Ukulele Jazz Lesson: How to play Cool Chord Intros || KEY OF A

[@kimjorgensen3791]

Great lesson. Learning so much from you. Very glad I joined your Patreon. You deserve support. I hope others will join to support you also.

[@porconedio]

I joined Patreon just for him, I learned so much from his videos I really felt in debt with him.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks to you both - your support gives me the means - and the PURPOSE to continue forward. Thanks SO much! Play on, Stu

[@simplynoel3040]

Music now a days lost its touch chords like this show us what music truly can do so beautiful

[@UkuleleZen]

Colorful chords rea a gift to you - and the world too. More lessons like this will be coming :)

[@cateli8549]

Super leçon, merciiii Stu de la Réunion 💕

[@UkuleleZen]

When you're smiling...the whole world smiles with you ;-). BIG THANKS to the nation of France for helping jazz music to thrive with enthusiastic support. AND Mr. Django Reinhardt too ;-)

[@francoisfiglarz667]

Thank you very much, Stu!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for watching Francios! Play on :) There are song sheets, tablatures and other resources for my KZbin ukulele lessons at my Patreon Page: www.patreon.com/ukulelezen

[@glenyscopestake7318]

You are so good at this Stuart, I was never very keen on jazzy music I think you are changing my mind now. I love your teaching method, I met you in Fort Lauderdale (Penny Lane) a few years ago. The relax after a chord, gives you time to think. Cant wait to play again myself, it maybe some time though. Smashed my left wrist pretty bad, now with plates and screws, right arm broken as well amongst other injuries. Cant even support my ukulele yet but I'm determined to be better than before thanks to your brilliant videos. Keep them coming.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Glenys! I hope you heal up soon...and I also hope to return to Penny lane someday :)

[@CandaceTravismusic]

Really nice sound, I also love the flowers in the background.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Candace :) Nature is my playground & I suspect yours as well!

[@simplynoel3040]

I’m gonna write a song you inspired me with these pretty sounds music is truly divine

[@UkuleleZen]

I look forward to hearing it Noel!! You can post it to Patreon or my FB ukulele Zen page: facebook.com/ukulelezen/ Remember of course, add any chords you like to the samples I offer...the contrasts between the chords intros video and your own choices can make for a really fascinating sound from you. Play on, Stu

[@royzilko2523]

Stu, thanks so much for these videos! I love your explanations of the music theory and your suggestions on how to digest this wealth of info in a practical way. Every week you expand my understanding and I appreciate it.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Roy! I appreciate you sharing here - enjoy getting them under your fingers and into your "bag of tricks" :-)

[@jihye4652]

tension sound good!

[@UkuleleZen]

Yes! The dissonance/tension moves the music forward. You have "big ears" my friend. Please subscribe for more videos & tips each week from Ukulele Zen! goo.gl/rMXsnw

[@TonyGuitar1]

Wow these chords are wonderful! I can't wait to get into these 😀

[@UkuleleZen]

Glad you like them...Have fun! Thanks for watching

[@ianlindsay8557]

Nice shapes stu .some really cool sounding chords .

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Ian! I feel that the E9 that Chet Atkins used (the 7th fret one) sounds awesome w rock-a-billy too :)

[@cicciopasticcio5140]

ciao Stuart seguo le tue lezioni dall'italia.. grazie

[@UkuleleZen]

Grazie Ciccio! Adoro l'Italia - spero di poter visitare di nuovo un giorno e godermi la bellezza e la cultura della tua patria. Buona musica a te

[@cicciopasticcio5140]

@@UkuleleZen complimenti per il tuo italiano Stuart..

[@conradcoates9795]

Excellent lesson. Thank you, Stuart.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Conrad! More jazzy stuff to come!

[@coyotezinho]

Another great video lesson. Thanks, guy.

[@UkuleleZen]

My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it Anselmo 🤙🎶😊

[@rjp63vip]

Stu! I love the Glorious Juiciness of these Dynamic Delightful Chords! A few of my favs are the A6 the Chet Atkins E9? And the Aloha Bm9 . I'll sad this video to savor it's infinite JuicyjuicyJazzy flavours! 🍉🍍🍇🍓🙏🏾🎸👏🏿👏🏿🔥🔥👞👞😎😎

[@UkuleleZen]

Juicy...good word for lush harmony Roylin! Happy playing, Stu

[@papafish4756]

Nice one, Stu, and great to improvise with... More jazzy vamps, please. Lovin' it!

[@UkuleleZen]

Will do Papa Fish! I'm working on a whole new e-book about this... Play on.

[@MiaHessMusic]

I am with Papa Fish, can't wait for more in different keys too. I'll definitely buy that ebook

[@hasaheadachenow]

Thank you

[@UkuleleZen]

You're so welcome!!

[@schmiertoast7184]

nice, i love the jazz tutorials 👍😀

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks! More vids & an e-book on jazzy progressions coming later this year :)

[@paulinelittlewood1229]

Great chords Stu, cannot wait to get started

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Pauline! Enjoy :)

[@MiaHessMusic]

This was an outstanding lesson. I love The way you suggest looking at and diagramming the chords! Bravo, Stu, this was excellent. A nice, informative, easy paced lesson.

[@ukemaniak]

I loved the INTRO!!! =)

[@ukemaniak]

And I love E 7,13,#5 (HIP CHORD)

[@judithcourts9773]

This is fun Stu

[@UkuleleZen]

Cheers Judith! :)

[@michaelhitzges4071]

Thanks. You are great.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for Michael! More vids & an e-book on jazzy progressions coming later this year :)

[@meadecountylocal]

Perfect

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Montez - I like your video on taking ACTION: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaesgGt8mNJnmck

[@bonnyhenderson7776]

Very good Stu. Beautiful chords. I notice you are playing high up the fretboard, with a strong down strum. Is that amplified? If not, my Kala might need upgrading at some stage.

[@UkuleleZen]

No amp, just gravity from my fingers onto the strings. Any amp or pickup only makes your acoustic technique louder. Experiment with how much you push and where you touch the strings...and see what happens :)

[@kathyplaza9883]

Those barre chords are tough for me. I was thinking maybe my action setup needs to be lowered. At the nut my strings are up 2 cm. and at the 12th fret they're up at 4 cm, then at the neck/body joint at the 14th fret they're 4.5 cm. So, I'm wondering, is it too high an action for a comfortable barre or is it my technique? Also, is there a brand of string that lends itself to easier barring?

[@UkuleleZen]

Hi Kathy, Usually a lower tension string (ask for one at your music store or online) will make it a little easier to play & barre. That said, repetition with a spacious & relaxed manner will get you there...D7 is a great bar chord to start with....they're tricky I know! :-). Be well, Stu

[@avec2ailes941]

When you discover a new beautiful "horrible" chord....E9... (😀......😧) :-))

[@UkuleleZen]

LOL - like eating your veggies! It's one of those shapes that opens up the hand...it'll stretch out with practice :-)

[@avec2ailes941]

Lucky Stu! You had the visit of a dragonfly at 6min and 06sec 😇 Did you see this special guest? See you on the next vid! ;)