Hallelujah - Cohen/Wainwright - Ukulele Guide

C, G, F, Am, E7

[@karenb3662]

As I am learning to play the uke and piano in my early senior years, this video has been such a tremendous boost for me. It’s challenging but very enjoyable to play along to. I’m so glad I found it. Thank you.

[@DrJillReese]

Keep strummin'!

[@allymarie1948]

strumming is dddud in case you needed it! and for the quick f-g chords, its one down for f and one down for g!

[@bruh-xx6kr]

Ally Marie thanks alot! :D

[@beckyfearon3339]

Ally Marie I

[@zacharybeaupre2349]

How can you play so much with every chord? Doesn't it ruin the mood of the song?

[@wadadmaalouf]

It’s should be like that to make the song work

[@pinjau8611]

sks i’m so late but i do ddud

[@jadynbeans2136]

Strumming pattern is dduu for everyone wondering :)) every time I’ve preformed this that’s what I’ve used and it matches perfectly

[@harrystyles.x.x.xstyles7539]

@Sophie Bowen yes

[@harrystyles.x.x.xstyles7539]

@Sophie Bowen but not for the hallelujah part thats single strum

[@leticianegrelli9930]

I use DDU

[@_haerinism]

tysm

[@annaarents701]

You can make it easy by fingerpicking! Just go: 123432 every note! :D Than you are in line with the piano and it sounds soooo good...!

[@e.miller8943]

432123 also sounds good.

[@sashanealand8315]

just thumb? or what fingers? sorry newbie here

[@e.miller8943]

One way to play 432123 is thumb down on 4, then up with index, middle, ring,middle,index. This results in 3/4 time. If you are really a beginner, you will find keeping up with the chords hard enough with just strumming.

[@zitaholly]

I do A string, E string, C string for every note bc I suck at uke lol but it sounds nice

[@HeyCatLady]

Thank you so much!! It took me some practice, but now I fingerpick with this pattern and it sounds FANTASTIC!

[@adamngriffin3921]

can we all agree lyric video makers and tab makers are the backbone of society

[@brandy012173]

Try picking C, E, G, A, G, E, C, (3-2-4-1-4-2) over and over as a pattern for each chord during the main parts. It fits perfectly and I bet it will make you sleepy. It did for me. It's like a lullaby. 😔🎶

[@renniven5021]

Hii does 2-4-3-1 also work? My fingers are more comfortable with it for some reason TuT

[@PetrHosek]

@@renniven5021 The song is in 6/8, so you need a 6 note pattern to work with equal note lengths. Or use unequal lengths such as 2---4-3---1-. Which seems to work, but the feeling is different.

[@renniven5021]

@@PetrHosek Thanks buddy I got it now!

[@emilygrace1960]

The Christmas version of this song is absolutely gorgeous. The Easter version is stunning as well.

[@Zhichaodeng2023]

Cohen's interpretation of Hallelujah. "'Halleluja' is a Hebrew word that means 'praise God'. The song is saying that there are many other kinds of praise. All perfect and incomplete praises have the same value. Not doctrinally, but It is to start from your inner passion and feelings and strengthen your beliefs in life. When one looks at the world and looks back at one's life, the only words that can be spoken are Hallelujah

[@christiannalikos2566]

Fingerpicking pattern is GCEAEC repeat for each note

[@marygrace7200]

This helped so much! Thank you!

[@8canderson]

Most useful comment and person on KZbin right now! LOL

[@dismalskies7953]

Thanksss

[@DoubleJJam]

What do you do for the quick F and G chords?

[@dismalskies7953]

DoubleJJam I know I’m not Christina, but what I did was just GCE for the short g and f cords.

[@stompingliger]

For beginners (like me): strumming down slowly sounds also good.

[@hughreilly2023]

This is incredible. Best way to learn yet. HOWEVER. The arrow should appear on top of the chord exactly when it comes in. The chord progression shown on the screen tells us what the next chord is.

[@e.hhampsen4508]

If this is too fast, or your a beginner at fingerpicking, I recommend playing at .75x playback speed and then going back to normal. Also, if you haven't yet, see if you can works for you.

[@vanessamartinez7527]

The way I strum it is "DDUUDU" and for the fast F-G I do 1 down strum for both. In case anyone wanted another way (:

[@tobyfitz3506]

i wanted to learn this for lmanburg lol and realised i had it in my ukulele book from two years ago so we all set

[@mary_schin]

This is the best tutorial ever! I adore the idea of getting the chords as long as the song is playing...)))

[@DrJillReese]

Keep strummin'!

[@tpespos]

This song sounds really good if you hold down the C string and smash your ukulele against the wall to a 3/4 tempo

[@rosee6.6]

the poor ukulele

[@stephgaming513]

im learning this song so i can go to my grandmas grave after the virus and play this for her

[@jimjeup675]

That is beautiful. I am sure she would love that just as much as she loved you. Peace. I learned this version and just played it for my 86 yo mother, since she couldn't go to church. It was the first time I ever played an entire song, or in front of anyone other than my mirror. She cried... I cried

[@stephgaming513]

@@jimjeup675 im planning to go to the church that my grandma went to for most of her life and they knew her well but im a bit stage fright

[@Melodies2319]

I’m doing it for my father. Best of luck to you, friend

[@vigilant509]

Shes gonna roll in her grave and say "cringe".

[@iAmerica1776]

@@vigilant509 you're ugly. like personality wise

[@maggiepearce8882]

i use DD UU and on the fast change i do single strums. i also Do a single strum on the last c chord in the song.

[@manikafilms]

I can finally play along to the song without having to hear my terrible voice thank you now I can play along with the real thing

[@sheskau.mignone9480]

haha

[@Susan55943]

I am learning how to play this lovely instrument. I adore It. I don't know why it brakes my heart

[@704orion]

Thank you for doing this playalong. It sounds so good with finger picking!

[@DrJillReese]

Ooooo...record yourself doing that version and post a link here in the comments!!! I'd love to hear it! Keep strummin'...and pickin'! =)

[@listenloud]

Love Rufus, I sang with his Aunt Sloan in Katonah. Amazing family!

[@emmakerr]

I suggest picking. ( G C E A E C) dont pick them at the same time tho except the ones they made smaller pluck all the strings at the same time once

[@bellagsilva762]

My strum patterns is a mix of DDUUD and DDUDD (with no specific sequence, I tend just do switch whenever I feel to)

[@rauldineyfermino4518]

Aleluia meu senhor Jesus Cristo que abençoe todos está pessoas

[@CGabi-gn1ts]

Ahhh, ganhei um "muito bem", filhas me aprovaram kkkkk, uff saiu um sonzinho. Obrigada pela didática !!!!

[@rickyvalenzuela4813]

I like to do finger picking 134234 for most the song,and down strums on the f and g chords💯

[@helenefleury5707]

That’s what I do

[@mikenco]

Love your version! Love the 'little' chords to show to just hit them quick and move on. Thank you!

[@DrJillReese]

Thanks for the feedback...that's helpful for my uke group too, so glad it's helpful for you. Keep strummin'!

[@mikenco]

@@DrJillReese Hey Doc, this is still one of faves, and one I am trying to try to play without the screen aids.

[@delta-03]

Normal people: Hallelujah Legends: Shrek Gods: L'manberg anthem Yes I'm a god

[@Annabelle.7243]

Same

[@RadicalSharkRS]

Actually shrek is supposed to be last

[@MythologyBeyond]

I actually like picking this. Its really fun :D

[@knotdiff]

Anyone hear just to learn how to play the l‘manburg anthem??

[@aIlIlIl]

yes! i written down the lyrics + the chords here it is xD c am c am (intro) c am c am f g c g c f,g am f g am am f c f c g c i heard theree was a special place where man could go emancipate the brutality and the tyranny of their rulers this place is real u needn't fret with wilbur tommy tubbo f*ck eret its a very big and not so blown up lmanburg my lmanburg my lmanburg my lmanburg my lman ahahahahan burg

[@unrray]

Yessir

[@nerdishlive]

OMG HAI!!!! 💖 YESSSSSSS

[@merreyloosli]

YES

[@jazz3738]

yes LOL

[@superd222tube]

Beautiful! Tremendous format. Great video. Thanks Dr. R, Thank you Mr. Cohen...

[@deborahmorgia6101]

Chord's: C,G,Am,E7,F

[@claracolburn8394]

When I play this song I use two down strums per note. Just a suggestion.

[@mercury-drinker]

Clara Colburn thanks I’m trying to learn this song and since it’s not mentioned in the video this helps a lot

[@shelbi_740]

I use one down and a light strum up. It sounds the same. They both work fine. But that is what I use

[@shaynerosegoniabo3334]

I did that I knew IT when IT started

[@preciousshilohbantuganisaw4919]

Clara Colburn that’s also what I do but one strum I suggest you try it!

[@xLCLIPx]

Me too

[@louisebaker2303]

Fantastic video! You just made this song so easy to play. Thank you so much.

[@gachacutieslife4419]

This music is beautiful 😌

[@marlenegarzam2399]

i do fingerpicking 123432 (every number is the string)

[@DoubleJJam]

What about the quick F and G chords ?

[@MONA-if8kd]

since when is hallelujah played so fast

[@janes8714]

MonkeyMusic This has always been the tempo for this version

[@biaj3429]

I thought so too but then someone said you can change the settings in the KZbin tool box

[@katietamaki6843]

I know

[@Alex-my3dc]

Since you tried playing on the ukulele, it feels faster to me as well

[@missmarreneca]

Thank you so much for posting this. I’m playing this to my six month old daughter. She loves the picking it really calms her down. 😊

[@bia123brunieri5]

Pai, eu quero Te amar Tocar o teu coração, E me derramar aos Teus pés … Mais perto quero estar, Senhor E te adorar com tudo o que eu sou E Te render glória e aleluia … Aleluia, aleluia Aleluia, aleluia … Quando lutas vierem me derrubar Firmada em Ti eu estarei Pois tu és meu refúgio, ó Deus … E não importa onde estiver No vale ou no monte adorarei A Ti eu canto glória e aleluia … Aleluia, aleluia Aleluia, aleluia … Senhor, preciso do Teu olhar Ouvir as batidas do Teu coração Me esconder nos Teus braços, ó Pai … Toda minh'alma deseja a Ti Junto com os anjos cantarei Tu és Santo, exaltado, aleluia! … Aleluia, aleluia Aleluia, aleluia

[@pamelaurbelis5032]

That was fun playing along! I'm happy now, lol! East Texas Ukulele Gal here! Yeah boy!

[@DrJillReese]

Yee-haw! ;)

[@e.hhampsen4508]

Heya! Me too!

[@lydiedruaert8124]

Génial pour progresser.... merci... mauruuru roa 😊🤗

[@pietrosofi5458]

best tutorial for this song!!

[@clairedyer5900]

i used DD for all of them

[@sagebushes]

gen z just here to learn how to play the l'manberg anthem, and i am also guilty of it

[@awoser7023]

Oh God I've been found

[@zach-ish8022]

Yep, the only fictional nation I’ve ever felt patriotic for besides Narnia.

[@graceiguess2975]

no

[@whereu-na.]

*i heard there was a special place where men could go emancipate...*

[@delta-03]

The brutality and the tyranny of their rulers...

[@randomnon3802]

There was once a special place where men could go and- *cries*

[@elmnop]

NO

[@randomnon3802]

@@elmnop yss

[@delta-03]

My L'manberg...

[@alexkellett2709]

I can't tell which I love more... Rufus Wainwright or Jeff Buckley rendition... Thoughts?

[@doroteabole3667]

I just do finger plucking 123432 but idk what to do on those quick chords...

[@beepbeeplettuce5230]

I'm playing the lmanburg version lmao. Putting the lyrics here for simplicity pls ignore and have a nice day stranger Well I heard there was a special place Where men could go and emancipate The brutality and the tyranny of their rulers Well this place is real, we needn't fret With Wilbur, Tommy, fuck Eret It's a very big and not blown up L'manburg My lmanburg My lmanburg My lmanburg My lmaaaaanburg

[@curlyone1]

Thanks, it really helped me learn some songs!

[@roflmows]

great song for practicing guitar finger picking

[@kill7033]

Strumming pattern DDU-DDU and in halleluyah part strumming pattern is DU DDU DU

[@wadadmaalouf]

I love this song. I think I found my ringtone

[@Nerino]

Great playalong, enjoyed it

[@snoopaka]

This is awesome. Thanks so much!

[@johnsigsworth6979]

I just sing hallelujah it has an acoustic song so the man just plays the piano and he just sang it was a duet

[@MashTec]

Best version!!!

[@KC-cr9ew]

My favorite strumming pattern for this: DDDUD (1 down strum for the quick F and G)

[@ArtGirlJan]

This was wonderful! Thank you!

[@joashdacillo270]

So cool 💕💕🙏

[@ukutraman]

Hello!Beautiful Ukulele Sound! I subscribed to your page.

[@adamngriffin3921]

thanks so much this is immaculate

[@21392jojo]

newbie here, for anyone doing the fingerpicking method for playing this song, what do you do for the bridge? do you switch to strumming for that part (specifically in reference to the quick C to F to G to Am section). Thanks!

[@lmaomitah7185]

why cant i stop playing it ???

[@Oliver-cf9mn]

this really helped! thx

[@evaasuncion7879]

I don’t know how to play the G

[@ArtGirlJan]

How many thumbs up can I give this! ? ! ! ! 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@ruanaraujo7782]

Apareceu de sugestão do vídeo do utc, eu cliquei e tô aqui

[@11111Rich]

Timing is 6/8 so should be DudDud DudDud i think but i'm new at this so could be wrong but sounds good

[@KokiriKidLink]

It could be 2 sets of triplets, depends on the song

[@anitahawkins8238]

Yes, it's in fast 6/8 time: ONE two three FOUR five six, but you can strum it like 4/4 by counting just the ONE and FOUR of the 6/8 time, so it's: ONE . . TWO . . THREE . . FOUR . . over two measures of 6/8 time. (Aside: a surprising number of pop songs are in this kind of quick 6/8 with only the 1 & 4 beats coming thru strong, most things you ever slow danced to, for instance, and LOTS of Beatles tunes.)

[@anitahawkins8238]

@ok Sorry, no. It's in 6/8, as any copy of the sheet music will tell you.

[@summeralvarado5432]

Not sure how to contact. I am very thankful for your ukulele videos. I have had such a good time learning. I have 2 requests - So This Is Love and Say You Won't Let Go.

[@SussanTeo]

Hi, How do i pluck the Half "F" & "G" cord @ 3.21? my plucking pattern is 123432? Thank you for this wonderful guide as it is the easiest and the first song i learn on Ukelele.

[@markericsonmillos9744]

Only GCE

[@teeginluedt5690]

I love this song

[@elifraser2783]

strumming suggestions would be helpful thank you!

[@e.hhampsen4508]

And 123432 fingering

[@KC-cr9ew]

Lol sorry ik this reply is 2 years late but I find DDDUD works well and for the quick F and G, I do one down strum each.

[@annemarieingram5405]

super fun and easy to play!!!!!!!!!

[@ariannabarona799]

A great video, thanks!!!!

[@jasneskis]

Good play along. It would be better if words were with cords. I can’t focus on two area at the same time.

[@jimjeup675]

Listen to a recording of the song over and over again. The lyrics will stick in your head Or, here is a version with the words, just change out the Em for the E7, or play it with either chord ukutabs.com/l/leonard-cohen/hallelujah/ This site has a lot of uku songs. Print them to .pdf, print them out and start a song notebook

[@jimjeup675]

There are two versions with slightly different words. This is the Jeff Buckley version (better known version) ukutabs.com/j/jeff-buckley/hallelujah-four/

[@aleahsadler5417]

dduu worked well for me

[@dylanfletcher6664]

It was fast to begin with but the chorus was faster than the verse. Anyone else notice?

[@franciscac2032]

Cuál es el rasgueo?

[@arnoldthiessen6576]

Am I the only one who never does e7 on time??😬😬😬

[@marleehenwood6745]

i just do c, lol its to hard

[@stupidestella]

Same here lmao

[@arnoldthiessen6576]

O I do it better now

[@alisakravchenko5856]

R.I.P Leonard Cohen

[@johnexton4581]

Can you confirm that your playing 6/8 time as Ive seen and heard it in 4/4 which I don’t like? Thanks

[@DrJillReese]

Yup!

[@biaj3429]

This is awesome!

[@Tarcib]

Very good! Tks

[@capey1335]

Strumming pattern is dduu

[@catherinec2899]

I use d dudu for everything and the quick f and g are two fast d. Not super fast. Generally to the tempo. His notes are too fast at times

[@izzy5109]

Does anyone have any good strumming patterns?

[@johnraggio]

This really helped😊

[@patmazzu6478]

favolosa, complementi.

[@michaeljordan4811]

hallelujah

[@thelegend54]

I've seen versions where Em replaced E7. Which is better?

[@veryboringname]

Em is correct and is what you hear

[@Hannah-gx9ny]

I used ddud for the strumming! :)

[@alexa734]

Thx I need these cords 4 school

[@khrisnhi]

Love it 😍

[@ethanlai7171]

it is god's songs atually

[@arnaubrossa4489]

Hey, im know nothing about music to be honest, but i cant stop thinking that the E7 sounds super wierd, is that okay

[@veryboringname]

Your'e right. It should be E minor.

[@heatherrobertson5447]

Holy crap I has no idea this song was so easy to play.

[@sulaobini676]

I use 231413 it sounds really good

[@virginialeite2787]

💖🌼