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Spice up an 8 Bar Blues on Ukulele
In this ukulele lesson we look at how to take the basic 8 bar blues form of St James Infirmary (based on the Louis Armstrong version) and breathe new life into it through chord inversions, substitutions, and harmonic movement.
Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced ukulele player you can take this concept as far as you like and join us at the end of the video for a full play-along with the band: no matter which set of chords you choose.
Free PDF:
www.thetinman.co/st-james-chords/
Looking to play a Solo Ukulele Version of this song?
czcams.com/video/7sC2uYxc88A/video.htmlsi=h0Mik3xaRhTnb7vt
Join us over on the Magic Ukulele Club for a in depth 8 part series on this song with over 3 hours of lessons going deeper into chord substitutions, how to construct single note, octave, and chord melody solos over the form, a note for note transcription of Louis Armstrong's recording and even a lesson for U bass players:
www.thetinman.co/join-the-magic-ukulele-club
0:00 Intro/Download PDF
0:28 Basic Chords
1:30 Play-Along Basic Chords
1:58 Adding Inversions and 7ths
3:55 Play-Along Inversions and 7ths
4:28 Moving Harmony and Substitutions
7:08 Play-Along with Substitutions
7:40 Learn More on the Magic Ukulele Club
8:07 Full Band Play-Along
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Komentáře

  • @Pepe_pita
    @Pepe_pita Před 9 hodinami

    Nice one! I have one soprano with High G that I used to leave in the school I give classes. In home I have a tenor with Low G.

  • @leetmeatz
    @leetmeatz Před 12 hodinami

    Very clean and purpose behind every stroke

  • @TheHelas66
    @TheHelas66 Před 15 hodinami

    Lovely 😍

  • @LuisVargas1403
    @LuisVargas1403 Před 16 hodinami

    I would like tô watch more fingerstyle arrangements for soprano.

  • @waynecarr7658
    @waynecarr7658 Před dnem

    Crap....

  • @ProfRichEdM
    @ProfRichEdM Před dnem

    This is terrific! Please tab it out for us?

    • @Banjoleletinman
      @Banjoleletinman Před dnem

      Once I arrange the rest of the tune just having a little fin for now

  • @edwardsteiger8847
    @edwardsteiger8847 Před 2 dny

    Thank you for doing this despite it not being popular. You a real one.

  • @steve9189
    @steve9189 Před 2 dny

    Love this one! Thank you.

  • @rageprod
    @rageprod Před 2 dny

    Hadn't seen anyone playing chord melody on a ukulele! Very cool. I would put the name of the song and author on the description, just for information sake. For anyone wondering, that's Ain't Misbehavin' by Fats Waller.

  • @timfarmer4369
    @timfarmer4369 Před 3 dny

    NIIICE! This is why I come to you for knowledge and technique.

  • @MikeBrown-dk7or
    @MikeBrown-dk7or Před 4 dny

    Fun to play and sing.Thank you, Christopher

  • @DrRonaldSIpock
    @DrRonaldSIpock Před 4 dny

    I'm almost ready to die. I have a Swiss pocketwatch (silver, not gold) and a Stetson (a Temple fedora). All I need are some straight laced shoes

  • @ak9198
    @ak9198 Před 4 dny

    Thanks a lot for posting this. I have been playing more my guitar but this is a very good reason to pick up my older friend, the uke.

  • @stevecrockett6619
    @stevecrockett6619 Před 4 dny

    Such a great lesson about chord voicing, Christopher! Thank you for your paced teaching. It's fun to play along and learn new things while making music at the same time 😊

  • @bibwillis3918
    @bibwillis3918 Před 5 dny

    This is awesome! Thank you- will probably join the Magic Ukulele Club👍

    • @Rob.Martin
      @Rob.Martin Před 5 dny

      You should. It's worth it - there is tons of extras that make it worth the subscription.

  • @Banjoleletinman
    @Banjoleletinman Před 5 dny

    Grab the Free PDF to follow along with the lesson: www.thetinman.co/st-james-chords/

  • @StareMelodie
    @StareMelodie Před 6 dny

    Where is the scarf? 😄

  • @vincecallagher7636
    @vincecallagher7636 Před 6 dny

    Nice, thank you

  • @quarterbells
    @quarterbells Před 6 dny

    Strum score: 12/12

  • @SergioDiazAndTheGerms

    What pedal?

  • @culturestories
    @culturestories Před 9 dny

    So many wonderful and moving chord progressions. It is as great to watch as to listen!❤

  • @jasonstewart9752
    @jasonstewart9752 Před 9 dny

    Thanks so much for the lessons. Really appreciate it. Aloha from Hawaii!

  • @KartikeyaMehrotra-oi3sq

    That's so clean man, beautiful! I am a guitarist and i could never do that on a uke

  • @nickcancro7927
    @nickcancro7927 Před 11 dny

    Ha ha, I did it, thanks, great teaching

  • @FreeTheInternets
    @FreeTheInternets Před 12 dny

    Thanks for pointing me to this video! Beautiful instrument. I don’t see a trussrodcover, is it not needed on this scale?

    • @Banjoleletinman
      @Banjoleletinman Před 12 dny

      Nope, no truss rod. since the tension is so low at the scale the one piece maple neck is stable enough without.

  • @HCT-Ukeyay_ee.y
    @HCT-Ukeyay_ee.y Před 13 dny

    ❤️‍🔥🧚🪕🎵🎶🪷

  • @FreeTheInternets
    @FreeTheInternets Před 13 dny

    Nice! Is that a custom electric ukulele? Would love to know more about it and what kind of pickup is used 😊

    • @Banjoleletinman
      @Banjoleletinman Před 12 dny

      It is indeed! Made by Waiz instruments in Italy. The pickup is a custom wind from fanner guitar works. Here’s more info: czcams.com/video/nlu7jtO-2BU/video.htmlsi=JE8mIigOA--pnS-b

    • @bildzeitunggmail
      @bildzeitunggmail Před 7 dny

      @@Banjoleletinman that’s sweet. so good

  • @hanspeterlillese2225
    @hanspeterlillese2225 Před 13 dny

    The lesson that I didn't know I needed. Thank you Christopher. ❤️

  • @robinhood7532
    @robinhood7532 Před 13 dny

    Magical homage to “12th Street Rag”, isn’t it? Thanks Tom - I’ve been playing it over and over again - unfortunately not ‘quite’ up to it on my ukulele - ah well, one of these years….. Robin Hood (London)

    • @robinhood7532
      @robinhood7532 Před 13 dny

      SO sorry, Christopher, don’t know why I called you “Tom” in earlier compliment on your wonderful “Wonky Ukulele” (probably the poor old “JB” thing, being 83 myself..), Robin Hood

    • @Banjoleletinman
      @Banjoleletinman Před 13 dny

      Ive been called much worse than Tom in my life :)

  • @JohannesHeld
    @JohannesHeld Před 14 dny

    In the other video on the split stroke, you showed it as DUD: (full) down, up on A, bounce down on G. Are those different split strokes?

    • @Banjoleletinman
      @Banjoleletinman Před 14 dny

      Both the same split stroke but different ways of thinking of where they start. Both end up with the same hand motion in the end. Some folks learn it better feeling where the accents are (big down) and some where the downbeat is (small down). The split stroke is really anything that deals with the double down stroke to create syncopation

    • @JohannesHeld
      @JohannesHeld Před 12 dny

      I just want to tell you, that due to your great explanation, I managed to get the Dud stroke going. The syncopation sounds amazing.

    • @Banjoleletinman
      @Banjoleletinman Před 12 dny

      @@JohannesHeld So happy to hear that!

    • @JohannesHeld
      @JohannesHeld Před 11 dny

      @@Banjoleletinman I'm also happy to hear that. ☺️🫣 Thank you!

  • @dobrodoc
    @dobrodoc Před 16 dny

    Amazing! Bravo!

  • @PlaylistunesCommunity

    Superb arrangement and beautifully played

  • @caimremane6459
    @caimremane6459 Před 17 dny

    Yes, i do agree with Jenifer. Well done. Bonitos acordes.

  • @jenifercabreraukulele

    Love your playing

  • @jenifercabreraukulele

    Beautiful Lindos acordes ❤❤

  • @vlad1980music
    @vlad1980music Před 17 dny

    🎼🎶💯👍🔥

  • @LorraineKenna
    @LorraineKenna Před 17 dny

    That's cool 😮

  • @sloopdedoop
    @sloopdedoop Před 17 dny

    Two approaches to Bb6 / Gm7 bookmarking for myself. I love this. czcams.com/video/IuyTnwKet1Y/video.htmlsi=kIeC4MIjxl-Q4DkX&t=350

  • @lajulipe
    @lajulipe Před 17 dny

    Great explanation as usual! Thanks for your passionate teaching!

  • @chrispy2394
    @chrispy2394 Před 17 dny

    This’d work for NOLA grooves…

  • @dawndare3949
    @dawndare3949 Před 18 dny

    Love your voice and play along videos.

  • @MikeBrown-dk7or
    @MikeBrown-dk7or Před 18 dny

    Fun to play A big thank you

  • @dawndare3949
    @dawndare3949 Před 18 dny

    Love this song and that I can play along with you. Autoharp is my addiction…. 😊

  • @herbmichael5053
    @herbmichael5053 Před 18 dny

    You are looking very happy Chris.

  • @LorraineKenna
    @LorraineKenna Před 18 dny

    Thank you so much . This is fantastic.