Easy Ukulele Tutorial “Dream A Little Dream Of Me” // The Mamas and the Papas

[@AbigailFlowersMusic]

I finally have a lead sheet with chord diagrams available for purchase for this song! If you're interested in the arrangement, you can visit www.musicnotes.com/l/gdHMb

[@wizzylizzie55]

Can the sheet be down loaded as I don’t have a printer?

[@AbigailFlowersMusic]

@wizzylizzie55 I believe so! Could you go ahead and send me an email at [e-mail] and I can help just in case

[@AbigailFlowersMusic]

@@wizzylizzie55fyi it looks like the email address I mentioned is down-and I may have been missing emails for a YEAR now 😭 while I wait to get that fixed, you can email at [e-mail]

[@julianna2333]

TIME STAMPS FOR SECTIONS! 1:30 - section 1 2:23 - section 2 4:02 - section 3 5:15 - section 4

[@skyruss4730]

"you can use your ring finger as a pivot into the D chord" My mind was blown...so many helpful tips! Thank you so much!

[@carapotatoes]

This is such a beautiful song! Thank you for providing an easier tutorial for this. Your voice is amazing, what a gift!

[@AbigailFlowersMusic]

Ahh thank you so much! I’m so glad you found it helpful!

[@marialanoue9827]

I love the way you teach! You teach the way I learn. You break it down into parts and pieces at an excellent pace. The chord picture matching what you’re doing is helpful. The length of your videos are spot on. You have a natural teaching talent. I’ve subscribed and have checked off the ‘receive all notifications’ button which is a first for me. Thank you so much! Fortunate to have found you on the ‘information superhighway’.

[@johnnylyons3003]

Perfect ! thanks from Kansas!😊

[@caroltivoli1291]

Me and your mama appreciate this ❤️

[@michaeleverett4304]

Ok I will learn how to patron you thanks

[@michaeleverett4304]

Your mama must be so proud of you I know I appreciate you too, keep the love flowing😊🌷

[@carrieblanche]

Thank you for this version. I’m an early beginner and I’m hoping to be able to sing it to my grandson- it’s his favorite nap song!

[@LizStevens-o6v]

You have a lovely voice & way of teaching. Love that song. Thanks

[@caroltivoli1291]

Thank you Abigail for this easier version of Dream a little Dream. Much appreciated!

[@aeboch]

Well done…delighted by your voice…and love the chord visuals instead of the more typical method of showing chords finger by finger which is so boring if you already know the chord.. Thank you..

[@fedewag]

What a voice 😍

[@dloupalmer]

Love this! Thanks!

[@Kikiyayazengardens]

Cool. Thanks. Great tutorial. Regards from Holland.

[@wizzylizzie55]

Great tutorial! I almost gave up on this song as I couldn’t get my fingers round some chords on other sites. Thank you! 😊

[@AbigailFlowersMusic]

I’m so delighted! Thank you for the kind words!

[@wizzylizzie55]

@@AbigailFlowersMusic I am a (young) 70 year old but my fingers are a bit arthritic/bent so some chords are hard for me but I keep trying!😊

[@greenjeans7504]

A million cheers for mamas.🧡

[@ritabush3324]

I just found this today. Thank you for this love it.

[@BedtimeAnytimeStories]

Thank you so much! Lovely voice, great tutorial pacing, beautiful chord choices, and I appreciate the nerd talk at the end! New sub!

[@Bibine-n2y]

Hi! Thanks a lot for all your educational videos! Can you provide the baritone version for this wonderful song? I'm really not sure how to do it from this version to the baritone one. Thank you in advance !

[@ОльгаМедведева-у7с]

That was really amazing and the most educational video with 'Dream a little dream of me'. Good explanation and performance for the students to see what they've learnt. Easy to make notes. I keep a copybook and always make notes +chords. I am a teacher, so, believe me, I know what I'm talking about. Thank you, dear!

[@supwithkea]

Thank you for your tutorial.

[@AbigailFlowersMusic]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@AbigailFlowersMusic]

Have you tried out this tutorial yet? Let me know how it's going for you!

[@Ron9554]

Abigail how can I have the chords and lyrics of dream a little of me? Should I purchased in your website? Many thanks

[@kathleenurdahl3096]

Love love this...the best tutorial for this song. Thank you!💕👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@catherinesanchez8409]

First song I’ve learned!! I love it so much! Thank you for making it so easy!

[@lauragil263]

What's the strumming pattern?

[@caroltaylor4282]

Thank you for your wonderfully helpful videos! Your voice and your playing style is lovely!! Your voice is quite reminiscent of Doris Day and the ♥️sweet voice curls of Ella Fitzgerald! I’m learning so much from you!

[@stevenmackay9192]

Beautiful voice. Thank you for the vid

[@oasisdomesticarts7807]

Your mom was NOT the only one to listen to the very end. Nerd talk - what a great add on! So appreciate this fantastic tutorial. You’re a gem, and you now have a happy new subscriber! How and where can I make a donation? Venmo? I always like to leave a little when ever I get a little lesson like this online to support musicians like yourself. Keep doing what you’re doing. I’ll be back for more tutorials. Beginner uke player here. xo

[@annamariia8282]

Thank you very much for this video! The tutorial is just great! May I ask one question? What is the hand fight? I don't quite get it right((( This is my first ever ukulele game.

[@Calpistrawby]

Hi! I'm not your mom, but thankyou for making this! It's very very helpful!!

[@dashaherman660]

I watched and enjoyed the video very much! Thank you ❤️. And regards from Munich :)

[@AbigailFlowersMusic]

Thank you so much!!

[@ritadealmeidaleite6876]

great tutorial! what is the strumming pattern? thank youuu

[@addisonart7953]

Thansk so much

[@AbigailFlowersMusic]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@channamation]

I guess l am your favorite person. I saw the whole lesson and subscribed to your channel. I can't wait to practice this on my ukulele. You have a wonderful singing voice. Me, l sound horrible. Can't wait to see your next video. Be safe and "You have a lucky face." Quote from John Lennon.

[@nancysangma615]

I finally found the perfect tutor in you for the song! Thank you 💕

[@AbigailFlowersMusic]

You’re so kind! Thank you so much for watching.

[@nancysangma615]

💞

[@ratzch]

this seems a little bit tricky - you explain it so easy! :) practice practice practice for me. Anyway, thanks for sharing this great song on the ukulele! You are amazing, Abigail :)

[@AbigailFlowersMusic]

Thank you so much for watching! It’s definitely a challenging song for me too!

[@patgaff3886]

Great lesson. Pretty. Thank you.

[@bandy1709]

You have beautiful voice

[@marygratton4721]

Love it ! Thank you. I'm just learning

[@limiao8044]

Heyy great tutorial! May I ask what the strum pattern is? Thxx

[@howlinhobbit]

I found your chord list in the description, took a screenshot and edited it until the lettering was larger (aging eyeballs) and took a whack at it. got the progression down right away but can’t sing it in that key (too high for my croaky frog voice). but no worries. I have a tenor guitar in “Chicago tuning,” (essentially baritone ukulele tuning.) so I just played the shapes y’all are using and voilá, it’s in G, which my voice gets along nicely with. also I’ve had my tenor guitar for about a decade and haven’t played it in front of an audience. I’ll be fixing that situation in the next couple weeks. thanks!

[@AbigailFlowersMusic]

Fabulous! Yes I often struggle with choosing keys because my voice is higher than most women (and certainly higher than most men hah!), but the switch between baritone (which is actually my main instrument) and concert can be very helpful, as you described. Same with a capo-sometimes you just gotta slap one on and find the key that works lol! I hope to get a tenor guitar one day.

[@howlinhobbit]

my curiosity is pinged. are you going to tune in standard tenor guitar tuning and learn the new shapes? I can see pros and cons with that, which is why I opted to treat mine like an oversized, steel stringed, baritone ukulele. don’t have room in the old brain to stuff a bunch of new chord shapes. 😟

[@AbigailFlowersMusic]

@howlinhobbit oh I would definitely need to tune like baritone! I have a toddler now and my brain also doesn’t have room for anything new 😂 it’ll probably be a few years before I get my hands on one but I’d definitely like to be able to switch seamlessly between guitar and baritone when I do!

[@georgiabartholomew6850]

Love it! Thank you for this easier version. 😊

[@Myra1959]

Thanks, NYC.

[@krnhdz9314]

I can’t understand the streaming pattern help me :(

[@ebru6861]

D DU

[@billdye5999]

Nice! Thank you.

[@mlcurt9552]

Thank You Abigail for this Easy Version!

[@paulaverger4129]

I’m really happy that I found this tutorial. I have been trying to learn this song but the version I was using had bar chords which I can’t play yet I’ve always loved this song sung by the mamas and papas so it’s perfect for me. Thanks so much for this beautiful tutorial.. I’m a new subscriber and I will definitely check out your other tutorials.

[@JAMILLER485]

Great voice

[@Myra1959]

Thank you.

[@acterene1]

Thanks for this version!

[@rnorburyuk]

I paid for a download and can't access it. I have downloaded the app, which I didn't really want and just get a hung screen.

[@patsycope5157]

How can I get the sheet music so I can learn this

[@hangron814]

Thank you very much for teaching us easy way ! Beginner like me really love it . Thanks again (I watch more then 1 until you sing the hard part last..Lol)

[@AbigailFlowersMusic]

Thank you so much for watching! So glad it’s been helpful!

[@photoplus8]

I think I’m in love. Beautiful song and well played. Thank you very much

[@adriennestark5198]

Excellent tutorial. Thanks!

[@snoopaka]

I watched the whole thing even though I don't have a "standard" ukulele. Really fun and even though the Nerd section is WAY over my head, it is still fun to listen too. I'll go back and find the baritone version.......

[@AbigailFlowersMusic]

Thank you!! I’m going to look into making a simplified baritone version as well... still with a few barre chords, but maybe not as crazy as my original tutorial hah!

[@snoopaka]

@@AbigailFlowersMusic I'm getting better with the barre chords. (I work on the chords in the Jazz progression video every day. Getting better) You know I'll keep watching for your fun videos.

[@emilyleyvaguerra386]

This is a beautiful song to learn, thank you. It was easy with you. ❤️🇨🇺

[@michellepope5507]

Is there a way to get this in sheet music form so we can continue to practice?

[@julietaa_3003]

What is the strumming pattern?

[@PrinCess-dl2ob]

Excellent tutorial. I am committing myself to learn this but I am so intimidated with the Ab7! You do so with ease and grace. Thank you for taking the time to share your skills and talent.

[@AbigailFlowersMusic]

You’re so welcome! The Ab7 is totally a challenge, but I love that you used the word “committing”’! With a little bit of practice every day (or most days), I am confident you can learn that chord and so many others. Don’t get discouraged if it takes longer than you think it should-that’s totally normal! Just take a break, play something that is easy and fun for you, and then come back to your practice the next day.

[@gabgab1512]

I used the chord B7 it’s so much easier that way

[@wendydurant8366]

Very comprehensive tutorial and wow what a fabulous voice!

[@MrBloomers2]

Thanks for this Abigail, much appreciated 👍

[@hannaasafitri]

Hi! First timer with ukulele but I can follow with the first section. Lovin the song so so much. Thank you for the video and you have a lovely voice.

[@AbigailFlowersMusic]

Thank you so much, and I’m so glad you enjoyed! I hope you continue enjoying your instrument-music is such a gift these days!!

[@hanknations6328]

can you post the chords you used so I can write on my song copy

[@coralmalone]

Thanks. That was so easy to follow. Now to practice. And you have a lovely voice dear.

[@robertmccormick8989]

very well done, thank you!! clear and to the point!!!!

[@carlamontalvo463]

Thank you for this very structured easy to follow tutorial. Your voice is amaazing! You should consider playing the full song in the end :)

[@ЕленаОгородникова-л4и]

I love your face and your beautiful voice 🥰 Thanks so much for this tutorial, it is awsome!

[@analauragaleazzi9605]

this is an amazing tutorial, thank you so much!!! The other ones I watched were really hard to play, yours was so helpful I'm already playing half of the song!

[@philomenapeterson1790]

Subscribed. Love this song. Thank you

[@fionnualacollins5794]

Great, lovely!

[@tjbissues5889]

Just found you, so glad I did. Thank you for making an easier version... Really nice voice, lovely relaxed manner. Many thanks.👍

[@AbigailFlowersMusic]

Thank you so much!! I’m glad you enjoy. Let me know what other songs you might be interested to learn!

[@JulianaReigal]

THANK YOU!! Whats the strumming, please :)

[@carlaaballay3240]

Thanks! Your voice is so beautiful,I'm going to play this song someday.

[@heavennewfy9295]

Thank you! This was always a difficult song to play but you’ve made me so much easier. Really appreciate it.

[@AbigailFlowersMusic]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad it to hear it’s useful.

[@coachken5]

Beautiful! Thank you.

[@AbigailFlowersMusic]

Thank you for watching!

[@carolinabrown1798]

So glad I found you...I was trying to learn this song with my ukelele and yours is simply perfect.I will keep trying an intermediate level tutorial for this song but this made it possible to just enjoy and sing along ...got a new suscriber then.

[@bugambilo]

Thanks You!!! I love this song♡

[@AbigailFlowersMusic]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@kszk___]

Ily

[@saradurzo2365]

love this!!! thank you!!

[@AbigailFlowersMusic]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@tacianeraqueldesouzasantos9353]

Perfect !

[@patsycope5157]

How can I get the sheet music of this . I love it.

[@mathouche7263]

Hi! Thanks for your video, no barre chords makes it so much easier and your voice is great!! I'm having trouble with the strumming, how do you do it?

[@AbigailFlowersMusic]

Thank you so much for watching! I use my right pointer finger to strum, but some people prefer thumb or a pick! As for the actual rhythm, I always recommend starting really simple! That may mean one strum per beat, or it may mean one strum per chord! Then add a little bit as you get more comfortable, until eventually it feels natural. But that can take a long time to develop, so just keep practicing songs you love!

[@AbigailFlowersMusic]

Oh also the pattern itself is D DU D DU with a “swing” feel, so it’s bouncy/the DU strums aren’t perfectly evenly divided. If it’s helpful, you can watch the video slowed down by clicking the gear icon and adjusting playback speed!

[@mathouche7263]

Thank you 😍😍😍 you're awesome

[@solennecardine524]

Thank you so much for your work ! I’m so happy to learn this song on my ukulele ! 👏👍 It’s clear and easy to learn with your explanations ! a french debutante with a ukulele 😊

[@AbigailFlowersMusic]

Ahh thank you so much for the encouraging feedback!! Let me know if you have other ideas for tutorials 😊

[@karina-fv7ck]

i love this tutorial!! could you say the strumming pattern please?💓

[@AbigailFlowersMusic]

Ooh great question! I’m so bad at talking about strumming patterns 😅 I always just say, “...whatever feels good to you?!” But I need to get better/more confident with that! I think on this one, I’m just playing D DU D DU pretty consistently, but with swung eighth notes (the bouncy feel, instead of totally even strums on the DU). Hope that’s helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@karina-fv7ck]

Abigail Flowers thst is really helpful, thank u so so much!!

[@beckyh.1014]

Congrats on 2000 subscribers! I love this tutorial! My hand needed a little break because because I've been working on your Crazy baritone tutorial so much my hand is actually sore from the bar chords. I like the nerd talk too. You just can't go wrong throwing in some theory. Thanks!

[@AbigailFlowersMusic]

Ahhh thank you so much! And that’s so encouraging for me to hear 😊

[@lisacompton593]

Thanks so much Abigail. So glad I found you. I'm a beginner who started at beginning of Lockdown. This version is great for me and has it challenges. Is it just a simple down down strum? Best wishes.

[@AbigailFlowersMusic]

Thank you so much! So glad you’ve found your way to Uke-ive found it to be therapeutic through all the isolation! As far as strums, I tend to say “play whatever feels natural” as I think that’s what will sound best. But I think what I used in this version was D Du uDu... I have a play along video of this song (the link is in the description I think?) where it may be easier to hear what I’m talking about!

[@RebekahJaneIX]

Abigail Flowers, I am in awe of JESUS in how HE has bestowed gifts, talent and ability upon you. I am most grateful for all you accomplish for the benefit of all of us whose goal is progress, not perfection as we practice our Ukes. I bless you and yours in the holy name of YESHUA. 1 Corinthians 2:2

[@elisabethturnwald2527]

Thank you for this tutorial! Trying doing the bar chords was killing my hand🙈. Out of curiosity, what key modulation is used in the Christina Perri cover?

[@cindymccarty9983]

Thank you for this tutorial! I really like this easier version 😁, and you have a beautiful voice. Is there a chord chart available for this version? Maybe it's here, somewhere, and I'm just missing it...

[@AbigailFlowersMusic]

Thank you so much! I listed the chords in the description of the video, I believe. I typically share chord charts for my Patreon patrons (Patreon.com/abigailflowersmusic) but the description chords should at least be a good starting place! And thank you so much for watching/listening 😊

[@carolvonachen6142]

Your chords were easy, even better, you shared how to transition from one to the other. Only thing I would like to see added are the words with the chords above.

[@gailgonzales5017]

Hi! I really love your version and I have a hard time identifying the strumming used, is it DD UUD? Your voice is really lovely! 😍❤️ thank you

[@AbigailFlowersMusic]

Thank you so much! I have learned I need to get better at conveying strum patterns 😞 haha. I’m pretty much using D DU D DU the whole time, I believe!

[@gailgonzales5017]

Thank you so much. Love listening to your voice 😍

[@Novembrine616]

You're so nice and such a great teacher. I've subscribed for about a year now and is nice to see you're more constant with your videos. PS. Could you make a tutorial for your version of "Our Love is Here to Stay"? I've been tryin' to pull the chords by ear but I can't. Pretty please? Cheers from Mexico :3

[@AbigailFlowersMusic]

Thank you so much for subscribing! I will put that on my list... it’s definitely a tough one but I’d be happy to share!

[@PrinCess-dl2ob]

Is F#m same as Gbm?

[@AbigailFlowersMusic]

Yes!

[@lamothemyriam6361]

Hiya beautifull! Love your tutorial! What type of ukulele is it (Soprano, concert, tenor or baritone) ?

[@AbigailFlowersMusic]

Hi! Thanks so much for watching. This is on a Lanikai brand concert!

[@Bibine-n2y]

Do you have a baritone version pleas? ​@AbigailFlowersMusic

[@sailinginstructor]

Thanks so much! Im subbed 😀 I have a YT channel too - I aim to sail around the world and play the uke on my show

[@AbigailFlowersMusic]

How cool, I’ll go check out your videos! Thank you so much for watching!

[@jasonduboise4548]

Baritone?

[@AbigailFlowersMusic]

I’m going to think about that! I haven’t figured out a way to play it on baritone without barre chords in a key I can sing in.... but I may try a version with as few barres as possible. Thank you for the suggestion!

[@SimplyCosette]

Strum pattern? My brain can’t process it 😅

[@annaemiliaortega9641]

Hi! What strumming pattern are you using?

[@AbigailFlowersMusic]

Hi! I keep forgetting to cover strumming patterns 🤦🏼‍♀️ hah! It’s pretty much a D DU D DU and I play it with the bouncy, swung feel, but it can also be played “straight” or with evenly divided eighths (each strum of the DU would be exactly the same length of time). Thanks for watching!

[@annaemiliaortega9641]

@@AbigailFlowersMusic Thank you so much!

[@georgefrench1907]

Great tutorial. Mom.

[@paulgrammas1011]

I’m not your mama but you do have a pretty voice 😃

[@Aurora-nd1zs]

When. It comes to a flat 7 my fingers just stop working. Easy? I almost sell my ukulele. Hemmm

[@AbigailFlowersMusic]

Yes, that chord is definitely challenging! I labeled this an “easy” tutorial because it was the most approachable version I could come up with without completely changing the song, but that’s definitely one that took me a lot of practice!