Don't Worry Be Happy | Beginner Ukulele Lesson #3: Swing Strum

[@lanahovde6843]

I am a "Senior Citizen" (63) who just purchased a ukulele. I have no experience playing a string instrument, but found, with your guidance, that "You are never too old to learn new things." I am loving it and will even more as my fingertips become "hardened". Beautiful voice and fantastic teaching skills. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@socorropelayo4059]

+Lana Hovde I am 63 too and i am learning too yes never is too late

[@lindamorin6343]

At 75 I bought my first Uke. .Love your style. Linda in SF

[@grantsmith8502]

Been playing 11 years now and this was one of your lessons which help me to become the player I am today and very great full I meet you on UTube , found lessons with you easy to follow take away the knowledge to Practace and LEARN to play ukulele I have spent hours whole rainy winter afternoons playing uku with you , your the Best teacher in the world thank you 🎉😊 ❤ xx

[@roselynehoff4594]

Hello, Ia Orana, Aloha, (Ôté), I'm from Réunion Island (Indian Ocean) and starting to learn Ukulélé. Right now, to hard to sing in the same time but... I will do it. Thank you, Mauru' Ru, (Merci bien)

[@salvadorcampos6509]

I just got my Ukulele and I am 58 years of age. I have never played an instrument and you are able to teach me what I had never been able to do or understand. Thank you. Oh, I work as a firefighter in the Bay Area and after dinner I practice with your help.

[@nataliaw.1371]

Amazing! Good luck Salvador keep rocking your uke! ❤✌️

[@phyllismorris94]

After reading others comments, I admit that I too am a senior of 70 + yrs. Learning a UKULELE or any string instrument for 1st time. Been practicing for 6 weeks total since I got a Ukulele. It's coming along slowly, but enjoyable journey

[@michaelhalsall5527]

Bought my first ukulele this week, I am 74 and ready for learning. I found you Cynthia and love your teaching style, I feel I am progressing already, thank you

[@paulinethomas9959]

I just love to learn from you. Every day I try and learn a song from you.I am 77 and my husband is 82 we just got our Ukuleles. I also live in the Bay Area . We would love to meet up with you some day. Do you ever have beginners jams? Thank you so very much Pauline

[@hubcap2020]

Not me,, Sadly enough I started looking at her hair and a week later her eyes and couldn’t concentrate any more. Eventually one day thought to my self “I will never have her” and I cried. That was it for the lessons from Cyn for two weeks until I could get a grip. Good inspiration for my next song. LOL if ya want,,,, : (

[@chrispearson5030]

Monika Wood I

[@anniehill2875]

John Hubble i literally got cancer trying to read this and I still don’t fully get it, so you fell in love with her and couldn’t concentrate?? This lady has a husband, and ain’t lesbian? Are you okay John lol.

[@peopleskarmasquad1042]

Pauline Thomas You inspire me, Pauline. I am 68, just retired and decided to learn the use. I admire CL too!

[@peopleskarmasquad1042]

annie hill I think John was being comedic. By the way, I loved you in that Woody Allen movie.

[@jgustavebollinger2431]

I am also a senior citizen and at 85 just bought a Ohana pineapple yuke. Found your strumming lessons on the internet. You are an inspiration, I will learn with your help. I put my guitar down 55 years ago, but all is not lost if I can get the fingers working again.

[@WellKitten]

You are glorious, Cynthia. Thank you for spreading beauty and joy in the world!! Terrific instruction and divine voice 🙂❤

[@Citizen_X.]

You are the Justin Guitar of Ukelele lessons. Both so charming and warm teachers. What a pleasure to watch.

[@guywijnen3047]

Hallo! After almost 20 years i bought myself a concert ukulele to see if i would like it. Your lessons are awesome, thank you very much. I love it 🎉

[@maryannkane8040]

You are a wonderful teacher, Cynthia! I have played the guitar for a long time and suddenly moved into the yukulele because I want my 8 year old granddaughter to learn. There is a yukulele jamming group starting up in my town and I want to join, so I am using the yukulele I bought for my granddaughter for Xmas to learn on until Xmas. It's so fun! Thank you for your inspiration!

[@joysy9635]

Been practicing from different channel and thanks God I found u Ms Cynthia the first strum I learn from u is STAND BY ME since from d start I hardly practicing the strumming pattern and when I start watching ur video I learn some of it....thank you so much. Keep it up. God bless

[@boomivaasi]

Got the perfect strummimg finally after trying for 3 days.would have watched the last part for at least 20 times. A slow progress I know. But the moment made my day. Thank you cynthia. Best teacher☺

[@sarasmothers1]

Yes!!!🙂

[@roselynehoff4594]

Hello, Ia Orana, Aloha, (Ôté), I'm from Réunion Island (Indian Ocean) and starting to learn Ukulélé. Right now, to hard to sing in the same time but... I will do it. Thank you, Mauru' Ru, (Merci bien)

[@mariaverma596]

Cynthia I am 66 and have fallen in love with the UK!!! I am a patreon member and appreciate your instruction so much!!!. Thank you thank you!!!

[@lendelgrey]

6 years later and I'm learning ukulele through your channel, Cynthia! You've been very helpful to me as a ukulele novice. Many thanks .

[@emiliogentile2101]

Wow, you are very good!

[@BooBoo586]

I can’t imagine out of 7.6 THOUSAND Thumbs Ups, there are 259 Thumbs Downs. It’s difficult to fathom ONE thumbs down; like who would give you any thumbs downs when you are so talented with an incredibly sweet, soprano voice that is as professional as it gets. It shows that some people are downers no matter what. And if these people are proud of themselves for being honest, they should consider the old cliche, ‘If you don’t have anything good to say then don’t say it.’ Love love love the way you sang this!! I only wish I could one day be as good as you.

[@erikamarshall6277]

My best friend gave me a beautiful uke for Christmas back in 2013 and I tried learning many times with the book that came with it and I became frustrated, it was just not fun at all. Too stressed from work and still have to learn music? Nah...I gave up. now that I've found your tutorials, I cannot wait to come home from work and play! It is fun and I'm actually learning! Thanks so much! There's a song I'd love to learn and it will be very easy for all beginners out there. It is Bob Dylan's "All I Really Want to Do". If you could have a tutorial for it, I'll really appreciated. Thanks!

[@Nikkizadok]

Your teaching method is awesome!! Although I majored in music ed, strings just didn't click for me. I tried guitar several times and it felt like I was learning a foreign language never spoken out loud before. I thought about a uke several years ago and brushed it off as another string I couldn't play. 6 weeks ago, I decided to try it anyway. I'm so glad I did and your videos have been a huge help!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[@lorigiguere5226]

Hi Cynthia, I love your tutorials! I am 56 and just started learning to play my ukelele. I love learning new songs with you. You teach it very well! Thank you. I live in Lincoln, Nebraska

[@milablazquez6210]

You are an awesome teacher Cynthia. I just started learning how to play the ukulele from the last two weeks and I already know how to play four songs. Thank You So Much.xo

[@DaleDirt]

Love your smile , love your voice . My GF is finally stepping out and becoming more confident with singing and playing and she is amazing . Thank you for showing the confidence .

[@oliverhunter5157]

Cynthia, when i look at you, I am happy! You Are the beeest teacher in the world!

[@sydneyvachon7423]

I've just picked up a ukelele for the first time 3 days ago (I've never played an instrument before) and your videos are by far the most helpful for learning to play! Thank you for making and sharing these videos with us.

[@hildatubbiolo5135]

I just found out about you while searching for ukelele lessons...Your lessons are simple to understand and your voice is beautiful!!! Thank you so much for your time and love in making these lessons available ❤️❤️❤️

[@thoughtsintime]

Hey Cynthia - dunno if you still check these comments on these ancient videos but I'm just starting out, on my first week, and after several attempts to try and learn musical instruments and the uke specifically, this time I'm not just into it but I feel compelled to do my 10 minutes min of practice everyday and Im getting the hang of the early chords and the switching and strumming. AND it's all thanks to you. You have a wonderful vibe and a really sweet chiller feel - as a uke teacher you are hands down fantastic and make me smile while playing. Just like the uke itself. Thank you and look forward to making my way through all these lessons. \m_

[@MarkMaysey]

I'm happy just watching you sing this lovely little song.

[@sophieraelienne8323]

You're a very good teacher, I play piano and sing since the age of 7 but I could never take the piano with me anywhere so I learn ukulélé since last week and i just follow your videos, thank you, you're like a new friend to me :-)))

[@JohnOhkumaThiel]

I’ve got no money, I have no style, but I have you to make me smile, so I don’t worry, I’m happy. Thanks for the lessons on how to shred on ukulele. My basic daily routine now is to exercise for an hour in the park, play the stratocaster, lunch, more stratocaster, food shopping, and then sit under a sakura tree learning ukulele from you.

[@PeterGallagherzm1]

I,m so happy now, thank you Miss Lin for making me smile just started to play so happy

[@shaheengulshanah448]

You are the best UKULELE teacher ever!! ❤❤❤🌸🌸🌸

[@sarasmothers1]

Cynthia Lynn I Love your voice & Positive & kind patient manner in teaching the Ukelele. I' am new to this but I'm learning a lot from you.Thank you👀So much I Love it!💜Sincerely Sara Smothers🙂

[@eddiecook2504]

wow, So recently I bought a Uke, and I have to say that I am NOT musically gifted at all.. you have made it so easy for me and I actually feel like I'm progressing.. You teach amazing and are a beautiful singer

[@kthecarrot]

great layout for the video. now i don't have to hunt down the singalong part when i come back to practice on tempo. Thank you. and as always, thank you for a well outlined teaching video. you are the best i've found.

[@kdyy5585]

Just got my first Uke last week; I'm really enjoying it.

[@sugargoofy]

I love your online class! I am beginner of ukulele, you explain so clear and listening to your sing for this video just made me smile in this pandemic time.

[@trekzakels51]

Els from Holland Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and musicality. You explain it so clearly and you are a very nice woman. You inspire me!

[@psychcw]

I've been struggling with the swing strum and have watched several tutorials. You easily have the most clear instructions! THANK YOU for your great videos!

[@wanderlust2go]

Thanks so much! Your videos are very helpful and similar to the style you have in class. Although, it's so much fun to play with everyone in class and have your personal tips.

[@elenabell8481]

Awesome lesson. Learning how to play the uke is so easy and fun with your videos. Really, thank you

[@jenniferharrison4222]

I am enjoying your lessons...they are a bit fast for me, but I am trying one at a time for a week before I move on to the next.

[@sherrcon]

for a beginner like me, it is so easy to learn the way you teach...thank you...

[@alexschmidt3663]

I only play guitar for years. But you make me to play Ukulele. I love it to see the hole song first and then the explenation to it. PLZ do lots of more songs like this :)

[@rheanalden]

I am LOVING your videos and PDF files!!!! Thank you SO much! super super fun!!

[@kennethfuller6132]

BEAUTIFUL voice! Actually soothed my rattled nerves!😊

[@11Jublu99]

I love the way you're voice is soothing

[@dawnwhitehead]

Hi Cynthia: I'm just learning uke. Your lessons are great for newbies! Many of the other peoples' lessons are too hard for absolute beginners. These are perfect! Thank you!!

[@Brokepanda88]

You are amazing! I've only been watching for 2 weeks and learned so much.

[@leabouvry4103]

I've only been watching for 3 days and I learnt 2 songs! I love how she is slow for beginners like me

[@makeupwithmex305]

By far the BEST Dont Worry lesson on 'Tube

[@hinal.7875]

I'm from Tahiti, French Polynesia, and live in Paris, I just want to thank you^^

[@skiinginwhistler]

Anyone else find that Cynthia's videos are not that loud compared to others? Cynthia - love your teaching style. Thanks :)

[@hfmusic2385]

When we feel and happy, we can learn this song. This song says don’t worry be happy I love it.

[@sanzeakatesoul]

Thank you so much💗🌺you are amazing! Great teacher🍎🙏🏽

[@paulinecostante1206]

You are the best ukulele teacher and I really enjoy your voice. Do you have a lesson on how to strum with all of your fingers as you do in this video?

[@FinalPineappal]

You are such an amazing teacher! I can't believe how quickly I'm learning to play with no musical talent or training whatsoever! Thank you so much for doing this! 🙏 👏😁

[@bigmagic96]

What a delightful lady. Many thanks for your help. xx

[@stephaniehartman7386]

I've tried having other teachers on KZbin but you are by far the best out there!!! I never get tired of your voice

[@ricardofrancis5056]

You have done a fantastic job with this song. You have a unique style and presentation, I appreciate you and your channel.

[@Megahue]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I found it very helpful.

[@faithbassed49]

Wow, for some reason after watching this I’m happy and not worried! You’re the best!

[@irenestorey2235]

You are just the best Cynthia...A big THANK YOU for your tutorials 🌻🌻🌻🌻

[@sarapowell46]

Your videos are the best! Thank you!

[@thaot5460]

thank you cynthia for your lessons. i enjoy a lot working with them and improving everyday.

[@glenrespicio4063]

I love your lessons , still learning but seems easier with u teaching . Keep up with the good work 🤙

[@socorropelayo4059]

Cynthia you are awesome, thank you very much, i just starting learning ukulele and the guys who teaches let me borrow a soprano ukulele, i always want to learn to play a guitar but it feels too big for my fingers and this one i just love it...one day i will have mine own ukulele but i want one form Hawaii... I love you you are so pretty

[@rewagonzalez-granda8296]

I have learnt so many songs by watching your videos. Thank you of making it so much fun :)

[@davidyoungch.3538]

can´t pass a day without learning from you. thanks a lot. just watching you encourages me to keep going on.

[@TheFandango321]

Cynthia I love your style and approach. I am a singer who many years ago played guitar (badly) and didn't practice over the years... now in this pandemic time, as a grandmother, I have taken up the UKE with my grandchildren and have found you online and love playing along with you so thank you. I am going to join and am happy to pay something... Please send me info on your links. Big hugs ! Don't Worry Be Happy and 3 Little Birds are among the first 4 songs I taught my grandkids (via Facetime). They are 7 and 10 years old! regards, patti from Montreal.

[@murgolita]

Gracias Cynthia, eres la mejor!! aprendo mucho contigo.

[@patsydew2467]

How can I be able to get your music

[@goddesswen]

Much love! This song made my day 😁

[@xperiainspiron]

Thanks a lot for your 👌🏼 simple and easy to follow tutorials. God 🙏🏼 bless you.

[@britahalder]

DearCynthia, you are the best teacher, i learnd so much!!!and I ám so ..motiviert (i don´t know the english word) Thank you so so so much!!Greatings from Bavaria/ Germany :-)

[@bernardybarra4841]

Cynthia, I enjoy listening to you sing, It touches my heart every time I hear you play and sing. You have a wonderful teaching style, mellow and sweet. Is the chord chart available for "Don't worry be happy"?

[@oxfords1]

love your lessons thank you so much for taking the time to share your knowledge

[@laurensprich6778]

Hi Cynthia!!! Just wanted to say how grateful I am for the lessons!!! You are my favorite :)

[@jeffreystone6264]

+cynthia lin Cynthia Lin..love your videos . Do you teach a barre chord segment ?

[@veronicawilliams8056]

If you want to learn how to play the ukulele like a pro then visit this website here: hootukulele.blogspot.com

[@yuanartstv]

hello cythia u r my favorite teacher in uke... love you so much.. idol from Phillippines

[@philipwalker6982]

I just love learning the uke with Cynthia Lyn. perfect speed and great fun. Thank you from anglesey UK

[@darthmong7196]

Whoop Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch. I'm not even Welsh.

[@boticadepalabras]

You are an excelent teacher, thank you for share your music and your voice.

[@99greenenvy]

Just like Usain Bolt, the best! I didn't notice the tutorial kicking in about half way through. But kept going back to learn from your video, as I loved your strumming and voice. So pleased. Best Uke tutorial by far :)

[@tapshoe999]

Where are the chords?. I am a beginner and need them

[@russellthibeault8658]

very wonderful...love to watch and learn from you

[@brooklynaleanne4930]

I love this strum! It makes the playing sound full, without being too difficult, as long as you really fall into the rhythm. This one came quite easy to me! But I still cannot for the life of me get the hang of the backbeat from lesson two :E

[@barbaradelaney286]

haha me neither

[@veronicawilliams8056]

If you want to learn how to play the ukulele like a pro then visit this website here: hootukulele.blogspot.com

[@marywilde-andcrazyukester8757]

I feel I learn better when I can sing along with someone else....So your lessons are perfect. Thank You!

[@MarisolFerraz]

Oh dear, you are AMAZING! Thank you so much for the lessons!

[@kcicp187]

Your videos really help. Thank you

[@irinakurnenkova241]

Thank you so much! I love your lessons) It's fun! :3

[@samlohkanadan9557]

Im really new to Ukulele… watching you play it has given me so much confidence that i too can do it some day…you are awesome…

[@Joyce-jg4ey]

Thanks for teaching!!!! Amazing!!!

[@QuickstepLuna]

You're my favorite ukulele teacher on ALL youtube!!!!! :)

[@spaczgirlzrock1108]

I forgot that the ukulele does remind me of Hawaii. Didn't this instrument originate in Hawaii? I suddenly felt like laughing, when you Cynthia sang in the lyrics" don't frown then everybody would be down.. don't worry.. be happy.." to be happy and smile. That's what i used to do So Much, until too much troubles came to me. I will definitely learn to play the ukulele because it makes everyone happier. It did for me! : ) I love your tutorial. your so kind and patient and a lovely soul. Thank you. Oh, i found IZ one evening, then you the next day while searching for Island images of hawaii or something. I really think it was God lead. I am South american, French, and American Indian. So earthy and Quitara's (guitars) and many instruments I have always dreamed of learning. Again, thank you! My name is actually Dina. the SpaceGirlzRock meaning is women of all ages can think Out-side the box (Space) Girlz (Girls-women) rock (Play instruments & Sing) My own definition. Aloha...

[@stephaniestillings915]

I love this lesson, you give a lot of helpful tips in both the lesson and the downloadable PDF. thank you!

[@henrynguyen957]

Thanks a lot I learned from you Now I practice every day

[@monicablindheim7920]

Aloha Cynthia! Great teaching! Hope I can ask a question here - I have trouble with F and Dm where the flesh of my hand touch the A string. In order to get clear tones I have to really change my hand around from C. Any advice? Or do you have a video on it already? Thank you!

[@ayushimisra5588]

Thank you. You teach so well.

[@BCBlue]

Thank you so much for your channel and lessons. I just found your site while in Kona on vacation and feel inspired to buy a Ukulele and take one of your group courses.

[@losnj214]

Your video was better than a teaching session I had in person! The teacher was playing just too fast for me and I started to feel embarrassed that I couldnt keep the pace with everyone. I love the pace and how you talk through it. You are so encouraging and I will keep trying! Your video really made my day. Thank you so much because I was thinking that maybe I wouldnt be good enough to learn how to play. Can you recommend an affordable put good quality uke for a beginner with large hands and fingers less than $200? Thank you! :-)

[@hughtwg]

Posting the tempo in the notes and downloads would be very helpful. A primer on reading music with a song from The Daily Ukulele would also be grreat, Thanks for the excellent videos.

[@LumberJackNol]

Thank you for all the great lessons Cynthia. I have a few songs down now but I am really having trouble with singing and playing at the same time. If anyone has some good tips I would greatly appreciate it. I have seen the video for singing and playing but I think I might lack the coordination ... 😅😅

[@marysidlevicz49]

I really like your style and teaching method...thank you so very much!

[@wheelsturn]

Hi Cynthia, haven't been through all your lessons, but can you teach us some simple solos to mix in with the chords changes? Thanks. Love your channel.

[@vincenzoapa3837]

Cinthia you are very nice and a very good teacher! do you play guitar too so well?I'm Vincenzo from Rome Italy.Please answer me!