HOW TO PLAY REGGAE RHYTHM UKULELE: "Three Little Birds" (Bob Marley)

[@ango5519]

Wow! You are a very good teacher. This is the first time that I understand how this kind of rythm goes. Your explanations are very clear and one can tell by your way of communicating that you are a nice person. Thank you! It's going to take lots of work!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for watching and playing along! Listen to lots of reggae to get the feel...it will make the journey shorter and also more fun! Please subscribe for more video lessons like this one 😀🎶🤙

[@carflippincouple1766]

You are the first person I’ve found on KZbin to clearly explain the steps and to encourage the use of a metronome. Thank you! I have been struggling with strumming and this is SO helpful!!

[@bjgregory2562]

In addition to sparking my interest in the ukulele, you're a great teacher and I was smiling while watching you play. Thank you!

[@UkuleleZen]

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[@AnRam013]

Played guitar for a long time, then picked up the ukulele to entertain my 2-year old son, and this is his favorite song. Loved the lesson!

[@UkuleleZen]

That's SO great Andrew. All the best to you & your son :-) Play on, Uke on! More vids every week - subscribe for more goodies from this channel!

[@jjfost1987]

This is best tutorial I've seen on this particular subject tbh. Shows you what you actually need to know instead of rushing, trying to look good like some others I've seen.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks so much Jay.… Some of my videos are shorter and snappy or… Sometimes it's just good to stretch out and be thorough. It's a tricky bit of coordination to play left hand moving… Glad you dug it - hope you'll subscribe for more videos like this :-)

[@annanikia7949]

This is the best version of teaching this song that I have found. You provide all the information, not just the chords, and are very clear on the beat and strumming which are key in this reggae song!❤

[@miju4966]

So f** awesome. Getting a smile on the face only by watching. Keep rockin', Stu!

[@UkuleleZen]

Glad you enjoyed it! Smiling is key, eh?

[@rpangjungjamir4685]

I didn't know I was smilling while watching your tutorials, you're a good uke tutor.

[@UkuleleZen]

If you’re smiling, and I have achieved my goal! 😊🤙🎶 wishing you all the best and many years of happy jamming… More videos at the channel page for you to enjoy 😊

[@janetwilson2122]

Stu!.....you are taxing my brain...AND I LOVE IT! Thank you!

[@annahoschka9240]

I came for the chords, continued because at 06:25 he explained how to play the D, plus I stayed and commented because of how his flow hit me! Amazing job! Keep on jammin‘

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for hanging with the whole lesson & play along Anna!

[@andycohen7814]

freaking LOVE you, STU!!! Chillest of all uketube vibes...

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Andy! Wishing you well 🎶🤙

[@SarahMJordan]

This was the best ukulele rhythm tutorial I've seen! Thank you Stu.

[@UkuleleZen]

You're very welcome Sarah! Please subscribe & ring the bell for more videos from Ukulele Zen 😊 Happy playing!

[@picknngrinn]

Wonderful! I especially appreciate your stressing and selling the value of the metronome. This was one of our favorite tunes in the uke group we had going at my workplace.... but we didn't have the rhythm down as sweet. I'll forward the link. Thank you!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for your patience and your willingness to work with a metronome. I’ve received a lot of feedback on my video here that I am “talking too much “… What I am trying to do is to explain clearly to someone just starting out the importance of coordinating the body, instrument and metronome into one action. Happy playing and thanks for watching 😊🎶🤙

[@steffi-3141]

Just love the way you are teaching! Very, very good. Perfect. I really feel comfortable learning and understanding the feeling of reaggy and playing this lovely song. Thanks a lot!

[@jaimemusic4809]

Just wanted to let you know that I just found your videos and channel. You have an amazing feel for music. I know there’s a lot of people here that do tutorials. But, you have something else I haven’t seen in a while. Thanks for playing music how it should be played.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks so much for taking the time to write Jaime! I started out as a field player, then was classically trained… Now it feels like a balance between the two I guess. 😊 happy playing and I’ll see you in some future videos 🎶🎉🎶

[@vancegodin4149]

i loved the way your monologue at the end challenged you... you adapted your oration to alow you to keep the rhythm solid. i so get it. nice, and thanks. i subbed.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for listening -- and for your non judgenental view of that moment :-) Happy jamming to you! Thanks for subbing ;-). I dig your slide playing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3rGmaqll5J8oKM

[@m.r.3042]

Great explication, and such a sense of calm, relax and joy... You are the best uke tutorialist ever. Peace

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks so very much! A new tutorial comes out each week 😊

[@chrisguldi27]

I wasn't here just for the song if you are it's totally worth it. He crushes it starting at about 8:30 I got a ukulele to be able to play like that. Maybe a bit less zen.

[@AR-tz6qz]

Good vibes man! you're amazing!

[@UkuleleZen]

I appreciate that...I'm working on other high vibe Marley tunes for ukulele - more vids every week from this channel. Be well 🙏

[@chudleyflusher7132]

It’s Stufe Ukes! My favorite ukeke instructor!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thank you… You are too kind! My upcoming website will have lots of great lessons for all levels of player you can sign up to keep in the loop with the mailing list at www.ukulelezen.com

[@southerngirlsociety]

Good Lord. I could just sit here and listen to him sing all night... gah! That bassy baritone voice... y'all hold me back.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for watching Emily...and here I thought I was a little out of tune on this one! ;-) Happy playing, Stu

[@BrianTilaro]

Thank you! I enjoyed all your tutorials.; and learned from them. You're the best!!!

[@UkuleleZen]

You are so welcome! Please check out the other tutorials at my KZbin channel for more helpful instruction like this 🤙😊🎶

[@jaredbrown986]

You are an outstanding teacher. Cut right to the chase for relaxing, yet very educational. Not to mention you have a very genuine kindness and hospitality about you that I really respect. Thank you for this free way to be a better player and person I suppose.🙂 I lost my 88 year old grandmother yesterday, you just helped me, even more so than a couple hundred dollar counseling session lol. Definitely happy to give you a like and subscribe to your channel. I have never been so impressed with such a good positive outlook and attitude. Came to just learn some basic music skills, instead, not only did I get what I came for, I also received free emotional support. That my kind sir, is priceless. Thank you. I hope to see more videos from you. Fixing to go on a binge session of whatever you have been putting out here🙂 have a awesome day to everyone, especially the gentleman who made this video. Good day sir

[@UkuleleZen]

Many Thanks Jared -- I appreciate your kind comment very much :-) Very sorry to hear of your grandmother -- 88 years is a lifetime I hope to reach...take good care & many thanks for making music with this lesson

[@JonathanAdami]

What a great vibe, such a cool video! Cheers mate!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thank you! Cheers! Glad you enjoyed it 🤙🎶☯️ Subscribe for new weekly vids. Be well, Jam on, Stu

[@MerhabaMelanie]

Hello Stu at Ukulele Zen! I'm a newcomer to the uke and have been fortunate to be able to take lessons with a teacher via Zoom but was looking for more to learn in between lessons. I want to be good. Thank you for this engaging video! Take care!

[@UkuleleZen]

Wonderful! Welcome to the ukulele world! Happy that you found my vides...there's more at my channel page ;-) Thanks M. Parker...Happy playing, Stu

[@ukemullum]

I love that you ipad has cracks in it! You the Man Stu!

[@UkuleleZen]

Cracked & using ye olde operating system too! #noupdatesthankyouverymuch ;-)

[@monsteradeliciosa6845]

If I could hand pick a ukulele teacher to teach me in person, it would be you. But, nonetheless I’m happy to have you on KZbin... I can take you anywhere with me this way. I like to go chill in my eno out in the woods on our property and watch/learn your tutorials. Every time we have a bonfire, I’m expected to bust some new uke jams out. Your videos have helped me learn so much! There’s something about learning to play the uke with you that makes it all make sense. My uke skills have improved a lot since becoming a subscriber. Thanks for the awesome techniques and good vibes. ✌️

[@UkuleleZen]

Well, thanks SO much for saying so Kylie! Playing around a bonfire, or in the woods...that's some of my favorite things to do! Keep on jamming & stay free. More videos every week ;-)

[@LaLavender25]

Hey Stu, just found you during this quarantine time while I'm waiting for my guitar in the mail...but I have my ukulele!! Let's jam, mon!!!

[@UkuleleZen]

Wonderful! Guitar is where I started on...uke deepens guitar & guitar deepens uke for sure 😉 Stay safe & healthy! Jah Bless & Jam on!

[@jimgamble5429]

i love playing along ,feels always good.keep jamming bud

[@UkuleleZen]

I'm so glad you're enjoying the uke lessons & tips! Subscribe for more vids @ goo.gl/rMXsnw

[@ehJoe]

The first time here, couldn't help but notice if the fire place was going in the background and lower lit would give this a hug, just saying. New subscriber, plan to learn to play the Ukulele and you're it. 👊🎸

[@UkuleleZen]

Very nice - thanks for subscribing and I hope you find my lesson content helpful here… There’s a lot of lessons at my channel page. That fireplace: it broke a long time ago! 😆

[@Schlaflaboratorium]

greatest Channel I ever seen! If I see Stu, I get smiling in my face. Very authentic and sympathic! I want to jam with you... :-) keep smiling!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks so much! As Marley himself sang: “Positive Vibrations!” Wishing you well 🎶🙏🏻

[@phyllismorris94]

OMG You can take simple songs & elevate them to sound so much better.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks so much! Keep on jamming! 🙏🏻🤙🎶

[@Zurison]

A ❤ doesn't do justice to how much I enjoyed this. So much information conveyed in a systematic and easily understable way. My first introduction to using a metronome: it's an awesome practice tool. I felt bad not buying it a beer 😂 I'm nowhere at a level to the play the song like you do but I can now strum a new way and have learnt to mute. Going slow is such good advice. You have the skill to make learning fun despite it being challenging. I smiled throughout the lesson. And you're just so darn likeable as well. Keep sharing those great vibes.

[@hammockmonk]

This is ssooo useful. I've been playing chucks, strums, mutes, etc., but just cementing in these foundational rythyms is still really challenging. Thanks so much for the lesson!

[@UkuleleZen]

Glad it was helpful! 😎🎶🤙

[@crackajack166]

Awsome stuff. Your energy is contagious. 😎

[@UkuleleZen]

Thank you Crackajack! Jah Bless. 🤙

[@dookies2332]

You're a great teacher. Thank you for the content

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks! Reggae music is good for the soul! Be well & please subscribe to the channel for more content like this! goo.gl/rMXsnw

[@DanielGennaro]

Haha yo you cracked me up! Make it your friend. Just today I was telling myself man I need to use a metronome more. So did the guys I was jamming with. I’ think focusing on ukulele will improve my strum. Been playing since I was 18. Unfortunately I broke my pinky a year ago and it healed in a weird rotation and hypertension. Still been debating on rebreaking it with surgery but man would suck if it made it worse. Im 33. Love ukulele and all reggae music. Mostly all acoustic player.

[@jeremyowens4115]

Solid tutorial. You definitely took it to another level without overcomplicating the lesson. I like the way you think. Thank you.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Jeremy! I thought I might've gone a little too into the detail with this lesson… So thank you for that positive feedback. In February 202 I'm going to do a whole month of Bob Marley songs for his B-day so stay tuned! Thank you for watching...More resources for your music journey with your membership support at www.patreon.com/ukulelezen

[@matksful]

I don't play Ukulele but the guitar yet you show a great approach to drive and groove. Thanks!

[@UkuleleZen]

If I had more hours in the week, I would make guitar videos :-) Glad you make the connections. A sign of a true self-directed learner. Be well & happy playing, Stu

[@pancakeyummy4070]

You put a smile on my face when i watched this video.. excellent 👏👏

[@UkuleleZen]

Wow, thank you!! IRIE VIBES! 😊 Happy playing & please subscribe to keep in the loop of more videos from my channel 🎶🤙😊

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[@pancakeyummy4070]

@@UkuleleZen have no uke, can't afford to buy one ...

[@davehickey2293]

Really outstanding tutorial and performing. Thanks!

[@UkuleleZen]

You're very welcome!! Please subscribe for more videos form Ukulele Zen. Be well, Stu

[@ammaromerika]

I got my first uke today, and am I glad I found your chanel the same day. 😄

[@UkuleleZen]

Welcome aboard!! Nice timing ;-) If you haven't yet, hope you'll subscribe to the channel for more videos like this one 🎶🤙😊

[@paulad6355]

Thank you SO much! I like your website and you are AWESOME. I never write comments, so know that I mean it.

[@UkuleleZen]

Wow, thank you for taking the time Paula! Please subscribe & share the video with someone you think would enjoy it :-)

[@arielleflowellness]

So happy I found your channel...LOVING the vibes

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Arielle 😊 I like to teach music in a friendly & positive way 🎶 Happy playing...plz subscribe for more videos like this one 🙏

[@deesaunders9407]

Thank you thank you. I must have watched 11 different videos on this song and you are the only one that understands reggae isn’t 1,2,3,4 beats. I’m going to practice this one for sure. New subbie!! I’ll post a video when I’m on the beach in Jamaica playing this song 💚💛🇯🇲💚💛

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Dee! Glad you found it helpful...please share a video when you're on that beach playing reggae uke! 🇯🇲🙏🎶💙

[@hamsterpoopie1]

Bula ❤ Vinaka!!! ( happy, life thanks) i am learning to live on island time in Alaska. Totally love your channel. I can't wait to get started!!!

[@southerngirlsociety]

How am I just now seeing this!?!? I LOVE this!!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Emily :-)

[@AjayThakur-zd4lt]

Best ukulele tutorial in KZbin...amz ..

[@UkuleleZen]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻☯️

[@motogp001]

Just what I was looking for. We be jammin now!

[@UkuleleZen]

JAH BLESS! Thanks for being here! Hope you'll subscribe to this channel for more videos & content like this - I post every week 🎶🤙😊

[@jacobmarleyghostguitar1906]

I think that finger placement is a fundamental detail. my model is to use as little as possible, so a d chord I use my index sometime's add my middle to get a clearer tone response, and that way I can play fill's at the same time without even changing the strum pattern

[@UkuleleZen]

I hear you… and couldn’t agree more… Having options for your fingers to let go of chords and fill-in with riffs is a great thing to do to make this sound more full… And it’s just plain fun. Be well - Stu

[@nedreiter3869]

Really great tutorial; one query though: at the beginning (around 2:35)you say tap feet on beats 1 & 3: but at 4:36 (when you start talking about doubling) you say "my feet are still tapping on beats 2 & 4". My feets is confused man :)

[@UkuleleZen]

I probably just had a brain malfunction, that's all ;-)

[@boardsandstuff5008]

One with the strum. Nice that’s my therapy.

[@UkuleleZen]

That moment when...you let go & the music plays itself! 😀

[@AgataKu]

It's the best tutorial of reggae strumming ever! Thank you ;) I finally found a purpose for one of my shitty ukuleles :p I'm just gonna use it to learn strumming on muted strings :D

[@UkuleleZen]

Heck yeah!! PLUS: It'll become your "stunt Uke"...if you wanna play in the rain, etc 😉

[@spacestalker]

Okay if i can pat my head and rub my tummy surely i can tap my feet and strum my uke. This was really fun. And so generous with the freebies. I'm such a noob but it really feels like my ukulele is an instrument of therapy. Hands up who gets withdrawals if they don't twang some strings forba couple days...? I'm still pretty crap but I don't care!!! Many thanks. ☺

[@marieandersson6655]

A very nice lesson, and very usefull to me as well. Thanks a lot ❤

[@HAEPukulele]

Loved your tutorial! You are a great teacher :D

[@UkuleleZen]

Thank you so much! Glad it was helpful :-D

[@chestnutwarrior6322]

you have been enlightening. i understand reggae music better. thank you

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Louis...using left hand using is HARD at first, but worth the journey.

[@mousdous7156]

i wish ai head a tteacher like this at schoooll, this is how it should be keep it up mister

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks! PLAY ON! I hope you'll subscribe to keep in the loop of when I post more videos like this one :). kzbin.info

[@mousdous7156]

@@UkuleleZen Done !

[@audreygiamlayhoon]

Thanks, Stu, played along with you. All X chords for now. Will move on to the real chords and the riff once I internalise the right hand rhythm. Blessings from Singapore!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for jamming along with me! Glad you're taking it step by step...all blessings to you & hope to see Singapore someday :)

[@ArtByAnnika]

You have just changed everything in my learning process, now I feel like I actually stay in rithm! THANKYOU! ❤️

[@UkuleleZen]

You're so welcome!!! Hope you'll subscribe for more videos like this one 🙏🎶. More reggae coming soon!

[@UkuleleZen]

Lesson index ~ STEP 1: 2:26 STEP 2: 3:15 STEP 3: 5:07 STEP 4: 7:19 JAM THE TUNE 8:09 Get ukulele resources like song sheets, tabs & jam tracks by becoming a Patron of UZ! www.patreon.com/ukulelezen

[@UkuleleZen]

@eric sosa Great to hear!! The principles are indeed universal! Play on, be one with the strum ;-)

[@edneiarodriguesalbuquerque3174]

Congratulation you are Very good teacher , I love this video , thank you. You are the best.

[@luca__3044]

your vibe is unbeatable😂 love you and your channle!🤛🏼 keep it up 👍

[@UkuleleZen]

Thank you so much!! Happy playing & thanks for subscribing :-)

[@PascalBennett]

"surrender to the metronome" love it

[@UkuleleZen]

YES. Surrender is usually associated with weakness but there is great strength in it :). May the spirit of Bob's music fill your heart and soul. Be well & please subscribe to the channel for more content like this! goo.gl/rMXsnw

[@ferg6485]

Stu, you have the best tutorials haha. Free goodiesssss

[@UkuleleZen]

why, thank you Desiree! I dig your diving videos :)

[@pera06]

Wow, you are like instant sedative. I am totally relaxed and flowing in Jah Love just watching you. Thank you so much for sharing this gift bringing freedom to lockdown brother. One love. #trippingonLOVE

[@UkuleleZen]

You are so welcome...I dig your hashtag #trippingonLOVE. We need more soul rebels like you in those world to spread dates message of ONE LOVE. JAH! Rastafari. Be well & stay healthy 🙏

[@silviopedroso3079]

Rich in details. I was missing those valuables tips.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Silvio...I looove Reggae Music 😊🤙🎶

[@hgreen8397]

Really enjoyed watching this video Great vibes buddy!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks H Green! FYI: There are song sheets, tabs and other resources for my KZbin ukulele lessons at my Patreon Page: www.patreon.com/ukulelezen

[@eldderkingsmartz2486]

H Green I know ay? Amazing way of teaching and very relaxing. I had a massive backache but got distracted with this video and forgot I was in pain.

[@justinluis7234]

I love how you jammed out at the end

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Justin 😊🤙🎶

[@novelistusonthewater]

blo..dy syncopated strumming. The moment I relax ...my brain ... I fall into strumming the 1 and 3 instead of 2 and 4. Well, I guess just another 20 h's practice will cure that ;-). Great lesson, good breakup of the steps. Thanks for sharing that. Time for my brain to overcome the rigid downbeat strumming.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for watching! Please know this is just ONE reggae groove. Play along with recordings and let the music move your body's motions...just feel it...PLAY ON!

[@cindyhughes4952]

Hey! So good to see you! Thanks for this tutorial! I honestly love your zen approach!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Cindy & thanks for watching! Sometime in 2019 I will be laughing a "Ukulele Zen" website with music & music meditation lessons...I'll share news of that here in my videos :) Be well & happy playing, Stu

[@UkuleleZen]

Darned autos correct! That's supposed to say "I'll be launching a Ukulele Zen website..." ;)

[@cindyhughes4952]

Ukulele Zen looking forward to it :-)

[@Ishan327]

Thanks for the video!! Super helpful--I am finally in rhythm!! After some practice though, I find that the only way to not lose the fretted chord is to keep holding it with fingers 1-3 and use the pinky finger to mute the strings on the up beats... Is this wrong? I'm not relaxing my whole hand! I've lost the chill!!

[@UkuleleZen]

That's a great way to do it - just find what works for you....and go with it :-) Always a good idea to modify things so it's comfortable for you, the player.

[@ragamuffinukes2779]

Happy Trails, Stu, from Canby, Oregon! 🙋 With our new President-elect, i can come out of my dark hole of being terrified that my SSI & medicare were going to be stripped from us old farts!!! This was a great song to start the NEW season of HOPE & restored balance to our government! 🎵 I'm loving the beat!!! Thank you for your awesome efforts! And I'm honored to be a student of yours ...i'm at that level of beginner expertise that your stuff is now making sense AND my fingers can follow along with muscle memory...!!! Blessings to you & your for a healthy & prosperpous Holiday season! 🙏

[@UkuleleZen]

Happy to be hearing your excitement CharLee!! Reggae grooves always lift my spirit! Check out Bob Marley’ s “Survivors” album for lots of music appropriate for our time 😉🎶🤙🎉

[@ricafarias]

You seem to be a cool dude. I like your vibe. Cheers from Brazil!!

[@MrFangda]

I feel like Jim Carrey is my new Ukulele teacher...

[@UkuleleZen]

I need to wear 'The Mask" next time 🤣

[@ray.j.6205]

💀😂😂💀

[@dmongosa]

Smokin!

[@mountfairweather]

ALRIGHTY THEN!

[@spacestalker]

@@mountfairweather I didnt see it until you said it. Now I can not unsee it. Jim Carey would no doubt feel honoured for the compliment 😊 Stu Ventura Uke Tab Detective? LoL that was sooo bad

[@rockbark2137]

This guy's way higher than I am, and I'm pretty high

[@UkuleleZen]

I’m “High on my own supply” these days, but the blessings of JAH are many… Be well and play on!

[@a-lie-n]

Ukulele Zen sounding like Wim Hoff :p

[@UkuleleZen]

@@a-lie-n You flatter me ;-) Wim Hoff is a deep seeker indeed!

[@proostbart1]

:p

[@merenish]

I have to like this comment

[@andrechisummusic3742]

Love the good vibes you’re putting out!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks Andre...right back at you! 🤙

[@coryreid122]

You are my new favorite! Thanks again for such GREAT content!!

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks so much Cory! Hope you enjoy the other vids on my channel & that your music keeps on flowing 🎶🤙😎

[@Ukemama2018]

OMG! Just came across your channel! I'm in love! This is gonna give me some more practice with left-hand muting.

[@UkuleleZen]

Hi Melissa… Thanks so much for being here I'm glad you found my channel. I have other easier ways to play reggae this one is a tricky her one with the left-hand mute. Hope you'll subscribe for more videos from Ukulele Zen ;-) goo.gl/rMXsnw

[@lula8317]

Omg! I was needing things, thank u soooo much

[@UkuleleZen]

Good vibes to you Lula!

[@jinniciruli6909]

Wow! This tutorial is packed full of great information. Thank you so much, Stu.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks for watching Jinni! Always good to hear from you :)

[@lukebrockhoven3056]

Such a legend.

[@UkuleleZen]

Marley - a prophet of music!

[@Hashakgig]

Is that.. a googly eye on the uke? EPIC! Subscribbled.

[@UkuleleZen]

Subscribbled is a pretty EPIC term there! Yes, its my Uke's "3rd eye" ;-)

[@Amir__MB]

Thanks Stu. Another great tutorial.

[@UkuleleZen]

Glad you enjoyed it Amir!

[@michaelthomas9164]

Hi Stu. Great lesson. To clarify for this beginner, at about 4:44 you say your foot is still tapping on 2 and 4. Weren't we to be tapping on 1 and 3 and strumming on 2 and 4 ? Just rather get it right rather than have to unlearn it later. Thanks!!!

[@UkuleleZen]

You can do it anyway that feels natural to you. For slow speeds, I usually tap my foot on 1 & 3. Play on!

[@WebmasterPLUC]

Lots of things I find difficult in this one, but nice to have the chance to put them together with your clear explanation, as I've tried & failed to do this kind of strum a few times previously in the past! I've been working on different aspects over the last two days on & off. So far I still haven't sussed a way to do the foot tapping though without discomfort: I have an ankle problem, which makes it painful to tap my right foot (even just moving the toes up & down), doesn't seem to work trying the left instead. I don't know if it's because I'm left-handed but play the uke right-handed, so naturally want to do the rhythm on the left & it's causing a conflict. Or it's just tension because of the injury. I try for a while when asked to tap a foot & soon switch to just imagining it inside my head instead. Any thoughts or suggestions to help please? [I can do clapping or 'if you say it you can play it' but it would be nice to find an unobtrusive way of getting into the beat.]

[@UkuleleZen]

I hear you...I think if you could tap your uninjured foot, that would work well. Another alternative s to feel the beat by moving your body to the groove in some other way. For example, you could gently bounce or sway in your seat as you play. Whatever feels natural for you and connects you to the rhythm of the music is good...by all means, explore what is most comfortable for you! Happy playing, Stu

[@WebmasterPLUC]

Thanks. Coincidentally, one of our national radio stations has been playing reggae all day for the August Bank Hol to celebrate Trojan Records 50th anniversary, so I've been working on it whilst listening to see what I can come up with. So far my fave is still visualising the swinging arm of the metronome in my head :)

[@davidg0324]

WebmasterPLUC, Another way is to tap your heel, in the style of Miles Davis. I find this more comfortable than tapping my toes.

[@WebmasterPLUC]

Thanks, that's a good idea. Definitely feels less uncomfortable at first try.

[@terencejessop8598]

Great video you make it look so easy, & what a terrific voice 👍🏻

[@UkuleleZen]

Hey, thanks very much for watching and learning along!

[@DarbyandGill]

Nice session and way of explaining, thank you! I'm on guitar but I'm enjoying this.

[@UkuleleZen]

SO COOL - you're the first person to comment you had a guitar with you...someday I'll have to make a guitar vid :-)

[@mistermomo2904]

The riff: E String: 5 hammer to 7 pull off to 4 then on A pluck: 7 then 5. Then pluck 7 and 5 on the E

[@nadiaignacio6118]

What do you mean?

[@nadiaignacio6118]

I can't understand. This is my first time to play the uke.

[@UkuleleZen]

Hammering on in a technique for playing two notes with one pluck. I show it in this video briefly - but I will cover it in more detail ;-) thanks for watching!

[@mistermomo2904]

Nadia Ignacio oh noo. Idk how I didn’t see this reply but the ukulele has four strings: G, C, E, and A from top to bottom. Basically what I mean is you pluck the e string on 5th fret then on your left hand you thrust your finger onto the 7th fret without plucking and it makes a sound. Then you make sure another finger is on the 4th fret of that string and you pull the finger that was on the 7th fret off like if you were plucking with ur left hand. Look up hammer one and pull offs. Same set of rules for the second part

[@nadiaignacio6118]

Hi, can I know how to play that three little birds.

[@nadiaignacio6118]

Thank you and more power.

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks & congratulations Nadia! One of the great songs of all time!

[@channeltest941]

which ukulele is he using? i really like the sound of it

[@mayvelyntolentino5913]

nice ! I love it...will try it . thanks a lot.

[@UkuleleZen]

Most welcome 😊

[@PatriciaSilva-co3mg]

I don´t know why, but you just made me happy. I loved it, nice vibe!! Thanks :) ((I would be very good if you could try to add the chords when you play them))

[@UkuleleZen]

That's the power of Bob & the Wailers 😉 My recent videos have that feature....be well, Stu

[@avec2ailes941]

Yes! the first to put a thumb up! (I like games a little silly ...😁). Happy to see you again this week with this new video always as well done! Thanks my Stu-cher (oops, teacher sorry ;-))!🤗

[@UkuleleZen]

Many thanks! And congrats on being FIRST ;) Play on, Stu

[@avec2ailes941]

My pleasure ;-))

[@gabriellabaron]

man u r the boss, thank you for your videos

[@UkuleleZen]

Glad you like them! 🎶😀

[@yuiforaggro4642]

Wow insane skills

[@UkuleleZen]

Thanks very much...Rest in Peace Bob Marley

[@kristenm9289]

Could you please post a video for the Three Little Birds chord solo version from your book? This was the first song I learned when I started playing ukulele a year ago and I would love to revisit it with a more challenging version. I just bought your book to learn When You Wish Upon a Star which is a great tool in conjunction with your video for it, but I'm finding it difficult to use the book without a video demo too....Thank you!

[@sleepy314]

The thing is, I cannot find a metronome that keeps steady time when I am playing along! It seems ok when I am just listening, though....

[@UkuleleZen]

"My metronome keeps speeding up" - means the player is slowing down :) But, I hear you,,,if you can afford "Tempo" on your phone or iPad...it is a GREAT metronome. Play on, Stu

[@CapnLan]

@@UkuleleZen That was a joke, Stu. . ..

[@sarojkalyane9464]

Feels like meditation! ✌🏻

[@UkuleleZen]

Perfect! Glad to hear that!

[@boardsandstuff5008]

He said free tabs and here I was happy to get some acid.

[@d.stewart1]

Reality is often disappointing

[@UkuleleZen]

🤣🤣

[@vybrnt-activecampaignconsu3998]

Sick vid bro. Thank. Love what you do.

[@UkuleleZen]

Sweet! Reggae vibes 🎶🇯🇲 I could use some help with digital marketing once I get my newest e-books finished...any tips/info? I'm open: www.stufuchs.com/contact