Ukulele: Beginner easy songs - 4 easy chords, 10 songs

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    beginner: Ukulele easy songs - 4 easy chords, 10 songs
    Hey there! This video lesson is a quick start guide to get a beginner up and running on the ukulele in less than 10 minutes. This is made for beginners but if you already know the chords, you might be interested in learning the songs too so stick around. I also go over the chunking technique I use.
    Songs featured in this video:
    Howie Day - Collide
    Jason Mraz - I'm Yours
    Train - Hey Soul Sister
    U2 - With or Without You
    Blink 182 - Dammit
    Adele - Someone Like You
    Maroon 5 - She will Be Loved
    Tears for Fears/Gary Jules - Mad World
    Foster the People - Pumped Up Kicks
    MGMT - Kids
    Strum patterns
    Collide - D___D_DU_UD_DUDU
    I'm Yours - xUDUxUDU
    Hey Soul Sister - D_DUDUDUDUDUDUDU
    The rest are D_DU_UDU or something very similar.
    I thought these songs would be good for a beginner to learn because they are popular and easy to sing and play. Have fun!
    beginner: Ukulele easy songs - 4 easy chords, 10 songs

КОМЕНТАРІ • 668

  • @nancydavis5354
    @nancydavis5354 9 років тому

    Been thinking about getting a ukulele all summer.Finally got one today. Thanks for showing me 4 chords in just under 1 minute! I am now on my way! I am miffed as to why anyone would give you a thumbs down. A hearty thumbs up from me!

  • @hyanulis
    @hyanulis 10 років тому

    My family moved to Madagascar last September. We brought a ukele with us in the hopes of learning to play it. We are now doing just that, thanks to your videos. We love it!

  • @sylpheed69
    @sylpheed69 8 років тому +1

    man, you are like the kind of "best friend" personality. awesome guide, easy to listen, can't wait to try it out

  • @mgratteri
    @mgratteri 11 років тому

    Went and bought a ukelele today for fun and happened upon your video...literally went from ten minutes ago not having a clue to playing these simple chords and messing around with these songs. Awesome. so simple and fun. Thanks, dude.

  • @elevergy
    @elevergy 8 років тому +16

    hey dude, thanks for takin the time outta your day to record and post this. ya dont know how this little bit of info to you just changed the course of my life. it just gave me something to help distract from something i was considering ending it all over. god bless.

  • @1109ETHAN
    @1109ETHAN 11 років тому

    Compared to most other youtube tutorials this is by far the best I've seen for ukulele beginners great job

  • @mtdawgy
    @mtdawgy 9 років тому

    Great post! Those are the first four chords I learned to play "I'm Yours" and Bob Marley's "No Woman No Cry"....now you've instantly added another 9 or so songs for me to play....Gracias Amigo!!!

  • @justjamie72
    @justjamie72 11 років тому

    I am totally buying a ukelele, like....right now!! And I am going to wow my friends with every single one of these songs now! Thanks a bunch! Love your work!!

  • @passion4music376
    @passion4music376 10 років тому +1

    Just wanna tell you that this is the first ukulele ive ever watched that actually helped, thankyou so much!!

  • @mkdy218
    @mkdy218 5 років тому

    Just taken up playing a few months ago. To me you have made the unreachable, reachable with this vid. So thank you

  • @jonileibowitz7876
    @jonileibowitz7876 10 років тому +1

    Thanks for taking the time to do this and anyone who thinks this is your taste in music doesn't get the reason you made the video and "they" can suck it! You are quite helpful for me ( a beginner) and when I can play a couple of songs regardless of what kind it makes me happy so thanks!

  • @alankemp3145
    @alankemp3145 11 років тому

    Thank you - got a ukulele for Christmas - absolute beginner, your video's and teaching style are excellent. Really appreciate your time and effort, Cheers man.

  • @SewiloX
    @SewiloX 11 років тому

    This is great! My girlfriend got me a uke for Christmas, I could always sing but could never play her anything so she finally got me something so I could play something for her. I finally have the time to try to learn. That G is a problem, but I'll get there. Thanks man!

  • @spaghettiqueen230
    @spaghettiqueen230 9 років тому +3

    I just started playing ukulele 4 minutes ago. You are adorable.

  • @hollister11231900
    @hollister11231900 11 років тому

    Thank you! I just got a concert uke for my 41st birthday and I like instant gratification with only 4 chords. yay!

  • @ladonnamarie77
    @ladonnamarie77 10 років тому

    Omg I finally get it! Watched 2 other videos from guys trying to teach those chords and for some reason they just weren't making sense explaining things well:/. Then you come along and BAM! It now makes sense;). You are quite a nice teacher and extremely user friendly!:). Thank you!!!!

  • @britknee08
    @britknee08 11 років тому

    my uke arrived yesterday and I'm already playing "I'm yours" thanks for the great tutorial :]

  • @coolits01
    @coolits01 11 років тому

    BIG THANK YOU!! About to start on my first uke and the first 3 songs listed are the ones I wanted to learn. Another video like this would be awesome!

  • @anthemofadam
    @anthemofadam  11 років тому

    Thank you! I hope you stick with it. If you pratice a little bit everyday, you'll get the hang of it quick. It's a fun instrument to play, so simple.

  • @janineantakbon5605
    @janineantakbon5605 10 років тому

    THANK YOU!I've always have wanted to play "Hey soul sister" My whole LIFE! :3

  • @anthemofadam
    @anthemofadam  11 років тому

    You totally should! The one I'm playing in this video is a tenor, more comfortable than the smaller sizes in my opinion but a bit more expensive.

  • @cheekylade
    @cheekylade 8 років тому +1

    Hi from Midlands UK.
    You have a wonderful attitude. Thanks for the tutorial. You have a lovely voice too. Great song choices.

  • @mesayhi2u
    @mesayhi2u 11 років тому

    Yes! I'm so happy about some of these songs! Can't wait to play them!

  • @bautastacobain1183
    @bautastacobain1183 9 років тому +20

    I fall in love with your voice❤️😊 perfect! Thx🇨🇱

  • @anthemofadam
    @anthemofadam  11 років тому

    I've played it both way and like this way better for a bunch of reasons. It makes switching to F and A minor easier and I don't have to move my middle finger when I switch to D to name a few

  • @PetefromTn
    @PetefromTn 11 років тому

    Thank you so much for posting this. I bought my daughter a Ukelele for Christmas because she kinda thought it was a kids guitar. Did not know where to begin with it and after watching this I can almost play those songs. Gonna be practicing some more and hopefully I can carry a tune with it and teach her how to do it as well. You are awesome man. Don't let anyone tell you any different! Peace

  • @RiazKhan-fz2pc
    @RiazKhan-fz2pc 9 років тому

    I bought my ukulele to day, and I feel like I'll be able to learn a lot from thisvideo, So Thanks for putting info out there for us!

  • @2CommaTitans
    @2CommaTitans 9 років тому

    Good job. I just picked up the Ukulele for me and my kids and you were the first video I watched. It's been years since I've had one and I forgot how much I loved the sound... You're a down to earth teacher - passionate without over doing it. Nicely done. I'll definitely troll through the rest of your videos now. I have no idea why you have haters for this video....Best of luck in life.

    • @anthemofadam
      @anthemofadam  9 років тому

      +2 Comma Titans Thanks, good luck with it. It's lots of fun!

  • @tonibee6724
    @tonibee6724 10 років тому

    I have been out and bought my very first Ukulele today at the age of 26 (bit late I know!) I decided to give it a try!! Yours are the first videos I have actually learnt anything from. Thankyou very much!!!

    • @anthemofadam
      @anthemofadam  10 років тому

      I wasn't much younger when I started. Better late than never :)

    • @tonibee6724
      @tonibee6724 10 років тому

      Well your videos have been extremely helpful, thankyou very much. I'm off out today to buy my second Uke. Mine only had nylon strings and I want steel now :)

  • @adamgriffin5748
    @adamgriffin5748 11 років тому

    Just purchased my first Uke for a laugh more than anything but this video was incredible for me to get myself a few songs on the go and taught me a few of the basic chords...
    Thank you very much for uploading this :)

  • @jennturpin2523
    @jennturpin2523 9 років тому +1

    Your voice is amazing and I love this video. Never played the guitar/ukulele. Learned these songs from your tutoral! Thank you!

  • @deborahbarry8458
    @deborahbarry8458 11 років тому

    I was iffy in the ukulele until just now. I've saved this as a favourite and I'm going to find myself a ukulele!

  • @sharonhoeg4741
    @sharonhoeg4741 9 років тому +2

    Awesome. Got my ukelele today. Thought it might take forever to learn a song. Thanks for these easy lessons. :)

  • @Villain101101
    @Villain101101 10 років тому

    Just ordered myself a Kala KA-TEME. Will be my first Uke. Can't wait to get it! Been studying some Uke chords and it looks like it will be an easy transition from the guitar.
    Thanks for the list of tunes! There are several in there that I'll learn. Thumbs up!

  • @anthemofadam
    @anthemofadam  10 років тому +22

    The video for strumming patterns is up:
    Easy and common ukulele strumming patterns

    • @saberyou6845
      @saberyou6845 10 років тому

      Not certain about the points made but ,if anyone else needs to find out about
      learning how to play the ukulele for beginners try *Banfan Ukuleles Unleashed* (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now )? Ive heard some incredible things about it and my colleague got amazing results with it.

    • @ThePurpleGuyy
      @ThePurpleGuyy 10 років тому +5

      Your singing doesn't sound too bad... for just waking up and getting over a cold.

    • @miremireia4
      @miremireia4 10 років тому +3

      this vid is amazing! I was given a ukelele last week and thanks to you I can already play 10 songs!! And btw, let's say your singing is so cute! new subscriber over here!!

    • @edge6726
      @edge6726 9 років тому

      Whats the strum pattern for the first song?

    • @abemiller1231
      @abemiller1231 9 років тому +1

      anthemofadam Hello. Let's play the ukulele! The great thing about the ukulele is that it is easy to play.You don't have to try hard; just play it. Compared to the guitar, the ukulele is easy. Let's play! Go here ==> rocketukulele-new.blogspot.com/

  • @QuantumVFX
    @QuantumVFX 8 років тому

    Love your video. Thanks for the lesson. Very easy to follow but you make it look so easy. Ha. Awesome voice, mate! Keep on keeping on. You. You're good.

  • @s0mdumb9uy
    @s0mdumb9uy 10 років тому

    finally I know what chunking is now. my brothers mention it when I do it but I never knew what it was called haha. and the chords I get my chords all mixed up! thx for the vid

  • @thefingerboy
    @thefingerboy 11 років тому

    Was bought a ukulele today and this is going to be my first project.

  • @sadietownsen
    @sadietownsen 11 років тому

    Just bought a uke yesterday and this video helped me a lot. Thank you!

  • @misslydiaface
    @misslydiaface 9 років тому

    Thanks for sharing this, Adam! Great for a quick win. Totally new to uke and happy to get some quick results!

  • @dallasallad_2484
    @dallasallad_2484 6 років тому

    The only helpful “tutorial” I could find thanks

  • @jsphcsm
    @jsphcsm 10 років тому

    This video was perfect. I've been wanting to learn the ukulele for a long time. I got my first one in Hawaii back in November, this definitely helped. Thanks and awesome job.

  • @1silverinvicta
    @1silverinvicta 11 років тому

    Great tutorial.....if only all uke tutorials were this clear.

  • @Boocamp111
    @Boocamp111 11 років тому

    it's about time someone showed me how to do this! thank you so much :D

  • @mansourhameyen3186
    @mansourhameyen3186 9 років тому

    Thank you...I have been just thinking about the Ukulele...you made it seem so simple, excellent! You have a lovely voice, hitting high notes!

  • @jamesdowell09
    @jamesdowell09 11 років тому

    Very easy but very good song choices! Great vid for people new to the ukulele.

  • @johannesgonzalez7251
    @johannesgonzalez7251 10 років тому

    Dude this is awesome, I just picked up my first Ukulele today, and I'm jamming it thanks to you!!!

  • @okaysamurai
    @okaysamurai 11 років тому +1

    Great tips - just picked up a ukelele on my last Hawaii trip - thanks!

  • @m.baumann1175
    @m.baumann1175 11 років тому

    You are sooo cool, I got my uke yesterday an I´m already playing 7 of the songs

  • @OdracirQuevedo_OJ
    @OdracirQuevedo_OJ 10 років тому +1

    you rock! thanks for this video. i kept playing it every now and then and i practice, great stuff for beginners like me

  • @anthemofadam
    @anthemofadam  11 років тому

    Yeah, that G is tough to get the hang of. Definitely the hardest chord in this vid. My gf actually bought me the uke i'm playing in this video for xmas. Glad you liked the video, thanks for the feedback.

  • @mstjean100
    @mstjean100 10 років тому

    Keep up the good fight, you are an excellent teacher. You seem very personable. Tons of talent. Peace.

  • @anthemofadam
    @anthemofadam  11 років тому

    Thanks! Yeah a tenor ukulele is played just like the others. The baritone is the one that's usually tuned different.

  • @kembug
    @kembug 9 років тому

    This was extremely helpful for a beginner ukulele player. Thank you!!

  • @anthemofadam
    @anthemofadam  11 років тому

    Getting better at singing is important if your goal is to sound good in general. Spicing up your uke playing will be impressive but it won't compensate for bad vocals.
    A lot of people have trouble getting better at vocals because they don't focus on technique, they just sing. It's like wildly punching a heavy bag to become a better boxer; practicing with bad form won't help you improve.
    You can sing. Focusing on things like pitch, flexibility and range will help. Sing everyday :)

  • @woodthehood
    @woodthehood 11 років тому

    Thank you for this video, it makes me think that I could pick up the Uke and play a few songs my first day of playing. I think I'm going to go get one!

  • @KetaMimi
    @KetaMimi 9 років тому

    thanks! this was great! its my first day playing the uke and learning these songs made it not seem too hard to learn how to play! it helped when you went over each song somewhat before ending the video.

  • @scrubblesbunny4617
    @scrubblesbunny4617 11 років тому

    Love this post ... I'm a very green uku player I found this tutorial a great help .. can you post some more songs with the four basic chords with strum pattern. Strum pattern is what I find the most challenging. Cheers

  • @1986MsCarissa
    @1986MsCarissa 11 років тому

    This is great! Thank you SO much for posting this easy guide!

  • @fluffyllamalover22
    @fluffyllamalover22 10 років тому +1

    I just bought a ukulele today and was looking for something to help me and this was great thx!

  • @anthemofadam
    @anthemofadam  11 років тому

    no problem, glad it helped! hope you stick with it

  • @teacorasherrill5696
    @teacorasherrill5696 8 років тому

    DUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your voice is amazing!

  • @CodayaTheSlaya
    @CodayaTheSlaya 9 років тому +1

    you are the man, I appreciate this immensely, first video that helped me

  • @MiguelSanchez-os7pi
    @MiguelSanchez-os7pi 10 років тому

    I just found a music store in paris which sells ukuleles.. and after watching ur vid I think i'm gonna by one! it looks so easy thank you! :D

  • @Dashslapp
    @Dashslapp 11 років тому

    Good man first person to explain chunking! Nice

  • @aadarshsm
    @aadarshsm 11 років тому

    I just cracked chunking!!!! felt good :) thank you so much.

  • @tszyung7148
    @tszyung7148 11 років тому

    omg thank you so much for teaching me! i bought one a few days ago and now im rocking it!

  • @marielkathrynhunter3137
    @marielkathrynhunter3137 10 років тому

    Just got my uke today! This is GREAT. Thanks so much! MORE! :)

  • @HaywardSparksIII
    @HaywardSparksIII 11 років тому

    Thanks bud! You're the man! This took my playing to the next level

  • @beetagualdoni542
    @beetagualdoni542 10 років тому

    Thank you for sharing these tips. Very straight to the point and easy to follow. I know guitar, but I am just learning Ukulele, so I am excited to know that I can play so many songs with just 4 chords. I like your song choices and voice, too!

  • @samljer
    @samljer 10 років тому

    for anyone wondering, the ukulele is the four high strings on a guitar
    (D G B E) on 5th fret is (G C E A) at the right pitch.
    so... use a capo on 4, so 5 open is GCEA
    and of course... ignore the bass strings E and A.
    you can start learning ukulele without one, GG.
    and if you have a classical guitar the sound is close.

  • @dangerousdee1959
    @dangerousdee1959 9 років тому

    Thanks for this great video. It really inspired me to keep trying and having fun with my new ukes. You're adorable and have a nice voice. Keep on Ukin!

  • @bladeslaser2641
    @bladeslaser2641 9 років тому

    just got a ukuele last week. thanks for putting together some easy learning choards to play some fun songs...except maroon 5.

  • @annabelvelvet8008
    @annabelvelvet8008 8 років тому

    I was like so freaking close to leaving until you started singing a little bit of collide

  • @user-ew4zt6po7e
    @user-ew4zt6po7e 11 років тому

    im learning the uke I still need to buy one but im defo listening to you it make a massive change than just playing my guitar

  • @logantrischett8621
    @logantrischett8621 9 років тому

    Just picked up my first ukulele the other day and was getting frustrated until I watched this video. The G chord transition from C I'm having a lot of trouble getting it smooth without my middle finger touching the E string. Nothing practice can't fix though! Thanks for the video!!

  • @afair937
    @afair937 10 років тому

    Hey Adam, thanks so much for these vids! I'm a super newb and these are great ways to practice transitioning between chords, and also to work on strumming too.
    Keep them coming!

  • @sdslancs
    @sdslancs 11 років тому

    Thank you for the awesome post!!!!!!....exactly what I wanted....just got a new uke and didn't know any chords....now I can play some fun songs and get some practice in!! Thanks again!! :)

  • @MuLambdaYTB
    @MuLambdaYTB 11 років тому

    Parfait il me falait juste sa ! La fameuse technique des 4 accord plur pécho ! THANK A LOT !

  • @MissMeganRoxanne
    @MissMeganRoxanne 9 років тому +1

    Thank you! Just got my first uke!

  • @JolieDellaValleVP
    @JolieDellaValleVP 11 років тому

    Thank you so much for this! I just bought a uke and started playing- you are a great teacher, and I love your voice too! Also, I was so excited because these songs are all my favorites!!!

  • @teamsuperminecraft
    @teamsuperminecraft 10 років тому

    Tbh I honestly love this video and I just watch it to hear you sing :)

  • @Shannnnnnnon
    @Shannnnnnnon 11 років тому

    I just got my ukelele a little while ago and this was so helpful! Thanks!

  • @ethangibson3231
    @ethangibson3231 9 років тому

    This is pretty awesome, you're a great teacher!

  • @jonathantripp8066
    @jonathantripp8066 10 років тому

    brilliant cheers man i have only just started out on the uku and you heave proper helped me out thanks

  • @TZ2OurLittleDogToo
    @TZ2OurLittleDogToo 11 років тому

    Thanks! very helpful!! I think you sound great- no horrible singing to be found here!

  • @ginger20asdf
    @ginger20asdf 11 років тому

    This is really good man I have been struggling with songs to learn and I like a majority of those songs alot. The ukulele is in general is an awesome instrument I am actually building one its pretty fun.

  • @lizmorris845
    @lizmorris845 10 років тому

    thanks 4 showing me 10 great songs with easy chords

  • @kyladumlao8425
    @kyladumlao8425 11 років тому

    This is such a great video! Keep these videos coming!

  • @anthemofadam
    @anthemofadam  11 років тому

    You're welcome! I already have some songs picked out for the next video like this so that'll be coming soon :)

  • @vlwood
    @vlwood 11 років тому

    Really great tutorial to get me started on my new Ukulele

  • @Yggdr4s1l
    @Yggdr4s1l 10 років тому +1

    Awesome brother, helped me out with my new uke.

  • @ByrdieSue
    @ByrdieSue 11 років тому +1

    very fun love it...thank you....and chunking takes some practice....

  • @senoreissa
    @senoreissa 11 років тому

    Could you please do a strum pattern video for the strum patterns you used here? I'm having a hard time figuring out how to play them and keep the rhythm.

  • @clairenoel6671
    @clairenoel6671 10 років тому

    It was so funny that I recognized you and saw you on the Delaware boardwalk a while ago! I keep watching this video, it's so helpful. :)

  • @Boesendorfermusic
    @Boesendorfermusic 10 років тому +15

    I like your singing voice very much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @BigAl43229
    @BigAl43229 10 років тому

    Dude, great, I really enjoyed it. This is from a really old Uke striker (70) keep up the good stuff.

  • @phoeberenee
    @phoeberenee 11 років тому

    I could just watch you all day

  • @serebruss1
    @serebruss1 10 років тому

    Awesome man ! , i just bought a new guitar few day's ago , after watching this i'm gonna get me a ukulele , they sound so awesome :)

    • @serebruss1
      @serebruss1 10 років тому

      I've been playing ,drums and guitar for over 15 years , wanna learn something new ;)

  • @TheLifeofRiley1985
    @TheLifeofRiley1985 7 років тому +1

    thanks! Delilah (my new uke) and I were struggling!