Easy Ukulele Tutorial - Jambalaya - Learning the D Chord - New to Uke

[@rachelk124]

Short and sweet and a lot of fun. Now I have have to work on my chucks.

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Chucking takes some patience, or at least that was my experience. I have 2 full videos on Mastering the Chuck. You will get it. Just keep at it and it will develop over time.

[@Ing-MariGraham]

It is lovely when I find I can do it👍in have not the full understanding of chucking yet though🙋‍♀

[@TheUkuleleFool]

It's a process. I remember my own chucking journey .

[@elainepalmer8268]

I do love the tips on chord changes. So in this song to change the index finger first just makes it all so much easier.

[@TheUkuleleFool]

So glad I could give you a useful tip.

[@beckiewrites]

Thank you! The D chord is tricky and I’m working on it along with the A and E7

[@TheUkuleleFool]

You can do it!

[@peace456]

This is a really great tutorial! Also, your an awesome singer with a kewl accent. Thank you from the UK.

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Wow, thank you! Hope this helped you on your ukulele journey.

[@annkuehnel6915]

Another great tutorial, Lisa!

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Glad you liked it!

[@annkuehnel4166]

Love your backsplash!

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Filmed in the camper.

[@9316078695]

I’m new to Uke but love your style of teaching. I never played a string instrument before plus I’m 68 yrs & ready to do this. Thank you Lisa for all you do.

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Yeah! You are so welcome!

[@annkuehnel6915]

You are the best teacher out there! I love being part of your Patreon community!!

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Thank you so much.

[@mr.keebler7927]

Another fantastic tutorial Lisa! I had three gigs this weekend and I am just now catching up on my viewing.

[@TheUkuleleFool]

3 gigs!!! Too much fun. I hope you had a fantastic solstice weekend.

[@mr.keebler7927]

The Ukulele Fool I certainly did Lisa!

[@elainepalmer8268]

Starting to get the chuck now.

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Perfect!

[@UkuleleBetty]

Thanks for the simplified explanation of the varied strum patterns that work for this song. YOU are an amazing teacher! :-)

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Thanks Betty! Did DCUS get a July jam figured out?

[@genmoselina5439]

You,re so sweet igot your chords Jambalaya

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Thank you so much!!!

[@jasneskis]

Nice for learning chords. I had no idea where to put chords in the song. When to change chords. I just can’t hear it yet.

[@TheUkuleleFool]

I am a visual learner - and so many folks that want to play music are like that, so I try to help as much as I can with visuals.

[@elainepalmer8268]

Must get to work on my chucking. Not managed it yet!

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Chucking takes patience, or at least it did for me.

[@taylorbarnes9425]

Hey remember me im Taylor I met you at an event in Jeffersonville I believe your name is lisa

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Hi Taylor - were you the other performer at that event?

[@Patricia-cw7il]

My thumb wraps around the front of headstock instead of my thumb being in the back Is it ok to play this way?...I don’t see your thumb at all.

[@TheUkuleleFool]

There are people who are quite accomplished that wrap their thumb around, but.....I don't recommend it. Most people's hands work better when they are in a position of maximum strength, while still being relaxed. Classical musicians are taught this all the time - all string instruments, piano, trumpet, flute - you name it. If you think you can train you thumb to stay near the middle of the back of the neck and keep your hand in an open "C' shape, you will probably be better off.

[@richdavis4007]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Thanks Rich! Hope you are doing well.

[@richdavis4007]

@@TheUkuleleFool We're doing fine, Lisa. I've joined a ukulele club and my wife and my friend are immersing ourselves in a new experience. It's very exciting. 😊😊

[@TheUkuleleFool]

@@richdavis4007 - Very cool! I am offering a Getting to Know Uke weekly feature on my Patreon site. You should submit one of the forms. I'd love to do a feature on you.

[@richdavis4007]

@@TheUkuleleFool Great idea and I'll be happy to! Thanks so much! Rich

[@KjellChristensen__KC-MUSIC]

Great Post! Gave you a Sub. ……Kjell 🎸 👍

[@TheUkuleleFool]

Thank you so much Kjell.