How to Play Ukulele by Jake Shimabukuro

[@maala7868]

I watched that video 6 years ago, when I start playing Ukulele and I was AMAZED by his playing, never thought this can be possible for me to be that « good » . And 6 years later I can do 80% of what he shows. Even if you thought that is impossible, trust me , it is.

[@RoLopezCalifornia]

Ombeing , thank you. I was getting so hopeless.

[@dianedupree-dempsey2402]

I don't I will ever get to 80% but that's okay - I can aspire. Thank you for reminding me that putting in the time and effort does pay off.

[@atitasho]

That is nice to hear. So i have 5 more years to go;)))

[@manuelsen69]

trust you, it is indeed impossible? :D

[@gillesvaneeden3313]

I didn't think it's impossible for you to do 80% of what he's doing, but if you're convinced otherwise, I'll take your word for it.

[@pauldormer3687]

As an ancient guitar picker i thought i knew a few tricks.... but this was an eye-opener...... i have just bought a ukulele. Thank you.

[@NewUkeNewYork]

Part 1 1. 0:28 One Finger Stroke 2. 1:46 Two Finger Stroke 3. 4:11 Ten Finger Stroke 4. 6:03 Picking Part 1 5. 8:22 Picking Part 2 6. 10:52 Picking Part 3 7. 12:29 Hammering 8. 14:40 Combination Part 2 16:36 Yesterday

[@doctorsniestro]

thanks a lot

[@djajakodir8055]

Terusannya lagu 'yesterday' mana?

[@audiocook8150]

🙏🏾⚡️

[@thecoldwaterdiver186]

@25:00 Eleven Finger Stroke

[@dianedupree-dempsey2402]

Thank you!

[@jangchubTashi]

I've been coming back to this video since I first heard of Jake in February this year. When I first watched your lessons I thought "WOW" that's amazing I could never do any of that. over the months more of it started to look possible, well finally I'm now able to do some of the techniques that you kindly shared here many thanks for the lessons and all you do for people peace and the UKULELE

[@cdb-ez6xg]

+jangchubTashi Thanks for the perspective. I came across this video about a month ago after getting my uke, and Jake just blew me away. Well, I've taken my third lesson with an instructor and found myself coming back here to practice in-between. While most, especially the ten finger stroke, is still beyond where I'm at, I can see myself getting it one day!

[@btrs1994]

+jangchubTashi dont forget to be realistic - you'll have to do a bit of work whichever method you follow for learning to play the Ukelele I've been studying teaching yourself uke and discovered a fantastic resource at Arthurs Uke Blog (google it if you are interested)

[@Bobbles84]

Jake Shimabukuro: "Got it? OK?" Me: "Eeeerrrm......"

[@mailerose2309]

hahahah!!

[@supergoodwizard]

Seems like a really likable dude! Plus his music is awesome!

[@steappy7292]

Most of my life I have played Flamenco guitar. This my second day with a Ukulele. It's 5 in the morning and I can't wait to get started. Your teaching is cool & clear, so thanks. I am surprised to see that most of the right hand techniques are the same as my Spanish. I did all right yesterday, I hope for the same today. .. You are inspiring ... Big THANKS !!

[@ofjdaz]

"I really like my thumb. Hi thumb!" 06:57

[@cdb-ez6xg]

+Francisco Ochoa Hi thumb!

[@mokonauts]

+cdb8315 Hi finger!

[@maysarah1613]

I just watch that and pause to see if there is a comment about it. I immediately found ya! What a nice couture

[@kissofdeathisraja]

i like how the description says "some technique". goodness, this video is gold. i'm gonna spend the next few months killing my fingers, wrist and arm in the name of music.

[@chillicancarnage]

I just bought a ukulele today. Never played one before and this just looks like some god level skills. I WILL REACH THIS LEVEL no matter how long it takes

[@chillicancarnage]

Last month I was completely bewildered at how astronomical difficult and amazing this shit was. I just managed to do the entirety of this video magically only fucked up on the picking a little. It's amazing to see what doing work can get you

[@marknohr4433]

Nice, I figure I'm on a 3 month schedule of about 30 mins a day. 1W in right now and just starting to hear the 10 finger roll. You're going to have to post a video. At 2 months later you should be able to nail this without a thought. I'm guessing you play other instruments, probably guitar or banjo no?

[@chillicancarnage]

nope only instrument i can play is the Ukulele

[@keyinsa91]

How's it going now?

[@ryuko4511]

@@keyinsa91 the legend says that he still practices 69 hour each day to master all techniques of this video

[@raybeezs]

I play a double bass and now bought my first ukelele. What a difference and what a great small instrument! And this guy is an amazing musician. His explanation is very clear and easy to follow. I'm hoping to learn a lot from him.

[@tedtrinder4290]

You are so good I have just came across you. You are a master I am only a beginner at 79 I wish I had discovered the ukulele a long time ago but I must say the ukulele is fast becoming a instrument of choice thank you ted

[@mydogeatsjeans7216]

Good for you. I just picked it up before my 50th in January and in love, so much so that I'm trying to convince my 77 year old Aunt to give it a try.

[@charleskuhn382]

"Basically all we want to do" yeah just give me about 16 years, brb

[@josuafalguera7260]

12 years more to go bro

[@49rockon]

Keeping this video as an encyclopedia for reference. I ain't got it yet. Will get it some day. Many thanks for a fantastic tutorial. You seem to make it so easy !

[@vbrenes31]

I love how humble this guy is :)

[@lschizzle]

This was the best tutorial of all time. I dont even know what to say. I mean to think I can play and have perfectly memorized yesterday in that amazing arrangement in less than an hour is totally mind blowing to me.

[@mu2thehotness]

I learned so much variations of strumming in this ONE video than in the last 11 months. Albeit, I have only been playing on and off. Jake is a gr8 teacher.

[@dulcimerdan]

This guy cannot possibly be from this planet. He is off the charts good.

[@cagard]

Hi fingers, hi wrist, hi thumb. I never knew you ! Hi strings, hi sides of strings and sides of fingers. Crazy what the hands might be able to learn to do. I never knew the hands could be so clever. See you in your upcoming concert in our area in October Jake.

[@Kwood10]

Love this video. He makes it look so easy . Great teacher with a great sense of humor .

[@travism1268]

I literally shouted YAY when i found this, thank you so much to jake and the uploader this is a gift

[@Tigerstar0405]

such a cute dork and a surprisingly good teacher for how fast he goes through the techniques and everything. Really good.

[@fdelathouder]

I take a lot of comfort knowing that Jake can always teach if he has trouble becoming a performer. (A great master can be masterful in more than one area - Thanks so much, Jake!)

[@TheJar113]

I've played guitar for 5 years, but never thought that the Ukulele was as extensive to learn. You inspired me to borrow a friend's uke, and now I'm hooked. Just bought my own. Thanks!

[@jirasatta]

This VDO is from DVD " Play Loud Ukulele " by Jake Shimabukuro I believe that we can play the technics like Jake but we have to start from very slow until you have more skill you can increse the speed faster and faster . Good Luck Everyone!

[@PowerSuitNinja]

Next Up: How to Play Piano by Mozart

[@reececoles]

And it's videos like these which make me feel like I'm crap on the uke...

[@roxannmoore-coleman7663]

Hard techniques to do but such a patient instructor, will replay this many times before I am able to replicate .

[@sharonb2061]

This is the best technique tutorial for ukulele. Thank you for sharing.

[@ThePearsch]

Jake... one of the best. (Ohta-san is another, of course.) Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@manwiles]

Real obvious that you are brought up with good manners and genuine Aloha spirit. Thank you so much for sharing this precious lessons.. I would need to pay top dollar for these lessons. I like to pray you have a long wonderful life.

[@anjaliradhe]

Yesterday... I decided learn this way to play... Now it seems that my yesterday is getting to be far away... Why I had to start to learn when I am old?? I'll keep practicing this until all my dinners get co-o-old Yesterday, we really loved the way you play And we love it even more today Thank you Jake is all we can say 🌷

[@DarrenStephens1]

What wonderful generosity of spirit... What I love most about this is that he absolutely gives us everything we require in minutest detail. All we need to add is the love he has for the instrument and Malcolm Gladwell's 10,000 hours. Truly! Any of us could be Jake, or at least be true virtuosos, if we simply (!) put in the time and practice. Thank you, Jake!

[@anuragmukherjee11]

Thank you sir !! I've been playing guitar since 7-8 years and the only thing I always wanted to learn were these techniques.. Thank you so much for sharing these valuable techniques with so much pleasure.. Being an Indian.. Whenever we learn something from somebody, we call that person our " GURU " ( Teacher ).... And we believe that a teacher deserves the same place and respect as God does.. You are my Guru.. Thank you so much.. I wish I cud see you someday.. 😊✌

[@ThePavelAntonov]

You are definitely the best in teaching/playing ukulele. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@Aidan42781]

Pleasantly surprised looking at the first few strumming techniques so far since that's similar to how I play guitar (I never use a pick). Definitely getting an ukulele tomorrow now.

[@PopTartNeko]

How to Play Ukulele Like a God by Jake Shimabukuro Fixed that title for you

[@clementepascale159]

Lol! :-D

[@daveadriffield7296]

What God plays uke?

[@stueydoubleyou]

The Bruce Lee of the Ukulele

[@DerekDeMuth]

Jake actually wrote a song dedicated to Bruce Lee, its called Dragon ;)

[@congerscott6064]

LOL, that was a great comment, (it's the truth) 👍

[@SmallUkeBigWorld]

His brother, also a professional ukulele player, is named Bruce.

[@Dogstarbrite]

I'm going to learn this song come heck or high water!!! I'm 74 so I need to push it! That first bar cord is killing my short weak fingers so maybe I can substitute it in a way to just get past that! I can't give up the whole song because of a problem here and there. Thank you for the step by step lesson! You play incredibly!

[@G..G..]

How is it going? This video is wonderful.

[@neight.c]

14:42 "here's a combination of techniques. SRRGAHHHH" *hardcore ukulele solo*

[@yukiousuzumi2595]

You liar! You didn't teach me that!

[@clelandstephen4181]

Already thinking of throwing my Uke away...and haven't even got one yet! :-) good stuff!!

[@Chaluv19]

I love this guy and his teaching technique!! Awesome! Thank you for posting this, Jake!

[@ThePavelAntonov]

Unf-g good! Thank you very much for sharing, Man! Thank you for letting us not only to watch you playing, but the great pleasure to follow your leads and learning how to play! Good music heals! Your technique and repertoire is priceless! Your teaching skills are blessed by your kind heart!

[@liliumjade]

Jake: "So this is how you do it" Me: "okay" *does it very slowly* Jake: "This is what it looks like fast" Me: fuuuuuuu I'm thankful that he shares his secret to the world, but I'm sorry Jake, you're too damn good for me. lol

[@cathywilson5190]

Fantastic tutorial, thank you so much ! You are soooo good! 🙂

[@griffinf123]

In awe at his skill! Thanks for the generousity in sharing your knowledege

[@loopyla123]

"You can call it what you want" right now impossible springs to mind ...

[@anjaliradhe]

Very thankful for this. So kind of him. His yesterday is beautiful. Even today! I'll keep coming back to this daily for as many years as it takes to play it 😊 Thanks Jake !

[@chucky1316]

You are a great teacher and make it look so easy , I see and hear your love for music, thank . you very much

[@randymorris7248]

MAHALO NUI for sharing your skills with us!! You are awesome!

[@jgordon766]

Wow, wow and WOW! Really helpful! Haven't seen anything like this. I suspect it will take me nearly forever to come even close to this. THANKS!

[@funguy4utube]

He is so modest and friendly ...He was just born to play the ukulele ... he has it down so instinctively - GIFTED - ... I still remember the first time I saw the video of him playing "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" in Central Park ... must have been five years ago ... watched it so many times since ... the King of the Uke ... so nice to be able to get instructed by him ! Would love to hear him play Simon and Garfunkle's "If I could / El Condor Pasa" it is a song made for him

[@bunzcali4143]

Aloha!!! very informative and entertaining.. easy to follow tutorial....

[@hxsm8090]

when asian took ukelele seriously, a single ukelele sounds like an entire band. everytime he says "you got it? good job!" i feel like i wanna cry.

[@megadevilbird]

Nice to see a master like you teaching on here cos lets face it not many would, especially as you are the best in the world"well you you are in my book".good man.i recently started to play the uke and as a guitarist its different but the strum patterns make it and you have great technique......its like flamenco,rock,classic all mixed.i love it and you are a genious and you seem cool aswell which is allways good.thanks for trying to teach your fans.

[@magmaher2807]

Hi jake im only starting to learn , I love what u do and will enjoy learning ur style of playing ...

[@jgordon766]

I forgot to mention...you crack me up! Great personality!

[@erichtht]

Awesome Jake. I feel like I just got a "private" lesson from one of the best uke players on the planet. I'll be coming back to this video often. Thanks!

[@SamThorpe]

OMG where is the next video... I was really getting into that! So amazing!

[@rigelvaldehueza6842]

Excellent skill and a very good sense of humor to match! Mahalo for sharing 👌

[@ezgiberf5137]

Hey! I just discovered your channel and i love your ukulele video too! Thank you very much! But i wanna suggest something, just to my humble advise, please organize your channel dude. I wanna see if you have other ukulele videos but your channel has way too many videos for me to find! Have a nice day, thanks again for this great video!

[@Kittyreaper]

I just got the ukulele and wasn't sure where to start. Thanks a lot for this tutorial, I'll definitely be watching it more than once at my level.

[@quailstudios]

I love Jake... really!

[@cmacartin9079]

what a humble guy he is... showed all the pro techniques so easily..

[@arnoldsalayon7051]

Glad to find your lesson...gives me inspiration to play more. Thank you!

[@DjChraine]

right!? this is the best one yet! someone finally explains the stuff with more in-depth analysis

[@yuyafujikawa1729]

"Hi thumb'' haha.. that made my day. Thank you so much for sharing us your very nice techniques(which is advanced...!)!

[@jjmonman]

Its not hard to believe man...he's from my homeland, hawaii. its beyond a peaceful place...music is more than just sound. its an entrance into someones mind and soul. he is just engulfed in it. this is why this guy is my idol

[@masterZaroku]

Jake you are amazing, keep singing the songs in your soul..

[@MrStolis]

Fantastic tutorial!!!! Thank you! I'm new to ukukele and haven't been able to do the rolling yet well but I guess we'll come to that! Thanks again!

[@gk59utube4]

JS, you are a great teacher, player and a fantastic person..you could also make a career in SU comedy...

[@mstracyful]

Jake rocks the Uke. someday i hope to be good too

[@gaWalt]

Excellent Jake! You're very talented and altruistic. Keep on keepin' on!

[@KalaniMusic]

Nice Jake. I never knew you were such a fun-loving goofball! Thank you for all you do for music and people. I hope you're getting around to work with children as often as you can.

[@cecilegodon7464]

merci de me refaire le ukulélé...un souvenirs de mon enfance...tks to you to give me a chance to re discover this ''souvenirs'' of my childhood....

[@alexandriaking7342]

perfect... you are so talented.. thanks for the videos..

[@davidcass4958]

This guy is incredible!now we are going over advanced picking techniques, I thought that’s what you just did!

[@chuckHart70]

Jake. Thanks for inspiring. CBG player... This is useful for a lot of different instruments... Jake is truly a master. Buying a CD...

[@kenjillewellyn6745]

Here's a combination of techniques..... *BATTLE CRY*

[@hojkoff]

I don't have a Ukulele so I can't try this, but I know for a fact if I tried there is no way it'd sound as good as that! He makes it look so easy!

[@joelyoung9450]

Thank you Jake ! It is very cool of you to have made this video. I will be using these techniques on my guitar mainly, but I do believe I may get a ukulele to play at some time in the future. I just came across some of your videos the other day and really enjoy them. I find it very soothing. You have great taste in music and are a great entertainer. I will be watching for a concert in my area as well as turning my friends on to you. Fun stuff man! Peace.

[@joaomancano]

Really good to watch. Like to see you play reggae if possible

[@davenilaya]

Great tutorial...great music...and great guy!!!! :) Thank you!

[@sibac00]

You're amaaaaaazing ... Simply amazing .thank you 👍

[@danbywinston]

absolutely awesome - best uke playing I've seen - now can we go back to 1-2-3.....!!!!!

[@billyboggins]

learnt more here than the last two years ...thanks very much !!!!!

[@justsusin]

I love it, just starting to play. I will come back to this cute and funny.

[@VILCAPAMPA]

All these right hand techniques are very useful to play charango too. Thank you for the tutorial. Awesome.

[@niklaspilot]

These strumming patterns (the first 3 ones) sound really really spanish!

[@HannahandHanah]

ikr

[@sarahrose7445]

Flamenco baby💃

[@odettepross2435]

again..my ukulele laughs at me from the corner of the room !

[@pabluefox]

Thanks so much. I enjoyed this video beyond words. I need a lot of practice for sure.

[@joas89]

so nice to have a masterclass by the master himself ! god bless Yvon Québec Canada

[@TheUkulelePanda31]

Is that what 'Just Dance' is? A combination of all the techniques you need to learn? Awesome.

[@Choobacca18]

whyyy is he so precious?? also, i don't know how his ukulele doesn't just burst into flames or just breaks in half when he is shredding. but AWESOME.

[@cidadaomsr]

Very inpiring and educational. Skills!

[@timothylynch675]

wow! you are an amazing teacher just watched your documentary, it has inspired me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@estellabignon8754]

If i ever reach one tenth of those techniques after 20/30 years of practice, i shall be happy with that....😅 You're a freaking genius, and funny too...❤

[@wpe89]

Thanks a lot! I've improved my technique in 25 minutes more than I had in months of practicing.

[@emoses]

it was a treat jut to watch you play it ...

[@vegtamvanderveg]

trying these techniques only makes me realize how incredibly awesome he is.