Learn How To Play UKULELE in 1 HOUR - Class for Total Beginners

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Learning to play the ukulele is a fun and charming experience that can bring joy to your life. Whether you're a beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, this video guide will help you get started on your ukulele journey.
Welcome! My name is Bernadette and I'm a certified music teacher. I have a bachelor's degree in music and a master's degree in education. I will try my best to help you get started on your ukulele journey! To download a PDF that will support you with today's lesson, follow this link: www.patreon.com/posts/7714949...
First and foremost, it's important to choose the right ukulele for you. Ukuleles come in four different sizes: soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone. Soprano is the smallest size and is perfect for traveling, for children, or for those with small hands. Concert ukuleles are slightly larger, making them a great choice for beginners of all ages and sizes. Tenor ukuleles are even larger, making the fret spacing wider. If your fingers are short, you may feel like the tenor is too big. With that said, one of the benefits of having a tenor ukulele is that it is easy to rest on your lap as you play. Baritone ukuleles are the largest and have the lowest pitch (they sound more like guitars than ukuleles). Baritone ukuleles also require you to learn new chord charts and shapes.
In this video I was playing a concert ukulele by Enya. This ukulele has fluorocarbon strings, which feel much easier on the fingers and have a sweeter sound. You can see this ukulele here: www.ukelandia.com/listing/110...
Most ukuleles are shaped like a figure 8, but if you're interested in a pineapple-shaped ukulele, you can see a great one here: www.ukelandia.com/listing/127...
Once you've chosen your ukulele, it's time to learn the basics. First, learn the parts of the ukulele. The headstock is the part of the ukulele where the tuning pegs are located. The neck is the long part of the ukulele that runs from the headstock to the body. The body is where the sound hole and sound chamber are located. The sound hole is where the sound comes out, and the sound chamber amplifies the sound. The frets wires are the metal bars that run along the neck.
Next, learn how to tune your ukulele. The strings of the ukulele are tuned to G-C-E-A (from your nose to the floor). You can use a tuning app like pano tuner or a clip-on tuner to help you tune your ukulele. Here's the tuner that I was using in my video: www.ukelandia.com/listing/133...
It's important to keep your ukulele in tune, so make sure to check the tuning often. If you'd like to see my more in-depth tuning tutorial, you can find that here: • HOW TO TUNE YOUR UKULE...
Once your ukulele is tuned, you can start playing! The first thing you should learn is how to play a few basic chords. There are many chords to learn, but some of the most common chords for beginners are C, Am, F, and G7. Start by learning these chords and then move on to more advanced chords as you become more comfortable.
Another important aspect of playing the ukulele is strumming. Strumming is when you use your hand to make the strings vibrate in a rhythmic pattern. We will learn a strumming pattern in this video, but if you need a slower course for this, I have linked one down below.
Today's lesson was a crash course. If you'd like to learn how to play ukulele with me here on RU-vid, here are the courses I recommend in this order:
How to Strum Ukulele
• HOW TO STRUM THE UKULE...
30 Day Uke Challenge
• 30 Day Ukulele Challenge
Strum & Sing Challenge
• How to Strum & Sing Ch...
15 Uke Song Challenge
• 30 Day Uke Song Challenge
Songs Uke Should Know
• Uke Should Know Challenge
If you'd like to support the channel, the best way to do that is by joining the patreon community here / bernadetteteachesmusic . You'll get access to free PDF printables, live lessons, and exclusive video tutorials.
You can also support by shopping in my store www.ukelandia.com or by donating a tip on PayPal here: paypal.me/bernadetteplazi
TIME STAMPS
(Move ahead or come back to a point in the video)
0:00 Introduction and overview
0:43 Tuning
4:11 Holding a soprano
5:24 Holding other ukuleles
5:50 Foot stool mentioned:
6:42 Hand placement
9:02 How to strum
12:07 Chords
24:23 More chords
30:09 Stand By Me
36:27 Review
39:07 Lion Sleeps Tonight
45:48 Down & Up Strums
47:48 Song & Strumming
49:27 Strumming Pattern
51:21 Homework
52:50 Lion Sleeps Tonight with a strumming pattern
54:20 Next Steps
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@Alex-bq4wo Год назад

All the “Look up” prompts are so on point, it’s incredibly obvious you’ve taught MANY people. Amazing!

@jannafolsom1069 Год назад

I told my husband, it's uncanny! I'm Always looking down when she says LookUp! He said, that just means she knows her shit. Pay attention. 😂❤

@tannymanny1000 11 месяцев назад

Seriously though, she caught me so many times.

@Post6HonorGuard 11 месяцев назад

I am 71 and I love the way you teach. My Nick name is sarge I prefer that. I’m gonna subscribe and look forward to see what I can learn. Thank you for this.

@dmalyavin 10 месяцев назад

Every time she says it I want to start the chorus for Chop Suey!

@dmalyavin 10 месяцев назад

AI's version: Look up (look up) Grab your chords and play a little ukulele Strum the strings, don't let them sound all crazy (strum the strings, don't let them sound all-) Why'd you leave your picks upon the table? Here you go, create a tune that's stable, you wanted to Grab your chords and play a little ukulele, you wanted to Strum the strings, don't let them sound all crazy, you wanted to Why'd you leave your picks upon the table? You wanted to

@j.s.5585 Год назад

64 years old and new to the uke. I tried lessons several years ago and dropped out due to a too busy schedule. Fully retired now, cancer survivor and ready to pick it up as a peaceful way to sit on the porch and strum away my time! Looking forward to learning.

@angelmendez8147 Год назад

Great 😊

@yeisnz1939 Год назад

Amazing ❤️

@teddyblackey204 Год назад

Well done for beating cancer, proud of you 🎉😊❤

@j.s.5585 Год назад

@@teddyblackey204 Thanks! Had stage IIIb colon cancer - 8+ year survivor now.

@geniusofjoy Год назад

Cancer survivor here too 56 and the learning as well. I have a hearing impairment and my arthritic hands aside, I’m having a ball!

@bikka122 4 месяца назад

I swear you always know EXACTLY when to say "look up." I felt like you were in the same room looking directly to me haha I get distracted easily. You are an amazing teacher thank you so much!

@nativearbor6 3 месяца назад

I'm an old disabled Marine just had my 63rd birthday and wanted to learn to play an instrument. Many of my friends are musicians and I used to play percussion in a band long ago, congas, and bongos, djembe, and ashiko. So a friend of mine bought me a ukulele for my birthday and here we are. I love it when you say LOOK UP, because you have busted me nearly every time looking down at my ukulele 😂. Thank you

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much for your service and thank you so much for being here! Where in the world are you? I’m in California!

@amoguschees2724 2 месяца назад

15 and starting because im always getting told im just like my great grampa, i never met him but he played the uke!!!! its lots of fun :3 ALSO THE LOOK UPS ARE ON POINT

@leonorasalandanan8650 46 минут назад

54 years old here in the Philippines really eager to learn how to play ukelele .thank you for the great lesson you share i thought i will learn through you.looking forward for more lessons..thank you so much .God Bless you

@eloisety1392 Год назад

If all teachers were like you, no student will flunk their classes. Thank you so much!❤

@user-wz9hu4tn9n 3 месяца назад

61 and just retired. My children are all musically inclined and now I am nurturing my own love of music by learning the Ukulele! Yay!

@MrTacosAndBurritos 3 месяца назад

I'm a 40 year old Taco and this is the best "lookup" class I ever had 😅

@emekdenizdemirci 7 месяцев назад

Today is November 21st 2023. I live in Brooklyn,New York. I just got myself a soprano ukele at 8pm from someone around the corner through Facebook Marketplace for 25$. I searched for 'ukelele for beginners' and i clicked on the first video on youtube. I could not connect with the first one but it led me to you. It's 10 pm and i know 4 chords and couple of songs along with basics of ukele, at the age of 39 :) Thanks to my beautiful teacher. You really made a difference in my life. I'm ready for the second video :)

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 4 месяца назад

Hey! How’s it going now? 🫶🏼

@emekdenizdemirci 4 месяца назад

I slowed down a bit but it's been going great@@BernadetteTeachesMusic

@Insaniqueen 3 дня назад

I'm only 13 and this has brought me a step closer to my dreams. Thank you ❤.

@embercrowley1940 Год назад

I’m 51 years old and was a little nervous trying to learn ukulele, you are the best teacher ever!!

@isaacwonson5373 7 месяцев назад

I’m 52 and from Australia 😊. Due to an illness I haven’t worked and hardly left the house. I was bored felt useless and falling into deep depression. I bought a ukulele years ago and found it too hard to play. I felt to try learning to play it again and thank God I came across you here. I’m feeling I’ve accomplished something hard and now have a hobby I can do at home that makes me happy. It also made my son and my husband seeing and hearing me practice and play they are proud of me. I’ve gone through quite a lot of teaching that I just couldn’t do. You made it so easy on every level you are gifted thank you and don’t stop ❤

@BernadetteTeachesMusic Год назад

TIME STAMPS ❤ (Move ahead or come back to a point in the video) 0:00 Introduction and overview 0:43 Tuning 4:11 Holding a soprano 5:24 Holding other ukuleles 5:50 Foot stool mentioned: 6:42 Hand placement 9:02 How to strum 12:07 Chords 24:23 More chords 30:09 Stand By Me 36:27 Review 39:07 Lion Sleeps Tonight 45:48 Down & Up Strums 47:48 Song & Strumming 49:27 Strumming Pattern 51:21 Homework 52:50 Lion Sleeps Tonight with a strumming pattern 54:20 Next Steps Connect with me on instagram! instagram.com/plazi If you'd like to support the channel, the best way to do that is by joining the patreon community here www.patreon.com/bernadetteteachesmusic. You'll get access to free PDF printables, live lessons, and exclusive video tutorials. You can also support by shopping in my store www.ukelandia.com or by donating a tip on PayPal here: paypal.me/bernadetteplazi

@terryrobinson3764 Год назад

@bheelville Год назад

Thank you so much Bernadette ❤ I have learned a lot from the fingering to strumming I love how you teach people. Thanks again 😘

@tuna4484 5 месяцев назад

I'm a 66 year old cattle rancher in North Central Montana. It's 20 degrees below zero outside but it's warm inside as I'm strumming along with your excellent Ukulele training Bernadette! When I get things down with this uke I'll go out to the cattle and play for them (when it warms up). Thanks a bunch!

@maureenmccauley9680 8 дней назад

I'm 62... I live on Vancouver Island, Canada. I fell in love with Uke years ago and decided to learn to play during Covid. Last summer I broke my wrist quite badly. I can now bend and move fingers again. Happy I found you on RU-vid and Patreon. I like your teaching method. It's getting me back into the swing of things again. Thanks 😊

@elitwinks5822 Год назад

your teaching is a godsend. thank you. I suffered brain injury and cognition is difficult. Got loaned my first UKE last night, and the pace of other tutorials is way too fast for me. Your softness, and delivery, pace, and teaching is so soothing, and clear, and crucially so easy to absorb. Thank you so much.

@user-vy9sc7ro1y 11 месяцев назад

I found this so helpful. I am 60 and a teaching assistant. I was told my class of 7yr olds will be learning the ukulele in Sept …..so I decided to buy one and try to learn a little bit myself so I can help them. I am really enjoying it…. It’s such a cheerful instrument. I have always wanted to learn to play something.😊

@sewfanchan5722 5 месяцев назад

51 yo & a mother of 3 young adults children from Malaysia. Thought I'm too old to start. So happy to have come across your channel. I've always dream of playing an instrument & singing on my own. Hope this comes true soon. You are a great teacher indeed. Thank you ❤

@saadiaazad 8 месяцев назад

I’m an 11yro beginner, and at first I thought learning UKULELE is soooo hard, even if I try watching other videos! But as I’m watching your video, I feel as if your here with me! The way your saying: “look up look up look up” makes me feel I can easily play the UKULELE!! Especially ‘cause of the way you are explaining!! I love your vibe! Thank you so much!❤

@wylancslass Год назад

Awww this takes me back when I first started to learn to play with you 3 years ago! Where has that time gone?!

@BernadetteTeachesMusic Год назад

Awww it’s cause time has moved differently these past 3 years, I think 🤔

@terryrobinson3764 Год назад

@Bernadette Teaches Music

@terryrobinson3764 Год назад

@Bernadette Teaches Music ❤

@terryrobinson3764 Год назад

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@aidal.castillo2959 6 дней назад

Im a 53 filipina .. I miss my husband who's back in the US and I happy to this divertion to my loneliness. I try to play a song to him when we have video call. Im so glad to see your channel and learning to play ukelele with you. Thank you. ❤❤❤ I hope I can learn The Gift

@SuperThomb 11 месяцев назад

You lady brought big smile on my face. Bought ukulele yesterday 😅 and started your video not even a hour ago. Thank you for doing such a great job and giving enthusiasts like me all this joy!❤

@lisasavage6052 Год назад

Thank you Bernadette for your style of teaching, you make me feel I can do this! Your calmness and the way you explain it is perfect for beginners. I tried to start playing w/you a couple years ago but got too busy, so I’m back now starting from the beginning! Thank you for being here for us so we can be proficient in playing!😊

@saralamoureux2106 Год назад

Hello from New York. 37 year old mom of one. I played flute and piano through high school, but haven't played either in years. I started teaching myself ukulele through RU-vid while I was pregnant but couldn't quite get the strumming. This tutorial was such a game changer for me. Thank you!

@AK-fz2vo 7 дней назад

I am 13 minutes into this WELL constructed tutorial. I am a brass/woodwind player of almost 50 years. Decided to try a stringed instrument. Thanks to Sir Paul (happy belated birthday BTW), I decided on the ukelele. This tutorual is perfect for a serious musician looking to branch out. The explenations on holding, strumming, and undersranding the ukelele are spot on. I have taught music for years, and explaining basics AND keeping interest is not easy. 12 out of 10 stars!!!

@naomiugh Год назад

Hi I’m 14 years old and I’ve had my ukelele since last year and I’ve been slacking ngl 😅 but now I’m motivated to actually learn to play and this videos was sooo helpful! I love the way you teach! It feels like I’m actually one on one with you. I can’t wait to advance in my skills to actually play a full song!

@castrojuarezniyet6229 Год назад

Same girl! I also got mine last year and until now I'm learning

@UkeShrum 9 месяцев назад

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”q

@ronjefferson3785 8 месяцев назад

I think you will be so popular at gatherings of family and/or friends. as you play for them. I wish that I had started when you did because it would have been so much easier. Keep up the work,

@user-br8yy4qy1x Месяц назад

The question is did the video help?

@jcjimc43 Год назад

I'm a newbie aged 76 and have thoroughly enjoyed your lessons for beginners. Its clear and precise with lots of great tips.

@andrewcribbin656 Год назад

My first lesson in playing the Ukulele! I live in England and am 62 years old. My city has a fortnightly Ukejam and when I've completed the 30 day challenge I'm going to join!

@mariafagan6661 6 месяцев назад

I could cry with appreciation… I’ve been waiting for things to click more with this process… this video has brought me so much clarity and I am so thankful I stumbled upon your lesson. Thank you beyond words!

@Bevieevans8 26 дней назад

Amazing teacher! I’m 64 and from the UK and Ive just picked up my ukulele. I’ve watched and paused and looked up for about an hour and half and I feel a lot more confident. I just need my index and second finger ends to be a harder! Thank you so much 😊

@suprajayne Месяц назад

I am 52. Bought my uke about 10 years ago & gave up soon after picking it up. Just started subbing for an elementary music class with NO music knowledge. I pulled out my uke & watched some videos which I then taught. Best days in that classroom! Enjoying your style, thank you!

@markfinucane9824 4 месяца назад

I'm 68 years old, fighting cancer with time on my hands. I always wanted to play an instrument, so now, thanks to this great teacher, I can put 4 chords together and I FEEL LIKE ERIC CLAPTON! Thank you so much Bernadette for bringing music into my life. I cant wait to see how the other lessons come together.

@johngraham5948 4 месяца назад

All the best 👍

@aykutozger1164 6 месяцев назад

44 years old and just did my very first ukulele class one hour ago with your video. Amazing class. Will continue watching your lessons. Thank you!

@ukecrush Год назад

Fabulous video, Bernadette! 💗 Good luck to all the beginners watching this video ... don't give up ... you'll love the uke and the lovely and supportive uke community!

@seesraider 4 месяца назад

I am 58 yr old woman and learning the UKE as part of my rehab. I got into a motorcycle accident and have lost much use of my arm and my hand is limited. This is a fun way for me to keep my right side moving. My PT loves the idea. You are so good at what you do. I feel like you see me when you say look up look up! Thank you for being part of my therapy.

@BernadetteTeachesMusic 7 дней назад

Hi!! How’s your recovery going?

@seesraider 6 дней назад

So so. I’m permanently disabled so it’s a long haul. I need one on one lessons for UKE so I am searching for someone. Even if it’s via Zoom I need it. Thank you for asking. I love watching you. Your students are so fortunate.

@nickintheport Год назад

55 years of age and grateful to have found your lessons on RU-vid. Using your lessons to bond with my boys who are helping this old guy to play music (uke) with them.

@extrasaltycheezit Год назад

Please keep doing these videos! They are so helpful I’m trying to learn ukulele from rock bottom. Thank u so much :)

@cappuccinoclouds8145 Год назад

I wanted to learn to play ukulele for the longest time and I finally got one for my 27th birthday. Greetings from Copenhagen 🥰 Bernadette, truly thank you for everything you do. You’re the best music teacher on RU-vid ❤ I feel blessed and extremely privileged to have the chance to learn from you

@sweetpeaqueen1788 Год назад

Yes,,,,I agree Cappuccino ~~~ Bernadette’s the best. There are other good ones but it’s he way that I want to hear and learn !!! 😊

@2011yes 7 месяцев назад

Loving learning to play the Ukelele. I started 2 years ago but did not have enough mental space to learn. The tide has turned and now i can concentrate, enjoy and learn. I hope my memory will hold up and remember all the lessons! Thank you Bernadette, you are an excellent teacher!

@bbittera1425 10 месяцев назад

I bought a ukulele today and been watching your videos. Your lessons are amazing! I've only ever played cello, so this is a whole new world to me, but I'm loving it! Thank you Bernadette - from a fellow Bernadett :)

@katehayford5086 2 месяца назад

I’m 55 and spend my weekends contra dancing and hanging around with lots of musically talented people. Many of them ask me if I play anything, and I always have to say “no”. Their response is, “it’s never too late!”, so here I am. :) Thanks for the fun and low pressure lesson! I look forward to continuing!

@kathylicato234 Год назад

I am 58 years old and a complete beginner so this has been so helpful! Love your soft spoken instruction and the way you use humor to get a point across!

@thatswhatisaidCA Год назад

Me too! I love, "look up", "look up". 😊

@sankeshia Год назад

32 years from Jamaica, first time playing a uke always wanted to learn. These lessons are a godsend. Thank you so much!!!

@herbert1661 Год назад

Thank you so much Bernadette for the beautiful, loving, patient and fun lesson. I enjoyed it thoroughly and am learning a lot from you. Happy Strumming!

@dukenukem5911 5 месяцев назад

I am 56, and about a week ago I decided I wanted to learn to play the ukulele. I believe it's because the sound is so uplifting and the joy it brings to a person's day. Thank you for the lessons. I will continue to learn so I can bring that same joy into other people's lives.

@vikvik8155 Год назад

I am grateful Bernadette, during the lockdown i ordered a uke and learned from scratch from your tutorials❤❤❤ you are amazing. God bless!!!

@kevinorr6880 Год назад

I LOVE when you say “look up.” It makes me think you are talking especially to me!

@imalibra20 5 месяцев назад

You’re amazingly captivating as a teacher. I just came by before attending an 8-week ukulele for beginners course at the community college, but you’re going to be a hard act for any use teacher to follow! I will use your channel to supplement my RW learning.

@deetda79 11 месяцев назад

I won a sweet ukulele at my husband's company picnic a few summers ago - FINALLY decided to learn how to play it. I'm SO happy I found you Bernadette! You're a skilled teacher and it's clear you're experienced. Thank you for sharing your gifts!!

@dougdebiase1827 Год назад

Bought a ukulele not too long ago and got frustrated trying to learn to play. I found This video series and it has been amazing and I’m back now learning to play and appreciate this teaching pace.

@craiglawrence4526 6 месяцев назад

I'm 71 and just found you and feel more confident in my ability to learn the ukulele now after watching your "Learn How To Play UKULELE in 1 HOUR - Class for Total Beginners" Thank you for the great lesson. next up for me is your 30 day challenge.

@UkeStefan Год назад

Flashback to 2020, when I started playing the Uke with your 30 day Uke challenge and the Lockdown livestreams. What an epic time....♥

@campusa8742 17 дней назад

I am 66 years old and live in Arizona. I've always loved how the ukulele sounds and about a year ago I spoke to somebody who was playing the ukulele at a gathering that I was at. She encouraged me to learn, she said she was confident I could learn to do it. That gave me enough confidence to start looking into it. I bought my first ukulele on Amazon two days ago. Then, I looked online for lessons. I came up on you, Bernadette, and I love your teaching style. "Look up" keeps me focused. 😅 Thank you for that. I am going to keep practicing this first lesson until I have it down perfectly. And then I will look at your other lessons. And then I will consider becoming a member of your Patreon group. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely beautiful talent with us. 😊

@mariav.4832 9 месяцев назад

My first lessons on an instrument, the ukulele. And this video helped me a lot. Bernadette understands a beginner. Step by step and you will get there. Thank you for your lessons! You make many of us happy. 🥰

@whimsberry Год назад

This is an amazing learning video! Bernadette teaches well, it's easy to follow and I learned more in this video in one hour that I learned in a lot of other videos. Thank you!

@joanwhite5609 6 месяцев назад

Im 65 & bought my 1st uke yesterday. Gave it a good go today with your video - really enjoyed making good progress. Can now look forward to my new retirement hobby with great enthusiasm. Thankyou😊

@RebeccaLondon-hd4pd 26 дней назад

Thank you for the fantastic intro class. I did it over the course of a week so I could really master the chords. I'm 55 and surviving a chronic pain condition. I need to keep my mind occupied and am so happy I found you!

@vancamerawoman7399 Год назад

68 years young in Australia. Having a great time with your lessons Bernadette. You are a terrific teacher!😊

@mardiyahs9742 2 месяца назад

I'm from Adelaide South Australia, I'm 71 I really enjoy your classes and am learning, albeit slowly. Thank you ❤❤❤

@kartiksharma2516 Год назад

Thank you so much for being my ukulele teacher. I love how you remind in between asking us to look up as if you are seeing me in person. Because literally I am always looking at my ukulele but whenever I hear u saying look up I bring my focus back to you. Thank you for making these videos.

@ronjefferson3785 9 месяцев назад

During COVID-19, I received a Ukulele as a gift. I found an old video of yours trying to teach me to play in several lessons. I was getting it, but life got in my way, and I stopped. Lately, life got out of my way, and now I'm restarting. For me, at least, this tutorial if far better than your previous beginner tutorial. I don't know if I have gotten better at learning or if what you taught me before did somehow get through my thick head. I have enjoyed this tutorial immensely and will try to make my way through the rest of your tutorials. I'm coming up on 69 rapidly and I'm happy to find that you can teach an old dog new and better tricks.

@teelynnmusic Год назад

Wonderful video! The shadow playing is super helpful for new strummers. Another thing I liked was the technique where you teach how to look down the neck of the fretboard to check it if you’re pressing down on the tip of your finger. Practical and useful. Keep it up the amazing videos!!

@thibachngaly-hartig5123 10 месяцев назад

Hi Bernadette, I am 46 years old, live in Germany and just started last Monday. That's my first instrument I learn. I tried different Apps and a few videos, but wasn't quite happy. This video actually helped me a lot. Especially with the cord changes. Thanks so much. Your video got me so much ahead. I definitely try the challenge.

@amandawright1372 Год назад

56 years old and totally new to the Ukelele. Anxiety sufferer and thought it would be a good way to focus and reduce stress and angst. Love your style of tutoring and looking forward to getting proper time to sit and learn. I have downloaded your video and hope to get an hour at the weekend to watch and learn. I don't want to pick up any bad habits. **I have now had time to sit down and watch this video and have managed to learn two new songs!! I just need to practise, practise, practise to get my chord switches quicker and my strumming properly up to scratch. I'm really enjoying myself!! Thanks😁

@marianfletcher7584 Год назад

Hello Bernadette from England. Thank you for such clear and helpful tuition for a new ukulele player of 68. Hope to follow your 30 day challenge x

@annywong4380 6 месяцев назад

You’re a fantastic teacher! Feels like I am in the same space with you. Great communication and very helpful reminders. First time choosing to learn to play an instrument and you make it feel so much more accessible. Thank you. Mahalo nui loa.

@rachelr8946 Год назад

I am 21 years old, and I'm from New York! I started off playing the uke with your videos and the 30-day challenge that you had, but nursing school took a lot out of me, so I had to stop playing for a while. Now I'm back at it, and this video that you had was so helpful in me remembering the different cords that you taught in the 30-day challenge and the strumming. Your videos make me feel like you are right with me and that I'm getting a 1:1 lesson. Love it!

@albert7221 9 месяцев назад

A wonderful music teacher you are. So patient, and you made it so easy to understand and follow. Thank you for this video.

@CoffeeAFT Месяц назад

This was a great beginner lesson. All the basics on how to get started in the right direction. Thank you!

@TessaWK-qg2gk Месяц назад

You are such an extraordinary teacher, Bernadette. Your ability to communicate and break things down in tiny steps thatbuild on each other is astonishing and I so appreciate it. Your calmness is a gift.

@Pinkpaz4 6 месяцев назад

I’ve had my ukelele for I think 3 years? And finally picked her up tonight and am so excited! Thank you, Bernadette for sharing your wisdom with us ❤

@mariehofmann4479 Год назад

25 years old from Germany, travelling in Mexico right now - so hi from the beach ;) just bought my ukulele in Guatemala! love your channel!! Thank you Bernadette ❤️

@elizabethvetter4390 6 месяцев назад

Thank you! I received a ukulele for Christmas and books. I could not figure anything out. Bernadette is an awesome teacher! I learned so much in one hour! Now I really appreciate what a great gift a ukulele is! :)

@lynnfosnaught286 3 месяца назад

I’m 74 years old and live in the US. I played clarinet in school and tried playing the keyboard a couple years ago. I had a really hard time learning how to do that and quit. It did help introduce me to chords. Clarinets don’t play chords. I really enjoy how you present the material and at such a good pace. This is the best beginner ukulele video I’ve tried. Your concentration in curriculum really made a difference! Thanks so much!!!!!

@TahoeYakFisher 6 месяцев назад

I'm 52, and I tried guitar a few years ago and gave up. I have been working on this video for a week now and just watched it again today, and I almost, basically kept up with the songs and the strum. I am more excited than ever before! Thank you so much! Once I exhaust your RU-vid content you WILL see me sign up for your lessons. 30 day challenge here I come!

@MaggieLouHernandez 3 месяца назад

You are such an amazing teacher. I felt like I was on a real class face to face. You know exactly what to say with all the expressions. I wish all teachers have that passion. Thank you so much.

@dyno511vods 6 месяцев назад

I got a ukulele for christmas this year and honestly this is the best video I've found to help me get started, thank you so much!!! I usually struggle with youtube tutorials but this one actually helped me a lot already.

@user-zo6jv6xr9x 2 месяца назад

Such a great teacher. I love all of the detailed tips. My ukulele arrived today and I expect to follow your channel. Thanks !!

@DominiqueBoller 9 месяцев назад

I am 47 and learning ukulele for the first time. This was SOO helpful for a beginner. Thank you!

@iwans278 7 месяцев назад

Hi Bernadette, thank you - I am 54 and this is my first time learning ukulele. And it jus fun and not to difficult. Great teaching❤❤❤

@tasiafituhill8656 Месяц назад

Loved learning ukelele with you Bernadette. I am 58 years young and from NZ currently in Fiji. You make it so easy to learn. Thank you.

@user-lh9sg4fg2q 3 месяца назад

Hi Bernadette! I’m your brand new student from Queensland Australia~ just bought my uke yesterday, LLOOOVE your teaching!!! Thank you for your amazing videos! I’m having so much fun~ looking forward to the journey ahead!

@SRDragon1 Месяц назад

I’m 60. I’ve been wanting to learn an instrument and the ukulele just called to me. I found a starter Uke and started searching tutorials. Your’s is my second I really like the way you explain things. I also get a kick out of you telling us to “look up”😂 BTW I am in CA but I’m moving back to the east coast. Can’t wait to learn more.

@anacarlson9893 9 месяцев назад

I'm 60 and just bought my first ukelele today! I loved your first lesson and I'm looking forward to learning more. Thank you. You're a great teacher. ❤

@SharonRobinson-vs4sv 6 месяцев назад

I was gifted a soprano ukelele for Christmas ‘23. I found your posted lesson before I got it so I was ready to start learning. I’m so new to it but your instructions are so clear. This has been something I’ve wanted to learn for a long time. I’m retired and eager to learn at the pace of your instruction as well as make time to practice. This is a nice class.

@gingerjones7645 9 месяцев назад

Hello, you are a wonderful teacher. I am 77 yrs old and I am so excited to learn the ukulele. I presently play the NA FLUTE and love that. Now I have added a new instrument. I feel like a kid again learning is so good for us seniors.

@miriamlira8653 2 дня назад

Every time I looked down it was like she knew. It felt like she was here. Thank you so much! best teacher.☺🥰

@RockelLin Месяц назад

Hey - Just wanted to say thanks for your videos. I've been playing ukulele for a couple months now, and this video is where I got started. All your hard work has been a huge help getting me up and strumming. Thanks for being an excellent teacher! :)

@hutchieboy242 5 месяцев назад

Your approach is appreciated and your patience even more. Been trying to rush through the process in all my previous attempts. Step by step with good fundamentals will be better.

@DTCampingAdventures 8 месяцев назад

43 yrs old, new touke - loving this basic lesson! Thank you so much Bernadette!

@erikapl9765 Месяц назад

33 years old from the philippines and my first time learning to play an instrument. not 15 minutes in (probably) to the video and i found myself crying. no worries, it was a good cry!! i think my inner child healed a little bit today. thank you so much xx

@hmc6308 2 месяца назад

YOU’RE A FANTASTIC TEACHER!!! Oh my goodness, I’ve never learned so quickly before! The way you pace it and explain everything-you just make it so easy to understand and follow along. I’ve tried learning so many other instruments and several teachers for each, but I’ve finally found my teacher: you’re the best!! Thank you!!!

@user-nn5ei6pc3b 4 месяца назад

Wow! Your lesson has taught me so much in a short time. I received my ukulele for Christmas and love it.

@grkkrg Год назад

OMG I'm actually learning! Thank you so much for the detailed lessons! The uke seems so much more suited for me than guitar that I tried and gave up 15 years ago.

@susanwestgarth2467 Год назад

So loving your class Bernadette-I am first time music student at 73yrs of age!! I have joined a ukelele group locally and the fun we have should be illegal!!!

@melissadotson1854 4 месяца назад

I asked for a ukelele for my 50th birthday last month and thought I was doing "okay" learning from some other videos, but I'm amazed at what you covered in an hour and how much more comfortable I am playing these beginner skills! Even though I can't play much (yet!) I love how happy I feel after practicing. Thank you so much for this video! You're a great teacher. I'm looking forward to following your recommended challenges. Happy playing everyone!

@hockley41 4 месяца назад

I am so happy to find you. You’re a pleasure to listen to. So gentle, kind and friendly. I’ve just ordered my yuke. I’m excited to get started. Thank you so much. ❤