4 Beautiful Ways To Play You Are My Sunshine On Ukulele 🌞 Easy Beginner Strumming To Fingerpicking!

[@RonaldDesjardins]

Great video. Being a former banjo player I love the variations of Travis picking. Now I can play songs I’ve already learned on the banjo. thank You !!

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

That's great to hear! Travis Picking can be used on so many songs 😊

[@morawalker718]

How FUN! Can't wait to learn more from you.

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Glad you enjoyed this! 😊

[@katiemynette4285]

Heart of Kentucky. Hi LARA. My dad was a bluegrass musician, and we would go to festivals and jam with other musicians, and I heard this song often. Katie.

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Hi Katie, that sounds like fun going to music festivals with your dad 😊

[@Flintones]

You are a great teacher. I wish I'd found you when I was first starting. Having said that, you just taught me to Travis pick. I can sense that this is going to become an invaluable tool. Thank you.😊

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

I'm so glad you found this helpful, thanks! Travis Picking can be used in so many songs. Definitely a great tool 👍😊

[@lizpantelogianis7806]

You are amazing! I’m so happy to have found you. I’m just a beginner, but you have inspired me. Thank you.

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thanks so much Liz! I'm happy to hear that you're enjoying the lessons! 😊

[@daemonwhitebeard6590]

This song is why I named my Uke Sunshine, Sunny for short. This is the first song I learned on the Ukulele. This video just showed me a better way to play the song. I have to use a leather pick as I am too heavy handed to strum in the traditional way. Thank you for another instructional tutorial. Uke on!

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Sunny is such a great name for a uke! 😊

[@ChristineB9046]

Thank you for your tutorial Lara. I am an absolute beginner at playing the Ukulele and I must say it is quite a challenge for my 65 year-old brain and my hand arthritis, but I'm not giving up that easily! So, I really enjoy learning from your tutorials. However, I have a special request: Would you ever consider doing a tutorial for "Seven Spanish Angels" from Willie Nelson. It is such a beautiful song. So, thank you for your great teaching and please keep them coming!

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

That's wonderful that you're getting started on ukulele! I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying my tutorials, thank you 🤗 I get a lot of song requests and I'm happy to add yours to my list for future consideration. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@boucherginette6987]

Thank you so much, because of the COVID it is more than a year that I did not see my brother. When I told him that I had bought a ukulele in February he told me, when we see each other again, please play me You are are my sunshine. It reminds us of our father. You teach it well, in several versions. I am delighted.

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thank you for your lovely feedback. How special it will be to play this song for your brother ❤️

[@gooseotter1594]

Fabulous. I love it. I AM trying!

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

You can do it! 😊

[@alyshacinnamon8129]

Hey, thank you for the tutorial it’s very in depth but easy to understand. My grandma was trying to sing this song today but she was too weak and it broke my heart. This song reminds me of her and she’s not doing well. I decided I would learn it on the ukulele and this tutorial helped a lot. Again, thank you😔😊❤️

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Hi Alysha, thanks so much for sharing this. I'm glad you found this lesson helpful. Best wishes to you and your grandma ❤️

[@judyhoomalamalama]

thank u so much what fun lovely picking patterns.

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thanks, I hope you have fun with the patterns 😊

[@MikeBrown-dk7or]

I really enjoyed this lesson. The words to the song are really from a bygone age. I reviewed your lesson on Travis picking because I had forgotten how to do it. I can see why Travis picking is one of your favorites. A big thank you, Lara.

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Glad you enjoyed this one Mike! Have fun with the Travis picking 😊

[@helidiapascual5272]

Thank you

[@karlleandrewyurag189]

Amazing! Promised.

[@philliphyde5052]

Thanks Lara I am really enjoying your lessons. Especially the finger picking, Phillip

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thanks for your feedback Phillip, I'm so glad you're enjoying the lessons!

[@mariaevangelinamacias4489]

Thanks teacher. So beautiful play you Ukelele

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@ileja]

I love this lesson so much. Thanks!!!

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

You're very welcome! 😊

[@745Masti]

Thank you so much. Your lessons are so clear.

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thank you, I appreciate your feedback! I'm glad you're enjoying the lessons :)

[@raidengamer1193]

it's so beautiful

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thank you Yuki! 😊

[@ayebeloved880]

Wowww i love how you teach

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thank you! 😃

[@pancakeyummy4070]

I really love it 😊💚💚 .. thank you ms. Lara

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

You are so welcome Geilh! 😊

[@jaycraig1517]

You're the best!

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Aww, thanks Jay! 🤗

[@teeodoubled3000]

Beautiful!

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thank you Todd! 😊

[@chuckjeffery944]

Lara, you might have outdone yourself here. (That means it's really good) ;-) I'll work on all four...one at a time. Thank You 🤓

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thanks Chuck! Have fun with the patterns! 😊

[@donnagilli2595]

I cannot find the pdf..... but I love this easy song! thank you!

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Hi Donna, I'm so glad you enjoyed this! Here's the post on Patreon with the pdf: www.patreon.com/posts/39462277

[@boucherginette6987]

I would like to know, I bought Ukulele strings with low G. When I tune my ukulele do I use the same G or is there another key for low G.

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

If you're using a clip on tuner you should be able to use it for high or low G tuning on the "ukulele" setting. The low G will be 196 Hz vs high G at 392 Hz. If you're using a tuning app (such as Pocket Ukulele Tuner) then you may need to specify Low G Tuning. Thanks for the question!

[@boucherginette6987]

Thank you

[@stephencollier1952]

Lara, what Kala are you using? I have a Kai tenor but need a soft plectrum to get volume. A Kala has a much louder but a warmer tone and the ones I have tried easier n the fingers.

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Hi Stephen, here's a link to the model of my Kala: amzn.to/2XcWHJC It's a beautiful instrument 😊

[@TAPASKMXXX]

Whats c# and c7?

[@polapaul]

Is your C string an octave lower than default?

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

My C string is standard but I'm playing with a low G string which is one octave lower than traditional high G tuning.

[@soussantabatabai5727]

😍😍

[@thuytruong7574]

Please make a tutorial on endless love by Lionel Richie

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Great suggestion!

[@PatrickKelly-lz3pv]

Here is a song for you Lara "Tell Lara I love her"

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Thanks for the love Patrick!

[@luciasomma4322]

It a bit hard for me to

[@luckycloverspace4122]

Last 1 pattern I still confused 😢

[@LaraMarkowitzMusic]

Here's a tutorial on Travis Picking (the last pattern) that you may find helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYi0c6ynoKt-eNE

[@luckycloverspace4122]

Thank nk you❤️