The Most Beautiful & EASY Way To Fingerpick The Sound Of Silence On Ukulele (Simon & Garfunkel)

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Here's a new play along for The Sound Of Silence so you can play the entire song along with me 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWWTdHRtq7KbgpY

[@maggiedeigh6996]

I’m so excited to challenge myself to your play along track. I’ve been working on this for about a month now, and I’m so close to being able to get all the way through without flubbing something along the way 😂

[@jerbear197]

This is by far the best tutorial on playing any song that I've ever seen and I have searched hundreds of youtube videos looking for something like this. Excellent

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thanks so much Jerry! It's great to hear that you found this helpful 😁

[@bonniedavidson936]

I agree !!!

[@charliecarr3497]

GREAT CHORD PROGRESSION..❤

[@tswong6426]

Me too​@@bonniedavidson936

[@barbaraweisdorf2387]

I've just celebrated my 60th birthday and finally am learning an instrument! Thanks Lara, you make this doable.

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

That's wonderful to hear Barbara! Happy belated birthday! 😊

[@lydie_chris]

It took me 3 days but I've finally gotten the hang of it. Thanks so much.

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

That's awesome Lydia! 3 days isn't long...great job! 👍😊

[@carollucci]

Great tutorial! It’s so helpful that you tell how many times to play the chords in parentheses! Thanks

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

You're so welcome! I'm glad you found the numbers for the chord counts helpful 😊

[@eringaines]

I've wanted to learn this song for a while, but I thought it was beyond my skill level. Thank you for breaking it down for us, and for sharing your talent with the world! You're an angel, Lara.

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Aww, you're so welcome! 😊

[@carllee7809]

Lara, you are one of the best ukulele teachers I have come across on KZbin. Your teaching is very systematic, clear, easy to understand. Well done! Keep going your excellent way!!! 👍👍👍

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thank you Carl! I'm so glad you're enjoying my teaching style. I appreciate your feedback! 😊

[@kevinwchapeljr6460]

My father requested this song at his funeral before he passed of stomach cancer….. beautiful song.

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

That is so touching Kevin 💕

[@jeongkylee1805]

고마워요....친절하고 세심한 설명....건강하세요....

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thank you!

[@GMAGPIE1960]

You're excellent gal that is brilliant one of my favourite songs as well❤❤

[@mytube821]

The best tutorial ever.

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thanks! Glad you found this helpful!

[@michellelawhorn5707]

Thank you so very much, so lovely 🦋💙🦋. My husband is so impressed, he is already enjoying me playing this . It is all about our youth, we love the music of Simon and Garfunkel. Thank you, thank you 🙏

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

You're most welcome Michelle 🤗 I'm so glad you (and your husband) are enjoying this. I love Simon and Garfunkel music too - so many wonderful songs!

[@cherylsarton9834]

This is an amazing tutorial. I have wanted to play and sing this song for ages. Now I have a guide to follow and learn from. Thank you.

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thanks Cheryl, I'm so glad you enjoyed this lesson! 😊

[@filizon]

The preparation you must put in shows in all your tutorials. I look forward to each lesson. Thanks.

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thanks so much! Yes, lots of preparation. Your feedback is much appreciated! 🤗

[@Mr9111950]

just beautiful... wonderful teacher...

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thanks so much Conn! I'm glad you found this helpful 😊

[@mrp3930]

Ukulele came in the post today, already on it with your lesson WHOOP!! GREAT SONG . play a little guitar so not so hard to get my head around. going to have fun with the uke.

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Awesome, congrats on your new uke!

[@lishavi6607]

Thanks for your idea to create original melodies using only 2 or 3 strings. Yes, that makes them more accessible to many viewers without being frustrated if they play with high G only.

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

You're very welcome! 😊

[@guillebastreannie1964]

Marvelous! I'll try it! Thanks a lot Lara!👍😄

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

You're so welcome! Glad you're giving this a try! 😊

[@wongposanronicawongposanro3120]

Thank you very much for this tutorial. I like it so much. Have a great day. 🎉🎉🎉

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

You're most welcome! Have a wonderful day as well! 😊

[@ukulelesojourner5976]

excellent vids and teaching. thanks for sharing

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

My pleasure! Glad you're enjoying the tutorials 😊

[@raewynsnook7289]

This is the easiest finger picking I have found for this song by far. I like how you have added the times to pick for each chord too. Thank you for this.

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Glad you enjoyed this! 😊

[@jcpsicologiaclinica7570]

You are an amazing teacher. Loved the tutorial. Thanks

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thanks so much! Glad you found the lesson helpful 😊

[@marciahall7128]

Best sound of silence finger picking tutorial, going to learn this, thanks Lara

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thanks Marcia, I'm so glad you found this helpful! 🤗

[@jd30303030]

Thank you for simplifying this beautiful song and uploading your tutorial. I thought I would never be able to play it but you have really helped!

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

You're very welcome! I'm so glad you found this helpful 😊

[@malcolmjones9109]

Brilliant, thank you so much.

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

You're very welcome Malcolm! 😊

[@jhbarns3]

What a fun song this is to play! A great song for beginners to play....easy peasy.......truly a blast from the past. Nice lesson Lara 😎😎

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Glad you enjoyed this! Thanks! 😊

[@bienveillance57]

Masterful lesson arousing enthusiasm to play this very beautiful song, Lara !

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thanks! I'm so glad you enjoyed this lesson 😊

[@helenamata1274]

Bonito y clarito explicas tus tutoriales muchas gracias x enzeñar aprendi rapido 😊😊

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thanks Helena, I'm so glad you found this helpful! 😊

[@helenamata1274]

@@LaraMarkowitzMusic ok

[@MikeBrown-dk7or]

This was very enjoyable to play, Lara. A big thank you.

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this song Mike, thanks!

[@chuckjeffery944]

Lara, what a great job you did here. You are so good...

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thanks so much Chuck!

[@Zen-ck2ko]

Thank you for sharing. Your video is very easy to follow.

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Glad you enjoyed this, thanks! 😊

[@ukeplaya1]

Wow! One of the deepest and most moving songs ever written AN I CAN PLAY IT NOW!!! Thank you so much for making this video!

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

You're so welcome! 😊

[@jorgequito9562]

You are great ; can you please tell what is your ukulele name , I am looking for one without pick up, I like to get a nice looking one and with a nice sound . My Charango and my Taylor guitar need a nice friend

[@shazziep5567]

Fabulous tutorial … lovely song 😁..Thank you 🦋

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thanks so much 😊

[@tazmac4559]

Very nice and simple as well

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thank you! 😊

[@antonpas3903]

Well done. Easy understandable finger picking and chords. I just wish I can master those B chords easily

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thanks Anton! I wish the B chords weren't so challenging. They do get easier over time 😊

[@glgauge7999]

Absolutely brilliant gal

[@friendlyferolino1994]

Love it so much, teacher Lara.

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this lesson! 😊

[@richardrichardseveryonesho3291]

😄LOVE THE WAY YOU TEACH, I THANKSBELIVE I CAN LEARN HOW TO PLAY. RICHARD

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

I'm so glad you like my teaching style, thanks! Have fun learning this 👍😊

[@la_petit_mort]

I don't write a lot of comments but thank you so so so so much for this.... I wanted to learn this song for so long and now i can play it perfectly ☺️

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

That's wonderful to hear, thanks! 😁

[@marlo5239]

WOW… THANK YOU BEAUTIFUL, Love it ❤❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Glad you enjoyed this! 😊

[@jhoe4075]

Thank you. Very clear teaching. Easy to follow although for someone like me will need lots of practce. Thank you

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thanks, I'm so glad you found this helpful!

[@geoffhore1947]

Thanks

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thank you Geoff!

[@boops8067]

I love this!! I'm a third grade teacher enriching with ukulele... thank you thank you thank you!

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

You're so welcome Rebecca! I'm always happy to hear about ukuleles in the classroom 😊

[@paulaalvarez2117]

Me encanta esta canción y es el mejor tutorial q he encontrado.Gracias!!

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thank you Paula, I'm happy to hear that you found this lesson helpful! 😊

[@ranniekapil6646]

This is beautiful! Thank you very much.

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thanks, I'm so glad you enjoyed this 😊

[@chrischausse2819]

You are wonderful. Thanks for all the lessons.

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thank you! Glad you're enjoying the lessons 😊

[@tneil7075]

Loved it Lara....beautiful...🌺🦋

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@lizamaemusicvideovillarante]

Very nice, you are a very good teacher

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed this lesson 😊

[@salwamelancolic3827]

the sound of my teenage years. Thank you Lara..❤️

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

It's wonderful how memories are connected to music 💖

[@ricardoferrari5610]

Thanks for this lesson!😆😁😁 Hi Lara! You are a really Nice teacher and cleari for explain. Quise decir: gracias por tu clase, Hola Lara! Sos realmente una muy buena profesora y explicas con claridad 👌

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

I'm glad you enjoyed this lesson, thanks so much! 😊

[@pakababy3710]

I'm such a novice! But I love this song and I'm determined. Thanks for this!!

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

You're most welcome! Glad to hear you're determined!👍😊

[@glennrocky7403]

Thank you very much for sharing this. You are an amazing ukulele teacher! Cheers!

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Glad it was helpful, thanks!

[@fernandamccormack]

Hi! You are a great teacher! Thanks!

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thank you! 🤗

[@sophany55]

Thanks so much Lara

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

You're most welcome Sophany! 😊

[@ursulawooden5264]

You are an excellent ukulele teacher. You teach with clarity!

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thanks so much! 🤗

[@4me1fish]

One of my favorites a big thankvyou !

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

You're most welcome Larry! 😊

[@pammartin4527]

I’m also working on the Sound of Silence and Afterglow, love love love these songs and you tutorials on them are the best. I did sign up for your Patrons page that is how much I love your tutorials a d I have watched and did lessons from a few other teachers and you are by far the best for me - Thanks Lara

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

You're working on some great songs Pam! I'm so glad you're enjoying the lessons. Thank you for joining Patreon! I sent you a welcome note 🤗

[@พระวาทะโกวรรณ์]

❤Very​ easy to​ understand​ thank's​ so lot to​ theach❤

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thanks, I'm so glad you found this easy to follow 😊

[@francoisfiglarz667]

This is great! Thank you very much!

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

My pleasure Francois, I'm glad you enjoyed this! 🤗

[@antonpas3903]

Thank you Lara. Really love this fingerpicking version. Have a little difficulty with B flat chord but a bit of practice should solve it. Well done tutorial.

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Glad you're enjoying this Anton, thanks! I hope B flat gets easier with practice 😊🎵

[@davidsellers9123]

An interesting and unique take on a classic...I always enjoy the creativity of your arrangements.

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Glad you enjoyed this one David, thanks!

[@christucker3082]

Good stuff! I reckon I can actually crack this one. Thanks 🤞👍

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

You can do it! 😊

[@Crazyibbes]

Thank you thank you

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

You're most welcome! 😊

[@pancakeyummy4070]

Fantastic 👏👏 i like this song very much ..

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed this! 🤗

[@pancakeyummy4070]

@@LaraMarkowitzMusic you're welcome... ☺

[@kieronconcannon]

Excellent.

[@PanchoPantera10]

You’re awesome ❤

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Aww, thanks! 😊

[@jacklangedyk4078]

Just awesome Lara .love it

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thanks Jack! 🤗

[@salsessie]

I love this one 🤩. Thanks again!

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Glad you enjoyed this! 😊

[@joseantoniorubio1573]

Excelente!! Saludos dé México 🇲🇽

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thanks so much Jose! 😊

[@lrnbalzani]

Thank you from Brazil.

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

You're very welcome!😊

[@jessiesilvestre5498]

I just bump into your channel and i learned a lot from you im enjoying it im new subscriber as well I easily catch your way of teaching thank you🥰

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thanks so much and welcome! I'm glad you're enjoying the lessons 😊

[@debbierodet2481]

Très belle chanson que je vais essayer d'apprendre aussi. J'ai du pain sur la planche. Bon une à la fois 😅 Qu'elle bonne idée le Qr code qui nous emmène directement sur les chansons à apprendre. Bravo pour ce beau projet !!

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thanks Debbie, I'm so glad you're enjoying learning this song! 😊

[@sodapuffs]

The best youtube turorial.

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@BikepackingJourney]

Beautiful. New chords for me to learn dsus2 and B flat

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thanks! Glad you learned some new chords 😊

[@markusa9878]

Excellent!

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thank you!

[@chantalvanrij4776]

This song stood for so long on my to do list for the uke! And now I really want to learn it. Thanks for your tutorial! By the way…my youngest daughter’s name is also Lara! She is 8 years old. Greetings Chantal, from the Netherlands

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

I'm happy to hear that you want to learn this song Chantal! Greetings to you and Lara 😊

[@denisenadeau5243]

thanks soo much lara

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

You're very welcome Denise! 😊

[@georgecrothers5618]

Thankyou Lara.

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

You're very welcome George, glad you enjoyed this 😊

[@stevebailey8515]

super thanks

[@isabelguzmanmiranda5025]

Damn! I play baritone! If you keep making tutorials like this one I'll have to get a soprano!

[@douglastam2404]

Beautiful! Maika’i

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thanks Douglas! 😊

[@mariadelcarmenhernandezavi1942]

I can't thank you enough! Love it! I just started learning few days ago and founded you chanel today. For me you're the best teacher far!

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Aww, thanks so much Maria! Welcome and have fun with the lessons 😊

[@patrickkelly7085]

Hello Lara I have admired your tutorials for a long time your teaching method is the best on KZbin in my opinion, so in a effort to make my Uke sound like yours I changed my Ukes strings i replaced the high G strings that i have used for years to low G just like yours, then I looked for your latest instruction video only to find that that you are now teaching three string uke using only C E A, is this pattern going to continue Lara will it be a two string tutorial next time. Stay safe.

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Hi Patrick, I'm so glad you're enjoying my lessons, thank you! Interesting timing for this video right after you changed your low G. My lessons will generally use all 4 strings. Occasionally I like to create original melodies using only 2 or 3 strings to make them more accessible to my viewers. For this song, the pattern on strings 1-3 seemed to be the best fit. More tutorials using low G are on the way 😊

[@patrickkelly7085]

@@LaraMarkowitzMusic Thank you for the prompt reply Lara I hope you know i was kidding, thank you again for all the wonderful lessons.

[@davidwhite8045]

Hi Lara you have really inspired me and I don’t even have a Ukulele, can I ask about your instrument details thanks David

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Hi David, I'm playing a tenor Kala in this video. Here's a link with the details: amzn.to/2XcWHJC It's a beautiful instrument. Glad to hear you're feeling inspired 😊

[@mikestolz7199]

Hi Lara, I love your tutorials and the way you share your wisdom. i was wondering if you'd consider doing some baritone ukulele tutorials? thank you for your consideration! mike

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Hi Mike, thanks so much, I'm glad you like my teaching style! I haven't gotten into playing baritone as I have so much to keep me busy with my tenors, but perhaps I will down the road. Many of my patrons and subscribers play my low G fingerstyle arrangements on their baritone ukes, so you could follow those tutorials if you're interested. Thanks for the request! 😊

[@raymondmo4402]

many thks.

[@PanchoPantera10]

I’m already learning my chords

[@usernamemykel]

AWESOME! Thanks! Now where did I put that Kanilea??????/

[@CynthiaFritzCf38]

sending love and support, nice voice po, keep going

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thanks so much! 🤗

[@bonniedavidson936]

I really enjoyed this !! Have you read the story behind this song. You will really like the song even more when you see why Art Garfunkel wrote it !

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

I actually came across the story a few months ago. Very touching!

[@BadgerBotherer1]

It was written by Paul Simon.

[@colson8327]

I can do this one! I am sure of it!

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Awesome! 😊

[@colson8327]

@@LaraMarkowitzMusic I wish I had found you a year ago! You are a great teacher?

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

@@colson8327 Thanks so much!

[@leayandug8449]

Tnks Lara

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

My pleasure Lea!

[@mariontl6764]

Just beautiful ! Thank you for sharing this tutorial on a great song. What kind of uke are you playing here ? Sounds lovely.

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thank you! I'm playing a tenor Kala. Here's the link: amzn.to/2XcWHJC

[@patriciacox1897]

I would like to know how to do this on the baritone ukulele, it is so pretty

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thanks Patricia, I don't have a baritone uke but I'll make a note of your request :)

[@songfairyindiajones7756]

Do you play the theme from the detectorists at all? I'd really love to learn that one. I love your tutorials. X

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

I'm not familiar with it but I'll check it out. Glad to hear you're enjoying the tutorials, thanks! 😊

[@songfairyindiajones7756]

@@LaraMarkowitzMusic Thank you.

[@songfairyindiajones7756]

@@LaraMarkowitzMusic. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2abeKBnbZJ8g7s

[@chulchue2619]

What strumming pattern would you recommend as an alternative? Island or some other?

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Great question! I find the island strum is a bit too much for this song. I would do a D - D U pattern with downstrums on beats one and two, and an upstrum on the "and" after beat two.

[@peterwilcox1424]

I only stumbled across your channel yesterday, could I please enquire as to the model of Ukelele you are using in this tutorial.

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Sure, it's a Kala KA-STGE-C tenor. Here's a link to the model: amzn.to/3V02Mbf

[@bellamusica8126]

Hello, your videos are great. Is your ukulele amplified by a system installed inside on which Kala? Thank you for your answer. Your instrument sounds good. Thank you for your answer.

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thanks so much, I'm glad you're enjoying the lessons! For my tutorials I do acoustic recordings using external mics. It is possible to plug in my Kala to an amp but I don't do this for my videos. Thanks for the question!

[@gaetanclouatre5574]

Great !question : is it ok to useaclassical guitar D string as a low G on a Ukulele without affecting the instrument? Tks

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Hi Gaetan, I’ve never tried this myself, however, I’ve heard about people successfully using classical D guitar strings for the low G on ukulele. Make sure it’s a nylon string (not steel), and that the guage of the string is correct for your ukulele. If you don’t already have the D string, then I would recommend going with a low G ukulele string.

[@johngouker3887]

Could you play it on a low G & high G so we can hear the difference ? On all 4 strings ?