chord lesson and a life lesson combined. Thumbs up from me!
@UkuleleZen Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! Wishing you well :-)
@chrisbergonzi7977 Жыл бұрын
I'm on vaca with my wife and dogs in P-Town on the Cape. I've followed you for years...been a great ride. Watched this in Truro last week and it's been an (positive) earworm for the last week...lol. I want to thank you for being such an Ambassador for the Uke...the instrument of peace, harmony and....wait for it.....Zen. Anyway, I'm headed for Patreon to chip-in and support a major influence in my life....again, thanks...
@ivafalcolarkin31392 жыл бұрын
I keep thinking about these cords. It helped me through a sleepless night, thank you!
@UkuleleZen2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad to hear! You can play them with any rhythm / strum you like...a great spring board for your own music making 🤙
@JamwithJamal2 жыл бұрын
This is Zen Buddhism Ukelelized 😄 What you teach is beauty. Thanks a lot. Much love from Morocco. 💞
@UkuleleZen2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Jamal...I appreciate you receiving the intention I'm offering here 😉 Wishing you a wonderful day over in Morocco! Love & Blessings, Stu
@JamwithJamal2 жыл бұрын
@@UkuleleZen 💞
@andrewspicer6399 Жыл бұрын
You are a wonderful teacher and a refreshing experience
@UkuleleZen Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Andrew! More vids like this one at the channel page - happy jamming 🤙🎶😊
@gavintobin49123 жыл бұрын
Chord progressions are something I haven't paid much attention to but this is wonderful. More chord progressions please :)
@UkuleleZen3 жыл бұрын
You got it Gavin! They are the "blueprint" for understanding how songs work ;-)
@NadjaNiemann3 жыл бұрын
Uh, this is right up my alley….. wonderful melancholy in this. Got to make my fingers dance! Thanks Stu!
@mtasdemir57 Жыл бұрын
I love the way you teach and enjoy learning
@UkuleleZen Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😃
@Marys-Channel3 жыл бұрын
It's all about the break down. You are a fabulous teacher! Thank you.
@ukeladylele Жыл бұрын
Stu Thank you for showing me how practise needn't be a struggle. By refocusing on relaxing and the pivot, learning this new and tricky( for me) progression has become a beautiful, enjoyable experience. Thank you again, Marguerite
@UkuleleZen Жыл бұрын
Thanks Marguerite! I appreciate your comment and your willingness to move through a difficult passage - BIG UPS to you! 🤙🙌🎶😊
@BobWestWA8YCD3 жыл бұрын
A truly cool presentation of this classic tune. I keep an instrument by my chair at all times, and pick it up just to noodle and relax. I try to throw in new tips and things as I go. I was a guitar player for 50+ years before discovering the Ukulele, and it turns out the day I noticed a GCEA uke was like a guitar with a capo on the 5th fret and only using the first 4 strings and the 4th string raised an octave, suddenly the uke was my friend. The high G string still kind of annoys me, but I am getting there! But I digress...Back to my reason for commenting: I like your way of presenting very much. It is comfortable and informative.
@UkuleleZen3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Bob. One of my favorite tunes for sure...hey, you can always swap the high G for a Low G string (they sell low G sets...low G strings are either would w metal coating or unwound). Enjoy! Hope you'll subscribe for more ukulele content like this 🎶🤙😃
@radiantkoala3 жыл бұрын
Lovely lesson Su. Thank you.
@UkuleleZen3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😃
@bobcirulnick35983 жыл бұрын
Stu, You are an amazing teacher!!! It's a joy even if just watching. Thanks so much!!!!
@UkuleleZen3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks Bob!!
@caroll32073 жыл бұрын
@@UkuleleZen Yes, you are truly a great teacher. Your technique, approach and personality are inspiring and motivating.
@shinplease4533 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this beautiful video
@UkuleleZen Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and playing along! Subscribe for more vids like this one 😊🎶🤙
@alouisadewaard61253 жыл бұрын
I always like your teaching but these last two classes are amazing!
@UkuleleZen3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!! I appreciate that feedback...I am working on more sequential lesson themes like this one ;-)
@EZSongLessons3 жыл бұрын
Very good explaination!!
@UkuleleZen3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Please subscribe to keep in the loop of when I post for more videos like this one :). kzbin.info
@QuentinRichardson-supersnail3 жыл бұрын
I know that descending pattern as DESH - Descending Embellishment on a Static Harmony.
@UkuleleZen3 жыл бұрын
Nice term Justin! I like that a LOT.
@MariUSukulele3 жыл бұрын
good one!
@440robin13 жыл бұрын
Just subscribe to your channel because I find that you explain and do things that we bit better, great work
@UkuleleZen3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that - Thanks for the sub! Happy playing Robin 🎶
@AyeshaShaSha2 жыл бұрын
I love the way you teach about the pivot finger! That's going to come in handy for me. These kind of chromatic walk down progressions are my favourite! I hope you teach more!
@heatherellen48173 жыл бұрын
What a lovely chord progression. Thanks Stu, really enjoy your tutorials.
@UkuleleZen3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Heather...glad you like them! Happy playing...More lessons from this channel every week ;-)
@moosewireless3 жыл бұрын
This is an amazing video! Thank you so much!
@Laurynn1253 жыл бұрын
Very helpful! Thanks, Stu! Love your gentle methods.
@UkuleleZen3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure...I appreciate you being here Lauren. Happy & peaceful playing :-)
@JusemieOrtelano6 ай бұрын
Thanks Sir Ukulele Zen
@misagg80993 жыл бұрын
I like that "Mistakes are my best friends".
@catherinemeares71503 жыл бұрын
Love the pivot, Stu. Your lessons are terrific.
@UkuleleZen3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them! More videos each & every week from this channel :-) Hope you'll subscribe for more goodies from U.Z....happy playing!
@nadimov7553 жыл бұрын
Love your energy, It helps a lot to learn with joy... Thank you
@UkuleleZen3 жыл бұрын
Oh thank you! May your music practice be joyful!
@larrymarshall94543 жыл бұрын
Great VLOG, Stu. I'll second the request for more chord progressions. I'm a newbie so they're hard for me, but what a satisfying way to learn new chords. Also, thanks for placing so much emphasis on relaxation. It was lost on me for a while but then I listened to your vlog on barre chords...over and over and over again. I spent at least an hour playing barre chords, mostly without pressing and then while pressing briefly. I realized that this practice got me to the point where it had become harder to touch all the strings without getting them to ring. I realized that pressing too hard actually harmed the process rather than helped. Again, thanks so much. Now a Patreon subscriber.
@UkuleleZen3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching & learning along... And thank you so much for joining as a patron! Developing a light touch can take a lot of time & re-wiring of the hand...be patient & you'll see progress. :-) Be sure to enjoy the process & take lots & lots of breaks...practice softening up. All the best & happy playing to you Larry, Stu
@lovelle532 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stu. I just became a supporter on Patreon and because I love your teaching style. This is better than meditation!
@UkuleleZen2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for joining and playing along Ed! Music practice is a wonderful way of life 😊🎶🤙
@PeterMossUkulele3 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this Stu and the way you explained it. I'm a big fan of both the accending Cadences "Raining in my Heart" "Love me tender" and decending "Blue Skies" "Michelle" and of course "Autumn Leaves". Expertly presented with the Pivot finger technique.
@UkuleleZen3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Peter...big praise from a master like you! And yes...SO many great tunes use this "minor cliche" as it's sometimes called.
@NavyFE2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful!
@shine82h3 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful chord progression and what a beautiful lesson ! Thanks for always insisting on the relaxing part ... Makes all the difference while practicing... much thanks Master Stu !
@UkuleleZen3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being here Shine! It is a very cool feeling when we relax enough that the internalized music starts to play itself 😮😊🎶
@yvonnedoherty76663 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for explaining so very well
@UkuleleZen3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Yvonne! Thank you for watching 😊🎶🤙
@michellelawhorn57073 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your wonderful wisdom 🙏🦋💙
@UkuleleZen3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome Michelle - thanks for watching & hanging with my video. Wishing you happy & peaceful playing, Stu
@MiaHessMusic3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Stu, as usual you are awesome!! All blessings and love!
@UkuleleZen3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome...much Love & many blessings to you, Marty & the menagerie!
@steveeauclaire49193 жыл бұрын
Great chords progression. Thanks for lesson. Very close to “Into the Great Wide Open” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Your videos a consistently great
@UkuleleZen3 жыл бұрын
Cool, thanks! I will check that song out Steve...
@Trex1003 жыл бұрын
Really great lesson. Thank you.
@UkuleleZen3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome...Thanks for watching & joining in Trex!
@sandraludlow51493 жыл бұрын
Another great video, Stu. Thank you so much!
@UkuleleZen3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Sandy! We'll keep in touch - "TO BE CONTINUED" ;-)
@sergeybulgakov78713 жыл бұрын
Захотелось попробовать Stairway To Heaven под укулеле спеть). Большое спасибо, ты волшебник! Намаскар.
@shaerlee3 жыл бұрын
This is amazing Stu, thanks 🤩
@UkuleleZen3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thanks for watching Laura!
@demiwalsh38953 жыл бұрын
Luxuriously🙂 🌪🔥
@UkuleleZen3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@molikam3 жыл бұрын
Ciao ciao ☺️😊
@UkuleleZen3 жыл бұрын
Ciao Moli! 😊
@mysjana63253 жыл бұрын
This was a perfect explanation and preparation to the full lesson. Does this pattern evoke the melancholic descending "tourbillon" of the falling leaves? Merci Stu!
@UkuleleZen3 жыл бұрын
I think you are RIGHT ON with that one Mys Jana! 😉
@sourabhkumar85523 жыл бұрын
When I liked he said thank u for liking.. 😀
@UkuleleZen3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for liking...guess we're in sync! ;-)
@sourabhkumar85523 жыл бұрын
@@UkuleleZen do u miss playing guitar??
@JeWillMusic.3 жыл бұрын
Could you put the chord progressions up all at once
@rockykoast70653 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I like the style and wide-ranging content of your lessons. I've subscribed but can't support through Patreon as I'm living on the breadline.
@UkuleleZen3 жыл бұрын
All good Rocky - I totally understand of course and I appreciate you being here - supporting with a subscription. means a lot. Feel free to share my videos with anyone you think would benefit. Be well & play on!
@deanwilbur3 жыл бұрын
What are the “next “ chords in the progression that you finger but do not name? Thanks! Deano
@UkuleleZen3 жыл бұрын
For Michelle Cmaj7 & B7 (see video) For Stairway: Am7, B7... then a quick change from D Major to E minor. BTW: these are my own spontaneous harmonies - not the “official” chords of each song - but...if it sounds good, then it IS good 😉 Please subscribe for more videos from this channel 🤙🎶
@lyndaorm50763 жыл бұрын
Do you have baritone videos and lessons on Patreon?
@gavintobin49123 жыл бұрын
I find Em the hardest chord to play, always has me searching where to put fingers, just doesn’t come naturally at all. Is that chord progression used in some of the quieter parts of the Wall by Pink Floyd
@UkuleleZen3 жыл бұрын
I hope I described Em well enough...I see it as a staircase. And yes you're right - the song "Nobody Home" begins with this same progression. I will make some Floyd videos someday...that tune would be a good one to do!
@michaeleverett43042 жыл бұрын
Why do you like the low g
@MariUSukulele3 жыл бұрын
a 😛twister for the 🖐...
@UkuleleZen3 жыл бұрын
Nice use of emoji's! 🤙🎶🌎
@GQ3MindSpeaks3 жыл бұрын
Is that a carbon fiber ukulele?!?
@UkuleleZen3 жыл бұрын
Yes! ~KLÖS Black Carbon Fiber Acousto-electric Tenor Ukulele (durable, weatherproof, great tone!) Check it out here: amzn.to/2UYh7Gh
@philnastee19592 жыл бұрын
I don’t have a friend to share these with
@Zeb14323 жыл бұрын
Thank you Stu a good one !!!!!**( ͡~ ͜ʖ ͡° )**
@MiaHessMusic3 жыл бұрын
Stu, Ihate to be a dummy but what does it mean when you say, "Mistakes are a best friend in disguise." Uh...
@UkuleleZen3 жыл бұрын
Well, let's say I'm playing this tune & I go and "biff it" on a certain chord. If I stop, recognize & embrace the mistake I may see the hidden gift in it...maybe I didn't prepare the chord by having my fingers close enough to the neck...maybe I started on the wring fret, etc etc...whatever the "mistake" is - if I "welcome it in for tea", it my let me know the secret I've been missing. be like a good friend saying: "Echem, Stu...Ummm, just wanted to let you know that that's. supposed to be played like this... ____". True, they feel like wild & ransacking vandals at times, but mistakes are our best friends if we invite them in & see what they have to teach us. It's all in our perception, really...More on this in the future, my NON-ransacking friend Mia :-)