dueling banjos ukulele tutorial

a simple way to play this cult tune

[@ukeydukey]

I like this a lot, particularly how you carry on regardless as your kid wanders in front of the camera and how you're happy to let the odd mistake go without worrying. It somehow makes it more accessible than a flawless presentation - as if I might actually be able to do it too.

[@captainbirdseed1slips]

thanks for the comment , i never get stressed when i mess up i just love playing , thanks for watching

[@nathankendall322]

Theres a little riff at the very end after the strumming you do on the other vid. Could you do a little vid on that please. Iv watched both and slowly getting there. Not bad for my first ukulele song. Yes only had one for a week lol.

[@tonyzayas1622]

BTW, I love the way you don't get upset with your kid passing in front of the lens. You're a good father figure. God bless.

[@TheMusicKid15]

I've picked up the ukelele a week ago, considering my musical talent this has helped me a lot! Cheers mate! And thank you for the superb tutorial!

[@robertkoch5447]

Thank you for posting the only real tutorial for this great old song. It is sounding great on my new banjo ukulele thanks to you.

[@captainbirdseed1slips]

Thanks . And thanks for watching.

[@TupacHasMyBike]

Just got a uke for Christmas. Literally in under 6 hours I got this whole song down thanks to you man, great tutorial especially for how old it is and 0 editing just how I like it man💎

[@MrMetaldetectingdave]

Thank you very much for this me and my son have only been playing the ukulele for a few months and we have had great fun learning this. you have brought us closer together thanks again .

[@kermitcreditcardfrog3621]

when the kid went past i lost it lmao. great video.

[@mrmagpie3637]

Your actually awesome man!

[@nathankendall322]

Thanks for this. Really helped. Most leave out the second part.

[@captainbirdseed1slips]

thanks for watching , if you want to learn anything else let me know .

[@rednik251]

Brilliant!! I have this as a ring tone on my phone....will now learn to play it thanks to you. Great tutorial, so easy to follow! Thanks a heap!!

[@pamelarossetti568]

I love your little child running in front of you...you are blessed kids!,,,,

[@captainbirdseed1slips]

thanks for watching , if you look threw my vids i have uploaded there is one called dueling banjos fast bit explained . that should help you finish it of .

[@StyckleBrick]

love you're teaching style: "Is that right?"! Thanks for the tutorial Cap'n

[@captainbirdseed1slips]

+StyckleBrick thanks for watching .

[@fairykeikes8282]

Can't wait to surprise my dad by finally learning this😄 thank you so much for putting this up!

[@captainbirdseed1slips]

Thanks for watching and good luck with it . There is another video I do explaining the faster part .

[@fairykeikes8282]

@@captainbirdseed1slips I accidentally watched that first as I came across it before😅 My dad's pretty impressed though so thank you. It's something I've been wanting to do for a while but the sound of the piece put me off because it always sounded so much harder than it actually is!

[@captainbirdseed1slips]

@@fairykeikes8282 ye it's not the hardest to play . It's fun thow .

[@dafunkystar]

im surprising my dad with it too! by request lol

[@UncleRukus559]

New to music I found this beautiful piece

[@BOXER62]

great very helpfull well taught And the boy doing the little jig dance was a nice touch.Lov your style of tuition .ill be back.

[@philwainwright9122]

As many have said, Thank you. I have only just started to learn an instrument for the first time, I have chosen the banjolele, and this has given me some great practice. the fast picking part is my final boundary and then I shall be able to play my first full tune with your instruction... Thank you, will be watching much more of your stuff once I have cracked this one :)

[@captainbirdseed1slips]

Thank you for watching and if there's anything I can do to help please don't hesitate to ask .

[@philwainwright9122]

@@captainbirdseed1slips Thank you so much for your reply.... I really do appreciate the time you put into your videos. Once I have mastered duelling banjos, the next one I want to learn is actually a piano piece. (If you could do a video on it, that would be cool...) Side Saddle by Russ Conway......

[@captainbirdseed1slips]

@@philwainwright9122 I'll look into it this weekend .

[@firkinaxeholes5628]

12 years ago. its helpful wish i had seen it 12 years ago. thank you

[@Salysis]

Thanks for a great tutorial, I was a bit intimidated by this song at first, but you made you made it simple :)

[@captainbirdseed1slips]

thanks for watching , its easier than it looks I think

[@Kie77]

just got a uke for Christmas. I'll be watching this over and over. Thanks for the lesson. I like your style

[@Markkrochuk1979]

Nice tutorial. Thank you. Helping a real beginner whose never played an instrument before.

[@captainbirdseed1slips]

killerkowalczyk I do a slowed down video of the faster picking section . thanks for watching.

[@dannyfairbairn]

i had to write it down as he was playing it. I got most of it So far i have O = open string First part F = Fret (cords) C x3 Fx1 Cx1 Second part (string) C - O x3 C - 2F E - O, 1F, 3F, 1F, O Third part (string) E - 3F x3 A - O, 2F,3F, 5F, 3F, 2F Forth part (string) E - O, 1F, 3F, O, 1F C - 2F E - O C - O, 2F Fifth Part (string) C - O x2, 2F E - O C - O E- O C - 2F that's where i lost it just at the fast part, i got the cords but not the strumming pattern.

[@petcar1010]

Danny Fairbairn v

[@sashabrierley8185]

Life saver thank u

[@bbandsue222]

Wow...thanks for sharing your notes. I was trying to keep up with him, but it did get harder for me as he got faster. 😁

[@cindykerr11]

new to uke and have followed your instructions.... great many thanks I never would have thought I would play it

[@captainbirdseed1slips]

bob Last thanks for watching .

[@OGKush2010]

Just picked up my uke for the first time today, skimmed some videos that were far too long winded and difficult, then opened this andf have had the tab open for 2 days now and i've finnaly got it down, Thank you @captainbirdseed for your simple, easy to follow tutorial for this classic, can't wait to get out dueling!

[@darrenbostock6645]

Brilliant and I love how calm you are with the kids.... Hahaha nice human touch

[@captainbirdseed1slips]

Thank you and thanks for watching .

[@geansai333]

love this... esp the kid passing by 8.56

[@captainbirdseed1slips]

geansai333 thanks for watching

[@paulvella7120]

Thanks for posting. Picked this classic tune up quickly from your video and now just need to speed it up a bit!!!

[@captainbirdseed1slips]

Thanks for watching , the speed will get there on its own.

[@Patricia-bb3oo]

The best lesson ever !

[@thomaspolley4977]

"it's easy. It's easy" Meanwhile, here I am, having never played an instrument in my life, about to wear out my screen hitting the rewind button over and over. Thanks for the tutorial, it's fun trying to learn this song.

[@rasta69dave]

dude that was sooo sick man, thank you so much, the lads will crease up when i drop this one and im looking forward to more tutorials keep up the good work cap'n

[@apbriggs07]

You da Man! Bought myself a Ukulele at the weekend and always loved this! Thanks for taking the time to post a tutorial!

[@Tonyd535]

Before the start I would have though I'd never get this one, but it was a great tutorial, easy to follow and well laid out, nice one. Just getting to grips with it now.

[@hihoops58]

captainbirdseed1 let me tell you what an awesome teacher you are and so patient, i have learnt something i thought was never possible . i love how genuine you are and your little boy walking back and forth what a laugh , please dont stop i will be looking forward to more of your teaching

[@leskowitz]

Wow. You are a good teacher. I thought I could not pick this up but I follow you until the fast part. Got lost on the picking. Thanks though

[@amandadei]

You are a fantastic teacher! This is a really great tutorial. Thank you!!

[@cordschwarzenegger]

Love it, my first few weeks with an instrument, and videos like yours are great.

[@captainbirdseed1slips]

Thank you , and thanks for watching I'll be posting new vids soon so if there's anything in particular you want to learn let me know.

[@cordschwarzenegger]

@@captainbirdseed1slips I wish I had a clue what to ask for

[@ebrocatmando8933]

can't belive i never found his sooner very easy to learn from this guy thank you capitan

[@njpeacock837]

Cool cool cool. What a good straightforward lesson - keep teaching mate!

[@dac100405]

big respect to you,i wish i had your skill mate.

[@seanbdf]

i'm new to the uke and this is the first song I learnt (well part of it anyway, still cant get the fast bit lol) I think you're a great teacher who breaks it down very easy, nice work keep it up

[@jessbrodie1464]

Thank you so much, I just got a ukulele for Christmas because I've been using my mum's and it was great to surprise my family with a duet thanks to your amazing tutorial! You're a saint

[@captainbirdseed1slips]

Me a saint , never ha ha. It's great your family got to hear you play with your mom . If I can help in any way with your playing just ask . Thanks for watching .

[@TheIronDuke9]

I think you might be my favourite youtube instructor

[@captainbirdseed1slips]

Thank you very much . Thanks for watching .

[@may_yam]

Thank you for posting this, my dad wanted me to learn this. Thank you so much

[@captainbirdseed1slips]

Thank you for watching . Hope you enjoy playing it .

[@bugzythebunny2161]

Haha sams lol

[@anapaolaizquierdo]

Wonderful. Thanks!

[@nickhigz]

Superb. Cheers for this. Loved the cameo of your kid

[@captainbirdseed1slips]

thank you for watching

[@KhanKopier]

Thanks for the tutorial, Got me playing it very quickly and put a smile on my face :)

[@wils300470]

Thanks so much for this mate - very much apprecated!! you have saved my mate fortune.... he was gonna buy a banjo, no need now!! Brilliant video!!

[@AboutFocusTV]

Brilliant well done, always thought Duelling Ukuleles would be could to see/hear/play, may be one day I will be able to until then will keep trying. Thank you

[@hansrijnders779]

Very nice. I tried it on my gitar. Love it❤

[@stormexaustralia77]

I know it's an older video, but thanks! Easy to follow and was playing on my banjolele in no time

[@captainbirdseed1slips]

Thanks for watching.

[@wilsonbent4209]

thank you again i forgot most of this tune from the first time you taught me didnt take long to remember with help from your great video... uke on bro uke on!

[@gottaflychris]

I'll keep practising & maybe one day, thanks to your tutorial, I'll be able to play this classic tune. Cheers Captain

[@captainbirdseed1slips]

thanks for watching

[@Nukioification]

@captainbirdseed1 Thanks a lot, it's great to see an active You-tuber that actually reply's to fans.

[@billyaitken1713]

I already had the simple bit figured out by the time I saw this but towards the end of the tutorial life looked up😯😎👍❗️This was the first 'roll' I ever learned & got to play well. It does take practice to get the pattern in your mind & translated to your fingers.....stick with it. once you've got it mastered you won't un-learn it.... it's yours for life😎👏👏👏. Great explanation and tutorial Capt. Birdseed. ( ironically, the second 'roll' I learned was far simpler (Radio head - no surprises), but this one rocks when you can put some pace on it😜👍).

[@slq3263]

Brilliant thank you. The best on you tube

[@captainbirdseed1slips]

glad you think so thanks for watching

[@pamelarossetti568]

Crazy good thanks for posting and planning this arrangement

[@captainbirdseed1slips]

Pamela Rossetti thank you and thanks for watching

[@joshromeo411]

thanks mate this tutorial is awesome, you made it really easy to learn. im new to the uke so im a bit slow to grasp it but nailed it in the end thanks to this vid. thanks again :) next up hotel california!

[@TheSsd8]

Great tutorial! Thanks!

[@markburns613]

Thanks friend , my first tune ever!! Not got all the way through as yet but working on it. Thanks

[@Golevel]

Thanks for the tutorial! It took a few days of practice but I've got it down :)

[@CatCooties03]

Literally thank you because now me and my history teacher can duel because he wanted me to learn the rest of the song.

[@captainbirdseed1slips]

dicky dacky ha ha cool . have fun with it and thanks for watching .

[@moorzymoores]

Absolutely top quality tutorial. Had your lad line dancing :-) cheers fella

[@bobbyaultman2025]

Thanks so much for this tutorial! Im a beginner and this was super easy to learn! It sounds great!

[@tonyzayas1622]

Beautifully Simple yet Totally Pleasant to Listen To! Thanks you much for sharing... Namaste (The light in me; honors the light in yo

[@bbandsue222]

Thank you for taking time to share your talent with others. I’m kind of slow learning but love it! I can already play the first part pretty good and I just found you like 20 minutes ago. 😁. The second part is a little more challenging but I’m sure I’ll get it! Thank you very much!

[@crazywhitedog78]

Captainbirdseed thank you this and your follow up video were a huge help!!!!

[@itsciwi]

Thanks a million man. Great tutorials! I just got a ukulele today.

[@mickerlicker]

Excellent tutorial......especially for a novice like me.....the fast bit is really tricky for co-ordination, but a bit of muscle memory and Practise and I'll be forever grateful , quite apart from learning a lot.....Thanks....:)

[@ARTHURRTY]

FANTASTIC THANK YOU.........

[@Mango_420]

Fabulous tutorial! Thank youuuu ☺☺

[@andythenurse67]

loving it

[@BigBassM1K3Y]

Thanks so much, this is awesome!! I've learned a good bit of the song in just 20 minutes!

[@captainbirdseed1slips]

cool thanks for watching

[@georgemalone6894]

Legend thanks man. I'm able to play this now, hope you do more tutorials

[@bsparks911]

great tutorial.. you made it easy to follow.. thanks.

[@cloroxbleach7715]

you are incredible thx a ton

[@captainbirdseed1slips]

thank you and thanks for watching

[@wilsonbent4209]

fantastic tutorial...i'v been practicing to you video the past two days and iv been getting better and better :) and your other video on the fast bits is good also, you really explain it well....keep up the good work....and so will i...

[@captainbirdseed1slips]

thanks for watching mate . ill keep trying to keep up the good work .

[@kathjordan2497]

Hi yes have found it . Slow part. Many thanks

[@YoTed618]

Thank you very much! Any more would be greatly appreciated.

[@gingernut53]

Brilliant tutorial - very well explained. Thank you for posting. I think your little boy got carried away with the music too!

[@captainbirdseed1slips]

thank you for watching

[@AndrewJames1969]

Great tutorial. Looking forward to watching the finger picking video, that you have mentioned in reply to another post.

[@vanessaposchl4212]

A verry good tutorial, it's a lot of fun to play!! The next days I have to challenge my Dad, he plays the Guitar!!! ;-))

[@butterflysquaregarden]

Cool channel name lol great song

[@justaguy6560]

I just got mine will be great to learn to play this one

[@captainbirdseed1slips]

@lesleyannemcintosh hello , i put my fingers in the f posiston but just pick top string and bottem 2 strings same for the g and the c and then its just practice your speed picking

[@captainbirdseed1slips]

@MrMadpierre its my preference and in my opinion there is no right or wrong style to play the uke , the reason i do it with one finger is my finger is going up the strings anyway so i think this peice of music is about speed and i think for me its quicker .

[@WaltWilson]

What is the pick pattern for the fast part?

[@michaelm2502]

G-A-E-C-A using cords C, F and G.

[@captainbirdseed1slips]

@4stringsandme thank you i thought it would be hard to play but its just a repeat finger pick and a 3 chord variation .

[@BOXER62]

captainbirdseed1 any chance of you doing this with gaps so all your loyal pupils can play along with you ,Im struggling but think this is a great way to teach. Best iv seen

[@billh2567]

Brilliant!

[@captainbirdseed1slips]

Thanks for watching

[@UkySong]

So Crazy ! Thanks a lot from France !

[@jasonmd5528]

awesome tutorial, thanks

[@captainbirdseed1slips]

thanks for watching

[@kayleigh-annmutch1431]

Cheers lad 👍👍👍 I will recommend your channel to my friends who are also interested in playing 🌈🌈🌈🤗🤗🤗

[@captainbirdseed1slips]

Kayleigh-Ann Mutch great thanks for watching

[@WilliamsAndBHW]

Thanks a lot! great tutorial

[@dragonflymadfw]

Thanks so much for posting this!

[@leescott2599]

Great tutorial thanks

[@captainbirdseed1slips]

thank you and thanks for watching .

[@PeteHarperUK]

anyone got the complete cords for this only been playing a week thanks.

[@steve660917]

Thanks for this mate i really appreciate it. Good luck, steve

[@49rockon]

Great tutorial. Thank you !

[@captainbirdseed1slips]

thanks for watching

[@nwilson2167]

Great and easy, but please show the string plucking order at the end