UKULELE JAZZ CHORD LESSON

This uke lesson is a bit longer because it's THOROUGH! Learn THREE ways to play a very common intro/turnaround jazz progression on your ukulele...PLUS: Ukulele Zen practice tips on how to make your practice more effective & relaxed.
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Stuart Fuchs is a performing and teaching artist who has presented his innovative & holistic music workshops at the top ukulele festivals across the US and Canada. In his concerts, Stuart’s music is both peaceful and exciting; he balances virtuosity and soul on his classical guitar, ukulele, Native American flute & didjeridoo. Stuart is deeply committed to a compassionate and holistic vision of music education. In his workshops he blends meditation, qigong and yoga practice with practical music instruction and soulful improvisation process work - offering a playful and accessible gateway for anyone to bring more music making into their daily life. Stuart has arranged and performed the gypsy jazz guitar music of Django Reinhardt for full symphonic orchestras and was featured on PRI’s "The World” with his award winning gypsy jazz band “Babik”. In 2014 Stuart was awarded a grant from the National Endowment of the Arts for his work bringing healing music to cancer patients at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, where he was a professional artist in residence for over seven years. Stuart offers a holistic ukulele retreat called "Ukulele Zen" where he playfully blends meditation, yoga and qigong practice with the ukulele - this allows participants to learn how to access a much greater ease when playing. Stuart is an endorsing artist with Kala Ukuleles and currently tours internationally with the world renowned new age kirtan artist Snatam Kaur. www.stufuchs.com #ukulelezen #stufuchs

[@UkuleleZen]

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[@elbowsanchez]

The Bob Ross of ukulele. Well done.

[@UkuleleZen]

Wow - that's one of the nicest compliments on my work I've ever received. Thank you! "Happy little chords" ;-)

[@MiaHessMusic]

That's the perfect way to describe Stu as a teacher!! Never thought of that, #elbowsanchez!

[@musicgaines7170]

Literally thought that in first few secs

[@timmytoms__]

🎶🌸

[@thejunior9303]

Hey everyone, the best success that ive ever had was by following the Arthurs Uke Blog (just google it) definately the best system that I've tried.

[@tensijellyaddict5182]

UKE CHORD PROGRESSIONS: #1. GMAJ7 GDIM7 AM7 D7#5 GMAJ7 #2. EM7 EDIM7 AM7 D7-D6 #3. G6 (bar on 7th) AM7

[@bomeocon]

thank you so much

[@urzathehappy72]

THX!

[@betty6907]

Thanks UvU

[@kristinalerchenfeldjensen1433]

“Oh, and don’t forget to smile at your hand”

[@daltsdad]

If you're struggling to play an Am7, don't fret!

[@UkuleleZen]

Zing!!! Nice one Bill :-)

[@longtalljay]

If you're struggling to play C6, stop fretting.

[@shelbypreklas3740]

This actually helped me. And this dude is peaceful AF!

[@UkuleleZen]

SO glad that it was helpful! Hope you'll subscribe for more vids like this one...Be well & Happy playing, Stu

[@MentalWhiplash]

Whoever gave this a thumbs down had to have made a conscious decision to be unteachable. VERY well done.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Todd...I appreciate your kind feedback! (I’m working on an ebook on this subject of jazzy chord intros) Play on, Stu

[@lynntrzcinski4947]

This video was outstanding....you make it look so simple and CLEAR...now to get these old fingers to move and remember it all in this 85 year old head.....I may be slow but determined. You do a great job teaching!!!

[@UkuleleZen]

Glad it helped!! Drawing out the shapes on a piece of paper can really help to memorize them....but the video will always be here for you Lynn. Thanks!

[@avec2ailes941]

It’s funny. Now I remember.... It’s with this video that I first discovered your channel. Sometimes it’s your lucky day.....🤗 Happy to watch it again, and to work again this very good series of jazz chords with a lot of chords diagrams 😉😄 ...... 😘

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks :-) I'm working on more jazzy intro professions....coming soon to a French village near you! Save an espresso for me please.

[@iskatemongo88]

Dude, that painting in the background is RAD

[@UkuleleZen]

Glad you dig it! It's called "Mother's Milk" by artist Heather Bruno Sears...a brilliant artist I used to know back in college.

[@EagleUkes]

Thanks Stu for bringing a smile to the world...:)

[@UkuleleZen]

Cheers Graham! Enjoy playing these chords and passing along the smiles 😊

[@avapernia6030]

You’re definitely my new favorite ukulele teacher. I absolutely adore jazz.

[@LaubLocke5577]

Just started to spice up my playing with some jazzy chords and came across your video. Thank you so much for your energy man. It is so refreshing and relaxing just to listen to you.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for watching & for leaving a comment! Hope you’ll subscribe tot he channel for more vids - please become a patron for more goodies & perks for your music! Be well, Stu

[@1821712]

UKULELE ZEN. What a great name for your relaxed style. Just what I needed during CORONA VIRUS STAY AT HOME ISOLATION. Great lesson and I have subscribed today. Love your voice as well as your teaching. I am going to learn a lot from your sessions. Thanks from Robyn, sydney, Australia.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thank you kindly! I wish you much peace & joy in your life & your music making....

[@Narx9]

You got a good voice, could you make a whole video just on that song you were doing at 3:50 "It could only be you..." I want to hear more!

[@UkuleleZen]

I’ll make more videos of jazzy songs soon! Thanks for watching & wishing you well, Stu

[@jinniciruli6909]

Loved it. Thanks, Stu. Do you have any tutorials on how to grow a couple of extra fingers on my left hand?

[@UkuleleZen]

Lol Jinni! Wish there was a meditation for that 😉 Playing on a soprano does make the hand really big, really quick! Best to you & Dave

[@Radaep1]

As Mark Twain said "It's how you tell the story", lovely little video, thank you !

[@UkuleleZen]

Wise words! Thanks for sharing!

[@faytheweber8578]

excellent lesson. I think you are the only on line teacher who has tips on using hands/fingers to get nice sounds without brute strength. What a difference it makes to avoid muscle cramps and frustration. About a year ago I found your lesson on gravity with bar chords. I honestly don't know how it worked, but suddenly I could play the dreaded B flat. Have been a "disciple" ever since!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Faythe 🙏🏻 For more about bar chords, I have a vid lesson “10 min bar chord overview”...playing can feel light with practice & glad you’re feeling it! it’s a process of undoing & removing the obstacles that stand in the way 😉🎉

[@allanwilliams28]

Natural teacher!!!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks & have fun getting these chords under your fingers!

[@awwwitscrizzy6505]

This is so helpful!! You are a natural teacher Stu!

[@UncleRa]

One of the best lessons on jazz chord progressions for beginners! Thank you a mile!

[@anjali2387]

This gives off some major Bob Ross vibes. Super calming.

[@UkuleleZen]

Sweet! I appreciate that comparison Anjali 😊 Thanks for watching - please subscribe for more vids from this channel: kzbin.info

[@SpeedyBangBong]

After years of playing guitar I have finally bought a ukulele for myself :) It's my first day, but I have to admit, it has a certain charm :)

[@UkuleleZen]

Sweet! Ukuleles are SO fun! Thanks so much for watching - please subscribe to this channel and ring the notification bell to keep in the loop of more helpful videos like this one 🎶🤙

[@laylagloria9386]

I love the way you teach! Please keep doing more jazz videos, greets from Mexico

[@0n596]

Thanks for wonderfully displaying the cords when you show how to play them - top notch!

[@UkuleleZen]

My pleasure! Happy playing!

[@curtimongous]

Finally a ukulele teacher thats perfect for me 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@rockemsockemrusbot684]

Thank you for helping me string more than two or three cords together

[@UkuleleZen]

You got it! Subscribe to the channel & check out the homepage for more videos like this one. Play on 🤙🎶😊

[@NichOlsonSmooth]

I am a smooth jazz musician. I primarily play electric bass, guitar and 7 other instruments. Wanted to get into jazz ukelele and this is perfect!

[@lawtlm]

Awesome lesson! Jazz is my favorite style of music and you have made it super fun to learn. Thanks👍

[@UkuleleZen]

Great l! So glad the video was able to give you what you’d like to play...more to come soon 🎶😊

[@currello1]

Thanks very much man for your good vibration way teaching ukelele. Is the only thing i look for when play this marvelous instrument.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for being here & watching my channel...more good vibes coming your way :-)

[@yola94538]

Through your amazing way of teaching I slowly digest all these dim. chords ! !! Your re a great and amazing teacher Stu.. >>Thanks for all of your videos!

[@UkuleleZen]

My pleasure!! More to come each week :-). Thanks for subscribing!

[@PeterMossUkulele]

Just found this on my suggested videos - Over 3 years after you recorded it!!! You explain the concept really well therefore making it easy for everyone to understand. Lot's of great things packed into 1 Fab lesson.

[@UkuleleZen]

Awesome, thank you Peter! This is high praise coming from a master player like yourself!

[@ariel5341]

You're a great teacher and very easy to pay attention to!! THANK YOU!!!!

[@UkuleleZen]

Wow, thank you! Happy strumming 🎶

[@cricri6242]

sometimes you can just open the video and smile about how patient and cool this guy is

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks so much 🙏🏻🎶 Music & meditation have served to relax me 😉🤙 Wishing you well

[@RonnyFleischwurst]

i just watched the first 3 min. and only that pushed my uku-game one a whole new level. Thanks a lot :)

[@UkuleleZen]

Sweet! Good to hear Rumo!

[@oscarg.295]

Amazing and well explained information. Sounds great

[@UkuleleZen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jamesboshier7960]

Been looking for something to work on. Stumbled across your channel and absolutely love it. Thank you. Keen as to watch your backlog!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks James! Lots of goodies at my channel :) I hope you'll subscribe for more videos from Ukulele Zen ;-) goo.gl/rMXsnw

[@ukecando]

Great lesson, thanks!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for watching! Play on, Stu

[@glenrose7925]

Great lesson. I always have trouble making that Am7 chord shape, but I keep trying!

[@UkuleleZen]

Hey Glen! You are THE MAN when it comes to jazzy ukulele & chord shapes! Miss you & hope you’re doing well 😊🎶🤙

[@yahuchanonyakov]

I love those loon calls at 3:28...they have beautiful, haunting voices....

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks…I love them a lot -. Thanks for noticing 😊

[@ukulelerus]

Huge gratitude! Many thanks, Teacher!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for watching! Have fun getting these chords under your fingers :)

[@kheyzeeschmeling4547]

You're an awesome teacher. 😎

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for watching Ukulele Zen Khey! Please subscribe for more vids...happy playing, Stu 🎶😊

[@stevefeatherston4977]

Very cool video. Thanks for posting!

[@UkuleleZen]

Glad you enjoyed it Steve! New vids every week!

[@michaelbonner5397]

I was at a Uke tutorial session with Stu in Northern CAL. The man is good, very good. Jim Hill was there too. These guys are great.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Michael - I hope to return to No. Cali someday! Be well & happy playing, Stu

[@LilaMadrigali]

So happy I bumped into your channel. Inspiration flows freely. Thanks for sharing!

[@UkuleleZen]

You are so welcome!

[@jstew5668]

Recently subscribe... Love the way you teach and how you explain everything... Love how you remind everyone to chill take a second to properly practice everything... Kudos!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for watching! More vids every week...and lots of old ones to learn from...Play on, Stu

[@chriskiller8143]

Dude! I love your videos! You have a great way of teaching. I love it!

[@UkuleleZen]

Glad to hear it! 😊 🎶...Hope you'll subscribe for more vids from this channel: kzbin.info

[@chriskiller8143]

@@UkuleleZen Haha you're too late, friend! I've already subscribed! Again, thanks for putting up these videos. They help so much.

[@MikeBrown-dk7or]

Very cool progressions. A big thank you, Stu.

[@UkuleleZen]

Very welcome!!

[@elektroluxfpv2860]

Another great vid. Thanks Stu!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for watching! Play on, Stu

[@keiohbunch5983]

Very very good teaching my guy👏🏾👏🏾

[@marciamcdavid149]

Thank you for being such a good teacher. I’m finally actually playing my alto uke.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Marcia! Glad you're here...plz subscribe to the Ukulele Zen channel to keep in the loop of my weekly video lessons 🤙🎶

[@TheSingingCelebrant]

Really found something useful so thank you sincerely

[@reginanathans]

Thank you so much for the knowledge! 🙌🎶

[@UkuleleZen]

My pleasure to share - Hope you'll subscribe for more videos and to be kept in the loop...Thanks for watching & happy playing, Stu

[@arc1105]

Thanks Ukulele Zen.😀 I was frowning working on those chords, until you said SMILE at your hand. It helped. I have no music education and your explanations were spot on. Playing those first chord's together as the video was paused was good. The stuff after....well let's just say it will be a finger stretching weekend, haha. Thanks Stu 🙌 Happy day all ways.

[@UkuleleZen]

Smiling! Yay!! Yes, It’s all about the pause! 😉 Taking the time to notice (and appreciate yourself and your efforts)...the space you bring to your practice is, in my view, more important than the content. Play on!

[@loosenecka3]

Great tutorial! You are a great instructor.

[@UkuleleZen]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching Kyle - have fun playing these jazzy chords!

[@morethanwords]

This is so cool. The chords are a delight. Thank you for this. I'm a follower - and subscriber 😊

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for the sub!! Happy playing Martin

[@charisvaughn5920]

AMAZINGGGGG! THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@marcrodri1030]

u are are a really good teacher

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks & I hope you'll subscribe for more videos from Ukulele Zen ;-) goo.gl/rMXsnw

[@vocalele]

Thanx STU! your lessons make me feel so so good , peaceful and joyful!!!!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for your kind words...that is definitely the intention that I make them from. That it, music as a peaceful means of staying connected with our highest vibration :) Be well & play on, Stu

[@adamverishine]

Thanks for sharing such great stuff!! you are the Man Stu! :).

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for watching Adam! Play on, Stu

[@McSuperRoy]

Really great teacher

[@UkuleleZen]

Thank you Ghandiji!

[@sleepy314]

I like the loon... Dim7 is my favorite ukulele magic fingershape. 4 chords for the price of 1! And as you say, repeats every 3 frets. It was my motivation for digging into a little theory to find out why.

[@UkuleleZen]

Great! The dim7 chord is MAGIC...and I’ll share more sometime soon :)

[@jcee6886]

Great lesson

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for watching Ukulele Zen! Please subscribe for more vids...happy playing, Stu 🎶😊

[@montytawhai6306]

Cool notes for easy listening

[@UkuleleZen]

Glad you enjoyed it! Please subscribe & ring the bell for more videos 😊 Happy playing!

[@andreassteffens4598]

Impoverished your teaching passion 👍🏻

[@andreassteffens4598]

I meant „I am loving“, whatever my IPad thought, I don’t know 🤔

[@UkuleleZen]

All good! It felt positive to me 😉 Glad you’re here and thanks for watching!

[@alalouche5646]

Thank for transmition

[@NeillWylie]

What a lovely sounding uke.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Neill! Ukulele played in this video (Kala Cedar top Tenor): amzn.to/2Gz4SrL

[@NeillWylie]

Thanks for the reply and link. Much appreciated.

[@ThePavelAntonov]

Amazing! Waiting for the new billing cycle to buy your lessons. Joining your webpage Jan 1st for sure! Thank you!

[@UkuleleZen]

Many thanks Pavel :) Have a great day out there!

[@rjp63vip]

Stu I love what you do! I brought a guitarlele last Sunday Dec 23. I've never played a stringed instrument before but I have played keyboards ,organ,piano since I was a young boy. Anyways I love your style of teaching. After watching this video I wrote a cool jazzy tune using this progression and a few barred chords! Thank you! I'm now a follower please pick up a guitarlele and do some tutorials. I'm all in! Thank you! Help me make the guitarlele famous and Funtastic! For now I'm watching ukulele vids and a guitarlele chord chart and improving, that's the Nawlns/ New Orleans way! Holla back!

[@UkuleleZen]

NOLA Is one of my favorite places on earth! I listen to WWOZ online all the time... I had the pleasure of spending six weeks in the Crescent city back in 2012 playing in the streets etc.… It was a really life altering experience! Good luck with your guitar ukulele in Mexico they called it a Requinto. I have one of those someday I’ll make a video for it and I hope you catch it 😉

[@rjp63vip]

@@UkuleleZen when you make it I will catch it! I'll get notified!

[@rjp63vip]

@@UkuleleZen I'm glad you loved Nola! You gotta go back!

[@markayeowell]

Superb lesson. Thank you.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for watching Mark! More jazzy vids coming soon - working on a new e-book with all these awesome progressions in it. Hope you'll subscribe & ring the notification bell for more vids!

[@markayeowell]

Already subscribed and waiting for that bell to ring! Looking forward to the ebook.

[@halstonclassics]

Thank you. This is helpful

[@UkuleleZen]

Glad it was helpful! More vids every week - hope you'll subscribe, like & share...yadda yada...most importantly, GLAD you learned something for your music making. Be well.

[@passemoilesol]

Bon boulot...merci...très cool

[@williampayne4887]

Wow a brilliant teacher so rare

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks William! Hope you’ll subscribe to the channel for more videos to help you learn 🎶😊

[@susanmcfie9261]

Lovely stuff. Good teaching skills

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Susan...please subscribe for more video lessons other goodies :)

[@GMcD61]

You are a great teacher!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for watching Ukulele Zen! Please subscribe for more vids...happy playing, Stu 🎶😊

[@ryantrn8594]

Brilliant !

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks!!

[@JagBetty]

Lovely stuff.

[@karj32]

Many thanks

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for watching! Play on, Stu

[@natereeves2807]

thank you for reminding me to pause the video at 3:20

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for watching and for your dedication to learning 😊🎶🤙 Happy jamming Nate!

[@gyanissimo]

...fantastic lesson. I like the jazzy grooves...

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks so much - more of these to come!

[@CMarin9]

Men, you are a genius, what a good method to teach

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for watching...please subscribe for more goodies :-) Be well & happy playing, Stu

[@user-bi9fs8si1h]

I love your video.. it sounds like gentle wave

[@UkuleleZen]

Nice image there...these progressions are good & smooth for sure...

[@Geronimo122]

Most excellent!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for watching!

[@Mrcloclo02]

Thank you !

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Benjamin! New videos here every week...and a library of goodies to check out at the UZ channel page 🎶 Subscribe & "ring the bell" to keep in the loop goo.gl/rMXsnw

[@bettabu]

Man, such a nice approach! Love it :)

[@passemoilesol]

c'est très bien, bon esprit. merci

[@passemoilesol]

Bon boulot merci....

[@oscar.ramallosa]

Thanks my fried! Very good for my students👏👏

[@UkuleleZen]

Glad to hear that! Happy jamming with your students! (encourage them to subscribe plz ;-)

[@2011littlejohn1]

I'm really a guitar player who owns a ukulele. I find this very informative and entertaining. I can bash out Chinese Laundry Blues by George Formby (the U.K.'s most famous ukulele player - George Harrison was president of the George Formby Preservation society) but that's as clever as I get - so I really enjoyed your lesson. Many thanks.

[@lancemagnaye5782]

Great stuff stuuuuuu!

[@UkuleleZen]

Cheers! Keep on jamming!

[@PurePrairieProduce1]

Thank you Stu!

[@UkuleleZen]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@paulamarasco1814]

you are just great!!! it helped me a lot ur video :)

[@ohmslawyer3599]

really nice: Thank you !!!

[@UkuleleZen]

Hey Ohms! Thanks & I hope you'll subscribe for more videos from Ukulele Zen ;-) goo.gl/rMXsnw

[@pammergl971]

Very nice!!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for hanging out & watching...hope this lessons serves you well!

[@Slownoisedubs]

Awesome lesson dude!

[@UkuleleZen]

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

[@robertovazquezsanchez6103]

No se hablar ingles, pero, la musica es universal, y solo copie los acordes y, listo, todo que todo muy chido, gracias compadre...🎼🎶🎵🎶🎸😊👍

[@UkuleleZen]

Muchísimas Gracias! Pasa lo Bien & Felizr tocando!

[@beatrizrodrigo8658]

Fabuloso, como siempre. Y como tengo que bajar la velocidad para entenderte todavía más zen. 😉

[@UkuleleZen]

Muchísimas gracias Beatriz!

[@dianvandervelden1636]

I foundation my new favoured person! Thank you soooo much for the inspiration, beautifull chords and of course al of the zen vibes!

[@UkuleleZen]

You're so welcome! Thanks for being here...you are very kind. Not sure if you have already but I hope you'll subscribe for more videos like this one: kzbin.info

[@jdogwar]

Even 5 years later this video is fantastic. Surprised I was able to keep up with

[@lemon58421]

Love it!!