Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen, in the style of Jeff Buckley // Ukulele Fingerpicking tutorial

[@carrietakushi2485]

Your teaching method breaks everything down so a beginner can really grasp the concepts and techniques. TY

[@carrietakushi2485]

+cynthia lin You are positive and relaxed, and even though you only have a short period, you break it into small progressive chunks. I also like that you give some short cuts to make smoother transitions.

[@jessemazelli7925]

Cynthia, I want to say thank you for starters. I'm an old guy who decided to go back to school and working on trying to get accepted to a Veterinarian program, I am married with two teenage boys, and I work for two non-profits. I decided, I needed some self-care! My dad and brother are guitarist. I couldn't hang with the metal strings. So I thought why not the Uke! I'm not sure what took me so long but, you have definitely inspired me. You have shown me, a way to release my stress. You have amazing energy, and that is why your Ukulele Day's record took off like you said it did. I see much more success for you. I have a small fantasy of becoming the first famous Kansas Uke player (laughing)! The sad thing is, the midwest isn't up to speed, when it comes to music so there could be a chance (laughing even harder). The day I receive my first paycheck as a Vet, I'll show you my gratitude. Until then I hope my shares and my clicks help! I do have a question for you! Your [ C - D ] , you say 3 plucks/ strums for the C in the brackets, but that's where I'm confused. If you pluck 3 beats, then your only plucking the top 3 strings correct, the G, C, E string? If so, what's the point of the C chord, since its on the A string? I mean no disrespect, so please don't misunderstand me. Can you just hover over the D? Or are you skipping a string somewhere? Meaning strumming only C, E, A strings, C, G, A strings, or G, E, A strings? I have been blessed with the ability of using the Right and Left side of the brain, So I have creativity with a lot of analytical questions. I tried looking at your fingers but couldn't quite see what your pinky was doing. Thanks so much for taking time out to answer my question. Take care and I wish you much more continued success.

[@tubeyou89119]

I love so much about how you break down the "most challenging transitions" into bite-size learn-able pieces... That's the deal maker for me compared to other tutorials.

[@6193drvn]

Your method of teaching breaks down any possible barriers - I so enjoy playing along and learning from you. Thank You!

[@zoefang4563]

Absolutely

[@chesneymunro7340]

I would just like to tell you, I LOVE your channel! I watch like all your videos and try it on my neighbors ukelele! I just bought a ukelele for myself so I can learn all your tutorials! I just want to thank you for all your wonderful work you have made such a impact on my life! Me and my neighbor always watch your tutorials and learn them together! Your the best!! Thanks so so so so much!

[@ddigiminiani]

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[@vondab3358]

I bought a ukelele 4 years ago & watched a couple videos of other people on you tube, got frustrated & stuck it in my closet & gave up. Got it back out a couple weeks ago & found Cynthia Lin & can play almost all of her songs pretty fluently. Awesome teacher!

[@reneemcmanus9573]

There is not a teacher like u on you tube. You're the best and chewit's not bad either. An Irish ukele student

[@amywalsh6713]

Thank you! I have been using my ukulele a lot in elementary classroom music. My students get so excited when they see my ukulele case. I'm mostly self taught since I live in WV and nobody really plays around here. Your videos are so helpful. Thank you for sharing!

[@davidfrak8428]

A fan of yours for well over a year! You break things down, making the lesson doable. Very approachable in your demeanor.

[@GreenEyedKat92]

Cynthia I just started playing the uke last month and I already know how to play most of the songs you put up I truly appreciate your hard work on teaching us. ty ty ty, you are awesome

[@sorchagrisewood3023]

By far the best ukelele teacher on You Tube! Great voice n really breaks it down for beginners, including tricky chord transitions, strumming patterns etc!

[@maybethistimenow]

For D, I use fingers 132 rather than 123 (it makes the 2nd fret seem less crowded for me). Then transferring to Em is easy - simply slide 3 and 2 down the strings into position while, at the same time, move 1 across to the bottom string of the same fret.

[@user-lw9bl7dt1n]

You have the most wonderful training video on the Internet. Thanks. You're the best!

[@Nursheikha8]

Thank U, Cynthia! You are the reason I can now play the uke quite well. And I still keep learning when I visit ur tutorials😍😍😍

[@Amanda-qu9uw]

Hello Ms. Lin, I just wanted to say thank you for ALL of your tutorials. They have been very helpful for me and will continue to suggest your videos to all who are interested in learning Uke.

[@purrucajb1]

I really love the way you teach how to play the fingers on the strings and chords your the best and very inspiring to me thank you and god bless you abundantly always

[@LinBuer]

Love your teaching methods. I feel like I might be successful at the uke. I tried mandolin and failed. But you break it all down in such a way so that I can be successful at the uke. Thank you.

[@54cecile20]

The best teacher on youtube, thanks a lot for your job, I'm glad to be one of your patreons.

[@rhezellevelasco2052]

Well I've heard there was a secret chord That David played and it pleased the Lord But you don't really care for music, do you? Well it goes like this: The fourth, the fifth, the minor fall and the major lift The baffled king composing Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Well your faith was strong but you needed proof You saw her bathing on the roof Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew ya She tied you to her kitchen chair And she broke your throne and she cut your hair And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah But baby I've been here before I've seen this room and I've walked this floor You know, I used to live alone before I knew ya And I've seen your flag on the marble arch And love is not a victory march It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Well there was a time when you let me know What's really going on below But now you never show that to me do ya But remember when I moved in you And the holy dove was moving too And every breath we drew was Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Maybe there's a God above But all I've ever learned from love Was how to shoot somebody who outdrew ya And it's not a cry that you hear at night It's not somebody who's seen the light It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah

[@IQ1066]

Hallelujah, you're the best teacher! My luvluv is now strummin' our Uke that's been resting for 2 years since we bought it!

[@keerypopo6033]

Really love to see you singing and playing along with cute peace music ukulele....thanks for sharing...Stay bless

[@blimpodeclownsclowns1390]

Hey Lin , you are so interesting to teach a ukulele making it so easy. You know what makes it easy ? Your beautiful communication. I just love the way you put across to your students. Bless you .

[@conniedavidson1460]

After struggling FOREVER on the G to Em pinky transition, I realized I didn’t have to pick up my POINTER of G😂

[@GeaVox]

Awww lady Cynthia Aloha! I was given a soprano Uke for my 63rd birthday, as arthritis makes playing guitar harder every year, on these cold Albion shores, and this little gem really is much more manageable. As I started getting to grips with my little Uke, I searched on YT and came across your channel. Well.. what a joy! YOU are a born teacher, and have style and grace aplenty, madame! Thanks to you I am getting to grips with this, one of my favourite songs of all time, though I prefer the Jeff Buckley version to Leonard Choen's, but then who wouldn't... Jeff made this his anthem and it would make the dead shiver... and he gone to join them all these years :'( THANK YOU! I could SO hug you 'till you squeak! :D I hope to teach the Uke to my granddaughters - though not fro a while, as they're only little now. Incidentally, in G this song has WAY more pathos than I the rather plain C cover original. Willing all Hawaii safe in these anxious days of smoke, fire and eruptions! Aloha!

[@bellamelissa87]

I love all your videos and have learned 4 songs so far but I find this one a little tricky to follow when you stop calling cords. 😔 it's gonna take a longer time for me to learn this one. One of my favorites great job! Thank you for being so awesome and sharing your gift-

[@wendyclemens1346]

your tutorials are a daily source of joy and inspiration to me. connecting through music is universal and healing. mahalo cynthia , "music is the supreme gift" santana

[@passemoilesol]

Un petit moment réjouissant ! De l’ eau fraîche au bon moment ! Merci!

[@bannerline]

I love this song. Now I will actually be able to play it too! Thank you SO much!

[@menedzemoke4794]

love the way using plnki movement for

[@jungheekuehn2012]

Tank you for beautyfull lesson of halleluja

[@martincarny5079]

Finally! Ukulele teacher who can play and sing. Most of youtube ukulele tutorials are horrible for some reason..

[@notcvpids]

*After two years ago...* I'm learning this song, two years later!! *P.s Thank you for this tutorial!! cX*

[@user-jq8uc9vr1u]

You are an angel.

[@pierrettemercier1066]

Vous êtes une excellente et très agréable professeure Cynthia. J’aurai 84 ans dans 1 mois je passe de très beau et bon moment avec vous. Merci! “

[@martinaparrella8713]

Cynthia...you are the best teacher!!! I❤ you

[@djdubboy6078]

You are excellent but it would be fun to have lyrcs with like other your songs. Just to let you know, you are best teacher.

[@robynskinner8824]

Cynthia could you please do a tutuorial in the key of C?

[@darlarumelhart5272]

Robyn Skinner I can’t seem to get the E?

[@darlarumelhart5272]

When I do Em it says G on tuner?

[@bethany7998]

Your voice is so beautiful and vintage it reminds me of old songs I love it!! so beautiful

[@Redheadedlady55]

~Love the song...& thank you Cynthia for teaching us the tricks.

[@andrea.dibiagio]

thanks so much for this tutorial, so clear and relaxing to learn from it. The tips for the transitions and how to hold the hand are especially useful!

[@laarniabad2084]

thank you ,you are a great teacher.can please do the DONT SAY YOU LOVE ME BY THE CORRS. THANKYOU

[@susanvanwaveren8845]

Cynthia it's a pleasure to learn with you! You are very clear and you have a lovely sweet voice!

[@zoefang4563]

Thanks for all your help Cynthia

[@maxrr2609]

Well done, smart, music, beautiful, you are blessed, thanks for great lessons…

[@mlazNJ]

I am trying to make a song called " I am in love with you" hehehe.. Thank you for tutorials! I am learning,slowly but surely..Only been two weeks,struggling with strumming a little bit.

[@pablipabli7796]

Me encanta! He aprendido mucho contigo, gracias por compartir tus conocimientos !💜

[@beebalmisred6894]

Thanks so much. I'm able to play basic Ukulele from you. I love all the songs you have here for lessons on here. I love your teaching. Thanks a ton. :)

[@katalinachaston3410]

Thank you very much. I love coming back to your tutorials as they are so easy to follow. You explain things very clearly. 👍

[@MikayDoelman]

You're a fabulous teacher!!! I've just discovered your channel and am learning so much so quickly! Thank you! Keep teaching!!!

[@AiiMEExx]

You are an excellent instructor!! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us, I truly appreciate your work!

[@sabayomatiku144]

I think this is the best tutorial for the uke I’ve ever learnt from! This really helped, thank you so much! 💛💛✨

[@raymondchew8894]

Thanks Cynthia, I follow your lesson and like your teaching.

[@kazimierzbosman5446]

you are awesome in playing

[@bezzulboss]

What a wonderful tutorial

[@lauratrimmell4454]

Love the pinky trick!

[@SHERMAINELOW]

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[@mayter9041]

Hi Cynthia. You're the best uke teacher for me!! I'd like to know you some day!!

[@ritanaffaa5304]

you are an amazing teacher. thanks a million.

[@hans-jurgenmuller608]

You are the greatest Instructor I have ever seen. It is a great pleasure to watch your videos an learn and HAVE FUN.

[@xixichen7247]

thank you so much!! i am making progress by learning from your tutorial!!!

[@philomenapeterson1790]

Thank you Cynthia

[@anujsharma3656]

Thanks for helping with how to change chords. The breakdown is amazing to lowest details. Some of the songs have lyrics on the cords as well on the video for some reason for some reason this one does not have that. It would great if that is also there. Thanks again.

[@ardithconley4958]

If you use a baritone ukulele and use the soprano fingering to play in the cord of G all you have to do is use the C fingering.?

[@yongsookim5024]

You just became my new online teacher, and you have beautiful voice too. Keep up the good work !

[@shelmica]

Thank you so much for doing this song in G. Although C is easier the songs are often too low for me to sing.

[@joshuagreen5010]

I'm curious if the choice of B chord is a compromise. In key of G, the third chord should be Bm and not B. Much more difficult!

[@TheVideoRaf]

You have a very beautiful voice

[@rafaellopez8149]

thanks

[@haekim7098]

thank you so much, nice tutorial for beginners like me ! i love your tutorials

[@meggs9712]

Please please please do more fingerpicking videos! I really like this style more! ❤️ btw I love ur tutorials

[@zetalyn]

You are just brilliant Cynthia. Thank you/ x

[@susanback9127]

Thank you Cynthia. 🙏🙏🙏

[@hilaryhemmes-kavanaugh228]

You are so talented and beautiful!!

[@berrincheteatro5049]

Eres la mejor ! Gracias por los videos, saludos desde México

[@dolorescasazza441]

Thank thank you

[@cocinandoenelporch9374]

i love the way you teach thank.s

[@joaozinhomenininho8951]

Thank teacher... i learn... hugs from Brazil!!! Love #ukulele and like study songs in youtube (english)... great!!!

[@pallavihandique9971]

Amazing vocals! Great tutorial. ♥️

[@joseperezgonzalez7288]

You are me encanta tu VOZ Dios te bendiga amiga Saludos desde Marbella España yo tengo okulele me encanta tu VOZ Dios te bendiga gracias bonita eres la mejor la mar linda bendición

[@Flyahead]

yes i like it in G thank you. As you do all things so easy can you do tutorial how you do recording all together video and sound, please.

[@user-me8qx5vd8s]

Thans a lot for these amazing videos!

[@racheljefferson9899]

Hi is this how to arrpegiate chords?

[@myholisticnurse7914]

Really find it so easy to learn with you...thanks so much for your gift! 😍

[@psyamok3735]

very good teaching for beginners who need to learn the basic!! thumbs up n sub

[@NickdaCruzTaraleu2703]

Thank you very much, I am a beginner, it is very helpful.

[@ElPasoJoe1]

Yes! Thanks...

[@lippy135]

Thanks for the tutorial! Great way to spend time during lock down ❤️

[@jessehalstead9760]

Your tutorials are great. Could you do our house by Crosby stills and Nash

[@djunab]

Wonderful Cynthia! I´m looking for the lyrics of Kuana Torres Kahele´s Hallelujah in Hawaiian. Can you help to my, please?

[@juliebast2869]

Thanks!

[@joseperezgonzalez7288]

Wow está súper guapísima bendición para ti bonita me encanta tu VOZ Dios te bendiga amiga

[@srisuwanto1242]

thanks for all

[@zoerogerson3195]

I’m very new ; Love all your tutorials ; one tune I’d love to learn with you is duelling banjos - would be amazing! .... I’ve tried various videos and have got so far but love your teaching style.. any chance? 😀😀😀

[@alberttrudel9544]

will try in G - great teaching -- thank you

[@paul8882006]

Love it thanks for the song. Your awesome.

[@marionquere3106]

Thank yuo Chyntia you make it so good

[@Loua440]

Thank you So Much Cynthia !

[@lisamariechant511]

I can not down load the cord chart.I love your tutorials.

[@mgkeoh]

Nice one. Thank You very much. Awesome, smushing 😀

[@chiraggupta8405]

Hi This was such an amazing tutorial i am looking to start playing one myself can you please suggest a model ( concert version ) for under a 100 us dollars Thanks a lot and amazing work ....

[@lilima7417]

Love you!My favourite song ever!

[@TimsySkinopedia]

The best uke teacher ! :)