BEGINNING, EASY Ukulele Tutorial - You Are My Sunshine

[@avetth]

4:40 ^^

[@claribelmenasosa1612]

Thank you very much. Your tutorial taught me a lot.

[@fatimauy5293]

👍🏽

[@seafood1299]

^^

[@TheEdgySkullッ]

THis good keep it up😀

[@jericruecomacatuggal]

I,my from filipinow keen you can tich me

[@Matersoup]

I have contacted the World Congress of Happy People and nominated you for the Happiest Person Ever 2020 title. What a great smile! Thanks for the tutorial!

[@jomarie7107]

I bought a ukulele yesterday in as attempt to beat the coronavirus lockdown boredom. I've been on youtube all day trying different 'beginner' tutorials and yours is by far the best. No complicated language, very clear and concise direction, and your voice is super gentle and patient somehow! Thanks so much. I watched and played along three times and by the third I was able to go through without any mistakes.

[@StephanieDouglassMusic]

Wow, that's amazing! That's really great to hear that my tutorial helped. Congratulations on learning your first song!

[@logganland2167]

Cool btw I'm learning it too because I'm bored of lockdown too

[@rysakhalvati1221]

i did the same thing but i started a few weeks ago! keep at it cause its crazy how much you can improve in the span of a few weeks!

[@helendelacruzflagg6947]

I completely agree Stephanie. I'm doing a final project for school and your video is by far the best I've watched. I feel like I can follow your instructions and not feel awkward learning a new skill. Thank you!

[@paulirvinmendoza8544]

same here... btw im from the phils...

[@maverick11talplacido38]

I enjoyed the tutorial with a teacher who always smiles

[@StephanieDouglassMusic]

😊

[@russellgardner5485]

This was wonderful, thank you for sharing!

[@esteraprianamanik3371]

Always smiles

[@sandformer7292]

True 🥰 Lovely smile

[@lilibethsitoy9746]

metoo

[@Stupid-gh5]

This is my parents favorite song ever since. So I’m trying to show them to make them so happy! Thumbs up!!!!!!

[@arianahiggins5903]

I bought a ukulele before quarantine and never played it, now it’s time to learn

[@erickalynx9682]

Lol. Same! had mine for like 4 years ago but didnt got a chance to learn since busy to school and when i finally got home its so draining that i ended up sleeping. Now that im 24/7 in the house, think its my time to learn. Lol

[@ashtonempey2979]

Ddudduddud C / / / / / C7 / You are my sunshine,my only sunshine F / / / C / / You make me happy,when skies ar grey F / / / C / / You'll never know dear, how much i love you, C / G7 / C Please don't take my sunshine away

[@Faeluvie]

this was so so so helpful. thank you!!

[@ashtonempey2979]

@@Faeluvie welcome!!

[@reybeeebad5225]

Thank youuu

[@ekethao]

Thank u!!

[@karlaengelbrecht193]

Couldn't help but noticed that your a larry!!! These directioners are every where! I would know cuz I'm also one 😂

[@aubreykindarocks]

I have been SEARCHING and SEARCHING for the best ukulele tutorial, this has been the best one so far

[@StephanieDouglassMusic]

Yay! I'm so glad it worked for you!

[@scamersgoingdown6457]

OMG!!! You covered everything a begginers needs to know to start on ukelele! BLESSINGS you are the ideal music professor

[@cathy2095]

Great to see a professional music teacher teaching ukulele. You KNOW how to teach in a slow, very understandable way so that I can teach it myself. Thank you. Please teach some more familiar songs for elementary students.

[@StephanieDouglassMusic]

I'd love to! Do you have any favorites?

[@mimonimo4313]

@@StephanieDouglassMusic romeo take me somewhere we can be alone.... the part from song love story.please dear...☺✌

[@kylagwyn]

I just got a ukelele I rushed home and I found this tutorial I learned it quickly! you have ab amazing teaching method

[@nadiabyrne7620]

Thanks

[@chrismartinez3687]

This was the easiest to follow tutorial for beginner. Thank you!

[@StephanieDouglassMusic]

I'm so glad you found it helpful!

[@johnhipp604]

Can I ask you something yes or no

[@rachelmarie-cranewilliams8496]

Thanks!

[@DipakDas-mz8gp]

The best part of this lesson was your smile.

[@sarakyuth210]

we have the same mind bro😂

[@adelinaadelina7589]

Oh, that’s true😍😍

[@yaboiisjustaninja9188]

Simp

[@tylergillick7800]

Okay

[@alexanderthegreatsdad.3831]

@@yaboiisjustaninja9188 giving a compliment isn't a bad thing. Fool.

[@carolinaraintree]

OK I'm hooked. Best. Ukulele.KZbin.teacher. I've tried many other tutorials but with the way she teaches I've actually accomplished it! Thank you thank you you're amazing

[@Belph-ny7qr]

‘You’ are my sunshine☀️ You’re smile are just so precious!

[@StephanieDouglassMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@mommie2492]

I just received a ukulele for Christmas from my husband. I am so happy I found your KZbin channel. I have never played a instrument before. I find your teaching easy to understand.

[@yusriasayem9586]

Thank you so much! My mum just bought a ukulele today and this was the best tutorial yet, good steps, no “big ukulele” words and i love the way you sing the song. All I need to learn now is “F”. Again thank you for this tutorial.

[@whatddaheck]

The way you taught the G7 was fabulous! I never thought of just sliding the finger! Thank you :)

[@Viki112403]

GIRL you are amazing thank you! You are so methodical with your approach and I appreciate your breaking everything down from the notes the strings make to the transitions and beats. I am such an amateur and have seen so many videos but could not play anything decently until now, your whole lesson just brings everything together full circle. You're an amazing teacher - Thank you!!

[@Graceforall2]

You are an absolute sweetheart! I'm 66 and got my ukelele for Xmas! I was ready to play today and found you! Thank you sweetheart! I'm having so much fun!

[@ashaserenatas1647]

This is the first song I learned to play with my ukulele. Thank youuuu! You’re my motivation. 😍😍😍

[@StephanieDouglassMusic]

Hooray! Congratulations!

[@zamamkhwanazi6231]

me too

[@darla803]

@@zamamkhwanazi6231 same

[@kykids101]

I practiced and practiced and played this for my husband. Thank you so much. You are a terrific teacher!

[@illonggafrau5210]

I love how you slowly demonstrate strumming. I'm learning. Thank you!

[@StephanieDouglassMusic]

Thanks for saying that. It seems to be the biggest struggle for my students! So I go slow. :)

[@kammalone8920]

I hope you're teaching kids somewhere. Perfect lesson young lady. I'm retire music teacher of 35 years. PK-12 and SpE. After retirement, I went into using my same skills with adult mental heath patients. Same song- second verse. 😊😊😊 They love it. I used you as the fun introduction. I'm the grumpy old drill master. You made this old music teacher long fir my good old days. Thank You for your sunshine.❤😊

[@johannam.c.requioma4280]

I love how the way you teach us the chords, strumming, lyrics, the timing and everything that a begginer needs.. Your a very great teacher. And when you said "I believe in you"♥️

[@StephanieDouglassMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@janerill8934]

My first song…..thanks…….

[@barbarareay2837]

you are a great teacher,Stephanie. Your lesson was helpful and fun! Thank you.

[@hiiimarbles]

Oh, wow, I'm watching this a few days before I get my ukulele so I can find something good and this looks fairly simple! I think my s/o will appreciate this since this is one of his favorite songs I sing for him :)

[@StephanieDouglassMusic]

Hooray! This is a great first song to learn. :)

[@elizabethstrong6200]

My daughter loves this! You are a great teacher!

[@caydence9907]

Thank you so much. This is the first song I ever heard when I was born. I remember my dad singing it to me while playing the guitar while I sang along. Now we can sing and play this song together as a duo ❤️!

[@zoex7993]

THANK YOU! Finally the first ukulele tutorial that actually makes sense and breaks everything down far enough for me as a beginner. All the other ones I looked at were so confusing and complicated, even though they were labeled "beginner," it was so discouraging I nearly gave up.

[@autumnfrank1749]

I just bought a ukulele today and this is my first song! This was so much fun and your video made it pretty easy to learn. Thanks!

[@sahiljha9127]

Hey , how you remember exactly which chord on which word??

[@theuniqueangelique]

I have been learning to play this for my son with the uke I got him for his birthday last month and we've been watching and playing along with your video every night this week. thank you for being so helpful and adorable!

[@areyr4007]

C / / / / / C7 / You are my sunshine,my only sunshine F / / / C / / You make me happy,when skies ar grey F / / / C / / You'll never know dear, how much i love you, C / G7 / C Please don't take my sunshine away

[@dunzz_z]

Ddudduddud

[@crazywhirlwind]

What do the slashes mean?

[@ci.yellow]

@@crazywhirlwind it means like (for example C /////) you strum C cord 5 times

[@nicholeknepper6935]

My daughters and I enjoyed this tutorial! Thank you.

[@StephanieDouglassMusic]

Yay! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@aimi9843]

I love how u teach! Continue doing this💜 (I love the way u smile while u teach)

[@deborahsweeney504]

Fantastic. Followed easily after only one ukulele lesson. Brill presenter. Thank you.

[@DeyaniraValentin]

Thank you for this tutorial it's been a while since I've picked up my ukulele but this video made me want to pick it up and start playing it again.

[@biapinheiro3361]

Thank you for this tutorial! This was the first song that i manage to play. You have a beautiful way to teach. a hug from Brazil :)

[@mintboo_2018]

I learned this in two hours thank you I feel like a pro

[@lizhaddox9866]

I'm So Glad you made this. My child was taking classes for Ukulele, but due to the increase of price in everything she had to stop. She was so sad, but this has really helped her keep up with her passion!

[@cecelia6909]

You are a wonderful teacher! I am considering buying a ukelele...want to keep my mind sharp as I mature😊. You are my sunshine is a fav of mine, my siblings (7 of them) sang this song to our precious father 16 years ago when he was leaving his earthly body and entering Heaven! Thank you for your smile too! God bless you and your students everywhere!😊

[@cristinaflorin1639]

This youtube channel for those who are just starting how to play ukelele is highly recommended, your teaching stategy is very easy to understand and the genuine smile you have on your face while teaching us the beginners make us stay and have the eagerness to really learn. Thank you so much I am to able to learn C, C7, F and G7 this time. Gonna practice it🙂

[@keycedumaquita2692]

I love how she sing and she is soso perfect to be a teacher because shes so good at the ukelele 😀😚☺

[@sreyapaul26]

Dear Stephanie, thank you so much. I just got my Ukelele a week back and your videos is helping me so so much to learn songs so easily!!!... Thank you. Finding your channel is what brought me and my Ukelele closer!

[@MrJoshOhana]

More more more! Thank you from a dad and 6 y/o daughter who are trying to learn! :)

[@mayanuramalia6827]

Hi, this is the best tutorial so far for me. I just bought Ukulele yesterday and today I can play until 'how much I love you' even still hard and bad at F. Please make tutorial again like this, step by step and with easy cords Thank you for your video, Good luck! - Your viewer from Indonesia-

[@StephanieDouglassMusic]

Keep an eye out! I have more tutorials coming out soon. :) I'm glad it was helpful.

[@tonomyhill4814]

Bought my Girlfriend a Ukulele for Christmas. I'm saving your video to favorites. I think your a great teacher! -----Jim

[@moriahsmith3785]

One of the best uke tutorials I’ve seen

[@madelinemrozek6439]

🙋🏻‍♀️I did! And I’m a very slow learner so THANK YOU for this awesome tutorial to help me get started. Your bright and sunshiney personality is just what the world needs! Thank you, Stephanie! Blessings to you!

[@StephanieDouglassMusic]

I'm so glad I could help!

[@AlbinasLove]

Thank you for being so patient and providing good and simple instructions

[@MikeM91320]

Love this. My wife and I are going to learn to play together. Me on the trumpet of course.

[@corinavonderburg3050]

Thank you very much for this tutorial. Yesterday I bought my Ukulele to Start learning during the lockdown.I‘m 53 years old and hope I can do this 😉

[@Sandra-zx1pw]

Thank you so much for teaching me all of this 8 have gotten so good and I literally got my ukulele today I I learned this one and Mary Ann songs today from you!❤️

[@AppleTY2015]

Thankyou Stephanie, you just taught me to play my first song on the Uke and I will play this to my 5yo daughter. Beyond words. Thankyou!

[@syrahyauder8238]

Why does it feels like mom is teaching me? I miss her

[@rip5666]

Many thanks from Fife Scotland. You've opened up a whole different puck game.

[@치즈다이몬드]

this was one of the easiest I've learned so far and one of my favorite songs thank you😭 strumming and changing notes is kinda tough though

[@StephanieDouglassMusic]

It's hard to do so many things at once! My favorite strategy is to practice really, really slow. It takes time, but once you get it, you won't lose it.

[@BaoQun]

You have a great smile and voice. Thanks for the guide 🙂

[@SamanthaLeeAk]

I just bought a ukulele and I loved this lesson, thanks so much S D!

[@StephanieDouglassMusic]

Oh yay!!! That's awesome!!!

[@dancewithyoursoul1313]

FAITH and the FALLEN are you having ukulele lessons?? Or by your self ?

[@May-nm5lb]

girl this 3 years later L-O-V-E this tourtorial i cant even tell you enough, my little cousin LOOOOVES this song her birthday is comming up thought this would be a WONDERFULL suprize, cant wiat to show her. EKKKKKKKKK

[@potatogaminguwu2432]

Thank you for explaining everything ❤️ you gained a new sub

[@WAOQVNA]

I really appreciate the visual presentations. You also have a very nice teaching attitude. Thanks a lot! God bless you!

[@avefenix6321]

i agree

[@kelvinnisson7296]

Thanks , very helpful advice , and you have a warm and pleasant delivery of information ❤

[@moodysongchannel3961]

Can you chat the strumming pattern?? Thank you your tutorial is very helpful ♥️

[@SteezyDame]

I had a ukelele when I was 6 given by my grandparents for my birthday present and I couldnt play it but now you taught me my first song

[@Noah-zr6vq]

I bought a ukulele but didn't play , decided to start playing it on quarantine lmao

[@karenarocks5000]

Love this lesson! You broke it down so well for me, as a beginner. I like your strumming method.

[@StephanieDouglassMusic]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful!

[@sergeymagel8715]

*Good Work, Friend. Regards You.*

[@angieleshures]

I love that you harmonize for the repeat. Love love love

[@snackup7811]

I have a hard time transitioning my fingers to G7

[@a.patras8167]

Me tooo

[@StephanieDouglassMusic]

That's a super normal problem. It just takes time and slow, slow practice. Keep working at it and you'll get it!

[@chloie5210]

Sameee

[@douglashernandez4968]

Me to any thing to do with g is hard for me : (

[@kuenning19]

this is late, but what I do is I take a metronome and put it on 50 and play a measure of a note (usually C) and then go to G and I do that

[@sofiarao8865]

thank u so much Stephanie! you are the kindest teacher i've ever seen! kisses and hugs from Italy!!

[@thelabequeteam7321]

This was the best tysm

[@avefenix6321]

Finally an ukelele video i can understand. I love you did it slow for begginers like me

[@hawaiiproductions6535]

This was my first song. All the other ukulele tutorials on KZbin didn’t work except this one. It was nice how she started from the very basics, because I didn’t even know any chords before I saw this video! Also I like how you’re always smiling :D I only have one problem: my fingers have tons of blisters from all that strumming. Do you know how to help that?

[@StephanieDouglassMusic]

On your strumming hand? I try to hit the strings with my nails. Eventually your fingers and hands build up and get used to it. Just take it easy and practice a little bit each day. :)

[@imabee0]

This was SO helpful. We're doing ukes for school and I've always struggled with ths song. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

[@StephanieDouglassMusic]

I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@im8944]

Hey I just started to learn ukulele, I'm curious how to get the tune for the tuner u use.. because my ukulele sounded so bad

[@StephanieDouglassMusic]

At the time I recorded this I used a tuner on my phone. Most beginner ukes seem to come with tuners nowadays, but if yours didn't, I would look up the Snark chromatic tuner.

[@im8944]

@@StephanieDouglassMusic thank you😊

[@David-lb4xe]

hey stephanie picked up my sons yukulele and bingo iam hooked thanks to you brought some sunshine into london town

[@alexasanchez956]

Are there any other ways that we could do the song with out the g7 and with an easier chord please reply IM STRUGLING (btw best tutorial out there)

[@StephanieDouglassMusic]

It's really hard to replace the G7 chord. The other option would be G, which I think is harder. I'd suggest just taking it super slow. If I'm going too fast in the video you can actually slow down the speed. It's normal to find this challenging, but it will get easier. Just do it very slowly for a few minutes, every day.

[@alexasanchez956]

thank you so much i think im getting better :)

[@lipenhumtsoe]

First time I picked up a Ukulele, and I learnt the song! Thanks.

[@Ilovefoodlol_]

I’m over here watching this when I don’t have one but I want one 💀🤠

[@marisasuppat2898]

Lovely! So helpful and I loved how you included the harmonizing part!

[@StephanieDouglassMusic]

I'm glad you liked that! Haha :)

[@nick_williams381]

I think my ukelele isn't tuned-

[@DanielDelaPeña-k4y]

Same bro

[@carolgriffiths2996]

A great teacher for Isodays...or any time.Very clear layout

[@rikoyee3743]

Hi, this is a great tutorial, i would like to try it. However, how can i improve on strumming?

[@emmamarie7452]

Practice.

[@StephanieDouglassMusic]

Start slow, then gradually go faster over time. Don't play too much at first...just 10-20 minutes per day.

[@emmamarie7452]

@@StephanieDouglassMusic lol when I started ukulele, I was practicing like 4 hours a day😂

[@zillionleo5718]

All the lessons provided here are really invaluable and helpful.

[@iz_meh1679]

I love it

[@imabee0]

Totally agreed.

[@albertopapi4445]

Greetings! I really enjoy the way of you breaking the chords to make it easy to play the song! Mahalo!

[@StephanieDouglassMusic]

I'm so glad it worked out for you!

[@zamamkhwanazi6231]

theres one problem I'm a left handed

[@lisabzawacki]

then get a left handed ukulele or learn it right handed \

[@thisisrosemaryk]

The best part about this video is the assurance "I believe in you" .. you're an amazing tutor ❤️

[@StephanieDouglassMusic]

Awww, I forgot I had said that. Thanks for reminding me!

[@sapphirea5691]

Lebron James😆😆😆

[@Synthpoptroubadour]

I appreciate how much work you put into these ))

[@StephanieDouglassMusic]

Thanks SPT! Tutorials have been fun to figure out.

[@Lester-te3vb]

You’re a sweetheart with a beautiful smile and great playing too. I’ve been working on this song and your video really helped me .

[@DennisPallay-d2d]

thanks for all your help , iam just learning to play. this will help me , its such a great song

[@aarondeyerle9736]

i just got my uke today and was about to give up but your smiling face and beautiful playing made me stay, THANK YOU!

[@StephanieDouglassMusic]

Hooray! Don't give up!

[@thelabequeteam7321]

For me your the best ukulele player in THE WORLD

[@StephanieDouglassMusic]

Aww, thank you so much!

[@leenishehara75]

This is first video I watched, and I learnt to play the song ❤ Thank youuuuuuuu 🥹

[@ryanlovendino4539]

just cant help but watch. you smile mesmerize me

[@kartikikadam1285]

You have such a positive vibe about you! Thanks a lot for this tutorial