends love. We have been playing some Jazz numbers lately :-)

    • @jameshillmusiq
      @jameshillmusiq  3 роки тому

      Good memories!

    • @chrisecorr
      @chrisecorr 3 роки тому

      @@jameshillmusiq Hopefully there will be another one very soon :-)

  • @lucasguida43
    @lucasguida43 3 роки тому +1

    You rock!

  • @ayushmanbhalla8737
    @ayushmanbhalla8737 2 місяці тому

    I still remember your 'Billie Jean' cover; it made me think in a different dimension as a guitar player. Thanks !

  • @user-ho8sq9zm8d
    @user-ho8sq9zm8d 3 роки тому

    Catchphrases were amazing

  • @SoggySandwich80
    @SoggySandwich80 3 роки тому +27

    4:55 I wanna know how he did that

    • @zsbal1
      @zsbal1 3 роки тому

      F9 D (Db Gm7)

  • @user-wr8go9ee2n
    @user-wr8go9ee2n 2 роки тому +1

    Beauty, just beauty.

  • @angelypondaag2043
    @angelypondaag2043 3 роки тому

    Hi,thanks for sharing. Owesome👍

  • @ukulelechriswilson
    @ukulelechriswilson 3 роки тому +7

    James Hill, the great Musician. The Master. Congratulation.

  • @susanmcfie9261
    @susanmcfie9261 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent

  • @grg537
    @grg537 2 роки тому +2

    Coolest ukulele video ever made.

  • @nekochan5465
    @nekochan5465 3 роки тому +1

    Wow that’s great

  • @mikeydavid3710
    @mikeydavid3710 2 роки тому

    Your videos are awesome and all the props for spreading this music knowledge. But Careless Love definitely has a Bb chord.

  • @iamgerer
    @iamgerer 2 роки тому +1

    Cool video buddy!

  • @Azz21
    @Azz21 2 роки тому +1

    Nice man, thnk you. New sub.

  • @lucathecoolguy4854
    @lucathecoolguy4854 3 роки тому +3

    jazz i find is the best genre for ukulele although when you play the uke then you can do whatever you want

  • @stevewashburn7343
    @stevewashburn7343 3 роки тому

    Hi James - does a high G or low G work better for jazz? Going to take your full course soon.

  • @marcushendriksen8415
    @marcushendriksen8415 2 роки тому

    Great ookoolehleh lesson!

  • @quimcastilla
    @quimcastilla 9 місяців тому

    I can see Satin Doll's progression here. NIce!

  • @ChipiChipiBom
    @ChipiChipiBom 2 роки тому

    JAMES HILL THANK U SO MUCH

  • @meyhonk
    @meyhonk Рік тому +1

    Nice 🙌🙌

  • @dhmahedi
    @dhmahedi 2 роки тому +1

    Very nice

  • @lozzer08
    @lozzer08 2 роки тому +1

    Nice!

  • @jackrobinson9403
    @jackrobinson9403 2 роки тому

    Nice Ookalele playing bro 👌

  • @mr.estetic785
    @mr.estetic785 3 роки тому

    ,,,,Its so. Simple and genius

  • @lectuslettuce6930
    @lectuslettuce6930 2 роки тому +1

    He honesty give off keanu reeves vibe

  • @clairejacques-plant1370
    @clairejacques-plant1370 3 роки тому +2

    Hello from Kamloops, B.C.

  • @avonhansen-beadle5780
    @avonhansen-beadle5780 3 роки тому +2

    Count me in

  • @erostheelder6831
    @erostheelder6831 Рік тому +2

    I read jazz and barely clicked on it then I see he's wearing a suit.. it's intimidating. Definitely going in the watch later....

    • @jameshillmusiq
      @jameshillmusiq  Рік тому

      The suit is definitely going in the wash later. 🧼

  • @avryantoinette
    @avryantoinette 4 місяці тому

    You had me at "in jazz, we never play the Bb chord"

  • @satyamkhadka5655
    @satyamkhadka5655 3 роки тому +1

    smooth

  • @yvonnedoherty7666
    @yvonnedoherty7666 3 роки тому +1

    Hi James from northern ireland

  • @caelyn8698
    @caelyn8698 2 роки тому

    Dang that's pretty jazzy :)

  • @FUSIONJAZZMAN420
    @FUSIONJAZZMAN420 Рік тому

    Man, I wish the rest of the course was like this video.

    • @jameshillmusiq
      @jameshillmusiq  Рік тому

      Thanks for the feedback… my goal was to do exactly that! The Ukulele Jazz course is more in-depth but with the same relaxed, un-intimidating approach to learning.

  • @tiffanyreism
    @tiffanyreism 11 днів тому

    what ukulele is this?? its so beautiful! and great video!

  • @HL-OOI
    @HL-OOI 2 роки тому +1

    So tempting to get one Uke coming from guitar..😁

    • @lozzer08
      @lozzer08 2 роки тому +2

      Do it! A lot of my friends have come from guitar and love it!

  • @hughmcelveen3352
    @hughmcelveen3352 3 роки тому +7

    Will there be a play back of the lessons? a last-minute-can't-avoid has come up. Thanks.

    • @Shiteux
      @Shiteux 3 роки тому +2

      Priorities, Hugh, priorities

    • @jameshillmusiq
      @jameshillmusiq  3 роки тому +8

      Yep, it'll be here forever. The internet will never forget how to play ukulele jazz. :)

    • @hughmcelveen3352
      @hughmcelveen3352 3 роки тому +1

      @@Shiteux very true. Gotta earn to eat. A big priority. :)

    • @hughmcelveen3352
      @hughmcelveen3352 3 роки тому +1

      @@jameshillmusiq Brilliant thanks. I'm sure I'll buy the full course anyway. I've had the book for the last 3 years and always take one jazz piece for my exams so this is just up my street.

    • @MikeDavid_Davideos
      @MikeDavid_Davideos 3 роки тому

      @@jameshillmusiq Thanks for sharing this. Please keep posting 'ukulele videos my online instructor and friend, James Hill. In return, UA-cam will give you payments for sharing. Good way to get income for musicians who were in quarantine. More importantly, you could help more Ukulelist to explore the possibilities of the 'ukulele by posting videos. Stay safe✌️

  • @lydiawallace9022
    @lydiawallace9022 3 роки тому +3

    Hello James, thanks so much for that. I'm on Booster Uke and now I'll have the wonderfully agonizing choice of this or the Ukulele Way afterwards. Life used to be so simple.
    If you get a chance I'd love to know why 1) B flat major 7 sounds so mournful if it's a jolly major. And 2) Why they are called the Two Five.
    Thanks again! Lydia

    • @akiya9216
      @akiya9216 2 роки тому

      Bit late, but the Bb major 7 is like a Bb major chord on the bottom, and a D minor chord on top. Major doesn't really mean happy, since it's the context that makes it sound happy. At lot of people will hear a minor 7 chord and say it sounds alot happier than a major 7, bcoz of the the way the top notes are major.

    • @akiya9216
      @akiya9216 2 роки тому

      Its called a 2 5 because in the scale, the chords are the second or fifth chords in the scale, and this common little set of chords make the bread and butter for alot of jazz

  • @emilygrace1960
    @emilygrace1960 3 роки тому +3

    HALP!! I need a good teaching video on how to play "It Must Have Been Love" by Roxette - I need a sexy slow ballad style rather than some silly strumming country sounding version!

  • @jasneskis
    @jasneskis 3 роки тому +4

    I am buying my second ukulele and planning on it being my last. I need recommendation of best ukulele to buy that will sound beautiful as I improve and learn to play. What are you playing? Do you recommend it over others you own? What do you recommend as a good final ukulele.? I play concert size.

    • @jameshillmusiq
      @jameshillmusiq  3 роки тому +5

      My suggestions for top-quality ukes: jameshillmusic.com/faq#better-uke

    • @jasneskis
      @jasneskis 3 роки тому +1

      @@jameshillmusiq thank you.

  • @enyatrinidad6897
    @enyatrinidad6897 9 місяців тому

    Can you make tutorials to Laufey songs? 🙌🏼🙌🏼 pleaseeeee

  • @davidlucky178
    @davidlucky178 2 роки тому

    As a guitar player i understand this method as an inversion of chord because uke have less strings than guitar and their tuning is higher so, the lowest note not always the root note.. it can be their triads or their extention (ex. 6th or 7th or 9th).. IMHO

  • @showtimedawson7999
    @showtimedawson7999 2 роки тому

    What is the best ukulele for jazz and or blues
    as a novice player?

  • @desaho1124
    @desaho1124 3 роки тому +31

    It's so charming that you didn't clean up the attic for the jazz class :)

    • @jameshillmusiq
      @jameshillmusiq  3 роки тому +5

      LOL! My wife commented on that when she saw the video, too... :)

    • @maz1e
      @maz1e 3 роки тому

      ha! didnt notice that till someone said it..

  • @mirjasingh6368
    @mirjasingh6368 2 роки тому

    I just start to play ukulele. What kind of pattern do you use for the right hand?

  • @elliotfeltzing2945
    @elliotfeltzing2945 2 роки тому +2

    I didn’t know el professor played the ukulele, but I’m not really surprised either

  • @JamesW225
    @JamesW225 8 місяців тому

    Hey , could you recconend great ukelele jazz album or player? Like the charlie christian of the uke? I will be patiently awaiting this long list.

  • @never_divided
    @never_divided 2 роки тому +1

    If I close my eyes Owen Wilson is teaching me ukulele

  • @liviermontenegro1647
    @liviermontenegro1647 2 роки тому

    Hahaha nice thanks

  • @pswapnavaruna7353
    @pswapnavaruna7353 3 роки тому +1

    nice

  • @drumninja1869
    @drumninja1869 2 роки тому +1

    Do you have to have a ukulele to do this? (Asking for someone someone else)

  • @AmorEvol_UA
    @AmorEvol_UA 2 роки тому

    Lol, I always play like this)))