Ukulele lesson 5 - Musical Keys and songs - FREE Ukulele Course

[@Lara-yv4in]

G: there's no chord more difficult than me E: hold my beer

[@kayra.0231]

Can i press the like 99999999999999999 times

[@marichuduran7425]

Hahaha same

[@bartolomeripolldominguez7550]

i’ve been having more troubles with the D cord

[@sophieatkin3294]

It's so much harder 😫

[@marcov9808]

Dude G is so much harder

[@honkingoutloud2619]

Me: try to sing while struming My brain : what is this thing between your hands ?

[@StephanieRodriguez-ci2xh]

Me Too!!! I can't seem to get my hands to strum while I sing the lyrics of a song!

[@anandavanderwesthuizen1484]

Absolutely!! 🤐

[@peritoquastenberg4487]

I can't sing when I'm NOT trying to play an instrument...

[@Makewomensaneagain]

Keep trying guys, I can do it for songs now, every now and again it'll fall apart but there's been progress.

[@AkaTipla]

I’ve just been practicing humming the rhythm, then mumbling. Practice makes perfect

[@mlpadventures8088]

Me: *Gets G transition right after a week* Andy: *shows me E*

[@jay-lopz6638]

Foreal

[@cathydennette6175]

I can barely do a d!

[@xseaangelx]

OK. So I'm not alone. I looked at my left hand thought, "Only an alien can achieve this position without hitting other strings too "

[@ColorsHubs]

@@xseaangelx the diagram is diffrent then the thing

[@agustaharting21]

I gave myself a ukulele for my upcoming 84th birthday! Never played it before, but doing it for my arthritic fingers!! I LOVE it! I’m now on Day 5 Thanks Andy🇮🇸🇺🇸

[@zilladraws]

im 17 and already showing signs of arthritis! I play ukulele as well, how is it going for you? ;DDD

[@siriuslyunsirius]

3:33

[@chexcollects]

Updates on your uke playing?? Grams??

[@sbduman]

Are you still playing? 🙏

[@LesleyRuneckles]

You’re an inspiration to this 60 year young person. I hope you’re doing well as it’s been 2 years since this post so hopefully it’s helped your arthritis and that you’ve learnt many tunes. Andy is a great Teacher :)

[@bogiebacall6661]

Regarding the confusion on the E chord, he doesn’t explain it in depth, but if you really listen to what he’s saying, it’s seems it’s optional to use four fingers. He says strings 1,2,3 and frets 2,3,4. That’s three fingers, as he shows in the video. He then says you CAN strum all four strings (as shown in the diagram) as you can do with all chords in this course. So it’s up to you- played both ways the four finger chord sounds slightly fuller than the three finger. Great tutorial! Thanks Andy!!

[@sunflower_savannah5743]

Thanks ;-;

[@dustinsimpson9876]

So much easier than asking Mister Pinky to come to the party

[@CatTheTerrible]

Wish I could like this comment twice. Thank you for the explanation.

[@tanvishukla3766]

This really helped✨

[@frizzydizzycreations4085]

@@dustinsimpson9876 I felt the same!.-

[@magicheiner]

G: *hardest chord to play* E: I’m about to end this man’s whole career

[@jackh7667]

More like end this mans fingers.

[@willvanmoss]

The E minor on your fingers is different from the diagram.... hoping yours is the right one because my fingers cannot for the life of me do the one from the diagram...

[@jianreyes740]

Hahahaha same

[@ayshanhuseynova2221]

I was looking for this comment. situation is the same

[@suddenlysleeping4028]

The fourth finger can be added for cleaner sound, at least thats what my friend told me.

[@rebeccalittle149]

@@suddenlysleeping4028 ok...that makes sense!

[@jimmaloney121]

Phew! like-minded souls!

[@issyzh]

Because the vast majority can’t figure it out: For Em chord, there’s no need for the four fingers, the first three will work fine 😊 Andy is smart and figured it out 😂 if ever in doubt from choosing between Andy’s fingerings and the picture, I would probably recommend doing Andy’s version.

[@wonderrob3225]

Thank you, I was confused by how his fingers were different from the diagram😉

[@ericasettles4444]

Same here. Thanks for clarifying that!

[@ApsaraMenaka]

2 weeks in. Played everyday. Got a bit distracted by discovering how many songs I actually can play with what I learned in the first few videos of this. You are a great teacher. Thank you.

[@leenuu2550]

that's great how you got back after 2 weeks only, i got distracted by the 4 chords for 5 months! i'm finally tired of the feel of the first four ones to learn some new sounds

[@ailsawalcott52]

1:06 d major 3:30 brown eyed girl 4:58 e minor 5:48 bridge brown eyed girl 6:26 knocking on heavens door 8:22 chord sequence

[@ray3mondo]

Perfect. Thanks.

[@jackh7667]

Me: I can't even transition do G. I guess Andy will show us how. Andy: Plays D major Me: I guess it can't get harder than- Andy: And here's E. Me: *dies*

[@ikemfg2223]

best thing about this? That was the easy one of the E´s the E major is so much more difficult...

[@Jonestlyy]

I CAnT EVEN DO E BEcAUSE MY FINgERS ARE TOo SHOrt wAHHh

[@aidengamerplayz6775]

Hahaha yea me to

[@VTGAMING-wt6zm]

Relaitable

[@ColorsHubs]

@@Jonestlyy its diffrent than the diagram

[@elainepayne9592]

I’m on day 5 with you. I started in July and now have 8 songs that I can play with my guitar musician husband. Thank you so much Andy. I love your videos. I watch and play along at least 100 times with each one.😁

[@slamhead]

You by far have the best tutorials. I have my sttruming and cord changes down but when I try to put words to the song my brain short circuits.

[@masterminer20]

slamhead yeah same here I tried to start singing and then everything just gives up

[@jayrpatel9]

Ahaha same!!

[@davedavison9769]

Actually me when I start singing to it lol

[@ojb118]

it's so hard to add words, but like any other part of music practice makes perfect and you eventually get there

[@binz0709]

slamhead omg I have the same problem!

[@bysarahgerbers]

I really have to admit, I LOVE this course. I've tried to learn the ukulele several times already and failed miserably. This is the first time ever I feel like I'm learning something and also see an improvement. Might become a lockdown musician now. Lots of love and thanks so much for this, Andy! 💚

[@rachelledabling9671]

I really like your 10 day tutorial, and the start you get us going on the songs... it would really top it all off to have a video of you playing the whole songs you get us started from (maybe at a learners speed)...something that i can just play along with the video, and practice it a bunch of times.

[@juliecaouette5376]

I just wanted to thank you for this series. I'm a woodwind player but had never touched a guitar or ukulele before. After two weeks I just got to lesson 5 and I'm amazed that I'm actually playing along with you. Gotta work on smoothing those new chord progressions now! Still can't sing along to save my life but it'll come in due time. :D

[@mathymaven7883]

so my ukulele skills are coming along! I've been playing now for 5 months and have taken my time moving through each of these 5 lessons, I come back to any of them when I feel like I need a refresher! I played for friends over the weekend at the campfire while camping! that was HUGE!!! and I've played on my porch when there've been neighborhood festivals! all these songs Andy references are great!!! Thanks Andy!!!

[@TheDenverOmelette]

Just got a ukulele last night and you've been helping me so much. Also you're precious and encouraging. Thank you so much for this.

[@Kame_Sennin_]

00:00 Intro 00:25 New Chord (D Major) 01:30 Chords (D - G - C - G - D) 02:15 Resolve (G - C - G- D - G) 02:50 Strumming Pattern (DDUUD) 03:05 Chord Sequence (G - C - G - D) 03:40 Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrision 04:45 Bridge 05:00 New Chord (E minor) 05:50 Chord Sequence (C - D - G - Em) 06:25 Knockin‘ on havens door (G - D - Am - G - D - C) 07:50 Music Theory 08:20 Chord Sequence to Practice (Em - C - G - D) with DDUUD

[@JenNewell]

⭐️ Friends - E Minor chord and D Major chord are both incorrect in the pic on the bottom right. Based on how he’s playing it: E minor… 4 should be a 3… and top string open. D major… 2 3 4 should be 1 2 3.

[@makenziekuykendall3148]

These lessons are amazing I picked up ukelele 2 days ago and I can play!

[@tibiabin888]

Thank you Andy for having spent your time into teaching us how to play the ukelele, I'm watching these videos now during quarantine and loving the way you teach, it's very motivating and you're kind and funny! Still struggling with that E minor change but I'm sure I'll get there! Thank you again and stay safe xx

[@addie2700]

learning e minor. be back in 3 months

[@gozlerinikapatvekaryagdigi4078]

you could be really good by now

[@addie2700]

@@gozlerinikapatvekaryagdigi4078 hahaha nope. haven't learned anything since e minor

[@gozlerinikapatvekaryagdigi4078]

@@addie2700 oh no

[@addie2700]

@@gozlerinikapatvekaryagdigi4078 actually i haven't even learned e lol

[@Henrygastas]

🤣😂

[@liubavam]

Thank you, Andy, for being the best teacher! I’ve always wanted to play guitar or/and ukulele but it seemed there was never enough time. And now that I’m 31 and my country being at war (Ukraine) I feel like I cannot miss any more opportunities. Thank you for making this course and sharing your knowledge! It keeps me sane and entertained.

[@Tyndle]

I noticed that the E minor tab has been made harder for no reason. the G doesn't need to be pressed, it'll sound the same without! Glad I noticed before I got frustrated with the chord :V

[@lauragriffiths7817]

Tyndle yes me too!!! I was playing it the simpler way - sticking with that.

[@jhjahdhs1549]

no, it is different

[@jhjahdhs1549]

without pressing, it sounds lower than you pressed G major, I tried it just now, it sounds different, maybe you were not fast enough when you pressed G major and you did not notice the difference

[@punkrockmom71]

The Em chord is just shaped like a barre chord. This course is fun. I'm hoping you get into a little more theory though.

[@sophieatkin3294]

I was punching the air watching this when he said we were going to learn e chord

[@francisalbert7145]

But then he got confusing... with the chart.

[@kashika_strawberry.lipstic4624]

@@francisalbert7145 i knowww

[@johanndsouza9272]

It’s really hard to play e chord but thanks to KZbin I found a easy way to play e.

[@joejo8377]

@@johanndsouza9272 how

[@henrykoepp1597]

everybody gangsta until d major walks in

[@ChipBorrito]

*E minor appears*

[@rkmpsp8557]

the best ukulele tutorials i come across, follow step by step,clear and sweet. then lots of practices.oh...my fingers!!!

[@lunaleeofficial]

TIP: at around 1:52 pause the video and go from "G C G D" until you have it kinda down, then resume the video, trust me it helps a lot.

[@gwalk55]

I was having a lot of trouble with the D major chord and the tips that Andy provides in his "Learn Brown Eyed Girl on Ukulele - Simple 4 chord song!" youtube tutorial really helped me out with playing the chord and also making a smooth transition between the G and D chords.

[@kenmarland5627]

I have watched all of these so far and they make so much sense until the last part of this video which I'll watch again. I now have 3 strum patterns and 5 chords plus one I'm still looking at E. Using some of the song sheets, I'm 3/4 of the way to being able to play a song. While in virus isolation I can spend a bit more time on this. I cant imagine that I'll be able to sing along until I remember the whole musis all the way through and then learn the song. Reading and playing doesnt work. They main thing for me is that these are all songs that I wouldnt mind playing. No Mississippi tug boat songs. Very Well done Andy

[@tiago_tojeira]

Loving the course, I blazed through the first five lessons in 2 days and also picked up somewhere over the rainbow along the way! It's being loads of fun, thanks for the help.

[@verne9009]

G Major was too difficult for you? Well, prepare for *E M I N O R*

[@jackh7667]

Me: *Dies Painfully*

[@ayshanhuseynova2221]

I can’t do D either 😂

[@ColorsHubs]

@@ayshanhuseynova2221 they said E

[@charlesbernardino562]

I got the g transition, now i need to learn a d?!????!??

[@Am92Al]

It's not the D that is the problem. IT'S THE E 🙂💔

[@taylorhurt5508]

@@Am92Al Ikr

[@jackh7667]

oof

[@hellenlam]

E - the claw! Can’t get it at all

[@preciouslesbian2405]

Amal Al-Mukhtar Why do I think it’s easiest with the E.........?

[@Bookswithpeach]

Started in the first lockdown and have picked it up again this time around. Am absolutely loving it and feeling more and more confident. Thank you for such easy to follow videos!

[@togggn]

You're such a lovely guy Andy. Thank you so much, you made me love Ukulele! Love from Turkey

[@flevarad2430]

Just when I thought you couldn’t be more like able here you come with a Van Morrison song AND an axl rose impersonation ♥️

[@DavidLaFerney]

Good job. Brown Eyed Girl is just about a perfect beginners song on ukulele - recognizable, not too difficult, and has some cool but simple lead licks you can add as you progress. Ukulele just needs a reputation boost so people see it as the serious instrument that it is. If only we could collectively unsee Tiny Tim.

[@SMort-kj1fn]

To me ukulele is really relaxing to listen to so while I wait to get a ukulele for my birthday I just listen and watch the tutorials.

[@surakchasubba7540]

I hope u get one soon. 🙂

[@amandab9156]

Thank you for this I’m really getting the hang of the Ukulele now

[@KoroiItami]

*Andy introducing D and Em* My impatient ass who's been trying to play my fav songs: YES I ALREADY KNOW THIS

[@127ymmfl11]

SAME! I learnt those chords from a song tutorial XD

[@nu5245]

@@127ymmfl11 same!

[@lesliedu7569]

The way ur finger put on and Ur Em chord is different,

[@katiemercer6096]

Leslie Du yes is it every string covered or only 3?!

[@iskanderilias3740]

@@katiemercer6096 I'm using just 3

[@lindaburns6933]

Loving this Andy. How about a medley of Beatles- yes , I know but I’m over 70 so many of the new songs are alien to me . I also like ABBA. Now who s going to be challenged haha

[@kristibrowne4391]

Just wanted to say thanks so much for these tutorials! I am learning so much form them! Andy you are a fantastic teacher!

[@TaEdyTa]

thankyou so much for this ukulele lessons I tried to learn the guitar for years but it didn't work. And here I'm lerning so much in such a short time. THANKYOU again :)

[@dylanmurphy751]

The best tutorial videos on youtube, Thanks Andy

[@ritaauld3331]

Watched the later part if this videi about 10 times!. I think I got it now. Thankyou!!! 😊

[@yichispiritual]

The chord was played as Em but picture shows Ebm. Otherwise, thank you for the wonderful tutorials!

[@bl500]

Day 5 is a killer. Strum pattern: -Down -Down -Up -Up -Down Two new chords: -D Major -E Minor Tough getting my fingers on there for these chords.

[@shrimpchip1774]

me: “okay i got the d major down” *e minor pops up* GODDAMNI-

[@delbomb3131]

Personally no matter what I've tried the 123 D chord is something i can't make work. But 213 works great, it also means you can leave 1 planted for switching to and from G. Makes life much easier for my chonky fingers

[@mathymaven7883]

the D major and the A minor sound so beautiful side by side

[@changliu1460]

I'v always wanted to play the ukulele thank you so much for making my dream come true!

[@lolno5662]

i really love your tutorials andy its fine if the chord i hard i kept practicing g for like a couple days and now i got it right i'll just do the same with the others,you can't learn an instrument in a couple of days after all

[@naturegirl175]

Love the way you teach, Thanks so much.

[@jennysolomon7994]

Awesome and patient teacher

[@thomaswitten8129]

Easier way to play E minor, I've worked out is: 2nd finger on 2nd fret; 3rd finger on 3rd and 4th finger (pinkie) on 4th fret. Super easy when moving from G as 2nd and 3rd fingers are already there and acts as anchor fingers - all you need to do is bring up your pinkie - you can even keep 1st finger where it is, doesn't matter. WAAAAAYYYYY easier!

[@tonyr8669]

thank you every time i watch this course i get a little bit better!!

[@JuveriaS]

Andy - you are such a great teacher! I dint imagine I'd get this far! Damn E!

[@little_tater_tot]

Me: Plays an E minor chord Me: Gets up to see who was knocking at the door Doctor: Umm we came to make sure everything is okay here your neighbor reported hearing a dying animal

[@aretoyworld4794]

Hahaha 😂

[@glendaford4002]

We can also Play Em by placing our first finger on the 2nd fret and 3rd finger on the 4th fret 3rd string

[@august6ixth]

Big fan now. Thank you very much once again man

[@peterkeane7767]

Re Emin thanks for 'heads Up' on this! Eyes,Fingers,Mind all at odds on this! Thought the 'Cabin Fever' was raging!

[@stateofparanormal1928]

Mate I’m loving this course. Thanks for much for making it so easy to pick up

[@KT-pv5dq]

E Minor chord looks hard. Please do an easy version of, Comfortably Numb. Thanks. Love the Foo Fighters t-shirt. Periwinkle looks great on you! 💙 Have a nice day. Hugs for sharing your musical talent with us! 🎶

[@FuryRex]

I'm finding easier switching from G to Em just lifting the first finger and adding the last on the 4th fret. Wouldn't it be better?

[@Makewomensaneagain]

Hmmm im seeing what your saying, tried it and it's the first transition that has been possible for me

[@Makewomensaneagain]

By george you've done it, the transition from Em to g and to d is waaaaayyyyy easier your way. Well done

[@AleAle-mi6rt]

man you are a genius ahahahahha

[@riechanster]

I think you're perhaps going to get in trouble for other cords idk

[@FuryRex]

@@riechanster Give it a try, I find it a lot easier :)

[@colleenherrera6714]

I can't play D Major the way he or the picture tells me, so I just press all three strings with my index finger and lift my knuckle off of the fourth string. It's really helpful. Well, I hope this helped you.

[@bruceheadland23]

try holding down the three strings on the 2nd fret with the top paart of your left thumb. Your thumb is close to there anyway holding the ukulele. Works for me.

[@suer1562]

This could be a revelation - try forming the G chord with your middle, ring and little finger ( middle on the C string, little finger on the E string and ring finger on the A string. Much easier to move from the D chord, and others!

[@trurutherferd4555]

Thank you Andy I'm getting pretty good at Ukulele

[@cyntiapls]

I have been wrongly accostumed to play the e minor chord with the 1st finger on the 2nd string 2nd fret and 2nd finger on the 4th string 2nd fret. It sounds very similar and easier. Dont advise you learning the wrong way. But if you want to play tunes simplified 🤷🏻‍♀️ been working for me.

[@cyntiapls]

It does sound a bit different of course

[@GeorgeAlex.Somarakis]

Not sure if anyone.pointed.it.out but.the Em chord has an open top string (Andy played it open as well)

[@ellerywhitesell380]

I’m really struggling with getting my fingers I position for d major. Any advice?

[@Quicktwister]

I found to just turn my hand so it’s kinda pressing against the headstock of the ukulele

[@noneofyourbusiness5167]

| | | | | | | 1 | | 2 | | 3 | | Is also E minor. You can even see him play E minor like this at 5:02.

[@carolmarache-reid6610]

I'm progressing nicely. Thank you so much!

[@amandajayne3468]

Hi Andy, thank you for doing this tutorial! I'm lefthanded though so it's a bit more difficult but I think I'm working it out!

[@vincentdelmoral6361]

U helped me so much I’ve learnt so many songs in 3 hours

[@genisprado9725]

Hi Andy, I'm a fun of yours and when I always watch your vidios I want you to do ukelele classes but in person!

[@mandyjohnston3215]

First of all, this guy is the most delightful instructor I’ve ever met. Please also teach me how to bake bread and do my taxes. Secondly, for anyone who’s practicing song in Key of G- “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran is, well, perfect 😂

[@will-lloyd]

Looking at it as if there was a capo at 5 on the guitar makes life a lot easier. Thanks

[@melissachitwood7295]

Could we get a tutorial for Never gonna give you up by Rick Astley for ukulele? I'm dying to Rick Roll.

[@MONKeEeYboi]

Melissa Chitwood that would be too class trolling right there 😂👍

[@isabelvandeven]

you mentioned what songs we'd like to hear to learn? "When I'm Cleaning Windows" by George Formby :)

[@radkarolv.castro6068]

we are halfway there!!!!

[@lolo252525]

You are a great teacher!

[@franciscorivas6126]

After trying for years to learn the Ukelele I came across Arthurs Uke Blog and this appears to be the simplest online method (check it out on google)

[@chrismaunder8679]

Learning ukulele thanks for uploading this helping a lot

[@marietoe3983]

Your the coolest!! Your lessons are amazing!! Thanks 👍

[@anonymoustachy]

I can get Dm and Em with no dead notes, in exchange for the feeling in my fingertips. A necessary sacrifice.

[@LeeMartin123]

i managed to master most of the songs up til now

[@sbmawyer8516]

I just got my ukulele and i am really good at it . mackenzie mawyer

[@seannalynnhiggs]

Loving these lessons, thank you!

[@loriryan3817]

You make me so happy!

[@charlesmurray257]

G: there's no chord more difficult than me E: hold my beer B7: cute

[@Pluzoel_Dashmi]

G: any chords can compete me? D: Yes i am most difficult chord than others hahaha E: Hold my 🍺

[@aidengamerplayz6775]

G: I'm the hardest D: Ahem!?! E: ahem excuse me,:(

[@taylordeol3139]

I can't get the Em chord, I've tried all the ways to bend my fingers. Is my hand deformed?

[@nadiajohansen1587]

Are you doing it like the picture or how he does it? Couse I do it like him but I cant do it like the picture

[@Am92Al]

Where do u place your thumb? You may need to lower it down a little bit

[@Emily-ez5jf]

If you could consider the song Runnin' Home to You, by Grant Gustin. It uses chords you have already taught us and I think it would be a fairly easy one to sing and play. Also, I have found other tutorials for it, but I think you can do a better one!

[@Keith6830]

Andy i can never find the words and tabs to print off on your pages,Im loving both the guitar and the Uke i am astounded how I have come on if I was 40 years younger i would start a band,AND ROCK THE WORLD

[@alexdragonfly999]

Thank you so much for these videos!

[@iwanaha90]

thanks-! it was easy, bc I was practicing with the songs you recommended last class, I shouldn't have wait 5 days until do this one haha