12 Bar Blues Ukulele Introduction - Basics And Simple Tricks

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  • 12 Bar Blues Ukulele Introduction - Basics And Simple Tricks
    Ukulele Tutorial - Introduction to the 12 bar blues for ukulele
    A beginner ukulele lesson on the most basic 12 bar blues chord progression in the key of C with a look at a couple of very easy tricks to make it sound more bluesy.
    What is the 12 bar blues - 1:04
    Basic 12 bar blues - 3:11
    12 bar blues easy tricks - 5:54
    Final demo - 10:02
    Very easy 12 bar blues for ukulele in the key of C - using the C, F & G7 chords
    A great way to practice your easy chords, start with the basics and just use down strums if need be. Once you are more confident, start to add a swing strum and extra notes.
    Lesson #3 - C, F & G7 chords - • Ukulele Lesson 3 - Beg...
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    This video is meant for educational purposes.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 149

  • @kimberlydietz5595
    @kimberlydietz5595 2 роки тому +4

    I thought I'd go back to the beginning to remember the foundational bits of the uke. I'm truly thankful for this lesson Rachel. Your instructions are taking me to fabulous places that I never imagined being possible (at my "25" years of age). Wink! Wink! Thank you so, so very much!

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  2 роки тому

      LOL! Just so glad to be helping Kimberly. Totally agree, going back over things very often helps as things can be clearer.

  • @meweez63
    @meweez63 4 роки тому +4

    Excellent lesson. I second more Blues lessons in the future. Thank You.

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 роки тому

      Thanks, and yes more blues in future.

  • @scudsters
    @scudsters 8 місяців тому +1

    You are so detailed in your explanations. Love your style. Can't thank you enough.

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  8 місяців тому

      You are so welcome, Thanks for the lovely comment. 😊

  • @maggiemahony8136
    @maggiemahony8136 3 місяці тому +1

    wow love your voice and simple explanation thank you

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 місяці тому

      Glad it was helpful and Thank You.

  • @brianrevell8413
    @brianrevell8413 2 роки тому +1

    Yes very much enjoyed that, so more blues tips & tricks. for this old age beginner.Only started on uku in the lock down needed a new hobby that a 80 yr old may try to manage. I've looked quite a few of your videos and enjoy your way of putting it over. Thank you.

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  2 роки тому

      Thanks Brian, so glad to be helping. Yes, I keep meaning to do more Blues stuff.

  • @MrTux62
    @MrTux62 4 роки тому +2

    Such marvelous lessons! Love it! Thank you for making the videos- I certainly enjoy watching. (and playing along)

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 роки тому

      Thanks Charles, much appreciated 😎

  • @tonimacomb5133
    @tonimacomb5133 3 роки тому

    You are the best! I can't believe how many tutorials I've watched on getting that bluesy sound and yours made it perfectly clear. Thank you!

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 роки тому

      You're very welcome Toni, very glad it helped. I wish I was a better blues player but it is something I really enjoy.

  • @MikeBrown-dk7or
    @MikeBrown-dk7or 11 місяців тому

    A super enjoyable lesson. A big thank you, Rachel. I will subscribe.

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  10 місяців тому

      Awesome, thank you Mike, much appreciated. 😊

  • @wendyosullivan6865
    @wendyosullivan6865 3 роки тому

    Absolutely fantastic. Thank you thank you.

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed it Wendy, Thanks.

  • @darlenejohnson3703
    @darlenejohnson3703 2 роки тому

    Thank You. You Make Everything Clear. I Am A Senior Needing Music In My Life Again, so I Chose Ukulele To Revive. So Happy I Was Led To Your Teachings.

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  2 роки тому

      Very glad to be helping Darlene and so glad you chose the uke, a wonderful instrument!

  • @tianahodge9606
    @tianahodge9606 11 місяців тому

    My favorite tutorial so far. Much fun. Yes would love to know more about the blues.

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  11 місяців тому

      Thanks. Will hopefully do more Blues stuff at some point.

  • @50mantravelling52
    @50mantravelling52 3 роки тому

    Thanks, you have a real gift for teaching explaining things so simply, only started the uke 4 months ago and loving it, your lessons really help. Cheers from South East Wales

  • @mikenco
    @mikenco Рік тому

    This video is bloody brilliant, thank you!!!

  • @mauraoreilly9997
    @mauraoreilly9997 Рік тому

    I have to agree with everybody here Rachel…Your the best !!!Love learning from you. Blessings !!!

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  Рік тому

      Thank You so much fr your lovely comment, much appreciated.

  • @faithoverfear70
    @faithoverfear70 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you again for all your video's. They are the only reason I have not given up yet.☺

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 роки тому

      Thanks Lisa and I am SOOOOOOO glad you haven't given up. It will get easier. :-)

  • @jamesmccarthy5727
    @jamesmccarthy5727 4 роки тому

    Another video where all the little bits of info rattliing aimlessly around my head are put into their proper order. many thanks, you really are a great teacher.

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 роки тому

      Very glad to have been of help James.

  • @justintai8725
    @justintai8725 2 роки тому

    Brilliant! Best tutorial ever!

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  2 роки тому

      Wow, thanks! Glad to have been of help.

  • @annechan420
    @annechan420 3 роки тому

    Thank you, that’s a very good lesson

  • @mariaruth8404
    @mariaruth8404 Рік тому

    So much fun! You've done a great job make this simple, quick, and fun! Thank you!

  • @jimstledger6061
    @jimstledger6061 3 роки тому

    Hi, love all of the lessons very relaxed and easy to follow, I've been playing percussion for many years but during lockdown I decided to try and learn a stringed instrument and thanks to your lessons I'm really enjoying it.

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 роки тому +1

      Hi Jim, sorry, I must have missed your comment. So glad to be helping and fab to hear you have been broadening your musical skills.

  • @TheHangiang
    @TheHangiang 2 роки тому

    Excellent 👍🏻 Love your guide much, thank you 😛

  • @acterene1
    @acterene1 3 роки тому

    Great teaching!

  • @marybonnefin2879
    @marybonnefin2879 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much. I love your lessons. I’m struggling but you give me the confidence to continue. Recently had my index finger amputated but I think I’ll be able to play a few tunes if I persevere with your wonderful lessons to help me. 😍

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 роки тому

      Thanks for the lovely comment Mary. Sorry to hear about your finger but hopefully you will find a way and if there is anything I can do to help, please ask.

  • @charliestelzer8517
    @charliestelzer8517 3 роки тому

    I’m loving your lessons! Both bass and ukulele!

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 роки тому

      Glad you like them Charlie, Thank You.

  • @lisacompton593
    @lisacompton593 3 роки тому

    Another great lesson. Thank you Rachel. I'm practising....

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 роки тому

      You're so welcome, again, very glad to be helping.

  • @nokiob2154
    @nokiob2154 4 роки тому +2

    Would love to see more Blues lessons, as I love your way of teaching, and I'm struggling with a book I bought on the blues...I think its maybe too advanced for me yet. Great lesson. Stay safe.😷

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 роки тому +2

      Thanks Relax Max, I will certainly look to do some more Blues then. Might not be straight away but will definitely do more, and Thanks for the nice comment about my style. I'm trying to relax a bit more and now am starting to enjoy them.

  • @lc6175
    @lc6175 Місяць тому

    You are the BEST!!!!! Thank you!

  • @greatexpectations58
    @greatexpectations58 3 роки тому

    That was good fun. All the best.

  • @reginarodrigues5890
    @reginarodrigues5890 2 роки тому

    I loved your guidance, thank you. I want more 🙌🙏

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  2 роки тому

      Thanks, it's just finding the time at the moment but I really do want to do more Blues stuff soon.

  • @marlo5239
    @marlo5239 Рік тому

    Thank You So Much…. That’s an Awesome trick, Love it 👍👍❤️❤️❤️

  • @Lorena-iw3lq
    @Lorena-iw3lq 3 роки тому

    Wonderful! You are a great teacher. Thx a lot from Germany.

  • @spinnersue17
    @spinnersue17 3 роки тому

    I'm really enjoying your great tutorials..thank you very much for your time.

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 роки тому +1

      You're very welcome Sue, Thanks for the lovely comment.

  • @mikeclarke9281
    @mikeclarke9281 3 роки тому

    Thats a great lesson, thank you and more please 🙏

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks Mike, yep, I really must try and look at some more Blues stuff soon, just not enough hours............... ;-)

  • @michaelkenney2857
    @michaelkenney2857 2 роки тому

    Great lesson. Thanks a bunch. Greetings from Oregon!

  • @beverleyharrison2650
    @beverleyharrison2650 2 роки тому

    Brilliant intro to 12 bar blues. Thank you!

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  2 роки тому

      Thank You Beverley, I do keep meaning to do some more blues stuff. Glad you enjoyed this one.

  • @geoffreyrees6912
    @geoffreyrees6912 2 роки тому

    More like that please. That was excellent!!

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  2 роки тому

      Thanks, yes hoping to do more like this, just never enough hours in the day!

  • @trishbattersby5749
    @trishbattersby5749 11 місяців тому

    You’re an amazing teacher ❤

  • @MrTedmelodie
    @MrTedmelodie 2 роки тому

    Just discovered your channel a few days ago. What a great teacher! Thank you for sharing.

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  2 роки тому

      You are so welcome, Thanks for joining us Ted.

  • @FuencisdeVicente
    @FuencisdeVicente 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the tutorials, all of them I think you are a great online teacher. And yes, though I am a pure beginner (from Spain) I really enjoy the blues tricks though there is a lot of practice ahead to do. Thanks :)

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 роки тому

      Thank You, so glad you enjoyed. Greetings to Spain :-)

  • @christian_blass
    @christian_blass 3 роки тому

    Really great introduction. I've learned much more about the Uke watching a week your videos than a year at school. Great job and a huge thank you. You are a great teacher.
    I can now change the strings, tune and maintenance the uke, can play the most important chords and I've learned some strumming technique in only two weeks. I hope you make lessons about fingerpicking for beginners in future.
    Greetings from germany

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 роки тому

      Thanks You for your lovely comments Christian. It really makes a difference when I know I am helping folks and definitely encourgaes me to make more.

  • @christineriley1176
    @christineriley1176 3 роки тому

    Thanks Rachel!

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 роки тому

      Thanks Christine, glad it was helpful.

  • @judylewis5704
    @judylewis5704 3 роки тому

    You are the best teacher.

  • @kathleenbailey-lord8528
    @kathleenbailey-lord8528 3 роки тому +1

    Yes please-= more blues for the bass

  • @wylancslass
    @wylancslass 4 роки тому

    That was fun! Thank you!

  • @keeponpicking6801
    @keeponpicking6801 4 роки тому

    Good lesson. I love your studio too!

  • @uppiahserge8683
    @uppiahserge8683 2 роки тому

    Good tutor ! Thank so much for sharing ! God bless you ! Best Regards, Serge Uppiah of Mauritius !!!

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  2 роки тому

      Thank you very much for such a lovely comment.

  • @vmmv4900
    @vmmv4900 6 місяців тому

    Thank you...❤

  • @lynnemarriott8755
    @lynnemarriott8755 4 роки тому

    Brilliant thank you 😊

  • @jlo272
    @jlo272 4 роки тому

    Awesome

  • @jimkummer6734
    @jimkummer6734 4 роки тому

    Such a hard worker!simply the best!

  • @keerthiandnamitakidschanne4864
    @keerthiandnamitakidschanne4864 Годину тому

    Hi miss please could you explain 7th chord major, major and minor, 7th minor, 6th chord, 9th chord, diminished and augmented. Also what are the uses and what will change if we use these chords.

  • @stevesstrings5243
    @stevesstrings5243 4 роки тому

    Shamai! Great stuff! For future lessons, I would appreciate turn arounds and walk-downs for the different keys.

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 роки тому +2

      Thanks Steve and shw mae right back at you. I will certainly look at different keys, when you say turn around, do you meaning the last chord before starting it over?

    • @stevesstrings5243
      @stevesstrings5243 4 роки тому +1

      I was thinking of something like this: ua-cam.com/video/BCwYG1s7LFk/v-deo.html

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 роки тому

      @@stevesstrings5243 Sorry, kept meaning to reply, understand what you mean now, will do in the future yes.

  • @huwperry8641
    @huwperry8641 4 роки тому

    Diolch. Just found you on UA-cam and love your teaching style. Been round the world on UA-cam trying to improve my Uke playing whilst in lockdown and you were just down the road from me in Wales all the time! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿. Would love more of blues, finger picking or anything to move me on a bit from basic strumming😊

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 роки тому

      Shw mae Huw! Glad you have enjoyed the video and the way I'm doing them. There will definitely be more Blues stuff in the future and some more advanced things eventually too. Do you play in any groups?

    • @huwperry8641
      @huwperry8641 4 роки тому

      Ukulele Wales Bore da. Just 6 friends ( 5 beginners) in Cardiff area meet informally in houses to practice each week for last 6 months - not a formal club. Doing it via Zoom whilst in lockdown. I am keen personally to dig bit deeper so interested in blues, picking, ragtime and general theory, so been all over UA-cam these last few weeks. Found you on Twitter now as well so will keep updated with any new posts and Uke activity in South Wales when we are allowed out! Keep up the good work 👍

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 роки тому

      @@huwperry8641 Thanks Huw. Yes, there are some great festivals around in South Wales. Stay safe. Rachel

  • @paulinecunningham1117
    @paulinecunningham1117 3 роки тому

    Great lesson. Would definitely live more blues I. Other keys. P,us would love to learn the G7trick as well . Thanks.

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 роки тому

      Thanks Pauline, yes hopefully some more Blues soon. Just not enough hours in a day. ;-)

  • @giuseppepetracca5194
    @giuseppepetracca5194 4 роки тому

    Complimenti Maestra e' molto carino questo tutorial.Saluti dal Salento-Puglia -(ITALIA)

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 роки тому +1

      Thank You Very much, Grazie mille :-)

  • @lptechCT
    @lptechCT Рік тому

    Subscribed and please show us more blues

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Leandro, and yes I really must get some more blues stuff done soon!

  • @choochenglan
    @choochenglan Рік тому

    I love how you make it so simple. Is there any song that I can play with it pls?

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  11 місяців тому

      Thanks. Basically any blues song follows this pattern so you just need to find out the key of the song to find the 3 chords you need. A few songs on my Ukulaliens channel that follow this pattern are: Hound Dog, Mustang Sally, Great Balls Of Fire

  • @pamp8852
    @pamp8852 3 роки тому

    Shamai Rachel. Can’t wait for your next lessons............Was wondering if in the future, you could give any tips on how to stop the notes ringing out - i.e as in a chunk on the ordinary uke. I was just listening to Pat Boone ‘Ain’t that a shame’. Tried (and failed miserably! ) to do that wonderful (and quite common!) bass riff - useless with the notes ringing on............any tips gratefully received! Thanks SOOO much!

    • @pamp8852
      @pamp8852 3 роки тому +1

      Oops - I should have added this on your ubass tutorial! Sorry!

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 роки тому

      Shw mai Pam. Thanks for the lovely comment! To stop the notes ringing out on the bass you can either dampen the stings with your right hand in between plucking the strings (especially useful for open strings) or you can lift your left hand fingers slightly off the the strings and this also helps to dampen the notes. Let me know if you are still having a problem with it.

  • @menelise
    @menelise Рік тому

    Shwmae. In the comments you mention that you might make some more Blues lessons. I've looked through your many fine videos, but have not been able to find additional Blues ones. Is it me? Would love to see more such lessons, as I enjoy your teaching style (and you're Welsh, of course!).
    O chwaraewr iwcalili yng Ngwlad Belg.

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  Рік тому

      Diolch yn fawr David. Yes, sorry I haven't got aorund to more blues stuff yet, it is all on the list but it is very long.............. definitely coming soon though as I plan to look the the blues scale. Love Belgium, made many trips there as a smurf collector many years ago!

    • @menelise
      @menelise Рік тому

      @@UkuleleWales Thank you! Yes, Belgium's a good place to be. I've lived here since 1971 (had a 12 year break to live in Spain, too), and am now awaiting citizenship. Was born in Wales, though, and will always be Welsh. Haven't been back for several years and now, with Brexit, will probably never return again.

  • @deefuller9478
    @deefuller9478 4 роки тому

    More tricks please :)

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 роки тому

      Soon hopefully. Never enough hours in the day, even now.

  • @peterlovstrom4286
    @peterlovstrom4286 5 місяців тому

    Great video 👍😀🎸..just out of interest, how do you do the extra notes on the G7 chord….thqt you showed us how to do with C and F please?

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 місяці тому +1

      Hi Peter, I don’t tend to add the extra notes to the G7 but if I were to, the C (3rd fret on the A string) would work. Hope that helps. 👍

    • @peterlovstrom4286
      @peterlovstrom4286 4 місяці тому

      @@UkuleleWales Thank you 🙏

  • @errolhooker4686
    @errolhooker4686 2 роки тому

    I slow down your playback speed, to .75, or even .5. It makes it a bit easier to follow you. Thanks for your video.

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  2 роки тому

      Good idea Errol, I often slow down video to oractice things. Glad you are enjoying playing.

  • @deniseshaw3871
    @deniseshaw3871 3 роки тому

    More Blues pls !!!??

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 роки тому

      Hopefully some more Blues soon. Thanks for the support.

  • @brianesch5784
    @brianesch5784 Рік тому

    Just got my uke and starting off with you. Love your lessons, thank you!

  • @faithoverfear70
    @faithoverfear70 4 роки тому +1

    when your tucking you finger on the f chord, what string are you playing? mine sounds not like real music.lol

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 роки тому +1

      Hi Lisa, for the F chord I then tuck in on the C string. 👍

    • @hardwarehank556
      @hardwarehank556 4 роки тому +1

      Thank you caught it this time watching.

  • @jennitrevelyan3937
    @jennitrevelyan3937 Рік тому

    This is great but is it possible to show the special trucks notes?

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  Рік тому

      Sorry, not familiar with the term truck notes, can you explain? Thanks

    • @jennitrevelyan3937
      @jennitrevelyan3937 Рік тому

      Thank you for your response. I’m not surprised you didn’t know, lol. Think the word should have been “tricks” which you added to the 12 Bar Blues video. I replayed the video several times and actually figured out where to put my fingers for the added “tricks”. This is a great exercise and more like it would be great. Question, do you teach finger picking on the ukelele?

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  Рік тому +1

      @@jennitrevelyan3937 Hi, that all makes sense now and I'm very glad you've worked it out. Also a massive Thank You for the Patreon support too, I had meant to mention it earlier. I will at some point look at some finger style stuff but it really isn't one of my stengths so it would only be basic stuff.

    • @jennitrevelyan3937
      @jennitrevelyan3937 Рік тому

      No problem on the finger picking. I’m very happy with all that I’m learning from your current lessons.

  • @chrislynch8613
    @chrislynch8613 7 місяців тому

    Tidy

  • @flagwanker6346
    @flagwanker6346 Рік тому

    So, so well done and just as I teach my Uke Group

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  Рік тому

      Good to hear and Thanks. Good luck with your group.

  • @pazuzu6665
    @pazuzu6665 2 роки тому

    you are awesome!!!plz ignore my gmail name