5 Mistakes You Might Be Making - Guitar/Ukulele

[@GreenAndTheToe]

As a self learner, these tips are very helpful! thank you so much!

[@OneMusicSchool]

Yeah! I'm so glad this helped you :).

[@bibousisi5437]

dont forget to be realistic - you will need to do a bit of work whichever plan you use for learning uke I have spent months studying how to play Ukelele and discovered an awesome website at Arthurs Uke Blog (check it out on google)

[@OneMusicSchool]

Hi Everyone :). I just wanted to make a little disclaimer for this video. These are just my opinions, and I am aware that not everyone is alike. Some things will work for others, some things will not. As always, my intention is to try to help. These have been compiled from my teaching experience and from people asking me how to help them pinpoint certain difficulties that they have been experiencing while playing/learning from the comments section. I love you all, and have a great day.

[@afterafterbirth]

One Music School 💗

[@mer15pilapil39]

Thanks for saying everything that you’ve said. I’m not good at it yet, but I will be.. thank you!

[@claytonmcguire]

Hi, I’ve been playing guitar for close to 40 years, and uke for about 10. This is a great video. I learned all these lessons the hard way, for you to post a quick guide is great. Big learning points for me was getting fingers right up to the fret, and not putting your fingers flat, 90 degrees is the way to go. Thanks for sharing, you’re a legend. Clayton.

[@allancordeiro7918]

Your channel means so much to me! You really have inspired me to continue playing my ukulele, which ended up saving my life. Thank you!

[@OneMusicSchool]

Oh, sweetheart, you are a treasure! You are valuable and needed in this world. Don't be afraid to let your light shine :). I'm so honored that this channel has helped you, and I hope you have a blessed day. Lots of love.

[@afterafterbirth]

Allan Cordeiro She is absolutely gorgeous 💗

[@AlohaUlises]

Hey! Your arms are looking good!! You definitely are in a good shape!!! There's nothing like being fit and a musician!! Congrats and greetings from Nicaragua!!!

[@frizzycokey1234]

Honestly i'm already addicted to your videos, i've been trying to teach myself guitar and this help me so much!!! Your a legend!

[@Chimpie666]

This was really helpful! Im struggling a lot with barre chords. I usually end up with a sore thumb before the end of the song if theres several barre chords. The whole 45 degree angle thing may be a reason!

[@OneMusicSchool]

I completely understand where you're coming from. Barre chords were very difficult for me when I first started, and it took me a while. It's good to know that once you master one barre chord, the others will be easier. You can do it, and don't give up :).

[@Chimpie666]

Yeah Ill keep trying :)

[@MiaHessMusic]

#5, amen! Preach it. I have to work on this constantly!

[@OneMusicSchool]

I know. Me too!

[@figs449]

Your arms are well toned bit random, the tip about barre chords was really helpful

[@kay1la7]

3:56 that is very true to anything really. Coz when I was young is said to my mum “ I can’t do my times tables” and my mum said “ well not yet but u will learn it some time.” And now I have.

[@mikdonaw1982]

I’ve been self teaching myself wished I seen you sooner, cause these are great tips, And you’re right with lots of practicing and watching KZbin does help. ♥️

[@sabrinamartinec8741]

I especially love the last tip. I just started playing the ukulele about 6 weeks ago...so I get frustrated sometimes. I have learned SO much from your videos....my main issue is strumming properly without accidentally pulling the strings when I go across them. I keep practicing though... :-) Thanks for your encouragement Katie.

[@rapscallion99]

I absolutely love tip #5! I am so thankful that you included this. So much of life feels like a competition, so it's refreshing to hear a reminder to stop comparing.

[@OneMusicSchool]

I'm so glad that this helped you, and thanks for taking the time to not only watch my video, thank you for being so encouraging.

[@Spaceman_Spiffo]

Wish I had seen this before I started learning Ukulele. This might be the reason I am getting a really sore wrist and struggling with barre chords, because I keep turning the Ukulele to see where I am placing my fingers!! It's a journey.... Thanks again, you are awesome!

[@wylancslass]

That last point is especially awesome and encouraging. Thank you!

[@just5444]

I'm so familiar with 5th tip! I've been trying sooo long to play E chord (1402) on uke, and it never worked. After some time i played song that had E chord and I finally been able to play it! Although I can't play 4442 version... YET!

[@OneMusicSchool]

That's right! Yet is the key word. I completely understand what you're feeling. You can do it!

[@anshes5161]

Thank you for the awesome tips Katie! They're oh so helpful! I just started learning the ukulele and your channel is inspiring me to practice more. ☺️ Btw, your arms are amazing! 💪

[@OneMusicSchool]

You are so sweet, and I'm so happy that these videos are helping you :). Have a great day.

[@ChrisM-mu8rc]

I like they way you talk. You enunciate well. You speak like a vocal teacher.

[@FriesTheLourd]

I just want to thank you. U always inspire to keep keep on playing my ukelele. The effort that u have done in your every vid does a lot of help. Keep up the good work and tnx again ;)

[@OneMusicSchool]

Oh! You made my day! Thanks for the encouragement because it was just what I needed. I've been working on a video that I was supposed to post on Saturday, and it still needs work. I want to pull my hair out ;). You're comment was just what I needed to keep going, so thank you for taking the time out of your day to watch the video and leave such an encouraging comment. Bless you :).

[@KILO-uv2wi]

Wonderful tips! I've noticed I'm guilty of a few! Thank you so much! I can't do this yet! This has been my mantra since starting ukulele in January!

[@OneMusicSchool]

Oh I'm so happy that this video helped you :). It's hard not to get frustrated, but just "staying in your lane" and not looking to the left or the right to compare helps so much. Keep playing :).

[@Greg-vd5om]

Very good, Katie! I agree with you completely. Especially about the part of your own growth. Focus on your playing and not what someone else can do. This can be a big hindrance in learning any instrument. You said it better than I just tried. :) GOOD JOB!

[@alonsobeast2358]

Thank your for all your advices!! Love your videos!

[@boninherlate20s]

thank you Katie , this video was just posted at the right time when I seem need it the most. you are always an inspiration:))

[@OneMusicSchool]

Oh, that encourages me so much, and I'm so glad that you feel encouraged as well. Keep going, keep playing, and keep being you. Blessings :).

[@rya9841]

This is so helpful! I'm a self learner, and I'm glad I learned these mistakes I'm making to make myself a better musician!

[@OneMusicSchool]

I hope this helped you, and I'm so glad that you watched :).

[@SeanVplayer]

Thank you once again for another inspiring video Katie. I love your approach of ending with such a great philosophical perspective to all of us on the journey to learn to express ourselves on an instrument. To point out how lovely you are would always be an understatement. I believe so much of your beauty comes from within. Bless you once again for these great lessons.

[@OneMusicSchool]

Awwww!! Thank you. "Beauty fades, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.".

[@keremyldzhan7043]

Hey, I've been playing guitar for a couple of years on my own and now I'm getting a ukelele. Thanks to you I just realised that I've been wrong all the time. So thank you so much for making that video, hope your channel will be heard more 😊.

[@OneMusicSchool]

I'm so glad that this helped you :). Thanks for watching.

[@jamesburke2209]

Pro tip on the finger position ON the fret! I've been putting my fingers between them and actually have a constant tingling in my index and middle finger from pushing too hard.

[@geoffwright77]

I'm learning the ukulele. I hold it so I can see the strings and I've been struggling with a barre chord. I also thought it was better to place my fingers in the middle of each fret rather than closer to it so I've gained lots of useful tips from this video to put into practice. Thank you! I like your advice to focus on my own improvement too and not what other people can do! I've only just discovered your channel but I've now subscribed 😊

[@OneMusicSchool]

geoffwright77 Welcome to the family 😀❤️. I'm thrilled that this helped you. I hope this channel continues to encourage you. Thank you so much for watching and have a great day!

[@stephanie-qo2rg]

wow i love you. the first tip was what I’d been doing wrong this whole time and now i know! thank you so mich

[@stephanie-qo2rg]

much***

[@OneMusicSchool]

I'm thrilled that this helped you :). Thank you so much for watching, and I really appreciate you leaving a comment.

[@JaspreetKaur-bj3nv]

I just wanna say that I really love watching your vids. It helps alot esp for me who doesn't know how to play any instruments (well except the uke now) ❤️

[@OneMusicSchool]

I’m so glad that this channel has been fun for you to watch, and I’m glad that you’re here. Thanks for watching. I appreciate you so much 😀.

[@JaspreetKaur-bj3nv]

@@OneMusicSchool I love it ❤️ but I have a few song request.. lie to me / who do you love by 5sos and a couple of songs by niall from his new album.. But no rush ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@djcurly475]

Wow you have muscles, Is that what playing guitar/ukulele does you arms? Ok I'm in

[@OneMusicSchool]

+DJ Curly You made me smile 😁🐱.

[@rjp63vip789]

I lovet the elbow tip. And the hugging the guitar/uke tip.

[@morajibajamorajibaja5184]

I love all your videos and i want a ukulele to be one day someone like you 💗 Saludos desde Ecuador 🇪🇨

[@jackiichocolate3172]

Thanks

[@geralynpalacol9295]

Awesome Tutorial Katie!!!!!! Thank you so much!!!!!!!!

[@OneMusicSchool]

Thank you so much for watching :). I appreciate you so much.

[@josukulelechannel8736]

Thank you soooooooooo much for making this video! I didn't even know I was doing all of these things. Thus really, really helped! Again, thank you soooo much!

[@OneMusicSchool]

+Girl of Many Oddities I'm so glad that his helped you! You are super sweet, so thanks for your positive encouragement. Have a great day.

[@inayasabilarivai4698]

Hey, im really thankful for you. Thank you for the motivation, i can play my guitar better now, as a beginner, i can already do the barre chord in 2 months, thats pretty quick i guess. Thank youu so so much.

[@OneMusicSchool]

Thank you so much for your kind words, and I hope you keep playing. That is great that you can already play 2 barre chords :). Keep going!

[@_Joel_]

😲😲 I didn't notice these mistakes!!! thanks!

[@tulipyy8892]

These tips really worked!thanks

[@ossamazayed8031]

Very interesting points ... Thanks a lot :)

[@californialinchen]

Wow, this was so helpful, thank you!

[@PreshKidd1887]

SUPER HELPFUL! Thank you so much!

[@OneMusicSchool]

I'm so glad that this helped you! Thanks for watching and have a great day.

[@dennislouie]

Thank you for the video. Will you address my left hand position? When I change chords, the neck of the ukulele falls down. I was told to keep my thumb behind but then how do I support the instrument. I read I should press my right arm. I cannot figure out the proper way to hold the ukulele so I can change chords easily. Thank you!

[@claudiorosati2626]

OMG, your muscles!

[@j4zm1n3r]

Kuraudio ikr! I was like I want those arms

[@djcurly475]

She's ripped

[@clarkehylton]

I'm late to the party here, but this was really helpful. I'd never heard of Tip #1 and #2 is something I do the longer I'm playing at one time, which explains why my hand/wrist gets so tired. Thanks!

[@OneMusicSchool]

I'm so happy that this helped you! Thank you so much for watching, and I'm so glad that you're here. Thanks for being so encouraging.

[@clarencemagno78]

Hello. Im just a beginner and hard for me.lm a left hander and sometimes l geel that my chords is out of tune. Thanks for this video.

[@OneMusicSchool]

+clarence magno I'm glad this helped you😁. Keep playing 🎶, and thanks for watching.

[@ellis20022]

The 5th one happens to any sort of hobby. I have friends who gave up playing the guitar or drawing the first time they did it because I was younger than them and could do the simple stuff and they believe you can only be born with talent, no, I wasn't born with it, do I need to show you my playing lessons from orchestra? Also, I've been bingeing your videos even though I don't have a ukulele (yet) and I've just started guitar a few days ago.

[@rosiesbitsandbobs4085]

Thank you so much this is so help full, now I can see what I've been doing wrong. Hugs

[@OneMusicSchool]

Hugs to you as well :).

[@mcdip7047]

when I find these kind of videos they usually don't help for what I'm doing but this really helped me with my ukulele :>

[@OneMusicSchool]

+MattDoesAnimation That makes me so happy!!! I'm so glad that this helped you 🌝. Thanks for watching.

[@stephanielunar9873]

Wonderful video! Esto me va ayudar muchísimo 😁😁😁Really want to improve & this has helped me out!!

[@greenis421]

Thank you! My Ukulele arrived yesterday! Going to get my acrylic nails shortened today. I'm flat fingering. Also... I've tuned with an electronic tuner.... BUT the A string doesn't sound correct even though the tuner indicates it is... can that happen? The tone is off.... Thank you so much for the wonderful videos! Learning Ukulele has been on my bucket list.

[@maruchihaa]

Thanks Katie! This was very Helpful!!

[@shanabenjamin8945]

Brilliant!! Respect on those biceps and shouldrs:)

[@soloAmaranta]

thank you for this amazing videos.

[@danogle9927]

EXCELLENT advice.Thank you

[@vei-oscollection2957]

I appreciate ur speaking skill and also teaching technique ...

[@OneMusicSchool]

Thank you! I appreciate that you took the time to watch this video and leave me a comment. Have a great day!

[@vei-oscollection2957]

@@OneMusicSchool please continue to display guitar worship tutorial... I love ur teaching skill

[@trinitytwo14992]

Katie, YOURE THE BEST!

[@OneMusicSchool]

No, YOU'RE the best 😄. Thanks for being here.

[@robertall.dawson2002]

One of the things that I do, in just about everything in life, that works, is to mimic the pros!

[@teerex5626]

This is REALLY helpful

[@martsblog]

Excellent advice! thanks

[@Sofia-ic8vf]

Amazing! Thank you for this video💕

[@helode8433]

This helped a lot! Thanks (:

[@volodymyrpogynaiko5008]

Helpful lesson, thank you ^-^

[@edgarsalas5810]

Great job teacher..!!! Thanks..!

[@OneMusicSchool]

So glad that you liked it :).

[@brucekruger3761]

This woman is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!

[@OneMusicSchool]

Thank you so much!!!! You made my day.

[@chellehagler566]

hi....i just a biginner and my mom says its sounds like a guitar ...thats not what i knoww hen ever i play ...so i dont know if i am doing wrong maybe struming ..i just watch you and other utuber who play ukelele ..i apprecite very much for your replay 😘😘 from manila phil🇵🇭

[@OneMusicSchool]

Just keep playing and don't give up :). You can do it.

[@amibrink]

Hi Katie! You have inspired me to pick up my guitar again! Sadly I was one of those people who would comapare themselves to others,and because I was impatient, I just gave up. I want to try again and really learn both the guitar and the uke. Until I can get a nice uke, I will go back to my guitar. I also have a question. My guitar has just been sitting in my office on a stand collecting dust and cobwebs. I am wondering besides getting the dust off of it, how do I clean it? I know you have a whole video on insturment maintanance, but my guitar is in 100 times worse condition than yours, LOL (There I go making comparisons again 😝). Anyway thank you for reading and thanks so much for your videos! They are a wealth of fun and inspiration. With gratitude ~ Ami Brink

[@OneMusicSchool]

Well, I would say take it to a guitar tech. You can get it set up again and restrung. If the repair is beyond what you think you can do, I would say take it to someone else to assess it and see what needs to be done. I hope that helps :). I'm glad that you're wanting to play again, and don't ever stop :).

[@quinn2836]

Ok muscles I see u:) also thx so much for these tips they helped me sooooo much

[@nickrio1734]

I've been playing ukulele for about a year and a half but I want to play guitar so what are some things I'll need to learn for guitar

[@OneMusicSchool]

Hi, and thanks for watching. I don't think you'll need much because most of my students that play ukulele have don't a difficult time switching over to guitar, but here a few suggestions. If you are having trouble with strumming, try a thinner pick. Once you are more comfortable, try switching to a thicker pick. Try leaning as many songs with open chords first. If want to try barre chords, try to find a song that only has one to practice barring across the entire fretboard. I hope that helps.

[@nickrio1734]

Thank so much, do you have any tips for strumming up on chords that have strings you aren't supposed to hit? I prefer not to use a pick and when I strum up I use the back of my nail but it's hard to do that slow

[@elladickson586]

Hello! It would be really good of you could do a tutorial on the song 'Demons' by Imagine Dragons. Please do!! :)

[@yuriebartolome13]

What are your tips on people who have really small hands and really want to learn???

[@tykennedy4759]

Hey! I love your vids! Can you please do a tutorial of An Awkward Duet by Dodie Clark and John Cozart! Thx so much!

[@sejalsalvi2166]

@onemusicschool this was sooooo helpful !

[@OneMusicSchool]

That makes me so happy 😁😁😁. I hope that this channel continues to encourage and support you ❤️. Have a great day, and thanks for watching.

[@smilemeyer344]

Thank you sooo much !

[@strumsaara]

omg...this helped so much!!! thank you!!!

[@cryptocosplay4121]

With the comparisons ,that happens with all types of artist (musicians,artist,actors, dancer ,etc.) .Myself personally I'm learning how to play uke ,I like acting ,I can paint and draw ,I love dancing but I am by now means great. I like doing lots of different things because I have a short attention span. One day I'll want to draw then for the next week I'll work my butt off practicing line or vocal warm up. For the past 3 weeks I've been am most obsessively practicing with my ukulele. And I ain't going to lie I (pardon my language) fucking suck with all of the things I do.But I love doing them ,I might be bad but I have fun. Okay I'm going to end this rant because I have no idea where I went with it(short attention span strikes again).

[@OneMusicSchool]

Thanks so much for watching and for contributing the the conversation :). Have a great day.

[@cyntiazuniga]

DO BURNED BY GRACE VANDERWAAL

[@KILO-uv2wi]

Katie, do you find crossing your legs to prop the instrument is helpful or more comfortable?

[@OneMusicSchool]

Yes, most of the time I do cross my legs :).

[@jennhook2295]

The wrist thing was interesting because it’s the same in drums with using your wrists and not the arms

[@OneMusicSchool]

Nice! That’s so great to know. I learned something new.

[@inayasabilarivai4698]

The 5th problem is ME

[@OneMusicSchool]

I totally hear you :). Thanks for watching, and I really appreciate you.

[@inayasabilarivai4698]

One Music School thank you so much for understanding me , and These are really inspiring me cause i just got a GuitaLele :)

[@xerophyte9527]

Thank you so much for this video

[@OneMusicSchool]

Thanks so much for watching ;). I'm glad you found this video valuable.

[@sweetcuttiepiesosweet797]

hi one music school i love your videos!

[@sarabourgol344]

thanks! just realized everything I did was wrong!

[@bruceanable7739]

I haven’t heard you talk about banjo ukulele

[@sarahrose7445]

thanks alot

[@elainecasil6607]

this is so me. huhuhuhu. thanks for your videos

[@OneMusicSchool]

I'm so happy that you could relate :).

[@marigenouspainter8486]

k so i play ukulele using my finger tips, and not part of my nails, i know there are different kinds of ways to strum but i'm not sure if the way i do it is wrong

[@StareMelodie]

Left hand position is always forgotten....

[@nath5919]

Hey! Thanks! :) 💕

[@OneMusicSchool]

Thanks for watching :).

[@emelyholmes1548]

thank you so much :-)

[@Mnmfamilyvlogs]

Omg number 5 is me 😂

[@ragechronicle4742]

Thanks!

[@OneMusicSchool]

Thanks for watching ;). Have a great day!

[@nightnday6675]

2 problems.. i cant use my finger tips because of my nails. If i cut them any shorter my fingers would bleed. Second my thumb gets tired holding down frets ): help!

[@OneMusicSchool]

Hmmm, how long have you been playing? It also might be the action of your instrument. The strings might been too far away from the fretboard causing you to push down on them harder. It may not be you at all. It might be your instrument.

[@nightnday6675]

One Music School Ive been playing on and off about 3 years so its an on going problem. Idk what it is maybe it is my uke or maybe im just not toned as you lol Anyways for replying to a 1 year old video you are good to your fans.

[@CREATIVEPUJASCHANNEL]

Woow

[@OneMusicSchool]

Thank you for watching :).

[@MelyssaHawes]

this is so helpful wowowow

[@OneMusicSchool]

Thank you so much for watching, and I'm so happy that this helped you :). Have a great day!

[@anderola]

Is she doing fitness videos too?

[@OneMusicSchool]

HAHAHAHAH! This made me laugh :). Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it.

[@anderola]

One Music School Hi, nice to hear you...I learn a lot from you and your videos...it helped me a lot....thank you

[@CMora84]

How to schedule a zoom or Skype ?

[@JAIPONGCHANNEL]

great video...====

[@OneMusicSchool]

Thank you so much, and I'm so happy that it helped you!

[@bunnyclique8263]

using The Tips Of My Fingers Came Naturally For Me Lol

[@cesarequevedo8943]

About setting a one-on-one Skype lesson, I have a few questions. may you please send me a message when you can? Thanks!