How to play Rock n Roll on Ukulele || "You Never Can Tell (C'est la Vie)" Chuck Berry

[@UkuleleZen]

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[@scottpetrie6179]

Awesome lesson, and playalong Stuart. Chuck Berry would have been proud of the fantastic way you have paid homage to his classic number. Have a great day and God Bless.

[@bluegtturbo]

What a genius was Chuck... Great dance music, great lyrics, great showman...

[@sonoranoasis3012]

I started playing the uke 6 months ago. I thought this lesson was way over my ability level but I kept plugging away at it. I finally mastered the piano solo, it took about 2 weeks but it's done and fun to play. Thanks for a great lesson of a classic Chuck.

[@robertharris5896]

Hi I'm Bob Harris in South Wales in the UK. I've been knocking myself out for the last 2 years trying to get to grips with the guitar. After those 2 years I am no nearer stopping my fingers touching the string next to the one I need to play! The C chord seems almost impossible! Anyway I changed to a Uke, thank goodness I did, I can now play chords at last! Can I say that your site and your presentations are fantastic, thank you so much you have taught me so much. You sir are an inspiration!

[@UkuleleZen]

Hey Bob, thanks for writing… where do you find these lessons helpful and I hope that you’ll subscribe for more videos. Lightning up the touch on the left hand is one of the most difficult things to do… It’s easy to describe with words but it’s a feeling that I try to lead people into in my lessons… It’s a touch that and I’ll keep emphasizing it in every video because it’s just so darn important to lighten up our touch. Focus on the fretting hand thumb being really soft curl the fingers and just push as little as you need to… Wishing you well I hope to visit south wales some day I’ve heard it’s lovely!!

[@robertharris5896]

@@UkuleleZen Hi again Stu...Many thanks for your reply, for you to take the time means a lot. I'm getting my 69 yr old brain and fingers around 'You never can tell'. It's getting there but I'm in too much of a rush. I grew up in the 50's & 60's, fantastic musical era. Be great to see you in South Wales. When God created the world he realised his mistakes and then he made Wales! Regards.

[@peege-ayclarke5511]

It just occurred to me how many people are successfully learning your well appreciated free lessons. I now listen deeply. Tanks.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for being here & for sharing your kind words...Hope you'll subscribe for more videos...Thanks for watching & happy playing, Stu

[@elaineharper7902]

I had so much fun with this tune. I love it. Play it all the time. Thanks Stu.

[@UkuleleZen]

Yay!! Mission accomplished! 😉🤙🎶🙌😊

[@noelmorris5639]

Fantastic lesson!!!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Noel! Subscribe for more weekly videos like this one 😉🎶🤙

[@brucejones1123]

Most Excellent!

[@UkuleleZen]

Many thanks! Enjoy playing...more videos from this channel every week 😊🎶

[@j.hectormillanortega6715]

Bonjour !!! Wow. One of my Favorites films ! Pulp Fiction.. excelent song (chuck Berry). And. !! Que Viva el Rock And Roll !! . Thanks !!. 👍🎶

[@UkuleleZen]

Totally. Tarantino is a genius. Dig into some of Chuck’s 3 disc Chess recordings collection…if I could hold my iPod up to you 😃 Chucks got some great songwriting skills. Pasa Lo Bien con su musica 🎶🤙🙌

[@lissb7548]

Always sing along (at top volume) to this song, so thrilled to find this. I am just starting to learn tab, but this is tons of fun!🌻

[@UkuleleZen]

Great! I love it when people jam along! Hope you'll subscribe for more lessons & vids from this channel. If you're feeling called to, your support on Patreon will be rewarded with some cool perks. NO pressure intended...details here: www.patreon.com/ukulelezen

[@rjp63vip789]

JuicyJuicy intro and outro zenman! ☮️🎶🙌😎🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🎸🎸🪕🪕

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Roylin! Rock that Uke!!

[@frankrispolisr5656]

Very well and easy demonstrated.

[@marjajansen7756]

Love it Stu! Your lessons are great. I am just a beginner but I am going to practice this step by step . Thank you very much for your inspiration!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for watching MarJa! 😊🎶

[@ragamuffinukes2779]

-- 4-6-22: 🙋 Fun - Fun - Fun!!🤙 I got the strum 🙃 ...finally... This is a keeper lesson. Thanks, Stu! Ms CharLee 🤷

[@tonykelly9607]

A Brilliant Man ___ Pleasure to watch __ real feel good vibe AND educational too Will watch more

[@UkuleleZen]

Cheers Tony! You know what hey say...it takes one to know one ;-) Thanks & I hope you'll subscribe for more videos from Ukulele Zen ;-) goo.gl/rMXsnw

[@peege-ayclarke5511]

I had so much fun with your lesson , I came back to say it again . NOICE!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks! I like spelling nice that way 😉 Glad you enjoyed learning & playing along w me...I’ve got some other play-along vids named “super cool strums (#1,2,3...more to be made someday). Wishing you well & keep on jamming, Stu 🎶🎉🎶🙏🏻

[@coyotezinho]

Very, very good. Congrats.

[@UkuleleZen]

My pleasure! Enjoy the tab at "free tabs & goodies": www.stufuchs.com/store Play on!

[@HoldinCoffeeReturns]

Very fun lesson, loved the jam at the end. My 1 1/2 year old was tapping and singing along with us!! Thanks!!!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for watching & joining in Robert! How sweet to hear about your young one tapping & singing along! :) All the best, Stu

[@carolynmayo-brown5119]

Brilliant teaching. There is something here for every level AND it’s super fun.

[@richardcrighton8079]

love this guy

[@UkuleleZen]

Happy strumming Richard! 🎶

[@helenweitman2360]

Excellent lesson, love the mix of boogie strumming and picking to make a really robust sound that is so much like the great vibe of the original Berry recording!! MORE of these please--like one for Beautiful Delilah, or Kinks Sunny Afternoon :)

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for the feedback 😊🙏🏻 more videos with strums and riffs will be coming for sure…Be well & play on! - Stu

[@gregfoster3620]

Thanks ,brilliant buddy 👌

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks & You're Welcome! 👍

[@susan2208]

You're the best.... 😘😘😘 Amazing skill... And voice and looking... coolest !!😍😍

[@UkuleleZen]

Aww, shucks. Hope you enjoy learning these licks...they are the springboard for lots of awesomeness. Thanks for watching & hope you'll subscribe & ring the notification bell for more vids!

[@susan2208]

@@UkuleleZen I'm got subscribed your channel from the first time I saw your video, and I was so excited about the charming of ukulele, especially of your skills, and your amazing style.... I'm so happy for found out your channel... and to watch your videos... you're AWESOME.... I also recommend to my friends too... Thank you so much for your great job...😍😍👏👏💖💖

[@johnniepowell6827]

What a great tutorial . You are a fantastic teacher , Stu . Thanks so very much !

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for watching! Come back & jam along with the video anytime :)

[@gavinnordyke2570]

You best lesson yet in my opinion stu. New format is fantastic.

[@UkuleleZen]

Sweet! Thanks for letting me know! Next time I may try to put the jam first/demonstrate the tune and then teach afterwards...either way, the idea is to give you a chance to play along & learn some new stuff. Of course you can keep coming back for another go at the the jam :) All the best, Stu

[@jsimpson239]

Brilliant thanks so much.

[@UkuleleZen]

My pleasure! Keep on jamming! 🎶🙌😊

[@jeanettehattan3168]

First time I did this lesson the tempo scared me along with boogie woogie! Today after many many many practices I did it the whole way through. This is why I seek you as a teacher Stuart , you foster growth!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Jeanette! Really glad you got something out of this lesson!! Nice to know you’re out there jamming along ;)

[@ringokure2735]

This is so nice,wanna cry!thanks man!!!awesome!!!

[@UkuleleZen]

I'm glad you like it! Hope you're subscribe to the channel for more videos like this… I had a lot of fun making this video :-) come back and jam with it anytime!

[@radiantkoala]

This is great Stu. Thanks so much for this happy stuff. Loving it!

[@UkuleleZen]

My pleasure! More to come every week :-)

[@briantreacy1171]

Thanks. This really spices up the open C and G. The new format works.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Brian! On an A chord you can drop the ring finger on the 2nd fret, 2nd string...and then the 3rd fret of the same string,,,fun fun. :)

[@f1948s]

Stuat you are awesome. You seem to always make it a lot of fun with the ukulele. Love the music and teaching.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks so much for your comments Franko...happy to hear that the lessons are making a difference! If you're feeling called to, your support on Patreon will be rewarded with some cool perks. No pressure: www.patreon.com/ukulelezen

[@Tribal8675309]

Very Cool lesson, easy to learn in one sitting and fun to learn too ! Thanks, Zen very cool lesson and song now gonna learn the lyrics, and it's a wrap ! I am subscribing for sure, Well done UZ keep em coming …! = )

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Frank!! Jam on! More videos every week…subscribe for more content like this 😊

[@christineriley1176]

Great video Stu! I'm learning such a lot from you!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thank you Christine! Hope you'll subscribe to this channel for more great video content like this every week 😉🎶🤙

[@l.p.5177]

Loved the new format!! Will give me a new song to learn over the holidays. Merry Christmas!!

[@UkuleleZen]

Hey Lisa! Have a very Merry Christmas! It's to know you'll be jamming along :) All the best, Stu

[@banicmusic]

Another great lesson from the Ukulele Zen Sifu....I will have fun playing this one...thank you for including the tempo and the knowledge...

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Nick! Hope to see you again late Feb in Tampa (deets TBA) Play on Banic!

[@cebchm]

Great lesson!! Uke keeps us happy! Greetings form France

[@rickarcher9159]

Way cool! I’m going to learn that.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Rick! Hope you’ll subscribe for more videos 😊

[@avec2ailes941]

Perfect lesson.... and perfect french accent!!🐔😉

[@UkuleleZen]

I have a LOT to learn about speaking French & Cajun, that's for sure...

[@avec2ailes941]

That you're such a good teacher is enough for me! Be well ;-)

[@christianpecheux2801]

Thank you ! So joyful and, obviously, Zen.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for watching Christian! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@PennMiniken]

Thank you for visiting Bellingham WA! I was so thrilled to see that my fav youtube teacher was in my home town! I played your Kansas City arrangement at an open mic two days ago and crashed and burned hard. My first experience playing the 12 bar blues with walking notes and the flourishes and the turnaround and my mind went flat. Anyhow, rather to have tried and failed than played something easier. Thank you for all that you do. You might just make a musician out of me someday. Haha.

[@UkuleleZen]

Hi Penn, I wish that you had attended my session at B.U.G. (Bellingham Ukulele Group)...I may be back in September of 2018... That Kansas City riff is tricky - so HATS OFF TO YOU for trying it in person! No worries...all it means is the riff just needs to be more internalized...go very sow as you practice...see if you can play it accurately at a slow speed while staying in "the flow"...when you can do this, turn up the speed. Memorize it & after some time f repeating this process, you'll find that you'll be able to access the internalized riff ("vocabulary") with greater & greater ease. Thanks for watching & wishing you well!

[@PennMiniken]

I was at your BUG workshop. LOVED IT. The teaching was fun and your Beatles Medley was mind blowing. I am playing the riff a number of times each day to do just what you said, transfer that song/style from explicit behavior to implicit ability. Looking forward to it be part of my 'vocabulary'. Thanks again!

[@willscully1898]

Loved this vid lesson. I'll try to get this down over the holidays. Happy Christmas from Ireland....keep up the good work.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Will - super fun tune eh? Happy Christmas to you over in Ireland! Been there 2x - wanted to stay forever...such an amazing & enchanted land & the kindest people. Be well, Stu

[@SeanVplayer]

I've been performing this song for more years than I care to admit... LOL. I just began my ukulele adventure 3 days ago, (I've been playing bass for a long time), I am looking forward to adding this old favorite to my ukulele repertoire. Thank you. P.S. New subscriber.

[@UkuleleZen]

Two chords & a backbeat! What else do we need? 😉 glad that you found this video and happy that you’re getting something out of it… Enjoyed jamming along and playing the riff with the video...and with other of course. Be well, Stu

[@SeanVplayer]

Another song that I've been doing for years that only requires two chords; "Feeling Alright", C7 and F7... and I usually do it as a mash up with "You Can't Always Get What You Want", (although that does introduce a two additional chords, ((the ii and the V)) into the mix... LOL). Lot's of fun doing that one, and I just started working it out on my concert ukulele, and will also be learning it on my baritone ukulele. I'm Such a newbie on ukulele the chord shifts are clunky but with practice I'll smooth it out and it will be in my new ukulele repertoire. Thanks for the lessons, Cheers!

[@sofiacarrillosarabia8044]

Thank you so much! You are a great Master 🙏🏼

[@macmcdonald2044]

Damn Stu, that’s awesome!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for joining in!

[@drojas67]

Awesome, the end was so funny. congrats, and my best wishes

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks! It was fun to get John Travolta & Uma Thurman to dance along 😉🎶

[@chuckcali7445]

Just starting out man but great stuff thank you! I'll be checking out your website, keep us posted on any more Northern Cali events!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Chuck! I did a tour of Northern Cali in 2017 I am long overdue for a return!

[@philharris349]

Excellent tutorial Stuart!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for watching Phil! Jam along with the video anytime 😊🎶

[@bonyeung4805]

Really really great ukulele lesson! LOVE IT !!!

[@UkuleleZen]

SO glad you dig it :-) help yourself to the free tab/riff/songsheet and come back to jam along anytime! Be well & happy playing, Stu

[@gyanissimo]

...brilliant... hug from here / Munich

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks! Hugs right back - I loved visiting Munich! Please subscribe for more videos & tips each week from Ukulele Zen! goo.gl/rMXsnw

[@estebanvivas6101]

Gracias!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks so much!

[@BuskerLife]

Great jam! I’ve always liked this tune ever since I heard Emmy Lou cover it way back when. A fun song to play to be sure! Thanks Stuart and Merry Christmas!

[@UkuleleZen]

Hey Tim! Nice to know you'll be jamming along! :) I'll go & look up that Emmy Lou version... Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

[@thesaxman]

Love it Stu, Yup new format is a winner. Plus the vibe and your vibe are killin. Itching to jam with this but I broke 3 fingers (chords hand) one month ago, so only just got back into Penny Whistle Saxophones and Juggling...Ukulele will take a while longer. Merrry Christmas from summer in New Zealand. Namaste Jimu

[@UkuleleZen]

Oh my goodness! I hope your healing is swift as possible & complete! If you post a penny whistle video, please share a link with me - I am tinkering with that instrument & would love some inspiration. When the time is right, look forward to you jamming along...N.Z. ah- I dream of visiting there someday. Best wishes & take good care - Namaste, Stu

[@thesaxman]

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[@UkuleleZen]

AWESOME! Thanks for sharing these vids!

[@lisastephens2340]

That is super fun, thanks!!!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for jamming along! Come back anytime :)

[@davidturner1804]

Really enjoyed rockin’ this out with you in Midland Ontario at Ukefest 2018! Your videos are great and you break the skills down. New subscriber.

[@UkuleleZen]

Hey David! Thanks for watching & I LOOOOOVED being at Midland Uke Fest! Y'all were super! See you in future videos :)

[@marlo5239]

SO….AWESOME…. Thank You Stu….👍👍👏🎉👏🎉👏🎉❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Can I have the Cute Rooster 🤣😅🤣😂

[@godngunclinger]

thirty seven thousand views and seven thousand are mine ..but DUDE, you're having SO much fun that some of the cool little details are hidden (tho maybe unintentionally) in the video--like the chord ending the intro and the jive ending in the close ..but THANKS for the video!

[@UkuleleZen]

I'm SO very happy to hear that a sweet person like yourself is jamming along with the play along section & also learning from the lesson. Happy playing, All Blessings, Stu

[@godngunclinger]

@@UkuleleZen you calm the savage beast with your slammin' jammin' uke ..keep on rockin' 🎸💨🐲💗

[@williamcowan]

Great help with the 12 bar blues thingy - just what i needed to know. Thanks

[@UkuleleZen]

Glad I could help out - so many variations of the 12 bar blues...will cover more of those types of chord progressions in future videos...subscribe for more goodies :) thanks for watching!

[@Dani-lp6xe]

I loved this lesson, thank you so much. Greetings from Brazil.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks so much Daniela. Someday I hope to visit your beautiful country...samba & bossa & choro are some of my favorite musics ever!

[@Dani-lp6xe]

Ukulele Zen you will be my guest when you come to Brazil...I like this kind of music too. Have a nice day.

[@n8xu]

Fun lesson thanks!!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for watching Jack!

[@viroflay]

Thanks for this great video Stu, greetings from France!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for watching all the way from France! I dream of someday visiting the homeland of Django Reinhardt someday :)

[@viroflay]

And you should also visit French Polynesia, there are some great Uke players over there ;-)

[@sergiohebling6238]

Hi, Stu. Lovelly tutoriel. Your'e brilliant as allways. But i could fins where comes the G7.

[@UkuleleZen]

Cool, thanks Sergio!

[@philharris349]

Fantastic!

[@c.e.416]

Awesome! Thanks

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks! Play on!

[@pandai26]

Merci

[@UkuleleZen]

Merci Beaucoup! 😊🎶🙏

[@BlindLemonMeringue]

great lesson, thankyou

[@UkuleleZen]

Thank you Blind Lemon Meringue! How are things in Colorado? (correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought it was CO).

[@tommyunreal]

7:46 rapid music of the tempo xD xD BTW: Great tutorial, it's clear even for beginner like me. Thank you :)

[@UkuleleZen]

Yeah, I mixed up the words ;) “Goes to show you never can tell!” Play on 😊🎶🎉

[@Weasel6x6]

love it!!!!

[@juditharmstrong6267]

Fabulous

[@jameskeegan5638]

You rock. The song sounds familiar.

[@UkuleleZen]

Cheers! It was featured in the movie “Pulp Fiction”...the twist dance scene 😉

[@RastiSLOVAKIA]

Coooool.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for playing along! 😊

[@gerardobellanti6803]

Bravo...grazie!

[@UkuleleZen]

Cheers & thanks for watching :) Hope you'll subscribe for more goodies from Ukulele Zen!

[@charlesneil2983]

Die fliedermaus on uke!!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for watching Charles! 😊

[@kouzelnikcarykluk]

I want to dance like Travolta (with Uma) and play the ukulele like Stu , in the same time 😃😃😃

[@MWeiman]

Great video. I must have missed something, what's the G7 for on the tab sheet?

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for watching! G & G7 are interchangeable...both serve the function of "dominant" chord in the Key of C. The G7 is a more colorful chord since it has the 7th added. I offer both chords because if you change from G to G7, you'll hear a more colorful sound - adding more tension to the progression which resolves to C. Hope this helps! Please subscribe for more videos & goodies...jam along :). All the best, Stu

[@JOTG2000]

Could someone please tell me what is the last note / chord played for the intro is??? It's killing me because I can't work it out.

[@UkuleleZen]

The intro ends with a pinched note the fifth fret of the third string and the fifth fret of the first string played at the same time. After playing that pair of notes, I strum a G7 chord and begin the song at performance tempo

[@JOTG2000]

@@UkuleleZen Thank you sooo much...I can now sleep at night!!!

[@peege-ayclarke5511]

NOICE!

[@UkuleleZen]

Cheers & thanks for watching :) Hope you'll subscribe for more goodies from Ukulele Zen!

[@shaundolon7177]

what's the tab for the ending?

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for watching Shaun. That final lick is played in 8ths & triplets...I only tabbed one of them - you use your ear & watch my fingers for that one ;-) Be well, Stu

[@frankskupski526]

i cannot follow the very brief intro not sure which strings you are fretting could you explain thanks

[@UkuleleZen]

So that intro is a quick lick at the start of the song. Listen to the original - you’ll hear Chuck’s guitar play it :)

[@shannonwatson7960]

@@UkuleleZen I'm having the same problem...not that I can't hear it...I can't figure out wherer your fingers are at the end of it...

[@tonyworsnop4159]

@@shannonwatson7960 first string 3rd fret ,third string 4th fret

[@АлексейАвдошин-ь8ъ]

6:14

[@carlzeiss3693]

eeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!

[@UkuleleZen]

ROCK ON!

[@putvogel25]

you're funny dude

[@UkuleleZen]

Cheers! I like Music lessons that are fun 😊 Hope you got to play along!

[@cagard]

Oh i think i see, you hold it more than 4 beats because of the 2.5 beat rest afterwards before the melody takes up again.

[@UkuleleZen]

Well, you could sustain the note for just four beats....and then "play" the rests. In the video I just play the tremolo notes once and then count - I wanted to make the solo as clear as possible. The tremolo is like icing on the cake - gotta have the cake baked first ;)

[@neduk8r]

Theraptic

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks! Great to hear...go ahead & jam along with the video over and over again....you’ll gain endurance & great strength as a player!!

[@peatyporkstar3948]

are you single?

[@UkuleleZen]

No

[@MrGerrardo681]

Great lesson... Thanks

[@UkuleleZen]

Rock on! Cheers & thanks for watching :) Hope you'll subscribe for more goodies from Ukulele Zen!

[@csmihaly]

Fantastic!

[@UkuleleZen]

Just two chords and so much music! Enjoy playing this easy & classic song :D