How to practice chord changes on ukulele! (faster and smoother transitions)

[@HenriqueSantosCosta]

Ok. I've been practicing the uke for a week now. I'm not frustrated by my slow progression, since I already expected that, but I wanted to study smart. I just watched 3 of your videos and your tips are gold! Thanks!

[@aleksandrakutz]

UPDATE?!

[@k3rmitth3fr0g7]

Update

[@johndelaney5173]

UPDATE

[@nuk3fishydude902]

Lol u quit and simp for neekolul( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@johndelaney5173]

c00kie.subliminals hey man I just wanted to see if he kept practicing, I don’t think you would normally say you’re gonna update we were just interested.

[@911-s6y]

Ur the reason why I started ukulele

[@posersniper2424]

Nature4 life same

[@pearlyp9898]

Same!! I just got my ukulele today and I love it so much, going through her tutorials right now to learn ^^

[@razingflame]

Pearly P Lucky! What type of Ukulele did you get?

[@pearlyp9898]

A concert one, or specifically s fender zuma concert ukulele :> Was a bit pricier than what I think most people just starting ukulele would choose, but it sounds and looks great, haven't really got any regrets ^^

[@lisan1987]

Same

[@paulpitcher7865]

I’m seventy four and in lockdown.So decided to do something different and sent off for a uke.Fingers are a bit stiff etc and was finding A to G nightmarish but your tutorial helps a lot.Will keep on trying lol.

[@user-f0r3shad0wingR4coon]

update??

[@itsjojustjo]

How are you getting on now ? Just started curious

[@nouhakerrouche6506]

Guess clicking fast is my specialty when it comes to your videos! I love you and keep on inspiring!!! 😍 😘

[@EliseEcklund]

[@HALLTOM]

You are what makes KZbin such a great platform to learn. new skills - a first rate teacher - a first rate human!

[@jedsates6289]

I like how she makes the beginners feel like they can do it😭😍 We love you Elise~ 😁💝

[@nyuflame2271]

super helpful!

[@EliseEcklund]

Yay! I'm happy to hear that!!:)

[@shish39]

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[@kmations4049]

Yes i agree

[@wateenalharbi2502]

omg chanhee as ur pfp hi

[@VetRider-AZ]

I realize this was posted a few years ago, but i had to comment. I tried to start learning a couple of years ago and got frustrated with chord transitions and got busy at work. I'm 53 and have never played an instrument and was trying to learn on my own because I've been told how easy it by several people. I've tried to pick it up another time, which resulted in the same frustration. I stumbled upon a neighbor that's part of a community uke group, which I've joined. So I've started learning again. I practice daily, and I am improving but still struggling with transitions. I was so happy to find this video. Your pointers make so much sense. It will be part of my daily practice going forward. I'm pretty excited about my chances for success. Thank you so much.

[@karissarose5842]

Could you please do a tutorial for one of these songs?♥😭 1.We Dont Believe Whats On TV 2. Build M e Up Buttercup 3Somewhere over the rainbow

[@xoxo-hu4nj]

She’s done one for somewhere over the rainbow, not sure for the other two though :) hope that helped

[@janellearthur6290]

we don't believe whats on tv is actually quite easy it was the first song I learnt:)

[@masahiroburgos2598]

We don’t believe what’s on tv is riptide

[@7vannb]

Masahiro Burgos no it is not

[@johnjonny2646]

epicgamer lilly riptide has the same cords like we don’t believe what’s on tv

[@dianahemmings9612]

I've always had a problem changing from G to Em! This helped me sm thanks Elise!

[@EliseEcklund]

You're welcome!!:)

[@Benjamin023]

Thank you so much for this video ma’am, 6 years later and your video is still helping people. God bless you! ❤✝️

[@donotoole3415]

I have been struggling to learn the uke for a while. This little video as been a real breakthrough for me. Thanks!

[@thaneeshasivasithambaram2529]

Thank you I needed this for guitar!! 💕💕

[@EliseEcklund]

You're welcome!!:)

[@blorblin]

Just found your channel! Been playin uke for 3 years, your channel is Amazing!!!!

[@EliseEcklund]

Thank you!! Welcome to the channel!!:)

[@nick15knight]

Best chord shifting concept.. thanks.. now it may correct my misfire chords when changing keeping fingers in air.. love from india.. ❤️

[@efrendaos1062]

Your tutorial of changing chords not only thought me on changing chords but also on bringing change in my life. I can not change how the chords are just like i cannot change other people but i can change myself. By making the transition fast and smooth i can change my life for the better. Just like you said HAVE PATIENCE. Thank you.

[@lukegalyan452]

Super helpful. Thank you!!!! Pulling my fingers off and reforming each chord was getting me nowhere. You rock for explaining the simple stuff us beginners just don't think about and yet is so basic that experienced friends never think to tell you. Thank you!!

[@roxannealford3775]

Could you do a tutorial of We Don’t Believe What’s On TV on ukulele?

[@stellarose1865]

Elise thank you so much for the advice!!! I just started ukulele and I really appreciate it!!! Thank you!! Also you were part of the reason I wanted to learn ukulele! I just thought it was so cool and fun and it looked easy to learn!

[@datwafflestho7471]

Thank you so much! I can't figure out what was wrong every time i try to change chords but after watching this i realize that i take my hands off the uke too much when changing chords. This really helps!

[@simiramani9134]

OMG! I just started learning and this helps so much! It’s almost like Elise read my mind😂 thank youuuu! Love from India!

[@yuhyeet9084]

Omg tysm! Your videos help me so much on ukulele!!

[@miqbri]

I know you get these comments constantly but this has really helped me. I felt frustred after couple days (I know, not much time but still) because other teachers / tutorials started with "press at once". So the "attack the next chord from the skies" was the approach. But this one by one, I am already much much faster after one day. I understand there is a limit but eventually I know it will switch to all at once, already some fingers land at the same time in some chords. The key is that this is much more approachable to practice. You start slow and get faster and more precise after 10, 100, 500.. etc. chord changes. Thank you

[@samanthalockyer4946]

Riptide is my favourite song and I just got a ukulele so this video was really helpful

[@gregcummins6]

I've said this before, you are incredible at teaching. It's like you understand what the beginner is going through and what to expect. TY

[@brittneyslight]

Sooooo thankful for this video! I've been struggling going from f to g and g to f. This is extremely helpful!

[@dqnia]

Early

[@EliseEcklund]

I love you more!

[@lowbatterychargephone]

Thank you, such a good help! ❤ riptide was the first thing i learned 😅

[@EliseEcklund]

You're welcome!! I'm glad it helped!:)

[@bootlegfelonysteve2304]

thank you! ive been having trouble with this for a while and this really helps!

[@EliseEcklund]

I'm so happy to hear that!! You're welcome!!:)

[@lartencha9088]

Thank you for your lovely service to the world, attitude of gratitude!♾♾♾😍

[@sebdavila]

This video changed my life. Thank you Elise.

[@brooksrimes]

You have an amazing amount of knowledge for a young person.

[@jpalm1051]

I just bought an ukelele and i started yesterday and because of your video , riptide by Vance Joy, i can play it THANKYOU 🙏🏼

[@lunalovegood7541]

This helped me so much to learn! I started playing the ukulele about an hour ago

[@RoLopezCalifornia]

You have the best tutorials and wonderful tips!

[@Crystal달]

Thank you so much for this. I'm a beginner and I have been struggling with the transition from c to g..and within watching this and a few times it's coming a lot easier.

[@brianodonnell586]

Hi I have just picked up Banjo/Ukulele. Your videos are a great help to my learning an instrument. You have inspired me not to give up. To keep going so big Thank You.

[@hackerman108]

Your voice is so soothing!

[@AidenMcLain347]

thank you i've been struggling with changing to the d chord in songs and this is helpful

[@allishalittmann6950]

i got my first ukulele yesterday and your channel has helped so much omg

[@Lauren-wd3tp]

Such a helpful video. Thank you :D

[@EliseEcklund]

you're welcome!!:)

[@starcrozzd]

Thank you so much for this video...solid advice. I was already figuring this out for some transitions, but I needed some reminding for those that were frustrating me. Practice, practice, practice! Already improving. You are adorable and I enjoy your channel. Thanks again!

[@monalisadas7702]

I got my ukulele yesterday! Your vlogs are helping me a lot ☺️☺️

[@jsinenapadnejjakobagrvkoup4111]

Elise, I'd like to thank you so much! I got an Ukulele for Christmas, and I was worried i wouldn't learn it. But then I stumbled upon you. Thanks to you, it's going really smoothly! Also, you are an amazing girl, don't mind the haters, they are just jealous of your awesome singing voice and your talent for playing! Keep this up, I say you will be famous in the future! 💖

[@mollygillman7704]

Really helpful got a learner uku about 10 months ago but never played but watching your vids I sayed practice hard to be as good and am to g was really hard for me so thank you so much

[@grafaneayeishad.5653]

When i bought my ukulele i already knew this chanel that's why i learn how to play it tnx elise for all of those tutorials and covers i really inspires me to play ukulele

[@leandro7130]

thanks :3

[@EliseEcklund]

you're welcome!!:)

[@kmations4049]

69th like

[@rubythegoldendoodle7456]

Tysm! I watched this video when I was just starting ukulele and about a week later, I got it! I’ve been playing ukulele for 3 months now and without i probably wouldn’t be able to switch chords! Ty

[@Emma-rh3sm]

Hello Elise! I love u soooo much and my friend is lending me her ukulele over the summer!! Thanks so much for being my inspiration! Love u! :)

[@drewmarxlanuang48]

Thank you for teaching me how to shift chords on the ukulele and it helps me on how to read notes fast

[@cemeterydrive10]

oh! thanks! i’ve never thought of it that way actually. i can transition from one chord to another kinda quickly, but i always pull off my fingers from the frets! so this helps a lot actually.

[@buttons2545]

Your vids are so helpful I just went through dozens of them

[@sherlyn..4099]

Hey!!Elise😘....m a starter ukulele player...got a cute little uke n been practicing for lyk 2 days...n just watched ur videos ..thn I started feelin lyk..hey girl u can also do d tricky progression thing after doin a lot of practice.. D way u make everything n everyone clear about ukulele,it's totally remarkable...n wanna bring smthg that...every songs u play r super audible n incredibly charismatic...luv u.🤗😍😘...hope,m gonna strum along with singing a song....(soon,think😊)

[@andrescarrizo5204]

You are an awesome teacher.

[@sherrynix7655]

I don't have my uke yet but i am getting mine tomorrow so i have been watching your tutorials so I know some chords and how to transition between chords

[@superd222tube]

Best Covid relief and chord transition tips! Thank you.

[@eeemilia]

When I first played ukulele, it was in music class. We learnt 3 songs; Don't tear my heart, In the jungle and another one I don't remember. I had a broken arm so i failed miserably. My music teach just said- copy of the board and just play. I learnt nothing

[@MyBackHurtsALittle]

Newbie, was cruising through the chords (Am, F, G, C, G7, then even D, Em)...but HIT A BRICK WALL on Dm7 and E7 (Imagine by John Lennon). Fingers literally would not do it while playing. This video helped so much so quickly- many thanks!

[@jhoellieneflores1621]

this is super helpful i finally learned it! tq so much!

[@trixiebautista2039]

I’m really glad that I found your tutorials, I’ve learned a lot from it, you’ve given me hope to try to play again and now I’m always looking out to your videos. Thank you so much for this! continue inspiring others.

[@shaileshthakrar1012]

You're an awesome teacher. Thanks 😁

[@MissLiss1215]

This is super helpful thank you! G to F has been sooo hard for me to figure out and anything to E has felt completely impossible!

[@irismackintosh458]

Love u Elise xx Your so insperational to young singers/songwriters and you are jist genuenly amazing

[@B3anFl1ckr]

I'm thinking about buying and playing ukulele because of you and a few others so thank you

[@grace_kassarah2736]

Thanks so much. I’m trying to learn the ukulele and you’re my inspiration

[@esegorditodetx]

Thanks Elise I got better at changing chords.

[@EliseEcklund]

you're welcome!:)

[@esegorditodetx]

Elise Ecklund I'm xoozoo from younow

[@ayiyo960]

I NEEDED THIS 😍 thank you so much~💕

[@eleanorbarsic8065]

Thanks for walking me through thus. I find your videos really encouraging and useful!

[@federicomartinez265]

Your positive, and that makes all the difference

[@PurpleAlbatross]

Can't believe how much this helped - thank you!!

[@jenniferx3429]

I just got my uk today and i’m think i found the love of my life ❤️❤️

[@yuku-kun292]

i have ukulele class tomorrow this was very hrlpful now i am confident

[@xdepx934]

Tysm! This helped so much

[@EliseEcklund]

you're welcome!:)

[@JulianWood7Lang]

Thanks a lot, very helpful video and really increased my confidence to make chord changes

[@Belamom1]

Wow, glad i found to you! Relatively new to uke. This video was really helpful

[@tylerpich7108]

thank you so much for that. you're the best! hope you have a great rest of your day!

[@davidmolloy126]

Great advice Elise, thanks very much, stay safe and well.❤️🎶🎸🌞🇬🇧

[@jazzysadventures8124]

I just got my uke and this helped a lot!!

[@geomensione]

Extremely helpful suggestions!

[@rockinrobyn3180]

So helpful!!! ❤️❤️❤️. You are awesome!! I just love you so much!!

[@Melanie-ow1xn]

Thank you so much now I can play songs with my ukulele I love you soo much I subscribed and turned on the notifications bell!

[@n95takami87]

I’m trying to learn riptide for my first song on ukulele and going from am to g is hard especially when I just got my uke. I’m probably rushing and forcing myself But I’m left handed too and most vids I watch confuse me. :/

[@quack8610]

How good are you now? I want an update.

[@wolfiebear888]

I’m also learning riptide as my first song as well

[@fred-bv4zv]

Greetings! Im a lefty and learned to play the ukulele like right handed people for easier learning.

[@katherine-jp3yq]

i am a lefty and all i had was a right handed one so i used that. it was hard but yeah

[@artificialcolourzeee4647]

ukuchords is a great website for lefthanded chords here ukuchords.com/

[@serenaz-g3367]

this worked so well thank you for posting this

[@zaigamakhtar9237]

you are my inspiration for playing the uke. thank you for all the help. you're are awesome :)

[@nessied7638]

dude i never have time to watch your videos anymore i miss you

[@kirkthomas4482]

This video was super helpful. I really struggled with note changes and I did what you said and I am a lot better thanks😁

[@louisebernalynrasonabe1134]

I literally dont need any app cause your vids are so much more than enough❤

[@hey.shannon]

Your voice is so soothing :)

[@jennahertges1117]

Fantastic Advice!!!

[@jmaia2k]

My dear, keep in mind that you are the most important supporter of my ukulele learning process. Thank you very much. Elise FTW!!!!

[@felkebg1]

I am trying to teach a very young grandson and this helps a lot. Thanks.

[@May-tg5t]

Darn it! I wish this would have been posted sooner. I’ve managed to figure it out by myself but this would have been so helpful! Thanks for the extra information!

[@RealSunnyD]

you are the reason I started ukulele #Elise Ecklund rocks :)

[@mykagambini]

This girl is why I want to play the uke, I’m getting one soon, and I am definitely gonna watch ur videos coz I’m a beginner c:

[@clareb4563]

I need to buy that Luna uke. Like, it’s a freaking MUST! I love it. 😍

[@deadfornow8117]

This was uploaded on my birthday! I had a lot of fun today :)

[@unavailable175]

I am getting my first baby uke on Thursday June 28 2018!! Because you inspired me (it’s a concert and it’s by Ellen ukulele and it’s mahogany)

[@lissy1231]

Thanks:) I'm just starting to play and your tips help a lot 😘 lots of love

[@xWRAiTHx]

Bought Ukulele because your tutorial are easy and I have learnt shape of you also.

[@leilamariemapinguez4602]

Thank you. I've learned so much from your tutorials. 😊