"Toccata" by Bach on Ukulele 

🎵 My "Toccata" Ukulele Tab: www.musicnotes.com/l/kND4P

It's an 8 string strung with 5 actually. Sometimes 8 strings is desirable in a recording studio if you want a fuller strumming sound. But for live shows w/ a lot of triple picking a few are removed to give the pick more space.

god i wish i could be in that room to feel that energy. she’s absolutely mesmerizing and i bet it wouldnt even feel real to experience this live.

I have to limit my time watching this amazing lady. She just addictive......

I could totally see this whole performance being a scene in a movie! Your look, expressions,the lighting, everything. Almost reminds me of like the scene in the movie Crossroads, when they go to that place for the guitar battle. GREAT TALENT!! 😁

One of the most amazing artists I've ever seen.. She is pure talent, pure brilliance, pure FIRE and absolute showmanship WOW !!!! Pure artistry.... Stunning.

Mission accomplished We've found *L I N G L I N G*

The guy on the right feels it, too 2:39

Talent, technique, a sense of fun and showmanship. This is fab!!!

@TheMarkNessMonster Hi MarkNessMonster! This is td, mgr for Taimane. Thank u for your comment. Actually ukes are made 4,5,6,7,or 8 strings. When Taimane first started she had a 4. Then moved to a 6. Then tried an 8, but now prefers 5 strings. So she has an A, E, C, and a double G. The main difference quite honestly is the way she plays it. She is just incredible. Mahalo and aloha for commenting. td

you know shits about to go down when she goes for her thumb pick. i love it when she plays that part

@susp1 I decided to put on my first production called "Circus Freak" which was circus themed as you can see. I also hired a guy to film it for me in high def and then I edited it myself. I hope you like this other side of me. Ciao T

Wow, ukulele has such a great violin sound when mastered and played with a little reverb!

@shawnyboie No, it's definitely an 8 string ukulele. I actually bought it for her from KAMAKA UKULELE in Hawaii. I'm her mgr. Her uke before this one (which she wore out) was a six stringer. She has 4 stringers, 6 stringers, and 8 stringers.

Musician lvl 100. Skill, live performance, and a self interpretation. And damn. That. Was. COOOOL !

This video and piece will always be my absolute favourite of Ms. Gardner's. You can honestly see the energy and emotion she puts into her music. Wish I could see her live someday. I'm betting the live show is even more intoxicating that watching a video.

I've seen Taimane a few times in Maui. It's an honor each and every time. As a guitar player I want to mention the lady who always plays backup is also very good and does an excellent job as backup. Mahalo and kisses!

id love to see her make a whole album with system of a down...

wow what a goddess beautiful elegant, graceful and a wild woman all in once, this really inspired me so thanks for this beautiful show

This has been stuck in my head for a decade. This raised the bar for live musical performances and it has yet to be beat

Mahalo for taking the time to watch. The ukulele is such a fantastic instrument that can do so much with so little.

First video of her that I’ve seen today. Subscribed, binged watch her other videos, obsessed about her today.

How the hell do you get to be THAT good???? What an amazing musician.

simply amazing I loved the "habanera" part from "carmen" in the beginning!

great musician! incredible technique and sense... If she ever comes to Europe (or even better in Greece!) let us know!

You always play the best music, and I love how you always dress the part

Taimane is pure art ....always amazing.

Truly magical. Watching and hearing her perform is wonderful to both the ear and eye. Well done!

I just loved the music, the joy, the ambience and the fun.

She killed it, woww!!

Magnifique et splendide !!! Quelle excellence !!! 😘 💕 💞 💖

I'm literally crying as I watch! The sheer awesomeness of this performance is almost too much.

This truly is an amazing performance on so many levels, I have watched it maybe 100 times and am certain to watch it 100 more. Inspirational.

2:36 the transition is so good, it got me hype as soon as I heard it and it still does. How does she do it? Real virtuoso

Absolutely phenomenal !

Listen to this every monday to have a great start of the week! God bless Taimane Gardner! Love from Sweden

she is freakin awesome! this is the first time i've ever even heard of her let alone seen her perform. wow! it brought genuine tears to my eyes.

So happy to see this amazing video finally passed a million views! It deserves several million more. This is truly one of the most incredible musical performances I have ever seen. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent with us.

wow first I'VE ever heard of ,fan from now on truly amazing

Oh Taimane, you are the only thing that keeps me going during these challenging times. Bless you.

You're welcome. Thank you for commenting.

Did you or did you not sell your soul to the devil. If so, please dm instructions on how I can do the same. Thank you.

@bespinoza000 Aloha, this is td, Taimane's mgr. Taimane uses a few things at different times. Usually, delay and reverb. Sometimes compressor. She also tunes her ukulele differently depending on the song she is playing. mahalo for asking!

I can not love this any more than I already do. Brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it...just so incredible!!!!

You are so kind. Thank you very much.

Where Were You Till Now Angel !!!! Oh My God You Are So Damn Good With The Instrument - Healing Power Is In High Level

if there was any justice in this world she would be a thousand times more famous than that bieber kid.

Wow. The confidence you portray while playing is simply hypnotizing. I really don't know what to say. Fantastic.

i can picture myself playing this song over and over again for years to come, simply because i love it so much right now. i truly appreciate this woman's talent as an artist.

Uhh....HOLY SHIT! I'm speechless. That was outstanding! Well done!

Oh my WORD!? Woman where have you been hiding? What a mesmerizing performance!! ❤❤❤

Holy crap, that was amazing. Both your playing and your sense of movement are absolutely incredible.

I have never thought I would presence perfection, until this moment. My soul is astonished.

For the clowns that think a ukulele is a toy!

I think Bach would approve

Amazing performance! Not only technically skilled, but you had me watching you like a hawk the entire time. Not many instrumental musicians have that ability. Wonderful work you've done here, keep at it.

I discovered this video like 9 years ago, and now I re-discovered it among my favorites here. What a legend.

I like your style. Congratulations. Keep playin forver. A kiss from Portugal, Europe.

Some say this wee guitar is a toy... Eh!!! NO, it's not... Rock-On Girl... You are Brilliant...

After having watched a handful of her videos, I now click the Thumbs Up before I even bother to watch.

Something extraordinary! Can't stop listening to over and over again!

I wasn't supposed to watch a few seconds but now thinking the time is limited 🙄 Love from #BANGLADESH 🇧🇩

If Taimane and Estas Tonne ever played together, I would just die of joy.

This, Taimane, was a scorchingly beautiful musical performance. You set a fire in me of the most marvelous sort. I am in an ecstasy for which I have no words. I could see by how many in the audience looked that you were doing the same there, perhaps even more intensely since they were watching you perform love. I have discovered you since the time the virus came to be known ... finding music that keeps me feeling a full passion for live has been essential for me ... Your music and the way you perform it (every video is brilliant) does this for me. Thank you for existing in this world right now and for sharing with it the beauty you create.

a true master, incredible artist! Love all of this, her expressions and movement, her complete control and body to instrument integration, and she picks a ukelele better than ANYONE on the planet!

Incredible that 134 people found a reason to dislike her performance.

Hey, thank you so much! td, here, president of Taimane's new fan club. Please go to taimanefanclub and join our street team. It's a growing list of people who want to help grow Taimane's show. When we get up and rolling the members of the street team will get discounts and special info of Taimane's growth and plans. Mahalos to da max!

I am a pure addict of your expertise in 1000 % strings engineering Taimane - I Love Your Talent and skills

She is so relaxed and having fun, while she absolutely and expertly nails the classical piece! Incredible!

I can smell the patchouli from that room through my computer screen

Best picking work ive heard since....since.... Since TITO MALAGA!!(check him out on youtube!) TAIMAINE is amazing!! Im entranced AND blown away!! : )))))))

Unbelievably talented...nothing more fun than watching a musician who is truly passionate about their music!

Thats still a top presentation of you and video work seen it a dozen times pluss and i still like it a lot great work tamia

the opening of this music sounds like Bizet, carmen

I have seen the face of God, and She is beautiful.

Taimane, watching you perform is magical.

Oh! This is fantastic! Truly remarkable! This is the type of talent I want to hear on the radio!!

Amazing skills. I liked how she combined so many types of music, from Baroque to Latin. Also, I like the barefoot thing. Very sexy.

That guy with the purple mask ._. I bet he's in some drugs xD

I never get tired of watching you play. ^_^ Your take on classics are amazing! Thank you so much for kicking ass and sharing it with the world. :D

the best Tai`s performance ever....my favourite!!!!! I wished this to be included in Tai`s life performance CD. This must be included in her future CD compilation!!!!

This is Carmen, not Bach.

Stunning & Surreal! Your presence is out of this world! This triggered memories of my most vivid and loved LSD journey

stoked to have stumbled upon your awesome music. thank you.

🌺My Tiny Desk Concert is here! Click bit.ly/t_tdc to watch. Truly an unforgettable moment ✨ biggest rush ever. Mahalo to NPR and to everyone for all the positive responses💖 #inspired #proud #happy #grateful 🙌🥳 🎵 My "Toccata" Ukulele Tab: www.musicnotes.com/l/kND4P

I am blown away right now. You are special woman. So talented and full of life and beauty. I hope to see you perform some day.

Amazing video!... I can't stop watching. I want to see her play live!!!

you and your music are beautiful and divine. one could say the confidence you portray while playing music is inspiring and sought out by many. greatness is truly yours :)

Fantastic, Magnific!!! Congratulations!!!!

Super! Not only music, but entire production, scenery&outfit. Verry "like"!

Pure merveille ! 😘 Merci infiniment pour cette magnifique vidéo !

Absolutely fantastic.

@Terrayeah Thank u for taking the time out of your day to say that. It is sincerely appreciated.

Stunning! It's musicians like you in the world that make me want to strive to become the best musician I can be! Thank you!

Stunning. What an artist!

Taimane was outstanding at the Hawaii for Hawaii benefit concert! What a rocker!!!!!

Stumbled across this brilliant musician, and had never heard of Taimane before, and never heard anything like this on Uke.....just awesome.

@mountainakita I can't believe how nice you folks are!! Thank u so much!

Realy fantastic interprétation... Grand classic, flamenco style, instruments of nowdays... And the beauty and energy on u...👿 The cocktail is perfect, I 'll take one more please. 👏👏👏

WOOW!!! thiss shook my soul!! BEAUTIFUL!!