Beginning Ukulele Tutorial - I'LL FLY AWAY - C F G Songs

[@patriciamadsen2185]

78 years old this summer. Got my wish for a ukulele this Christmas. Thank you for your guidance and introducing me to the 3 cord songs. I am having a lot of fun learning to strum and sing along to familiar songs that only need 3 cords

[@TheUkuleleFool]

That's fantastic! I am so glad I can help you on your ukulele journey. Try this video - My patrons have a blast doing this with me live. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6Sok4SHpKafn80

[@Cynthia-y2n]

Remember. The first one’s free! 😉😍

[@DieterLo1]

Thanks!!! Often I heard that song in Germany. As Ukulele beginner with 69 it was great joy today to be able to follow you with Ukulele. Usually I play Accordion. I hope to sing soon also together with you. Greetings from Germany!

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Thank for letting me know that you enjoyed this. I am so glad I could help you on your ukulele journey. I want to go to Germany again and catch the Christmas Markets.

[@mad4ukeparis206]

You make it so easy ands so fun. Thanks. Best teacher on the internet. Merci

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Thank you! 😃

[@baileyhess8608]

This is the best Beginner's tutorial for this song on KZbin, but I really wish you had the lyrics on screen with the chords over top during the play along!

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Bailey - thank you so much for your support. Part of the design of my online presence is to donate ukuleles to communities of need. For a $1 a month you can get the chord chart at www.patreon.com/theukulelefool. I am 12 patrons away from getting a second ukulele to an adult music therapy program. I am also running a GoFundMe to get ukuleles for group instruction at an intimate partner abuse shelter. I am afraid that if I put that on the screen, folks would have no reason to help support the causes that I am so passionate about.

[@sunsioux444]

Becoming a patreon is one of the best decisions I’ve made!

[@NikkiBrown4theLord]

You are a very good instructor! I'm so happy I found you. I just bought my 16 yr old daughter a Uke because her small hands are causing problems with the guitar. We are going to play traditional hymns on the Uke for specials at church. And hopefully for the Nursing home ministry if they ever open up again! We will be soaking up all we can from you! Thank you from your brand new sub!! God Bless you! You are being used of God for His purpose! 💗💗💗💗🥰

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Glad to be of service. I also have Peace Like a River and Down in the River to Pray.

[@NikkiBrown4theLord]

@@TheUkuleleFool our Ukulele came today! I am surprised that 3 of my other children took a strong interest in it. We may need to buy more! We will definitely be checking those videos out! God Bless you!

[@suzettemartinezstandring2167]

You make it all possible, Terrific lesson!

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Thanks! This is my most viewed lesson.

[@suprbonnie]

Love this track from the O Brother Where Art Thou? movie!

[@catherinewood5184]

3 chords, woot, woot!

[@TheUkuleleFool]

I know!!! 3 chords and a ton of possibilities.

[@Alisapao]

Awesome lesson Lisa!

[@TheUkuleleFool]

I love this song. My husband and I offer it at funerals and memorials. The message of hope for the next life comes across so well on the ukulele.

[@PeaKaye]

I love this one! I have it with different chords but like this better.

[@TheUkuleleFool]

I try my best to get beginners going with easy chords.

[@ecowarrior213]

You have so many of my favourite songs here, very much enjoying learning from your channel :)

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Glad you like them!

[@sophiaboyce3383]

I’m going to socially distance sing this song to my crush next month, it’s his birthday and since we are in quarantine he can’t have a party. So Thankyou so much for this video:) wish me luck!

[@TheUkuleleFool]

You are welcome! Let me know how it goes. Glad I could help.

[@ifyouvemadeitthisfarcongra7701]

this is so cool...I just learned the cowboy strum...awesome tutorial.

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Most excellent!

[@marywarren8954]

I really like how she teaches this and other music..

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Thank you so much Mary! I am teaching a live lesson on Saturday, August 13 - How to improve your ability to sing in tune. Email me if you are interested. $6 per person. [e-mail]

[@eugenechilds2234]

Thank You So Much!!

[@TheUkuleleFool]

You're welcome! Thanks for leaving me a comment.

[@doncatch1]

Getting better

[@lilimisel2630]

This is super helpful - thanks for posting it!

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Thanks Lili! It is one of my most popular videos.

[@neverstoplearning2]

I love this song, thanks for this tutorial!

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Glad you like it!

[@MsSylvana63]

I did just come across your well done tutorial and I appreciate your methodical approach to teaching👌🏾. I m inspired to practice ❣️

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Awesome! Thank you! Have you entered my giveaway for a concert ukulele. It ends Thursday - forms.gle/D6tqFN4z6xn9Semj7

[@doncatch1]

Well done, good stuff.

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Thanks for listening

[@joshuamills8274]

I have really enjoyed this video, it has taught me what a cow boy strum is😂!

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@doncatch1]

getting better. Thanks

[@TheUkuleleFool]

So glad to hear that. I have a better play along here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJyTlHWVqs-sfdU

[@johnaslin2635]

This lady is awesome,John UK

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Thanks John!! I'm so glad you jam with us on Friday nights. One of the best things about this whole pandemic thing.

[@chuckjeffery944]

Mastering is a big word ;-0 But, I'll continue working toward that mighty objective. Thanks for this lesson and for the free book you put together. All the best!

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Thanks for leaving a comment. Yes, mastering is a big word. You'll get there. I have another free book coming out this weekend. Make Your D chord better.

[@chuckjeffery944]

@@TheUkuleleFool Thanks, I'll look forward to that. Free stuff is good ;-)

[@9316078695]

Lisa, just learning to play the Uke. Your teaching beginners is amazing. I met 1 of your students recently & she (ukulele B) has been playing 3 yrs & she’s learned so much from you. She told me about you & I’m now a subscriber. I’m ready to do this.

[@TheUkuleleFool]

I love Betty. Glad you found each other. Come join me on Patreon and you'll get my complete curriculum for learning ukulele. I have used this with live adult students over the years.

[@kulahkyaw6278]

Wow you are an amazing 👏👏👏

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Thanks so much Pwae. I appreciate your support. Have you learned this song?

[@kerryclassen6248]

Pwae hto

[@robertdaviddonaldson637]

I enjoyed the 11 song set.

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Here's the link for the songbook - subscribepage.io/wV3PS8

[@hephzibah4675]

Awesome !!

[@TheUkuleleFool]

I hope you have a great time learning this piece.

[@faf39]

Great

[@richdavis4007]

I enjoyed!

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Thanks Rich! Hope you are doing well.

[@richdavis4007]

@@TheUkuleleFool Spring weather is coming, there's a garden to plant, plenty of fun things to do! Doing well!

[@alanamariahthurman9666]

Thank you for making this video

[@TheUkuleleFool]

My pleasure!

[@doncatch1]

success.

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Awesome! Thanks for letting me know.

[@beckiewrites]

Please do more hymns 💚

[@TheUkuleleFool]

I will send you my 21 day fingerpicking course, that isn't available yet. It focuses on Amazing Grace. I have plans for Rock a My Soul, and Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. I also did a tutorial on OH Mary Don't you Weep in the New to Uke series.

[@ravb2101]

Gracias!

[@TheUkuleleFool]

De nada!

[@stoneyrunva]

Wonderful content here. Please increase the volume of your uploads so the commercials don't blast louder than your awesome videos.

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Yes, I hear you. This was filmed and edited with pretty primitive equipment. I think you'll find that videos from the past 2 years are much better. So should I re do this one?

[@stoneyrunva]

@@TheUkuleleFool I personally like this song. I suppose there are ways to include the play along info as well if you decide to do it again. Perhaps the intro could begin with a full verse then the tutorial to give the audience an idea of why they want to learn this one?

[@1lebc4me]

What is the Cowboy strum? Thanks, Sharon

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Thanks for asking Sharon - I have a video on that - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6eYnaJ_ftKCrc0

[@perryfranklin113]

C7 is a cool add

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Thanks!!

[@КираБорисова-э5ы]

Спасибо 👋 👋 👋 ❤

[@TheUkuleleFool]

You are welcome!

[@baldyhead1]

I can't say it enough. Your song selection and instruction are unmatched. My 7 year old daughter and I are having so much fun and making so much progress. Your instructional progression sets people up for success where other programs seem to provide random instruction, quite honestly. I wonder if Down to the River can be played on the Uke? lol. I'm in the Brother Where Art Thou mood. Lol. Thank you so much.

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me. I am so glad that I can help you and your daughter on your ukulele adventures. Yes! Down to the River to Pray is a great ukulele song, and the group I play with in Alaska does it with gorgeous harmonies. I will put that on my list of tutorials. In the meantime, check out Red Clay Halo. Gillian Welch was one of the masterminds behind Brother Where Art Thou.

[@McDonaldNat]

I can’t seem to find the link for the paper copy of the songs you just played with us. How do I find it?

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Do you know how to find the description box on KZbin? I have the link to the Patreon post in almost every one of my videos. The chord chart is at the bottom left sideof the post with a little paper clip symbol. For most folks it goes right into your download folder, so you can find it there and place it in the folder of your choice or print it.

[@Cynthia-y2n]

I don’t sing. But love the lessons.

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Thanks for taking the time to let me know.

[@alickdunbar]

Can you do this song on the down strum only as that is all I can do let me know please thanks

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Absolutely! You should join our Patreon Community. This Saturday I am hosting one of the twice monthly beginners jam and Q and A sessions. It is a chance to play 2 and 3 chord songs using C F G Am C7 and G7 chords and get to know other beginners. $3 and you get the New to Uke Guide - which teaches you songs in order of difficulty building new chords.

[@anamariemendez6253]

Great ❤❤

[@TheUkuleleFool]

My most popular tutorial.

[@melissasnider6486]

How do you do the cowboy strum???

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Here's a link. I am doing a brand new tutorial on it next week. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqOqnqKjj7ehsJY Come join us on Patreon. I offer 2 live sessions a month at the $3 level. Some folks are getting together with me 5 times a month. We really have a fantastic community and you have access to all my chord charts which include strumming details.

[@robertarosheim5655]

I wish you would post the chords to see which ones you are playng.

[@joshuamills8274]

I will ask my pastor if I can play the song in church one day, I now know how to play fly away😁🤗😅

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Fantastic! I have several other songs you might want to learn for church - I Have Peace Like a River and Red Clay Halo - all songs I teach in my beginning ukulele classes.

[@cindydavis750]

What’s the island strum

[@TheUkuleleFool]

The island strum is also called the Calypso Strom. It is probably the most well-known strumming pattern in the Ukulele world. Some folks write it as.D DU UDU.

[@junedefelice-smith2447]

How do I find the chord charts

[@TheUkuleleFool]

If you are patron, you have access to all my chord charts through Patreon. All patrons are sent a welcome letter, and there's even a photo showing you where to find chord charts within a post on Patreon, as well as a guide to all the chord charts and materials for patrons. Thanks for your support.

[@mae1513]

Should show the lyrics and chords on screen during the play along

[@TheUkuleleFool]

I agree! This was one of my first tutorials. I have redone the play along and it is available here -kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJyTlHWVqs-sfdU

[@laurieedwards3373]

Still can’t get words & chords😊

[@TheUkuleleFool]

I sent you an email Laurie. Hope that helped.

[@malindavanhoy3688]

What strumming pattern did you use here?

[@TheUkuleleFool]

I thought I replied to this comment. Sorry - It is the Cowboy Strum. Come join us on Patreon. You'll get detailed chord charts for all of these, plus live Q and A sessions and I am doing 4 group lessons in December.

[@malindavanhoy3688]

@@TheUkuleleFool will that help me? I Unlike a kid I know nothing. Also what if were not able to be present for the live will it be something I can rewatch later? Thank you

[@TheUkuleleFool]

@@malindavanhoy3688 The lessons will be recorded and posted the following day. I only have 2 underage patrons. Everyone else is middle age or older. We have lots of folks in their 60s. Being part of a group is so helpful and such a big part of the ukulele style.

[@malindavanhoy3688]

@@TheUkuleleFool ok ill join and see if you can help me. At this point I ONLY know where C chord is , that is all :(

[@malindavanhoy3688]

Thank you im gonna join this tonight when I get home in hopes I can learn. I am a slow learner.

[@TOOTSWEET61]

I love your tutorials, but loose track a bit when there are no chords on the screen and the talking is a bit fast. I guess I should find the chord chart on the internet and print it out first. Will do.

[@TheUkuleleFool]

I don't have the chords on the screen on my older tutorials. Come join us on Patreon. Even at the $3 level there are 2 live sessions with me, and we play I'll Fly Away at least once a month. These live sessions include Q and A and you have access to all my chord charts, plus my curriculum for learning all the important chords and strums as well my workshop videos with sing and strum sessions.

[@malindavanhoy3688]

Can't cowboy strum :( I suck

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Didn't you say you had only been playing a few days? You shouldn't try doing a Cowboy strum off the bat. Do a down strum. Work on developing the Cowboy Strum with a 2 chord song, not a 3 chord song. My chord chart for this piece shows you exactly where to place each strum, etc. You will get really frustrated it you try to bite off more than you can chew.

[@malindavanhoy3688]

@@TheUkuleleFool yes I just bought it Saturday just so overwhelmed with all the KZbin lessons. I get lost very fast on what lesson to be on.

[@robertmatthews2009]

Please play the song at the beginning of the video so we can see if we even want to bother with it.

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Yes! I do that now. That video was one of my very early ones.

[@katiebechtel9320]

Is anyone else getting super quiet audio on this video?

[@TheUkuleleFool]

I checked the audio on my desktop with audio set at 50 out of a 100, and it wasn't as loud as I'd like, but it was okay. I was working with pretty primitive equipment back then.

[@katiebechtel9320]

The Ukulele Fool thank you! I love this tutorial!

[@Raycefan]

She forgot step 9. Step 9. Profit