Got A Ukulele Beginners Tips - How To Play Those Songs On The Review Videos!

[@Buttonstastica]

I am visiting this video again as I advance my ukulele skills, and amid an ever troubling world, it is delightful to watch, listen and learn from Mr. Barry Maz here. I've said it before but I'll say it again, thank you Mr. Maz, for this video and your endless effort to review and educate people about ukuleles and music via the internet and KZbin. You are truly a king among men, sir. Cheers, from across the pond in rural Ontario, Canada. In my household, you are more a celebrity name than the richest actors of Hollywood. You may not be an exuberantly wealthy man in the monetary sense (you may be, I know not), but I consider you exuberantly wealthy in spirit, and you certainly lift mine spirits here at home. Thank you again, good sir. I retire this message to another few fingers of scotch, and some plunking on one of many cheap but enjoyable ukuleles.

[@GotAUkulele]

Wow - thanks Andrew - that's very kind!

[@andydunn5673]

Great comment. I could not have put it better myself.

[@markusa9878]

This is great. When someone asks you to play something this combo will really impress them!

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks!

[@malcolmwilcox8921]

Thanks for this. In my Uke club, we seem to play quite a few songs with a F major to F minor progression. Our lead Uke is a professional music teacher and he suggests for beginners to put the pinky down on the 3rd fret just prior to the chord change and this allows you to change to the minor chord more easily as you only have to concentrate on the index and middle finger change. I've found it works really well.

[@jonuke4343]

Love this arrangement, like so many people I had no idea it was "Creep".Thanks for doing this Barry.

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks!

[@johnhmaloney]

I never realized that was Creep. I really like that arrangement.

[@GotAUkulele]

It's not the regular key, but I always played it like that on stage as it suited my voice register more. Also helps with that run up the A string

[@UKISOCIETY]

Me neither. I was noodling around on my uke and started playing the run thinking it was from the GaU original.

[@charlieskinner6386]

Was it hard when you originally started to try singing while playing? I find them to be (thus far), like oil and water. I instantly forget the one when I do the other. I instantly lose the rhythm (or never had it to begin with haha).

[@jomoland]

Charlie Skinner I have a question (beginner here 😕)... if you can help I’d appreciate it so much.

[@jomoland]

Charlie Skinner ok here’s the question I posted: Ok ok I got the strummed tune down but I’m having a tiny bit of trouble with the Creep song. I sure hope you can help because I’m going nuts over something so simple. Anyway: I got the “c” part just fine but when we get to the E7,F and Fm I cannot tell what strings you’re picking? Or do we just strum those last 3chords? Thankyou for helping!

[@prangel03]

😱 I can’t believe it took me so long to find this video!!!! I have been trying to dissect the chords on the reviews but couldn’t get it thank you for doing this video!

[@GotAUkulele]

My pleasure!

[@andydunn5673]

I think I must have forgotten to comment on this . This is absolutely great lesson and you are a really good uke player and I love your version of these songs

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks Andy!

[@AdamArchibald]

Seriously, thank you for the video. I know I've been one of the many, MANY people who have asked, but getting to see Creep broken down was really nice.

[@GotAUkulele]

My pleasure Adam

[@1klouisek]

Still love this. Thanks from Texas-

[@marybb2229]

I love your version of Creep. You are quite patient teaching us your signature songs. I enjoy your channel. I'm a 3 day newbie glued to KZbin learning different philosophies on ukulele strumming, plucking, chording. 🤞🏼I think I'm getting it with sore fingers.😄Thanks for your help.

[@GotAUkulele]

My pleasure!

[@steeljan]

You sing beautifully, really touching. Thank you.

[@GotAUkulele]

Shucks..

[@penny6331]

GotAUkulele where did you get your custom electric ukelele from

[@GotAUkulele]

it was built to order by Robert Collins of TinGuitar in the UK

[@janpetervanirsel831]

what is the fingerpicking pattern?

[@davidescozzi9885]

You English people never cease to surprise me...a song from 1922, wow!!!! Great tutorial Barry, you are truly a unique kind of person, well done, Bravo!!!! By the way, I was one of the many that wrote to you once, asking about the song.

[@GotAUkulele]

They came about more about the sound of them and them being relatively simple . I wanted a simple catchy strum pattern and a simple catchy fingerpicked run that used some higher notes. Yes, the strum is a VERY old song! But neither were intended to be complex - I don't see the value in a ukulele review being someone playing something intensely difficult that 99% of viewers will NEVER want to play.. Thanks Davide!

[@davidescozzi9885]

You are more then welcome ;-)

[@Spaceman_Spiffo]

Thanks for this! I resisted asking as I knew someone else must have done it, and found your link to this video. Great demo! Your voice is a lot better than another popular uke channel instructor!

[@GotAUkulele]

ha ha - thanks!

[@Spaceman_Spiffo]

Keep up the good work, been drooling over the Uke's in your reviews. I have just ordered my first Uke after many weeks head scratching, can't wait to start learning!

[@burnellmusic]

It was a treat to hear you sing, as well. Love your video reviews. I bought the Kala Ziricote Tenor because of your review. I am quite delighted with it. So thanks.

[@carolynjulia]

oh wow the chord sequence is actually really easy and sounds SO impressive!!! I'm so looking forward to practising that up and my friends will think I can actually really play the ukulele lmao.

[@GotAUkulele]

Very simple!

[@jimchabai3163]

I WAS going to ask for this video, because I DID look a bit at your youtube site but couldn't find it (so many videos), but I finally found it this morning. Funny you made this 5 years ago. Thanks!

[@GotAUkulele]

Link to it below each video too!

[@ZZ-ih5we]

So excellent! Thank you for this! I’m quite the beginner, so this seems a bit advanced, but achievable. Hooray!

[@GotAUkulele]

Glad it was helpful!

[@haroldrull4943]

Been a while trying to find the chords and finally got it. Simple but good enough.. 👍👍

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks - but video been up for five years?

[@jutorious]

Thank you so much for your help. My journey is just beginning 🎉

[@WhiteDragon689]

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this.

[@GotAUkulele]

My pleasure!

[@randydiaz7971]

oh wow you did a video on it thanks a million!! I really like your versions of those songs and couldn't find anything similar so really appreciate it

[@janinepost8369]

I love hearing you sing. I’m pretty much a new but I always watch you. You are great. 😊 JEY~

[@GotAUkulele]

Thank you so much!!

[@suziofftheplanet977]

ah that was lovely tution! i could play them straight away and your singing made me smile. lovely voice i love your work 😊

[@guitarzandcadillacs5109]

You probably already know, but Ukulele Orchestra if Great Britain just posted a fantastic version of Shimmy Like My Sister Kate. I was not familiar with the song until i found your channel years ago. Now it's a regular in my set list. Thanks

[@GotAUkulele]

Ha ha - yes I saw that!!

[@joshuagallua]

Beauty. Didn't realize it was Radiohead but I always thought the chord changes sounded familiar.

[@mxm7593]

Barry - you are great! Read a lot of your reviews - totally inspiring! Learn so much about this instrument(s) - and the spirit of them. I tried to figure out what you were playing in your reviews - took me 2 month to find this u-t-flic, eventually. Thanks a lot - and continue doing what yo do!

[@GotAUkulele]

My pleasure!!

[@grhmhome]

Thanks for teaching me how to play that first song.

[@GotAUkulele]

my pleasure

[@Greg-vd5om]

Great! Well done. I am sure that answers a lot of questions. I 'm going to try it out. Seems simple enough and it does help playing the same songs on every review. At least it does for me. Thank you!

[@GotAUkulele]

Hope so - long overdue I guess. I bet I still get asked though!!

[@mariestupinian]

I've watched many of your videos and i was like: wait a minute i've heard that song but i can't remember the name...now i know :) . Thank you for sharing your knowledge and Sir your voice is lovely.

[@GotAUkulele]

Thank you!

[@maya-dl6di]

You're a fantastic teacher !👍🏼

[@GotAUkulele]

Artzy Maya aww thanks. I don’t think I’m a teacher, but thanks!

[@davidwasley7882]

Stumbled upon your channel looking for an enya review. Glad I found yours. Great playing!! Will come back for more!!

[@GotAUkulele]

Hey, thanks!

[@pedrosanchezpalma4443]

I love your videos, your reviews, your style of telling, you English (yes, even for improving listening, thanks!) and also I have enjoyed a lot learning these two melodies (newbie in the ukelele world). In the reviews, for the strumming part you end the song with some notes not included in this tutorial, they are using your middle finger covering the whole second fret, but no matter how I try not possible to get the same notes. Don´t sure if you cover completely the 2nd fret or not and what are you freeing partially when lifting the finger quickly... :( Just in case this part is explained elsewhere.... thanks a ton again for your help. Ukelele community will thank you your work for ever.

[@GotAUkulele]

It's just how I play - I am actually lifting off the 1st string by bending the barre finger up - takes practice and not that traditional a way of playing..

[@stevebaldock4967]

Love all your reviews Barry. Relaxed & to the point. Great to finally get the chords etc to these, for me a mere beginner since June - and hear your vocals! Just bought Kindle of your combined book , BTW !!

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks very much Steve!

[@neiljenkins2011]

Great. Thanks, Barry. I've been meaning to ask you about this. (Great voice, by the way!)

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks for listening

[@NickMarotta]

Thanks Baz! That was nice of you to go outside your comfort area. I think you showed us well!

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks man. That's appreciated. I should probably do more playing and singing. Actually it's not my comfort area purely as regards tuition - I would rather stick to what I do and defer to better teachers than I when it comes to lessons (if you can call this a lesson). Used to be totally in my comfort zone in terms of playing and singing and in fact there are plenty of me on KZbin hidden somewhere in a different channel with my old band. Used to love recording our gigs. Just not done it for a long while and stopped as my toddler daughter was growing and I needed to give her more time at weekends... Never fazes me singing - just recognise that now my pipes are a bit rusty!

[@icewormwoodworks]

Thank you for the quick reply and even better a tutorial!!

[@GotAUkulele]

My pleasure!

[@detox76]

I love Creep rendition, something to play on my daughters uke :)

[@davidjones9931]

I always wanted to know, and now I do, thank you 👏👏👏

[@GotAUkulele]

Any time!

[@grahamashcroft6704]

Many thanks Baz for your many informative you tubes on brand ukuleles. I am fairly new to ukuleles having bought a tanglewood tenor. I have come across from guitar cos the ukulele is easier to take to work and practice. The best ukulele version of Sister Kate (I wish I could shimmy like my)....wirral ukulele orchestra.

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks Graham!

[@JohannesHeld]

thank you. very nice. i love the first melody. 👍👍

[@GotAUkulele]

Thank you too!

[@royadkins5261]

Hey thanks a bunch, I sent you a E-Mail about this, so now I have some "Home Work" to do. Again thank you vary much.

[@GotAUkulele]

Yeah - thanks all for the comments - it was well over due - as you will see though, I am not the best teacher - I leave that to people who are!!

[@milljp]

Aadd9 2102? A9 0102?

[@GotAUkulele]

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[@GotAUkulele]

ukulelehunt.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/sisterkate.pdf

[@ally8490]

Wonderful!! I hate to ask...what is the strumming pattern?

[@GotAUkulele]

Whatever you want it to be - patterns are too subjective for them to be rigid - I probably change it every time..

[@hapkidocopdefense]

Excellent! Clearly explained to a beginner such as myself.

[@GotAUkulele]

Glad it was helpful!

[@fionacraig5961]

Thanks for this Baz. I loved 'Creep' when I watched your resonator review video (Thanks for that - I just bought a gorgeous Beltona and am loving it!) and am now really enjoying playing it. You taught Creep so well and your arrangement is so lovely - do you have any more??????

[@GotAUkulele]

This is the only tutor thing I ever did Reviews are more my thing!

[@snaphappee]

Thank you for this. I learn so much from every one of your videos!

[@GotAUkulele]

My pleasure!

[@SPIDEYBABY1]

Barry!you have a lovely voice!!Sing more in videos ;)

[@GotAUkulele]

Shucks - I never thought so - even though I did used to be lead vocal in a ukulele band!!

[@SPIDEYBABY1]

very pleasant to listen to :)

[@SPIDEYBABY1]

very pleasant to listen to :)

[@timothystoll7249]

I learned these already. They work when checking out ukes.

[@troykulele]

Glad I discovered this. Sad it took me so long to find it.

[@MichaelRpdx]

Thank you! It is about time I found this. :)

[@GotAUkulele]

You are welcome!

[@C12H22O11HIGH]

AWESOME! I've been wondering about these for a while!

[@GotAUkulele]

My pleasure!

[@MrSitdnatuerlichgesund]

Cool thanks for the video. I still can't quite get the attack done. It looks so easy with you :) The chords help a lot, thank you very much.

[@GotAUkulele]

no problem!

[@MrSitdnatuerlichgesund]

@@GotAUkulele One last question :) I can now play the first song ... yeah ...:) ... You then add or expand the song. Do you also have a video or can you just name the chords briefly, that would be enough. Sounds like Bm7 but haven't been able to hear the matching chords yet :)

[@GotAUkulele]

@@MrSitdnatuerlichgesund I don't have such a vid - to be honest - all the chords are named in this one?

[@MrSitdnatuerlichgesund]

@@GotAUkulele I still have a private question: So experienced ukulele musician, which ukulele is your favorite ukulele LG Sitd

[@GotAUkulele]

@@MrSitdnatuerlichgesund I don't have just one - have many i've considered favourites - all different scales and prices - all those with the highest scores on the full review list!

[@terrywarner4051]

Exellent thank you for that. I really enjoy your reviews, keep up the good work.

[@GotAUkulele]

My pleasure!

[@shawnkay5462]

I like your version of creep.

[@GotAUkulele]

Sunny Kay thank you!

[@jutorious]

Would you know the exact UPT tuners name number for a Martin S1 soprano? Want to upgrade xx

[@GotAUkulele]

At the time I reviews this the my were Grover 4 series - but don’t know if they’ve changed them since

[@niksgee]

One day, I will be able to find this. This is the video that answers the question I have so wanted to ask. I am going to feel like I can play (even if I cant) when/if I can play this.... mind you, I will need to return am an absolute beginner.

[@tonybeezy1000]

Man, mannnn, mannnn. Nothing but respect for you and the channel. I can go on with the compliments but it's gonna get a little awkward. 😂 Anyways, respects from Bangkok, Thailand.

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks so much!

[@danaanthereal3687]

Thank you! I thought I was hearing something from Jelly Roll Morton or Louis Armstrong with the chord progression on the strumming, definitely New Orleans Jazz so it made me very happy to have the Sister Kate chords. :)

[@GotAUkulele]

Same era I guess

[@markheenan5312]

I must’ve watched more of your videos than is healthy, because every time I pick up my uke and lazily strum the open strings to check the tuning I’ve got a fierce urge to progress into your strumming song...

[@GotAUkulele]

ha ha!

[@PhotoPilgrim]

Thank you Baz, Wish I could sing like that!

[@GotAUkulele]

Thank you!

[@LarryShone]

OK I'm learning this song now, the Shimmy like my Sister Kate song. It's fun tho my fingers muddled up in places. But it's always good to learn something new

[@SEEKPRODUCTIONS100]

Great tut Baz! Nice singing as well!!

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks - it's been a while!

[@MrKenpoKarateGuy]

Yay! I am guilty of asking before... so for me... I really appreciate this so much. Have a blessed day :)

[@999blodwyn]

Actually that was really well taught I thought.

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks!

[@jutorious]

Mine are Grover's too , but my problem is ( sorry for annoying you ) The GOTON tuners on the Ukulele site has 15 different types. I was told the smaller ones , but wanted to narrow it down/ & not make a mistake.+need to get a luthier to fit them x

[@GotAUkulele]

The only model numbers I see in UK shops have an extra code letter which denotes the colour. So 4B is black 4W is white. They make a 6 series which has identical dimensions. It's a standard depth headstock so if you see anything denoting 'long' you can avoid that. I'd say these - these are pretty standard 4's www.southernukulelestore.co.uk/grover-sta-tite-friction-ukulele-pegs-4b-set-of-4-black/

[@jwoodard621]

might get this one at christmas maybe lolol Got A Ukulele Reviews - Kala KA-ZCT-T Ziricote Tenor Ukulele

[@GotAUkulele]

Nice ukes. I’d happily own one!

[@susanlindsay1811]

You've got the thumbs up in this house....sounded good

[@GotAUkulele]

Thank you very much!

[@wolfme4030]

I know it’s been said before but you actually have a sweet voice. No auto tune required 😜🤪

[@GotAUkulele]

Thank you very much. I used to perform with a ukulele outfit and sang then. Not for some time though!

[@embejoukuleleukulele4554]

Thanks for this tut . Awesome ! 😉

[@timothystoll7249]

You are making ukuleles great again! #MUGA

[@GotAUkulele]

ooof!

[@musicaeamore86]

What Ukulele are you playing in this video? It is quite quaint and beautiful, and has a lovely sound. And thank you so much for sharing the chords with us! :)

[@GotAUkulele]

Kanile'a K1 Tenor

[@musicaeamore86]

Thank you!

[@GotAUkulele]

@@musicaeamore86 My pleasure!

[@aeo719]

What a great video 👍

[@GotAUkulele]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jeffsimslmt]

Belated thanks for da chord progression

[@GotAUkulele]

My pleasure!

[@Melanie0936]

Thanks! I just saw on a video where you had mentioned the titles and was going to look for chords soon. Great singing- cute how you were kind of embarrassed at the end. I have been watching your videos because I want to find a good acoustic-electric to use for playing at senior centers and the like. I have been playing about a year and have a concert Córdoba 15cm that I like quiet well- should I just have a pick up put in that? I checked at one local music shop and it was going to be at least $100 to install one. I'd be willing to spend $200-250 for a new one. Any recommendations you can point me to?

[@GotAUkulele]

I've not recorded me performing for some time. Used to play regularly in a popular ukulele outfit, but you would never tell would you? lol.. Regarding a uke - I always recommend putting a pickup in an acoustic rather than getting the pre-installed ones - just always better quality. And yes, they can be expensive to fit, but that's another reason to highlight why the pre-installed ones are never great - they are usually dirt cheap and rather rubbish!

[@daveadriffield7296]

Superb. Didn't know you could sing. Thanks.

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks

[@max_petroleum]

Thanks, been looking for this. But what about the last part of the first song? You only showed the beginning, why leave out the best part?

[@GotAUkulele]

Because it's just a repeat of the rest of it

[@GotAUkulele]

Or, rather, it really doesn't need a tutorial - it's just D7 and G over and over

[@max_petroleum]

Well considering it's a "beginners tutorial", nothing is obvious to the beginner. Easy to forget when you've played it a 1000 times I guess. Oh well, thanks anyway. Love your channel.

[@GotAUkulele]

It took me 5 years to be persauded to do this video! I'm not a teacher i'm afraid!

[@PugetSoundFlyer]

This is great! Many thanks.

[@konradhof7318]

I always thought the first tune sounded like Feel Like I’m Fixing to Die Rag by Country Joe and the Fish, made popular at Woodstock. And I guessed Creep!

[@malevahouse5163]

🤗 Thank you for sharing 🎼🎵🎶

[@GotAUkulele]

No problem!

[@jwoodard621]

beautiful sound

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks!

[@GotAUkulele]

Morning Val!

[@Buttonstastica]

Thank you for this very much Mr. Maz (I believe that your name is Barry Maz, or I've been stringing my strings too tight, lol). Cheers!

[@richardsnow7299]

Finally after a whole year I can play shimmy Kate 😀

[@GotAUkulele]

Ha ha - great!

[@swimminlane3566]

That last part of Sister Kate isn't on here. Great reviews cheers

[@GotAUkulele]

That's just a repeat of D7 and G. Do I not say that?

[@swimminlane3566]

@@GotAUkulele Thank you Barry for your reply, Craig

[@ukulelegigbag6582]

Really helps, thanks !

[@jomoland]

Ok ok I got the strummed down but I’m having a tiny bit of trouble with the Creep song. I sure hope you can help because I’m going nuts over something so simple. Anyway: I got the “c” part just fine but when we get to the E7,F and Fm I cannot tell what strings you’re picking? Or do we just strum those last 3chords? Thankyou for helping!

[@GotAUkulele]

I kind of play it a number of ways - the fingers just roll almost randomly across all four strings, hammering on the A string

[@jomoland]

GotAUkulele so u hammer the A on E7,F and Fm?

[@GotAUkulele]

kind of, and I do and i don't - I dont think I ever tabbed it precisely is it does differ from time to time! Sorry for not being helfpful!

[@jomoland]

GotAUkulele Thank-you very much ! I’ve actually learned quite a bit from you here!

[@LarryShone]

nice Lanikai you have there. With bridge pins!

[@GotAUkulele]

It's not Lanikai Larry - it's a Kanile'a

[@LarryShone]

Ah my bad. I realised afterwards.

[@jamzisme6312]

Gold you do a review of the Caramel CS400 Mahogany Butterfly Style Soprano ukulele?

[@GotAUkulele]

Caramel ukulele coming soon on the site - not this one, but should give you an idea of what I think of the brand.

[@jamzisme6312]

GotAUkulele Awesome (: Just saw your new video and your holding a Caramel ukulele. Can't wait for the review! Cheers!

[@GotAUkulele]

Well spotted!

[@akipachoekie]

Thanks Bazz for this video ,

[@GotAUkulele]

My pleasure!

[@markusa9878]

Thanks😊

[@GotAUkulele]

Thank you too

[@AlanBearProductions]

Pleeaaasseee make an update to this. I think u added more to the first song and i really wanna learn it. Like ur vids tho keep it up

[@GotAUkulele]

Don't think I have? Anything else you hear is largely just noodling about!

[@siientsinger6637]

Baz, have you any Tenors FS ATM,mm

[@GotAUkulele]

I don't i'm afraid

[@petercameron8832]

Thanks again Baz.

[@GotAUkulele]

Always my pleasure Paul!

[@Srcsqwrn]

Of course I find this video after asking how to play! Oops. Well thank you! Edit: I really appreciate going through everything so slowly. Thank you again!

[@GotAUkulele]

Glad I could help!

[@laughingwizzy5885]

AWESOME!!!!

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks!

[@brianstacks79]

hello I'm new to ukuleles and I was just wondering if this is a concert or tenor that you played on thanks sounds great!

[@GotAUkulele]

It's a Kanile'a K1 tenor

[@MrJoshDoty]

Very cool thanks!

[@GotAUkulele]

My pleasure!

[@881buddha]

Hi Baz, sorry this isn’t related to this video, are the Lanikai LU21 series ukulele models made with other brand badges? Thanks, Steve. Oh,.. and keep up the the brilliant reviews. ;0)

[@GotAUkulele]

Not entirely sure, but I certainly wouldn't be surprised - there are FAR fewer ukulele production lines in China than there are uke brands - loads of them share builders and lots are rebadges

[@NikaTVNika]

Baz, so you have a tab for Creep ?

[@GotAUkulele]

Never tabbed anything in my life, sorry!

[@miasttm]

Have you ever played the Kala ka-scg? If you have, what's your opinion on it?

[@GotAUkulele]

I have, not long enough to review it though. Like most kalas - well made and good value

[@milljp]

awesome..thanks