7 days to learn the ukulele: my first instrument. 

i don't think i've ever felt like such a hippie... kinda here for it?

Jade: I'm not a singer Also Jade: Sings beautifully

Jade putting her finger on the lines instead of the frets at the begining XD bless

"MINE DOESN'T SOUND LIKE HIS" summarises every musician trying to learn any piece ever

I'm LOVING the 'week to learn' series (is it a series?? if not please please turn this into a series Jade - I LOVE these videos!) You could do this with a new sport maybe?? Just an idea!! ❤️

As a musician, this brought me much entertainment

your singing is so soft and sweet

I’ve been playing the guitar for about twelve years now, so when I started the ukulele a few months ago it was so very easy for me haha:) But it’s really lovely to see someone without prior musical knowledge try to learn an instrument, you just need to keep practicing! Once you’ve understood basic terms and technique it will be much easier:) Also here’s a bit of help for beginners: 1. frets are the parts between the white lines 2. when moving from one fret up to the next it is a half tone up 3. major and minor are two different types of chords, major chords sound “happy” and minor chords sound “sad” 4. chords are named after their fundamental note, e.g. the g chord is built from the g note 5. there are basically 7 notes: cdefgab 6. it’s normal if your fingers hurt after practicing as a beginner without any experience with string instruments, your fingers need to adjust, so after a few days or weeks of practice it will go away (it depends how fast you will learn the exact amount of pressure you need to put on the strings of your ukulele/guitar) 7. when you think which instrument you want to buy, don’t buy the really cheap ones on amazon, they’re really bad... of course you don’t need a very expensive one at the beginning but try fo find a decent one, read the reviews or just go to your local music store 8. technique is important, but if you feel like quitting because it’s to hard, try to play some songs that you really want to play (just like jade did) so that you don’t loose your motivation too fast 9. when you should come across sheet music, there are two types: tabs and standard music notation, if you don’t know how to read notes like it is taught in music theory, than you’d have to use tabs (they show you the number of the fret on the string that you need to play) 10. just have fun and keep practicing!

This brought me back to when I was volunteering in Fiji before coronavirus, and at night our whole group would sit under the stars and sing along to one of the guys playing the ukulele - it was magical, like you said. Thank you for triggering that beautiful memory for me, I really needed it today x

These studytubers are making me more engaged in what I like and I love it and thank you all

i have had a ukulele just sitting in my room forever u have inspired me to play. love you jade your so inspirational.

You know you're also a ukulele newbie when you instantly recognise Andy's voice

Your singing is quite good! You really do have such a lovely voice. Keep on playing and singing, it will get so much better with time. ☺️ Love from Portugal

OMG! YOU CAN ACTUALLY SING!! AHHHHH!❤️

I love your whole aesthetic it’s so positive and hippie and I’m living for it. Your videos inspire me so much to learn new things and get up and go. Thanks for a pocket of positivity amongst this crazy world 😊❤️

you're amazing Jade!! you have such a lovely voice and its so inspiring how much you manage to fit into your life - music, language, work, study, fun, youtube, fitness, friends. we're loving all this content atm

I’ve been playing ukulele for around 3 years now and this reminds me very much of when I started. But now I’m looking back I can see that the practise has really paid off!! Keep at it! Because what’s hard now, will one day be your warm up!! :) x

your motivation for learning new things is so incredible!! it took me so long to bring myself to regularly practice piano and even then i only practice around half an hour 5 days a week!

honestly Jade, your voice is very beautiful. especially at the last song, it just calmed me so much 💗💗

Immaculate vibes all round in this video AH! Ukuleles are just so aesthetically pleasing to watch and listen 🥺🥰

Hey Jade! Lately I’ve been binge watching a lot of your old videos. I’m a huge fan and I’ve been in your channel for a very long time, since 2017. I’m still young but all of your videos have really helped me both academically and personally. I love you so much thank you for everything you have changed in my life I am so grateful😌❤️

THIS IS FATEEE!!!!!! Just this morning I worked up the courage to upload my first youtube video of me singing, after being inspired for years by people like Jade...then I refresh RU-vid and see Jade herself has posted AND the video is about music. So beautiful!!! Love you Jade, thanks for being such a wonderful inspiration.

This is so cool to see, honestly, I think this whole lockdown and quarantine situation is such a perfect opportunity to learn 🙌

I started to learn the ukulele a few months ago and this gave me SO MUCH Nostalgia from the first week. Great vid!

I’ve been playing ukulele for 3 years now and I loveeee it so much! I hope you enjoy your journey

jade, I'm loving these fun education based videos for lockdown 💓

You did so well and you sound amazing! It’s so satisfying to feel like you know an instrument! Congratulations!!!

I love this video! I love how motivated you are and you learn quite fast! It’s also extra entertaining when you actually play the ukulele. I love playing music. I play the ukulele, the guitar, the piano and I sing.

Jade this is so inspirational, you made great progress!! Plus you have such a beautiful voice 🥰

So pleased you have spent time learning the ukulele! Music is such a massive part of my life been playing violin for 11 years (but I'm not great) as well as Piano for 6 and Tenor sax for a couple of years. I love them all so much but I don't think I go a day without playing Piano (my main instrument), honestly would never get through quarantine without it! I have also picked up a new instrument called an otamatone and if you're ever bored I honestly just recommend watching otamatone videos on youtube bc they're so fun to watch!

As someone who is musical I can say regular practice is key to getting better. That's what I found when trying to learn the violin at school, and then teaching myself guitar and the ukulele. Your voice is lovely btw! Love these kind of videos

I've been learning to play the guitar since lockdown began and it's so satisfying to see how much I've improved over 3 months!! What has kept me playing (nearly) every day is that I've made it compulsory for myself to never miss one day in a row of playing, and I take a selfie of myself with my guitar every time I play as evidence. It might sound stupid but it's super effective! And also, the more I've played guitar, the more fun it's become! 😊 Enjoy your ukelele journey Jade! Xx

I use to play the uke with a group and we played at the Royal Albert Hall, i still think that is my proudest moment to date

Girl!! This is amazing!! You’ve inspired us all as per usual🌟honestly wish I had the patience and commitment you do😂💛

That feeling of being able to look up almost any song and play it on ukelele is the best!

In your bucket list video you mentioned learning beginner music theory but you wasn't sure how to quantify what 'beginner' standard was. Everyone learns differently, but if it helps, I recommend perhaps starting with grade 1 ABRSM music theory! ABRSM is a music exam board (a bit like AQA, Edexcel etc), where you can take grades in instruments/music theory, with grade 1 being the easiest. They publish practice books for music theory, and there are also some great playlists on RU-vid for learning as well! Being an exam board you can expect the learning to be quite structured, but even if thats not your learning style, it still might be a good place to start just so you get an idea! Although I have played violin for many years now, and taken practical grades, I have not studied music theory/taken any music theory exams, and haven't encountered any major difficulties (although at higher levels theory becomes important to understand) . Everyone learns differently, and I personally found that just through playing the instrument, you pick up the relevant music theory, so I'd say for the moment don't worry too much about it! :)

Jade makes me feel like I have something to do , or makes me excited for the future- proper inspiration!

The transitions Jade! Yesss, I loved them!

your voice is so relaxing ily

Your singing is so beautiful, Jade 😍 keep it up!

I bought a ukulele as my first ever real instrument at the beginning of lockdown and now it’s literally one of my favourite hobbies I love it so much!! This was so cute and wholesome and honestly to anyone debating doing it - DO IT!! They can be bought for so cheap and are so easy to learn for free!!

I've been a singer for years, and now I'm going to school for opera in SF. But one of my first serious instruments was the ukulele, and I remember going through this process and feeling every step that you are. It’s such a beautiful process and you are learning so incredibly well. Je speelt heel goed, ga zo door!

I just noticed how much plants there are in Jade's room! Very green!

I'm not allowed to play instruments but if ever I reach a stage in my life where I have independence and control over my life decisions I may consider learning this adorable instrument.

Awesome vid! I got my first everrrrr uke yesterday... also a Kala Concert. So in mad love with it!!

For someone who has never played any instrument before this is really impressive - and it shows that it’s never to late to start learning a new skill. And your singing is so beautiful 😍

I have been thinking of getting a ukulele as well since I heard it’s basically an easy way to learn the guitar? this video totally inspired me to actually buy one 🤍

Excuse me jade I love your singing, I'd honestly let you sing me to sleep. And aw watching you learn to play ukulele really took me back to when I first got mine when I was like 9 and it was so heart warming to watch you get better and see you falling in love with creating music

You’ve inspired me to pick up my guitar after weeks of it sitting in my room. Also I recommend Chordify to find chords to any song on RU-vid. ;)

JADE you make me happyyyyy when skies are grey! (And they are right now. It's pouring) ❤

Great job Jade!!! It's lovely that you're learning the ukelele! Amazing job, especially as it is your first instrument!

this is such a great video with so many moments that made me laugh!! and I love that you’re just putting yourself singing out there on youtube even though you’re not 100% comfortable with it ... sounds great though ! x

You’ve made so much progress in such a short space of time!! And don’t worry about your nails wearing down - I had many a blister for the first few months that I learnt to play but your fingertips eventually harden slightly and get used to the pressure! x

Jade, great video!! I love your content, keep up the good work. You've actually inspired me to create my own channel.

oh this is making me reminisce when i learnt ukulele it was so fun hope you enjoyed it as much as i did

Jade this video was really interesting to watch! As a guitar player myself, I would encourage anyone to give music a go!! Also at 9:23 most instruments work best with short nails as they don’t catch as easily and if you have long nails it can sometimes be painful to play. 💛

Hey Jade, I started playing the ukulele 4 (I think) years ago. Like you, I found it really difficult to do the g chord and the other things you were struggling with, now it's like second nature. Just keep practising and you will get it!! Your voice is really pretty so please don't say it isn't!

I can totally relate to the learning process :) I started a few months ago and felt similar. I'm inspired to pick up my own uke now!

been playing the ukulele for almost 2 years so I'm living for this

I really enjoy your videos. You always motivate me. Love you💓

This video is such a happy vibe!😁 Also: I have mentioned it before, but I absolutely admire your determination!

i love this so much! i began playing my uke at the start of 2018 and i'm in love with the sound of it! she's honestly like my child hahah! here's a handy tip that i wish i'd been told: make sure that u always check that ur uke is in tune BEFORE playing- even if u think that it is! it's amazing how even a slightly out-of-tune string can totally ruin how the song sounds so always always always check it! good luck with the rest of ur ukulele journey!! ahah :)) this was such an uplifting video (as per usual ofc! what am i saying!?)

I also recently bought a ukulele, and I'm much older than you! While I've played other instruments, and am a singer, my journey has been similar to yours. How fun to see! And you have a lovely voice! Keep playing and enjoying!

I learnt how to play the uke in a week at the start of lockdown, it’s going good! It’s such a cool little instrument. Oh, and if you don’t want to sing, you can do ukulele play-alongs instead.

The first video that I saw of you was the one that you go to France to learn the language for like 2 weeks and ever since I've been watching all of your videos. Somehow I feel like a friend of yours. I can relate so much to your videos. I've always been like "I'm not a musical person" or "I'm not an artsy person" but I had always wanted to be. So during this quarantine I have started to paint and of course is not he best, but I enjoy doing it, it brings a joy that I don't experince often. Same thing happened to me with the ukulele a couple of years ago. And I also tried learning dutch (only in Duolingo tho). I am doing yoga more often and trying to be more mindful in my life. Basically I just wanted to tell you that I enjoy your content, you are a lovely person Jade, with so many things to share with the world :) Hope you have a lovely day if you get to see this comment. xoxo from Colombia :)

ahhhh you are amazing and have been an inspiration to me for so long!!! i just wanted to say that I actually loved your singing:) i also play the ukulele so I just wanted to let you know that you can choose to learn “fingerstyle” songs instead which is where you wouldn’t have to sing at all. that’s what I do and i’ve been really enjoying it.

Thank you Jade! I really wanted to learn the ukulele and now I feel like I can👌💕

Thank you for changing my life Jade!!!!

The tuning apps are so helpful!!! I use the fender app and it’s so easy xx

Your voice is so beautiful ❤️ so impressed with your skills

Jade's videos never fail to make me happy, it genuinely feels like watching a friend

I bought a ukulele two years ago and whenever I started playing I got discouraged and stopped but this video gave me so much motivation to start again thank you!

Welcome to the world of music! It is more than a hobby, it is an international method of communication and unison. So glad to see you are falling in love with it ❤❤ xx

I love this!! I'm studying music education, and it's really nice to watch you learn from scratch :) I admire your persistence and could learn from that.. A tip I'd like to share: my teachers always remind me that when you start a new piece you should try to focus on making it rhythmical more than on playing the right notes. So for instance, when you struggle with switching from one chord to another (I do on the piano, but it's the same problem on guitar and ukelele) you slow down because of that. That's totally okay! But make sure that the tempo you choose is one you can comfortably play the whole piece at without these stops. This makes a huge difference because it makes it sound much more musical. And this helps to enjoy playing it! And when this goes well you speed it up little by little :) Maybe you already do this, I couldn't tell for sure from the clips. But I think its good to be really aware of when practicing. Also, you have a lovely voice

Are you kidding girl?! Your voice is just the sweetest 🧡🧡 every time you sing we were two ahahahah loved it 🥰

woohooo it sounds so good!!! Also your singing voice is really lovely !!!xx

Omg you won't believe I've been researching on ukuleles recently too and I was planning on buying the same one! Well now that you've got it too, it'd be a sin waiting any longer! :)❤

You are a ray of sunshine😭❤

Jade, YOU ARE TALENTED!!😔💜, ilysm

Yeee! Jade, thank you! You gave me an idea for my birthday gift (I really wanted to have a musical instrument, but I didn't really pick one). I am going to have one in a few days 😍😍😍

This is the wholesome content we all needed!! 💕

Honestly I have a ukulele since the last two years ,I play it sometimes but this video is my wake up call and finally you inspired me so much 🌠✨✨🎆

Your singing voice sounds beautiful!

You have an exceptionally beautiful voice, please keep singing!

Jade, I honestly enjoy your singing 😍🎶

According to your opinion practicing hard is one of better thoughts whatever I’d heard and also you depended it on you your own. Actually I rarely play any musical instrument but now I love to play the instruments . Thank you very much

Absolutely beautiful 😍😍you did so much in one week 👏also i understand what you mean by transforming from one chord to another quickly, very satisfying . Its the same in piano.well done

I"m literally 20 and my ukulele is arriving tomorrow i hope i'll have fun learning it after watching your video , thankyou for being such an inspiration, ☮ from INDIA.

Well I've been singing for years and taking singing lessons and let me say, that was very beautiful! I think you have a very soft, beautiful voice so keep singing, it's great!

Your voice is so niiiice!!!! I love it 🌻🌻❤️

Thank you, I’m watching your videos to improve my English, and you are so cute and kind❤️🇮🇹

jade your vids are so uplifiting and just make me laugh and awh all at the same time

You’ve got a beautiful voice! Great playing too. As a guitarist I’m inspired!!

Proof that dedication and hard work can allow anyone to learn anything and follow their dreams, whatever they are💗

Wow fab. I can totally agree with all you said I'm new to ukulele at the age of 60 never been able to play anything my progress is very slow. Loved your video thank you xx

I think this is the cutest thing ever!! Yes Jade!!!

Thanks so much for putting the work into making this video, Jade. Today's been hard, but it's a bit better for seeing something this inspiring and wholesome! Oh, and you actually sound pretty good for just a week!

As someone who plays the guitar (and dabbles in ukulele), I loved watching this! A lil tip to help with your chords: put the thumb of your left hand FLAT on the back of the neck (where the frets are). And then your wrist will sit underneath the neck, rather than behind it. It feels a little unstable at first, but it'll stop you from accidentally pressing down on other strings. Hope that makes sense haha! Good luck with the uke!!

ugh the talent, we have no choice but to stan 🥰

27 seconds ago!!🤩 i'm so excited to watch this!!❤️🌟❤️🌟❤️🌟❤️ edit: jade you have a BEAUTIFUL voice!!! also, i love this video! can you turn this into a series? 🤩🌟❤️