YOUR FIRST UKULELE LESSON (Taught by a music teacher!)
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I'm playing the Nova ukulele made by Enya Music. Retail Price ~$89
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This ukulele is available in other colors (white, black, orange, blue)
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30 DAY UKE CHALLENGE
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This is a playlist link to the first challenge. This one is for absolute beginners. You can review the challenge if you need to and/or you can share this link with someone to help get them into our ukulele family ;) This challenge also has a free printable resource and the hashtag we used throughout social media is #30DayUkeChallenge
30 DAY UKE COURSE
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The 30 Day Uke Course is a challenge for intermediate ukulele players. Make sure you have mastered E chord (or are ready to master it) for this challenge.
MUSIC CREDITS
Fuego, by Cole Brandt
I like when she said "look up" I suddenly thought she was literally sitting right in front of me and saw me looking down
Same. I was like "whoa, how does she know?!", and then "can she see my messy apartment?" ;)
You can just feel that she’s taught so many people
3:03 that “look up real quick” really nudged me from getting over excited with my instrument. T’was spoken from a true teacher who knows her students 😭
Ikr that was amazing 😂😂
That was hilarious to me hahahaha she knows her students well :D
I think that cat is teacher's pet.
Lol me to
lol most likely
@luna star gacha I do. Why do you think a 10 year old girl in 6th grade would not get the joke
@luna star gacha np. I'm actually 12 in 6th grade 😓😬😳😕
Deal....wait wut are we talking about?
ok .. i actually went through all the lesson now.. and i have to say i have ADHD and this was the easiest lesson to follow!!!!! i love the pace! i love how i didn't get distracted and please please do more lessons like this
problematic Cat wow, thank you so much 😊 I am honored to be your teacher! Thank you for being my student!!
i agree
You know exactly when I am looking down. Haha.
5:02 c chord 8:05 Am chord 10:07 f chord 11:28 g7 chord just commenting time stamps so i can come back later and practice :D thank you so much you're an amazing teacher ❤️
Thank you so much Urja 🙏
Tyy
8:05
i love you (ty)
Now play teenager in love :D
OK OK FINALLY A UKELELE TEACHER THAT DOESNT EXPECT ME TO KNOW EVERYTHING THANK YOU THANK YOU AHHH I LOVE YOUUU
I KNOW MY OLD MUSIC TEACHER EXPECTS US TO,KNOW EVERY THING
I think that is the single hardest part of teaching and only exceptional teachers have the ability to compartmentalize each level of learning and block their “genius” to make room for the building of the skill. If that makes sense lol
Do you know how to completely play a ukulele now? 😊
Yes!!! Same! This is very different than I remember how it was to play my acoustic guitar when I was a teenager! (In the 70’s ✌🏻). I love this teacher!! I just got my ukulele today! I found it on Facebook marketplace!! Playing the ukulele seems harder than I thought it might be, but that’s probably because I have arthritic hands now and I’m old!! 😂😂😂😂
YESS
“Look up” Me who was definitely not looking: 👁👄👁
Me teaching while everyone is looking down 👁👄👁
@@BernadetteTeachesMusic Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM LOOKING UPWARDS🙄BUT LOOKING NOT AT CEILING, RIGHT INTO THE COMPUTER🖥
@@BernadetteTeachesMusic can i have u as my music teacher-
That "look up real quick" scared me because it was like she could actually see what i was doing😳 she must really know what beginners are like and that makes me feel comfortable learning from her
I was looking at the cat
🤣🤣🤣 she may have taught a couple classes I bet 😜 it's a great personal touch 💗
THANKKK YOUUUU I THOUGHT I WAS TRIPPING WHEN I HEARD HER SAY IT LOOOL
im 13 learning the ukulele, YOU ARE A LIFESAVER!
SAMEEE
what is ur progress! how long does it take to learn basics
Same keep up the good work
sameeeee
It is so obvious you were an elementary music teacher, and not just a musician sharing what you know. The way you explain every tiny detail, like HOW to switch between chords, makes learning ukulele so easy. I’m currently teaching myself ukulele so I can hopefully start teaching it at school (if I can get a class set of ukes). I’ll definitely be referring back to these videos and using some of your techniques. Love the "mouse in the house" trick! Thanks for all of these amazing videos!
Thank you for your kindness you do a beautiful teacher especially for people with mental problems as I have I am a slow learner. I also gave my 2 uks to my sisters I help raise and I bought my grandson one is a little for Christmas your lessons, lessons excited me I wanted every one I loved to have one. Now I'll go by me another which one do you recommend thanks for all you do please keep teaching.and know if any one can't appreciate apreciate you I have then they need to go somewhere else to pasture the devil
Excuse spelling and writing. I'm 67 and all I use to know is in I don't remember box some where I'm starting all over trying to keep what's that I need to to go with Dorothy to the yellow brick I realize that that's for anyone that. Is a smart slick I don't usually try to reach out but this one time I feel you needed to know I appreciate your help
@deborahsigmon wow, you're 67!? I didn't know 67-year-olds are KZhead 😮 I'm just 12, so 😅
I am 70, and l really enjoy to be your student. I love you sweet lady.Thank you so much! 🥰🤗🙏🙏🙏
I’m 12 and I really want to find a new hobby especially since covid and all so thank you so much for this 😄
same bestieee
Same
Same!
same! good luck learning the ukelele!
thats the exact reason i want i want a ukulele. 12 too
Best way to start playing Ukulele truly is with you Bernadette ❣️ 👍🏻
Nelly Ellis wow, Nelly!!! Thank you so much 😊 that is super sweet!!
@@BernadetteTeachesMusic 😄mkkxlvvz
Very good teaching
Right in the middle of her video I subscribed, got full notifications, and "liked" the video! Here's a bouquet for you and a love letter 💐💌
@@BernadetteTeachesMusic I just started myslef
I have learned lots and anyone who is reading the comments your at the right place to get started with the ukulele!
Perfect!!! I just got my ukelele a couple days ago! I’ve been feeling a little discouraged because the finger placement for some chords just seems impossible .... but i’ll keep at it! Thank you for this video 🥰
Don't be discouraged. I promise, you will get there. It just takes practice, practice, practice.
I started to play the ukulele with Bernadette last year. It's still challenging to switch chords smoothly on the beats. I rewatched Bernadette's videos many times. It's absolutely rewarding. You will see. Thank you 👍Bernadette👌🎸🎵🎶
Me too, I just got mine 5 days ago, the first day everything was so awkward, but it is getting easier and more natural now! And i’m not crazy playing everyday, but i am spending short segments of time daily, like 15-25min
@@chica418 Keep it up I've now been playing for about 6 months and for the first 2 the end of my fretting finger tips were just so painful and I know if I don't play a little everyday I'll be in the pain factor again
As someone who has been playing the ukulele for about 2 years now, all of these tips are useful, even for experienced players! Your teaching is easy to follow and so helpful! Thanks!
Are you kidding me?! Best teacher ever!!! You actually paused and told us to stretch!
I love this lesson, this is exactly what I was looking for, stupid me was confused why my cords sounded dead when it was really just me not pressing hard enough and also , i learned hand position and so many other things. (If you couldn’t tell I know basically nothing about ukuleles) just in the 20 minutes I would have spent watching entertainment!
Yay!!! I’m so glad this helped you. You are so funny 😆
@@BernadetteTeachesMusic thank you!
you seriously don’t know how many lessons i’ve gone through and failed at them all because of how unclear they are but you have literally shown me so well and i definately find your way of teaching most effective because of how impatient i am
still building my first uke..,decided to build it and play one song .than give it to one of the grand kids
Let’s talk about how I feel very calm learning with her :)
I am an elementary music teacher and have used your videos to teach myself how to start playing the ukulele. I love your videos and how you use every day teaching techniques from the classroom. I'm still a novice, but can tell my skill set is increasing weekly. Thank you for these tutorials. I would be lost without them.
This is the best one I’ve found on KZhead so far… very easy to follow and well put together. Great for beginners !!! Thank you, Bernadette 😊
I love this video so much! So patient, loving, and most importantly easy to follow and get addicted to play ukulele!!! Love you Miss B!!!
I bought myself a ukulele as a christmas present, and have watched many videos and learnt these chords but I especially love your teaching! What a great series you've started and a great way to start 2020! I look forward to learning from you!
Happy New year, Bernadette, and to everyone out there in the ukelele community. Let's just hope it's a joyful one all over the world. From the UK 🇬🇧.
You are a great teacher! Thanks a ton for sharing this lesson with us!
Thank you. Have been mixing it up with a few online tutorials but like your attention to real basics such as position and posture. I'm approaching 72 years old and have had 4 or 5 guitars through my lifetime and because of my wide hands with short stubby fingers could never get any more than a couple of chords right. I went for a harmonica instead!! It was suggested I try a Uke and so glad I did. Now I know its just practice, practice and more but I think I'm going to like this.
Hi Terry!! Welcome to our community :) I’m so glad you decided to give ukulele a try! I’m a trained music teacher and I have created several courses that I call “challenges” here on KZhead. The 30 Day Uke Challenge will be perfect for you because you liked the attention to real basics like position and posture. Whenever you’re ready, you can start that course here kzhead.info/channel/PLJFa3EaocfZkPvRqVaUf6pFuPxiLo0uWZ.html
I'm 77, and yes, though she's a great teacher, I'd love to have half a dozen granddaughters who have her gorgeuos looks and charm. And yes, kid, I've five guitars, 5 ukes, about a dozen blues harps (harmonicas are for cowboys), 2 violins, about a dozen pennywhistles/tinwhistle/Irish whistles, native American flutes, etc., etc., so I know where you're coming from - and I bet you changed the high G on the uke to a low G, to simulate your guitars.
I loved this lesson! I can really see that you are a teacher. The way you notice us the students is just so nice. You also know when to pause and give us some time. Thank you!
I've been wanting to learn for so long, and this has helped a ton, how are you so good at knowing what we do, like when you say " look up" I feel like you are right in front of me, I'm impressed.
Happy New Year Bernadette!! I will be teaching the ukulele to my 3rd-5th graders later in the spring. This is a great refresher video on how to teach the ukulele! As for the ukulele club, we started late but managed to play Jingle Bells for the school Christmas program. I had to skip it but now I think they are ready for their first chord progression. Thank you!!
You are a really good music teacher!!! Thank you for sharing your lessons online!!
Thank you so much for this!
AHH THANK YOUU this was super calming and stress free, you're an amazing teacher!
Seriously went thru so many different videos trying to learn for months and couldn’t even pay attention but I actually watched this whole video and it’s sooo good and I learned a lot. You’re an amazing teacher !!
I am starting to learn the ukulele and I love the way I learn from this video ! The breaks and stretching were very thoughtful and I also love that she took it step by step can’t wait to start the 30 days of ukulele!
This my second day with the ukulele. Yesterday, I had trouble with chord changes and the down up strumming. I kept at it and was able to play the chords clearly. At some point the down up strumming clicked with me. I’m having so much fun. I can’t wait to learn more. Thank you so much, Bernadette.
You have the best teaching style. This is so useful for beginners! And KitKat is adorable! Happy New Year!
Happy new year, miss B! Looking forward to a lot of fun and learning! Thanks for being awesome as always!
Love it! Thanks so much for the pace and for covering the little details like how to hold the ukulele. It makes a big difference when holding the right way!
I watched so many videos on how to start playing the ukulele. And they’re good. But you really take your time explaining and showing different aspects instead of just focusing on just the chords. I never thought about how to go from one chord to the other. This was brilliant! I really enjoyed the video 😊
Thank you. I don’t have a ukulele yet but the well presented lesson was very helpful and enjoyable. Hopefully I’ll get one soon. Cheers from 🇦🇺
I love this!! Thank you for helping me get started on my ukelele journey!!! ❤️
you're a great teacher. very wholesome, instructively clear. productive. nice to watch and hear you teach.
Day 3 on my absolute beginner ukelele journey, stumbled upon your channel on my feed. I have, however, watched a lot of ukelele KZhead tutorials. Your videos always bring a smile to my face. Be it the "look up", "don't leave", or "looks, I will wait" moments, you always seem to have some pleasant small details that surprise me in the videos. Those thoughtful moments make you not only a great music teacher, but a total charm to watch. There are many other great ukelele players and good teachers making videos too, but you are adorable in your own way and are valued for it. I will definitely follow and check out your other links/resources too. Thank you! :)
How are you nkw
Love it, it’s like the first few days of your first 30 days course, compressed! Nice job as always Bernadette! (Leah)
This is so amazing! I purchased my ukulele in HI last week and had no idea how to play it. I absolutely love your teaching style. From one who has never touched an instrument to playing with this video, I am beaming with pride. Thank you!
Absolutely love how you teach, and I am definitely putting this as my no. 1 way to learn ukele. So helpful, thank you!
Thank you so much for teaching me my first chords ! This was easy to follow, you are a great teacher =D
I've been struggling with holding the ukulele, so this has been really helpful, thank you. I will be checking out more of your videos. Love the cat, too.
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I am so happy to discover you. You inspired me to get my own ukelele, I just received your signature designed Sakura today! The first lesson is already over ! I loved it! You're so patient, pleasant to listen to, and somehow you make playing seem so easy. I can't wait to continue !!! Thanks so much!
Oh my goodness!! I had never touched a ukulele before, and have been looking up some lessons on youtube, but yours is really the best, its length, the explanation, it was all very clear and fun to follow along, I could find everything I need (since I didn't even know how to hold it properly). The video progressed so well, that I did more than I thought I could, I wasn't able to do it all on this first time watching, but it made me feel so comfortable and everything seams so clear and achievable if I keep on going. Thank you so much for uploading, after I get everything on the video I will start the more beginner friendly playlist!!
You are the perfect ukulele teacher ever!I learned from you everything!Thank you so much!❤️i love you B❤️
❤️❤️❤️❤️ THANK YOU SO MUUUUCH! You must be a great student ;)
Bernadette Teaches Music 🤗❤️❤️❤️
I've bought a ukulele last week and this was my first lesson Bernadette,Thank you so much ,I'm going to watch and learn all 30lessons and come back with a video myself.
I'm excited to see your video!
After watching many of your videos, I decided to go for it! My ukulele came in yesterday and I started with this video!! I will be following along with the 30 Day Uke Challenge and Patreon. I'm looking forward to learning. Thank you for putting the information out there in such an easy going format :)
I just got my ukulele a couple days ago, and I loved watching your videos since day 1! You’re awesome. Thank you for sharing. God Bless You. ❤️
HAPPY NEW YEARRRRR!!!!!!!!!!
Do it. You won't regret it.
problematic Cat I have been playing for almost two months now, and I am in LOVE with my Luna ukulele! (Recently got a second Fender one!) Good luck! ❤️
Bad year -_-
The genius world record for the longest time for the cat to stand still
Been playing now for over 6 months and it's always nice to back to basics just to kick the bad habits . Just started teaching my almost 5 Year old granddaughter how to play so will be following your guidance. keep up the good work and all the best for the new year
Really enjoyed your your lesson Bernadette - loved the full detail that helped me get it right. Thank you.
Looking good, cat and teacher. Lovely pink Enya ukulele. I've been playing ukulele quite a while but still picked up some good tips. Best wishes Ms. Bernadette for a happy and wonderful new year. You brighten KZhead like no other person and especially ukulele teacher. Rich
Hi Rich, and Happy New Year.
@@SeanVplayer Howdy, friend. Glad to see you. Hope you're doing well and had great holidays. Rich
My Dad wants to learn to play. I've sent him this video as a primer :)
Thank you Bernadette I’m finding your lessons such fun and as a beginner it’s nicely paced !
Just started learning ukulele few days ago, and this is THE best tutorial and tutor! Thank you Brenadette!
So I am not in lockdown my husband is, However I have got sometime off work Bec of a swollen foot... ik ik too much info anyway I just want to say that you are an amazing teacher I have ADHD and I feel as though you are talking straight too me "look up" you pace the lesson well and I like the instruction.
Happy new year, you are incredible, :)you look so beautiful.
love this! Its easy to understand and follow. Now I can strum well and do well 😍 thank you so much
I got my first Ukulele today and I'm so excited to start using it and learning how to play it properly! Summer is coming up and the vibes that the Ukulele has are immaculate!
My first ukulele has arrived! My gift to myself for my fast approaching 38th birthday! Your videos were very influential in learning about the instrument and in choosing the one I decided to go with. I am loving this first lesson! Thank you so much for this content. I love your energy and teaching style!
I love how she yells at me to look up like she can see me through the camera. :)
Love the way you teach!!!! I can follow all the way up to the last one, a bit of a struggle but I will master soon I’m sure!!
You are absolutely delightful. I have just bought my first ukulele to start learning to play and stumbled on this video and it feels like a children’s tv show. You have such a good stage presence and your explanations are clear.
Tbh I watched like 6 different ukulele teachers' videos and I only understood and learned properly from this one. Thank you so much you really helped a lot. But something I'm struggling on is stroking the strings with my finger nails, I don't have long nails so they hurt a lot, the sound doesn't sound good and I can't play it smooth and rapidly.
I hope the cat's getting paid. Also, you're a really good teacher!
You are the most awesome teacher ever!!! You helped me so much when I got out of school I went strait to learning how to play a ukulele and you are the one that I found helped me the most!!
I havent learned anything new in years and I've always loved music but have a hard time learning instruments because it was hard for me to understand but I actually got it and it really warmed my soul to think I could learn a new skill! Thank you!
Good evening Bernadette. I have been playing now for about two weeks. I understand the cords and feel good about the strumming. I want to someday play like Vesko. He is so good. I was very surprised how he was able to know the notes just by hearing them. How long has he been playing...? When you both are together, you look very happy. You are a great teacher. I love playing. You have got me hooked.
Hi Albert! 👋🏼 Vasko has been playing ukulele a few years (when he started his channel, I believe), but he already played other instruments.
I've been reading comments, and I got my Ukulele for Christmas this year, and I finally am getting the chance to play it! (school has been getting in the way.) This lesson was perfect, I have ADHD, and the other lessons were hard to follow and very monotone, but you explain things just as well as you show them! I was getting discouraged with the finger placement for some of the chords, but this lesson was perfect! Thanks so much! (lol ik this video was uploaded before 2021 but I commented anyway)
That's it exactly, I didn't realize. I have ADD and can't follow the fingering on a lot of teachings. It is very helpful that she shows the chord from different angles, shows you how to get there from other chords. Plus she gives the graphics.
This was my first lesson. You are such a good teacher!! Loved it 💕💕
Thank you much! Ive been just playing songs but i feel like im stuck and aaaaah. Thanks for doing these lessons bc i feel like im learning a lot with them and i can actually see the miskates ive been doing.
The cat really added charm to the video
Anyone else not paying attention because you’re watching the cat? 😀
I just picked up a Ukulele and have watched several how to play tutorials. not one of them start with the basics of how to hold your instrument. and most start with C and jumt to more complicated chords. I LOVE that you start at the true beginning and take the baby steps that I need. without making me feel dumb. you cover all the things that need covered while instilling a feeling of accomplishment and the feeling that I may actually be able to learn. now if I can find someone with as much patients to teach me to read music haha. I have subscribed and liked and will be watching more and more. you are amazing!!!! AMAZING!!! thank you SO much.
I can really feel that you are a music teacher because normally on KZhead they will go so fast forward but you take good time for the simple things which is the most important things to get better and it actually goes so much faster if you just do it right at the beginning, like you make sure we do… hope that makes sense. I play the violin and have really wanted to learn how to play the ukulele for a long time but because I’m already good at one instrument it can actually be quite hard to start from the beginning and accepting that it’s not perfect yet. This video really helped me because I got that real relaxing start you need to kinda feel the instrument. Love from here
do i need a cat? i have two is that ok?
You absolutely need a cat. Make sure it looks just as bored as mine.
@@BernadetteTeachesMusic mine both are not just bored but asleep! doing something right! but one smells weird. ??
I have been searching for a good and clear channel to learn on, and yours is by far the best! Thanks so much, I want to be able to play any song I want by the end of summer, and you are helping so much!
Hey there i just wanted to say thank you! I've been planning to learn the ukulele a couple weeks ago but i haven't found a video that really thought me as much as yours did! I felt like i was really on your class learning with you and i'm also wanting to start the 30 day uke course starting tomorrow so wish me luck!
Thanks Bernadette! It's been decades since I last played. Really appreciate you creating these videos to refresh my memory & my fingers lol!
She's such a good teacher, this lesson was so easy for me to follow because you also reminded me of my Orchestra teacher.
you were totally meant for this, you're a gift to this
Just got my first Uke a few day ago, something to learn while in Lockdown... Good lesson and I actually learnt something. My fingers Hurt!!!! Thanks for being so engaging and BEUTIFUL, it helps :)
I really love your ukulele lessons. I didn't get my own ukulele for practicing yet but still i'm taking these lessons for some knowledge regarding ukes.
Omgoodness you’re wonderful at teaching! Thank you❤
OMG THIS WAS SO INSIGHTFUL I LOVED THIS. It feels like a real in person class, just without all the people around me, but even then we have the cat. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS, you’ll definitely be the creator I go too for tutorials
I just got my first Ukulele and loving your lesson ❤ thank you for your patience and dedication 😊
Great lesson! Thanks for doing such a good job! I love your calm spirit!
s o happy with your teaching style. will be tuning in each week to learn more,thynanhk you
I just ordered my very first ukulele and I'm very excited! I'm looking forward to follow ur account in my whole beginning journey ❤️
Thank you for making this video series. It's really helping me learn! My little sister got a ukulele for christmas, but hadn't touched it since. I picked it up and got really interested. Thanks to the manuel and couple books i could find, I can play "twinkle little star/the abc song" but until i saw your videos I didn't understand how to make more music! 💜 I hope you have a lovely day 💜
Thank you! Your so relatable and your teaching is amazing.