Rock n Roll Ukulele Strum Lesson "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" || The Proclaimers

[@UkuleleZen]

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[@AppyDancer]

Every year I go camping (solo, a silent-ish trip) for the summer solstice. The last few years I've taken a new song with me to learn and this is this year's song! It's just so frickin fun! Because I play, sing, and talk to myself while on these trips, it doesn't qualify as silent but I do spend a lot of time meditating and staring at light on water...thanks for the arrangement and inspiration!

[@Spaceman_Spiffo]

Nice one Stu, can't wait to try some of the techniques, but expect they are too advanced for me. However it's a great song from my home town band who are worshipped here, so I will persevere!

[@UkuleleZen]

Nice Penny! I love to play music in the woods too! Solstice is a very powerful time of year indeed...good for you!! Come back & jam with the vid anytime...please subscribe for more vids...hope to see you in the next one :)

[@UkuleleZen]

You can strum it anyways you like Paul...the "boogie notes" and "palm mute" effect are just extra icing on the cake so to speak :-). Thanks for watching, Stu

[@mariajukejax9649]

Do you go 500 miles there and back? Sorry, I just couldn't resist it LOL. Seriously sounds like a great trip!

[@cnichoable]

nice to hear a good Scottish song...

[@MikeBrown-dk7or]

Really a lot of fun to play, especially the boogie notes. A huge thank you, Stu.

[@1965nterp]

Travis picking works well

[@lenanovotny]

Could you do a tutorial on Dylan's beautiful song Belle Isle? :-)

[@dannyharper7786]

What ukulele are you playing?

[@Amir__MB]

Stu, you are an inspiration! Thank you very much

[@klofak007]

Thanks a lot... I have planned this song for asking my futures mum of my children to ask .... You just gave me way how to learn it.... I will let you know result... But she loves me, and if I Will learn this properly..... It can be Unforgettable moment

[@UkuleleZen]

YES! Go spread that joy with your music making! Thanks for watching & playing along! 😊🎶🤙 Plz click subscribe for more helpful ukulele videos like this one

[@klofak007]

@@UkuleleZen subscribed... One more time, thank a lot.... Maybe will add my friend with bass guitar, to do it more funny.... The first, I have to train too much, it has to be "perfect"... Thank you bro 🙏

[@ragamuffinukes2779]

Hi Stu, Ms. CharLee was here... You sure put a lot of effort into consolidating your song book with related lesson. I for one, really appreciate AND value your time spent doing that. So I'm going to put to good use and, starting at beginning, work my way through... Happy Trails Ms CharLee 🙋

[@minnanonihongo1845]

❤just sang along walking to a friend's place😄😄

[@UkuleleZen]

That's so great to hear Minna! 😊🎶🤙

[@MrEricgal]

Fabulous thank you,

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for watching and playing along 🤙😊🎶

[@JagBetty]

That uke is super cool .👍

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks! Link to it in the video description...

[@susannescott1630]

This was one of our wedding songs! Ok..we’re in our 60s! Now I’m playing it. Thanks Stu for teaching me to play it. Oh, and your Scottish accent is great. Greeting from snowy West of Scotland.

[@vickyheinzl8770]

Love the way you show

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks so much Vicky! New videos every week! kzbin.info

[@cagreninger]

Thanks for including Stuff for Bari players🙏👍🏽

[@UkuleleZen]

TIMESTAMPS: Strumming & counting 1:23 Chords & strum tips 1:53 Palm Mute Strumming Technique 2:08 Adding decorative melody notes to chords (aka "Boogie notes") 4:58 JAM THE FULL SONG "500 Miles" 6:54

[@ma.cristinaolivar5895]

😍

[@UkuleleZen]

💙😉🎶🤙

[@johnmacpherson2902]

Thank you Stu for another great video lesson your so entertaining.

[@UkuleleZen]

Glad you enjoyed it John - happy playing!

[@dafyddwilliams9535]

I seen you had a song book of 75 songs I can't seem to find it for sale anymore 🤷‍♂️🙁

[@UkuleleZen]

Thank you for watching!

[@orinocoloco]

Super cool. Thank you ✨✨✨

[@UkuleleZen]

Thank you too!! Play ON! :-). If you haven't yet, hope you'll subscribe to the channel for more videos like this one 🎶🤙😊

[@nuranafrasiyabov8108]

dude this channel is nuts. so many oldies but goldies.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks!! Keep on jamming your favorite songs Nuran :-)

[@mariajukejax9649]

I love this song. I love watching the film Sunshine Over Leith in its entirety just to see the end where everyone is singing this song. Great scene watching a huge horde of Scots singing and dancing to this.

[@UkuleleZen]

Yeah that’s a great movie!

[@mariajukejax9649]

@@UkuleleZen I cannae resist it!

[@misstrekfreak]

Fab Stu 👍✌️

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks!!

[@andythebritton]

Needs more Theremin! Seriously, great tutorial; I'll be recommending for my local uke club as this song is one of our performance tunes.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thank you Andrew… How are use more of the "pocket theremin "in the future 😉 it was a gift from someone who attended a workshop I did in Michigan a while back. Give my best to your ukulele club… Happy playing :)

[@tracymatthews8494]

I'm a beginner, bought my first uke in Feb to play with my 6 year old son who started learning at school. We love your videos, they are very addictive to watch. Love your style stay safe x

[@UkuleleZen]

That is awesome! Making music with your child must be very special....I look forward to doing that with my son when he grows into it someday. Thanks for watching & for your good vibration :-) All the best, Stay safe, Stu

[@donmahoney6371]

Thank I play a bartone I am 81 you help me so much thanks JD.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Don! You're an inspiration 🎶🙏

[@jensbomholt4529]

So much FUN! :-)

[@UkuleleZen]

Great to hear!! Hope you'll subscribe to the channel & ring the bell...new vids every week! goo.gl/rMXsnw Wishing you well, Stu 🤙🎶

[@nicholascowie5944]

Only recently found your videos. Inspiration! Hardly used the uke b4 now it gets picked up every day.

[@UkuleleZen]

That’s great to hear Nicholas! Hope you enjoy the other vids on my channel & that your music keeps on flowing 🎶🤙😎

[@kschallert3569]

You're the best!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks so much! Hope you enjoy the other vids on my channel & that your music keeps on flowing 🎶🤙😎

[@kschallert3569]

@@UkuleleZen I've been watching so many of your videos and getting such great tips on teaching. I've been teaching guitar and piano for 35 years but just picked up ukulele 5 years ago. You are an incredible teacher and you've made me a better teacher too! Thank you so much!

[@monicautano_lesson9544]

I enjoyed this!! Thank you for sharing.

[@UkuleleZen]

Cool! Thanks for playing along!

[@fariedabuzaid9604]

You do some of the most sophisticated uke tutorials on KZbin. Thanks man! :)

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks so much Faried! The palm mute strum is a GREAT sound, eh? Hope you'll subscribe for more videos & tips each week from Ukulele Zen! goo.gl/rMXsnw

[@fariedabuzaid9604]

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[@bryanshull7976]

I like your tutorial of 500 miles.it is very helpful in the learning new playing technics I never have seen.if you really want to rock out break out the old kazoo. I also like the ukulele circus tricks tutorials.😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Bryan!! So glad you liked it - the "palm mute" technique is an awesome sound! I just added time stamps to the vid descriptions to make it easier to use the lessons. Play on!

[@colacadm]

Terrific. Thanks.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Fred! Great song, eh? Please subscribe & ring the notification bell to keep in the loop of my upcoming videos :) Play on....

[@bacul165]

Ha, brilliant! This is a new song in our little ukulele orchestra and I was really struggling with the palm mute! Thank you very much from Germany.

[@UkuleleZen]

Wonderful! I hope to tour to Germany with Uke workshopslate 2020 or spring 2021...perhaps I'll be close to where you live & meet to play. Be well, Danke.

[@bacul165]

@@UkuleleZen That would be so awesome! I'll keep an eye open for news on your tour, until then there's plenty of videos to watch and practice with...

[@chriskei76]

@@UkuleleZen Do you still plan this tour to germany? That would be awesome!

[@davidmarkham4891]

Great lesson ! Thanks Stu ! Happy New Year !

[@UkuleleZen]

Happy new year David! Wishing you and your family good health & much happiness in 2020!

[@davidkerr4137]

Stu I've only been playing for nearly a year and obviously still learning the basics but I do like your videos and the inspiration you give me to keep trying. So cheers 🙂 Still can't palm mute though lol

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for joining us David! I'm starting a beginner's course at my website sometime in 2020...please subscribe to this channel & "ring the notification bell" to keep in the loop. Palm muting takes time to find the delicate balance between effort & relaxation of the hand against the strings...keep at it - you'll get it! Be well, Stu

[@lifeskillswithanamarie1100]

that was fun to watch

[@UkuleleZen]

Why thank you! 🎶

[@m.reuvers]

This is cool! It looks like you touch only the two upper strings when palm muting? Or all 4? Could you explain please? Much appreciated! Thank you

[@UkuleleZen]

Yes that's right Mark- I am just finessing my touch so I only touch the low strings. Thanks for watching - hope you'll subscribe for more videos check out some great NEW lesson content from Ukulele Zen! goo.gl/rMXsnw

[@mrsgsclassroomcorner]

Love this video, Stu! Thank you so much! I feel like you're right here! Great lesson and I am practicing all of the styles. Can't wait to see you in Portland!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Shan G! I'm really looking forward to coming back to the Portland area. Can you help spread the news of my event? Would love to get a nice crowd out even though it's a Monday night...Thanks! Here's a link to share: zenukeband.bpt.me

[@walkingwithin]

Thankyou, I love you, you're such good fun!!!!😀😀😀

[@UkuleleZen]

Cheers! Glad you're jamming along - when I hit the tune, I record with players playing along in mind. Got 3 min? JS Bach on hi G uke kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH_FmXipmLBrlac

[@Weasel6x6]

Wooooooow!!!!!! i learned a lot technique with this video, thanks a lot!

[@thekeganremmeyhypnosisexpe3210]

i just discovered your festival in New York and I am already about 80% sold, i'm so excited!! what if we play with the gospel singers and sing with them?!!! =O ...will you be bringing that extraterrestrial antenna?!

[@UkuleleZen]

Hey Kegan, really happy you’ll be a part of the UZ retreat at Omega!! My antenna are in the repair shop but I’m working on fine-tuning my ESP 😉 See you soon!

[@UkuleleZen]

Have a great journey to Omega!

[@markattardo]

Well, that was more fun than I expected. Much appreciated!

[@psyamok3735]

thumbs up, sub n belled!

[@LJ-di2vi]

Reminds me of my stag party in Edinburgh some years ago..I'll try this tomorrow..simple chords but I bet it's not so easy. I like the palm technique reminds me of the start of The Cars

[@UkuleleZen]

YES! The start of "Just What I needed"...play on!

[@jrobbx]

What a great lesson with so many levels to delve into. I have watched and played along quite a few times. Trying the muffled strum, opening up the strum, steady 8th notes, strumming quarter notes, adding boogie notes, it is all so fun! Thanks! I am definitely a Patron!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for your support & thanks for watching Jerome :) Play on & wishing you well, Stu

[@shashwatvaibhav4596]

You're the only person who emphasizes on enjoying this art rather than just learning!!.That's why you're the best . Thanks Stu👍👍👌👌

[@UkuleleZen]

Namaste. I appreciate you being so receptive to the vibrations of going deeper than only "doing things right" ;-) Be well, Stu

[@rkjelsrud]

That is a great sounding uke, is it a one of or a production model? If the latter, what brand please?

[@UkuleleZen]

Custom made by Brian Griffin of Griffin Ukuleles.

[@faytheweber8578]

Thanks for the new technique. The continuous R&R strum was a little hard on my index finger and wrist, so so I switched to the D, DU, DU etc. strum I found myself chucking on the down stroke which was quite fun as well.

[@UkuleleZen]

Yeah! That works fine of course. Never tried to palm mute with that strum...hmmmm....I may have to do that now :)

[@ukeinnature1689]

Well what do you know? A new tune and a new technique (or two) first thing on this World Ukulele Day! Not to mention an earworm for the rest of the day.

[@4524-p1l]

Love the proclaimers. Many thanks Please do sunshine on Leigh.

[@candysweet4543]

Wow...!! That's so kind of you To made this video for the beginner like me... i love it.....❤ Thank you so much Stuart!!😙😙 by the way you look more BEAUTIFUL and AWESOME😍😍

[@UkuleleZen]

Aww shucks ;) Thanks Candy! Glad you enjoyed the video - come back & jam anytime!! Feel free to share the vid with anyone you think might enjoy it. Jam on!

[@sergiohebling6238]

Great lesson, Stu. As allways. Big hug from Brazil.

[@UkuleleZen]

Big hug right back at you Sergio! Thanks

[@ingridlindstrom5308]

Thanks for sharing this! It was so fun to play along with you! 😃🎶

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Ingrid! Glad you're here to jam along...come back anytime for this tune & hope you'll share the video with your music loving friends :) - Stu

[@munchalotydazron7671]

That was brilliant.

[@UkuleleZen]

Many thanks! Come back & jam anytime :-) Please subscribe for more videos & goodies. Be well, Stu

[@elifraser2783]

Thank you for such a great lesson 🎶💕🎶

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for watching Eli! Come back & jam anytime :-)

[@patgaff2536]

Mr. Zen man, you are fun to watch. Thank you for your lessons. I would love to see and hear you and Lil Rev together in person. You two are mighty fine teachers and entertainers. Come to Wisconsin.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Pat - would love to! I'll be w ev on the Caribbean cruise in two weeks...hopefully in Wisconsin again soon!!

[@susan2208]

😍😍👍🏽👍🏽 Great video Love it... Love you too... You're the best as time being... Thank you so much.... 💖🤗

[@UkuleleZen]

Cheers Ruby Rock! Come back & jam anytime :) Thats for watching & feel free to share the vid with anyone you think would enjoy... -Stu

[@avec2ailes941]

Be careful Stu! Martians 👽 try to reach you via your radio antenna ! And thank you too, for the picture of the Reid brothers! They look nice but it's true that they are a little scary me too 🤪!!! My stomach hurts ... I laughed too much ....😆 But I promise, I’ll work on the song ;-) Oups....

[@UkuleleZen]

Pictures of people in the midst of singing a high note are always fun to look at!! :-) Watch out for the alien invaders over there too! Hugs.

[@pclutch]

That C doesn't sound right to me but who am I.

[@UkuleleZen]

The original is in E, but to make things accessible for everyone I put it into the key of C. Key. of G would be G, C, D...could be easier to sing that way...

[@pclutch]

@@UkuleleZen that damn E. I new something wasn't right. Sounds good as it's own piece though. Thanks.