How to Strum Ukulele Swing + "All of Me" Uke Jam

[@ukulelebutterfly]

Wow! ... just when I think I'm making progress 🙄 I'd have to live a LONG Time. Lord have mercy.🦋

[@cinemanate5310]

Same here dude! Keep at it though.

[@ronnoron3004]

About dang time somebody made ukulele sound fun and jazzy.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks very much for watching and sharing 😊 Please subscribe to the channel for more videos like this one 🤙🎶

[@chantelles3641]

I looove John Legend, but THIS is the "All of me" song I wanted. If you're reading this - I like you - yes you!!

[@UkuleleZen]

Why thank you :-) I like you too. John is a Legend! Billie Holiday's version is of course a classic...I also like Louis Prima's version. So many great versions!

[@almaximus03]

❤

[@mad4ukeparis206]

Woaaah! This was one of your coolest lessons and there are soooooo many. I was swinging like a crazy woman. Not caring what my neighbours thought! Merci.

[@UkuleleZen]

Rock on!! Like a New Orleans/Paris 1937 party!!

[@СергейПротасов-к4ъ]

Groove and accuracy, that's what I need to copy!

[@UkuleleZen]

Sweet! Hope you'll watch again & enjoy! :)

[@robin9841]

You are an incredibly talented person. Rhythm oozes out of your pores. I hope it's contagious.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for watching Robin 🎶🤙😊 It IS contagious!

[@charmainenissanka7171]

Thanks, Stu. This is one of my favourite old songs. Your teaching style is so much technical and fun - it makes learning enjoyable. Love your videos!

[@mailen0609]

Oh I wish I could like this a thousand times over!! Great song, great solo!! Thanks so much!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Mailen...play along anytime - I'll be here for you! More swinging vids like tis coming soon!! :-)

[@marioalejandro7549]

I agree with you sister 👍🏼

[@robertharris281]

Stu....you make learning and playing the uku fun and easy. Best wishes from Cornwall

[@UkuleleZen]

Thank you Robert! Glad to hear you're jamming along!Hope you'll subscribe to this channel for more great ukulele video content like this one 😊🎶🤙

[@drbel382]

That’s a good song and strumming accompaniment; of course a good voice too!

[@UkuleleZen]

Why thank you! More lessons every week ;-)

[@Dan-uk3rv]

never really paid swing any attention until now. What a way to make the ukulele sing. Awesome video.

[@UkuleleZen]

Glad you liked it! The thumb strum & gentle mute really gets things swinging 😉🎶

[@beaflores9952]

Thanks for the lesson

[@UkuleleZen]

My pleasure Bea! 😊🤙🎶

[@MiaHessMusic]

I'm gonna have to watch this over and over. And over! You are a gem!!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Mia :-). YOU'RE a gem.

[@cateli8549]

Quelle joie de passer ces moments de ukululele avec vous. Encore et encore merci 😊

[@UkuleleZen]

Merci Beaucoup! 😊

[@euniceluna7517]

Thank You for your videos ! You are so a good teacher​ 😊

[@UkuleleZen]

You're very welcome! Check out some of the other videos at my channel…click subscribe to keep in the loop! happy jamming 🎶😊🤙

[@Korryn69]

😀 Wouaw ! Thanks so much ! (From France) Excellent Professeur, MERCI BEAUCOUP !!! 🙏

[@UkuleleZen]

MERCI!!! 😊

[@jardelbassi5320]

Wonderful!!! Love it! Can´t stop playing!

[@mrdkjjabs]

Your energy is fantastic my friend! Well needed and I'll enjoy giving it a go, much peace and respect!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks so much! Wishing you all blessings...peace & respect right back at you MrDkjJabs 🙏

[@eriche8870]

Agree hes natural

[@Samster8]

Hey Ukulele Zen Master, you rock!

[@UkuleleZen]

I am merely a reflection of your awesomeness 😊🤙☯︎

[@broadwaygypsy3304]

SUPER EXELLENT !!! THANKS

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks so very much!

[@randallrandall1]

That was a lot of fun. A favorite song of mine anyway!!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Randall!!

[@hopemorales9147]

Love it! thank you

[@UkuleleZen]

Glad you like it! Thanks for watching 😊🎶🤙 Please subscribe for more videos like this one :-)

[@thatlovejones]

Super! Thank you! ❤

[@moritz6298]

Thanks for the lesson. Greetings from. Germany. Moritz

[@UkuleleZen]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching Mortix 🤙🎶

[@herminefischer1439]

Hallo Moritz, auch ich bin begeistert von seinen Videos, er macht es toll! Grüße von Haus zu Haus 🏡🇩🇪 👋🏻

[@herminefischer1439]

Ukulele Zen - see, you have more than one fan in Germany 😃🤣! Thank you for your wonderful videos! Hermi

[@shine82h]

Thanks Stu !! Fantastic lesson !!

[@UkuleleZen]

Glad you liked it Shine!

[@killa46464]

You’re gorgeous and such a great teacher !! Thank you 🙏🥰

[@UkuleleZen]

🙏 Thank you for watching & joining in...and thank you for this video - I saw this on your channel page a nice meditation here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWGzhIh6q7Gcbqc

[@anne24fafa]

Wow! You rock your ukulele!

[@altviooltom]

Nice lesson! (And solo, and song etc!!)

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Tom!

[@ThijsVerberne]

Your energy always lifts me up! Thank you so much for being you.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thank you for sending good vibrations back to me (and I imagine you do this with many many people throughout your days). All the best, Happy playing, Stu

[@marymadalenem2351]

What a delight! Love your videos, the way you teach.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for watching and playing along Mary! Please subscribe to the channel for more videos like this one 😊🎶🤙

[@GertVollrath]

Dear Stu, your music has the destiny to make people feel really happy - thanks for spreading wonderfull moods to the world! Happy greetings from Germany.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for listening & wishing you all the best over in Germany! Happy playing Gert!

[@cateli8549]

All of me 🎶🎶🎶💕Merciii Stu, c est vraiment extra !!!

[@UkuleleZen]

Merci Beaucoup! 🎶💕

[@nrtk511]

Thank you the lesson

[@AgusWibowo08]

Baddass man on the planet🎉

[@nikolinamartinic634]

Such a beautiful soul you got here. Greetings from Croatia 😊

[@UkuleleZen]

Thank you! 😃.Wishing you and your family well in Croatia 🙏

[@natharien01]

🎶🕺💃✌️Hi, 👋 from Montreal 🇨🇦🙋‍♀️Thank you!

[@kathroot7252]

Excelllent tutorial

[@UkuleleZen]

Many thanks for watching...play on and please subscribe for more videos like this one :-D

[@saltlakestrummers2646]

Great tutorial!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thank you!! You’re a GREAT UKULELE CLUB!! 🤙🎶😊💜

[@saltlakestrummers2646]

@@UkuleleZen, thank you. We all think the world of you!

[@Beerbatter1962]

Very cool. Subscribed.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks so much Beerbatter!

[@karman1970]

That was awesome

[@MiaHessMusic]

Thank you Stu, as always wonderful!!!!!

[@UkuleleZen]

Keep on swinging from a star...

[@alanbouet-willaumez1390]

Outstanding

[@monicautano_lesson9544]

Enjoyed this ! Thank you Stu. I can’t play hard for my trigger finger😓 in these days. I am taking this as a message that I need to let go my too much controling...

[@UkuleleZen]

Well, I LOOOOOVE your solo version. That is some very tasteful playing you offered. Keep that solo warm under your fingers - you really played nicely. 🎶😊

[@chantelles3641]

Its 2am. I wanna play this song *NOW*!!! My flatmate is going to hate me haha

[@UkuleleZen]

Look like your flatmate is going to be staying up late! ;-)

[@carloslugo7450]

Loved it!!!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thank you Carlos! Hope you'll subscribe to this channel for more great video content like this every week 😉🎶🤙

[@christianluhr6467]

Stu, you're incredible in teaching and encouraging! Too bad, six people ain't swinging but hating.

[@lancehahn4701]

Brilliant!!!

[@sprint955st]

One of my faves, from the movie

[@UkuleleZen]

Yes!! Loved that one! 🤙🎶

[@aulljon]

Okay I’m ready for the solo tab now!

[@Kro2normandie]

Do you edit the solo and how can we have it ? Please! Thanck you 😊

[@UkuleleZen]

Right on Jon! I'll be outlining what I did this month for $10 patrons...I'll offer a sample lick first as a public video. www.patreon.com/ukulelezen

[@UkuleleZen]

Yes! I'll be outlining what I did this month for $10 patrons...I'll offer a sample lick first as a public video. www.patreon.com/ukulelezen

[@morethanwords]

This strum works really well with 'What a Day for a Daydream' - John Sebastian's great song from the 60s.

[@UkuleleZen]

Yes - that's a super cool swinging tune...hmmm - I think that should be lesson someday!

[@Nana-hy9yz]

thank you very much!!

[@Tanque]

Awesome vid. Thank you.

[@UkuleleZen]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

[@mysjana6325]

All of uke, why not learn all of uke... with UZ! I am amazed how you make what I thought a very melancholic song into something fun and happy. The image of the trampoline helps a lot to get the movement: maybe a way of transforming pain into energy and joy ? A languorous stroke and then a brisk whip... Merci beaucoup!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Jana - that bounce helps keep the swing! Ps. The Merci I said at the end was for you, Estelle and all the sweet folks in France 🇫🇷🤙🎶🙏🏻

[@MikeDeNicola]

Amazing Stu! Love you bro ❤️🔱⚡️

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks very much mate… More swinging videos to come!

[@BuzzyWhitlowIndy]

Fantastic! thanks for sharing

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Tom...Glad you enjoyed it! Share the vid & keep on swinging!

[@cagreninger]

Gads. Cool! tryin to move away from strum only..so tab for solo?

[@kristinsullivancalhoun2153]

I love this video and I find all your videos so helpful and inspiring! Thanks for all the great patreon content too.

[@mad4ukeparis206]

1)I am crazy about this lesson and I find with the speed and all ( I know I can slow it down, but I like the vitesse) I slip into chucking ( hey, this song has helped me, without intending improve my chuck, thanks), but I like this mellower sound. I suppose it depends if I use the index finger or the thumb while strumming . When I use the index, I tend to use the bottom (palm) part of my thumb.

[@UkuleleZen]

Yes - wherever it feels natural, follow that. Just as long as your technique is LIGHT. That's key. Keep on searching for the effortless, ease of when something is known. Watch the body...feel the dance on the instrument....ENjoy :-)

[@rbiel100]

Phenomenal 👍

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks! 🙏🎶

[@sunsioux444]

Great !!

[@UkuleleZen]

🙏🌎🎶🌎☯️🔥🎉

[@UkuleleZen]

Play along jam starts@ 4:02

[@tugceustunel6776]

I am very glad to discover you! Although I cannot do what you teach in every video, it is very enjoyable to watch! ♥

[@UkuleleZen]

Thank you so much and thank you for subscribing!

[@skylarking12]

We recently did this song in concert; it's always fun played jazzy and loose in the syncopation. Some day I'd love to play the picking patterns and flourishes you do here, even half as fluidly as you do it. Right now, Until I get better at it I do a few slides here and there instead.

[@waz3128]

so sick!

[@UkuleleZen]

Play on Was! (I was in a band called "The Waz" 20 yrs ago.

[@judithcourts9773]

Loved this Stu. Going to crib the solo if that’s ok. Hope you are ok

[@aishwaryajuneja8022]

This is really great!! I would really like it if you make another video on the introductory part too!!

[@janowens7610]

This is Wunderbar… so love it…I’m a Cole Porter Girl! But I can’t get that slap/mute yet…working on it…

[@agnieszkascibak3661]

I would like to play like you🥺 but I've only had the ukulele for two month, so everything is ahead of me.. I hope:) You sing very well too. Besides, just looking at you puts me in a good mood. I use your lessons to learn. Thank you❤

[@mikelopez6765]

Sweet !!!!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thank you Mike! Hope you'll subscribe to this channel for more great ukulele video content like this every week 😉🎶🤙

[@unplannedsyntax]

Você é uma festa inteira! (You are a whole party!)

[@UkuleleZen]

Muito Obrigado! (the extend of my Portuguese ;-) Thanks so much & happy music making Dan!

[@RUSTERFERIAN]

Awesome 🇬🇧👽😎🙏💚🖖

[@UkuleleZen]

Thank you Rusterferian! Keep on jamming! 🙏🎶🤙

[@gavintobin4912]

if 2:45 "really starts to cook" I'm at pot noodle stage of cookin'...

[@UkuleleZen]

Dig it! I have Rocky Raccoon almost ready for you & Séan ;-)

[@gavintobin4912]

@@UkuleleZen Super and the swing strum just "clicked" last night 😁

[@AnBerfelo]

You are too advanced for me but i love it🤩

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for watching and trying! Just so you know, I have lots of beginner friendly tutorials at my channels homepage “Ukulele Zen”. Play on, Stu 😊🎶🤙

[@manusal9053]

Great❤❤❤

[@wahyudianto8432]

Awsome

[@molikam]

I love your arrangement, I would like to learn this song in gypsy jazz style :)

[@UkuleleZen]

Sure thing Moli! We can do this in our private lessons...it's often one of the first major key Gypsy Jazz songs I teach 😊

[@molikam]

@@UkuleleZen Oh Great! ^^ I am writing you en email now. i have some idea.

[@mad4ukeparis206]

2) The delicious UDU at the end adds so much flavour but overused it's less magical. It is nice to feel a surprise when it comes- how often should we had it? After certain chords? I know it's a matter of preference but any suggestions?

[@UkuleleZen]

You can feel free there...Once you're in the pocket, just stretch out with your feelings & start to improv some strum effects...it becomes more jammy that way too. :-)

[@edubbya]

I now know...what I'll be playing for at least the next 3 months.

[@UkuleleZen]

NICE! Keep swinging! I think Steve Martin had a movie of this same title ;)

[@boogie404]

You play awesome chords! I enjoy learning this so much. Played guitar for long time, but I think uke is better voiced for jazz 😁

[@broadwaygypsy3304]

update :new found freedom found from this vidio, helped to cast off unneeded, restaints...

[@UkuleleZen]

Awesome!! I appreciate your kind comment and am very happy for your music making 😀 I’ve got more to enjoy at the channel and courses at my website too. Play on! www.stufuchs.com/store

[@almaximus03]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@sherlynn7211]

you are SO fun! Love swing,, you rock !! now if I can just take five to get my knuckles untied .. LOL that was fun :)

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Sher Lynn! Glad you liked it :-)

[@natharien01]

Wow! ✌️Is there a sheet to follow printable? I love this beats 🎶💃🕺🌹 love it 😍

[@janemurray5696]

Hi, loved your swing strum with All Of Me. Is it possible to make it work using my index finger? Thanks. Jane ,from Down Under

[@UkuleleZen]

Yes Jane, you can! Same idea, different finger. Also sounds good with a straight forward DU DU DU DU strum w index...Hope you'll subscribe for more vids like this one...Be well & Happy playing, Stu

[@FleetYunS]

wow............

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for watching!

[@marioschatzlmair3171]

❤️

[@UkuleleZen]

💙☯️🤙🎶🙌

[@oORamonOo]

Hi Stuart, please have a look at the comments under your Johnny B Goode video. Everyone has problems with playback, France, US, German.

[@UkuleleZen]

Hi Ramon, Yes - it's unfortunate! I think the estate of Chuck Berry has blocked the video in the EU. Never fear - an online course about rock and roll and rockabilly music is about halfway finished… I'll be announcing it on this channel soon as it's completed! Be well, Stu

[@ajarnStef]

Scoobi doo....i want to be like you!

[@peel3695]

Where can i find the tab?

[@nickwgash3760]

I can't see a thing!! The ad won't go away. Not a usual problem.

[@UkuleleZen]

Sorry about that Nick - try refreshing the page - you may have to "skip ad"...there shouldn't be any banner ads on this vid...

[@nickwgash3760]

@@UkuleleZen Thanks. Failed on the Android - worked on the iPad thankfully 🤗

[@lisacompton593]

Another superb video Stu. Thank you. This is a challenge for a beginner like me but I'm sure giving it a go. Can I ask you, when you mute it's difficult for me to stop it becoming a chunk so is that alright?

[@UkuleleZen]

Yes, absolutely - a silent mute is what I'm recommending, but a chuck is juuuust fine! Do YOUR thing ;-) Thanks Lisa

[@ayletthauki5023]

What Brand of UKULELE are you playing in this Video?

[@UkuleleZen]

Hi Aylett, The Ukulele played in this video is a custom Tenor Uke w/ Kasha Bracing System. Very unique ukulele made by a wonderful luthier… He is getting older so if you wanna get one reach out to him soon and get one while he's still making them! Made by Brian Griffin - P.S. Please tell him Stu sent ya’! www.griffinukuleles.com

[@LP-bf9oe]

I am getting like 3 beats instead of 2: 1 when i slow strum,1when i fast strum and 1 when i mute Unlike in yours where the fast strum and mute together are one beat. And my hand movement is also different from yours, i know I am doing it wrong but don't know how to correct it

[@cgnicolis]

Sorry I can't hit 'like' twice

[@UkuleleZen]

Awww, thanks! Feel free to share it with a friend ;-). Be well & jam ON!

[@agreeatdogchow]

Dotted notes...or triplets

[@UkuleleZen]

Yes - the rhythm has a swing triplet feel. Try this tutorial out to learn the fancy triplet strum fill: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2HSZGCYjtiAipY

[@kimbeirl5336]

The music I printed out for this song, does not have what you are playing??? Why??

[@rodneyminter9450]

the music that you printed maybe in a different key

[@UkuleleZen]

Hi Kim, It's what I played...it is the songsheet. I'm following the chords & strum....the songsheet is a guide - jazz has lots of ad libbing - in tis version I stick pretty close to the page ;-)

[@navajovik]

My ukulele most be broken because it does not sound like that😱😂 i think the batteries are low👍

[@UkuleleZen]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@gavintobin4912]

Man this is harder than you make it look 😭

[@UkuleleZen]

Keep at it Gavin...the muting of the strings - is just a moment of touching the string lightly :)

[@gavintobin4912]

Ukulele Zen Thanks Stu, I can actually do the mute but can’t get the “swing”. I just sound forced and robotic rather than relaxed and eh swing, bouncy, trampoliney BTW when is your next “how to sing & play for dummies” tutorial 🤔. Greetings from a sunny and more locked down Ireland. Every time we get even a regional lockdown the weather gets better.

[@davidmonteiro1685]

Show off

[@Revmayes]

This isn't my favorite for a beginner. Song is not introduced (chords) and seems more about Stu's playing than teaching the student.

[@faytheweber8578]

great song and lesson but waaaaay to fast for me to play along with you. I could only get one strum per measure, but at least I muted that strum! I will have to slow it down a lot, although then you sound like somebody leaving the dentist with a numbed mouth that won't work and it makes me laugh.

[@UkuleleZen]

Slowing it dooooowwwwnnnn is goooooooowwwoooood! 😉 Thanks for watching & joining in - my tempo is just one possibility of course - play it slower & it becomes a nice ballad 🎶