Henehene Kou `Aka - Basic Tutorial

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  • čas přidán 29. 11. 2008
  • I had the privilege of sitting in and playing a few tunes with my good friend Kirby Keough while visiting Kauai a couple of weeks ago. One of the songs we always jam on is Henehene Kou `Aka. Ive been meaning to either do a tab or tutorial for this one for quite some time but just never seemed to get around to it.
    Tonight Im posting up a video tutorial that presents my approach to the intro and verse sections of Henehene based loosely on the version IZ plays on his Facing Future CD. This video isnt as detailed as some of my previous tutorials and it still went beyond the 10 minute limit imposed by CZcams. I was hoping to be able to get it all on just one video but it didnt work out that way. I will present the solo in another video in the next few days. Though not as detailed, I believe this tutorial will give you a good idea of how Im approaching the tune and have you well armed to play it with your friends at the next club meeting or jam session.
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Komentáře • 59

  • @alecferguson
    @alecferguson Před 3 lety +2

    The best tutorial out there, nailed Iz' version. Thanks dude!

  • @puertoriconnect4611
    @puertoriconnect4611 Před 6 lety +1

    I‘m so happy I found this!
    Thank you so much for putting in the work to make this video. You’re a great teacher!
    I love that you break everything down so clearly and you repeatedly play the parts we’re learning so we know what’s it’s supposed to sound like.
    I actually have Iz’s official songbook but I was still having trouble with the bit at the end of the verse.

  • @hoosierhiver
    @hoosierhiver Před 15 lety

    All these Dom vids have been so great!

  • @KenMiddletonUkulele
    @KenMiddletonUkulele Před 15 lety

    Exceptional, as always, Dom.

  • @robinlrice
    @robinlrice Před 6 lety

    This dude is awesome! I love it! Hene hene ko aka. Mahalo loa..

  • @wal707
    @wal707 Před 6 lety +1

    This 8 year old video is awesome. Aside from the fact that this is a catchy tune that tells the story of a streetcar ride through early 20th century Honolulu it is a great vehicle for learning to play up the neck. The verse motif can be repeated in at least three locations. The tutorial is not well organized and using it requires commitment and concentration, but I promise you that putting effort into this song will improve your skills. ...and I haven't even viewed the companion solo video yet.

  • @abelardocasillas5742
    @abelardocasillas5742 Před 2 lety

    Seriously the best tutorial ever

  • @BaronK69
    @BaronK69 Před 15 lety +1

    Nice tutorial, and that uke sounds like a dream!

  • @david98116
    @david98116 Před 15 lety

    Dom I love the tutorial and all. However what really gets me is the sweet sound on that Dominator custom you're strumming. She has really settled in nice. wow.

  • @Dominatoruke
    @Dominatoruke  Před 15 lety

    Thanks everyone. Nemo, glad it is helping. I hope to get the short section on the solo posted later tonight.

  • @Dominatoruke
    @Dominatoruke  Před 11 lety +2

    If you are talking about the D7 diagram at 7:42 I'm not sure what the problems is. That's one of the basic formations for a 7th chord by barring with the index finger at the 5th fret and using the middle finger on 6th fret of the C string. Then for the next movement you add your pinky to the 7th fret of the 1st A string.

  • @Froktus
    @Froktus Před 11 lety

    Your tutorial is very helpful. Thank you.

  • @mmdeefeng
    @mmdeefeng Před 12 lety

    Great tutorial. Thank you!

  • @ccbphoto
    @ccbphoto Před 15 lety

    Your uke sounds great Dom!

  • @Dominatoruke
    @Dominatoruke  Před 15 lety +2

    Nemo, do not overdo it. I have problems with my wrist also and I'm learning to deal with it but it becomes increasingly difficult. The key, which I know is hard to do, is to stop playing when you feel the pain. And it may take longer than a couple of hours. Even if you rest for a couple hours but play the same song you are activating and using the same muscles which will continue to aggrivate the situation. Best to play something different if you must continue playing. Good luck.

  • @Dominatoruke
    @Dominatoruke  Před 15 lety

    Thanks David. Yes, the spruce top tenor is developing quite nicely over the last few months. I just can't seem to put her down.

  • @matty808pyro8
    @matty808pyro8 Před 10 lety

    Yes! I can play it now!

  • @Peacheslaroo
    @Peacheslaroo Před rokem

    Love it thank you!😊

  • @DavidDorenfeld
    @DavidDorenfeld Před 3 lety

    Thanks for sharing!
    Definitely helps me know the uke better :)

  • @jebusiscoming
    @jebusiscoming Před 15 lety

    thanks alot for this!

  • @mglenwright09
    @mglenwright09 Před 13 lety

    thank you. very helpful. hella funny, it's so hard to see your fingers exactly on the uke, but imma figure it out. again, thanks and aloha!

  • @farealwitit7947
    @farealwitit7947 Před 3 lety

    sic!!!! ty!!!

  • @deach69
    @deach69 Před 15 lety

    Too cool!

  • @Dominatoruke
    @Dominatoruke  Před 15 lety

    right at 6:57 it is a regular C chord. Index finger over the E and A strings (3rd fret) and the middle finger at the 4th fret of the C string and the ring finger at the 5th fret of the G string.

  • @damaygo1742
    @damaygo1742 Před 7 lety +1

    this is like my tenth time watching this video within the span of 2 years and have still not been able to play like domintoruke

    • @skyc9065
      @skyc9065 Před 7 lety

      Diego Amarillas well have you practiced along with watching?

    • @damaygo1742
      @damaygo1742 Před 7 lety

      Min Hoseok of course

    • @skyc9065
      @skyc9065 Před 7 lety

      Diego Amarillas aww keep trying then

    • @skyc9065
      @skyc9065 Před 7 lety

      Diego Amarillas dont know if that sounded sacastic or not, but it wasn't meant to be

    • @damaygo1742
      @damaygo1742 Před 7 lety +1

      Min Hoseok thnx

  • @kupchoi
    @kupchoi Před 12 lety

    Thanks nice

  • @Dominatoruke
    @Dominatoruke  Před 14 lety

    I believe you are referring to the D7 chord at the 5th fret = 5655. Then add the ring finger on the 1st string 7th fret = 5657.

  • @Dominatoruke
    @Dominatoruke  Před 14 lety

    yes, but not 7th chords. Bb, B, and C. Can be played with full barre or as a G shape leaving the open G ring for all three. I usually mix it up.

  • @Dominatoruke
    @Dominatoruke  Před 13 lety

    @youwannabet9 No, a low G is not required. IZ used low G on his recording but it is not required since it is primarily a strumming song. See my response to mikejar47 above regarding the chord at 06:14. It is just a G shape starting at the 5th fret.

  • @ikaika92
    @ikaika92 Před 15 lety

    Hey Dom! thanks for the video. ive always wanted to play this song and now i can. i have one question though. at 6:57, what is the fingering for that chord? thanks again

  • @Dominatoruke
    @Dominatoruke  Před 11 lety +2

    It is a G7 = 4535.

  • @youwannabet9
    @youwannabet9 Před 13 lety

    @Dominatoruke sorry i still dont understand is it a g-ish chord just on the 5th fret? or a variouation with a bar i started to play a g chord on the 5th fret but with my little finger on the 7th fret of the a string

  • @gmanmanmanmanman
    @gmanmanmanmanman Před rokem

    if someone could point me to a tutorial on the strumming part that would be dope

  • @mikejar47
    @mikejar47 Před 14 lety

    I think I figured it out. I think the verse goes from D7 to G7 and stops with a quick half-step walk up with B-flat7, B7, C7. Right?

  • @mikejar47
    @mikejar47 Před 14 lety

    What about the part that "goes up" at 6:15? What chords are those?

  • @youwannabet9
    @youwannabet9 Před 13 lety

    does it need a low g?

  • @youwannabet9
    @youwannabet9 Před 13 lety

    what is the chord at 06:14 that goes up

  • @MrAadyn808
    @MrAadyn808 Před 6 lety

    6:57

  • @JulianGoetz
    @JulianGoetz Před 14 lety

    they're 16th notes, not triplets, for the record and your information. hope this helps!

  • @awakenb8619
    @awakenb8619 Před 3 lety

    What ukulele do you use? I want one with a longer neck then what I have

    • @Dominatoruke
      @Dominatoruke  Před 3 lety

      Hello, it is a Dominator tenor. I made it myself. It is an old one. It was the 7th tenor size I made at that time.

    • @fennecabumukallalabdulmasi3867
      @fennecabumukallalabdulmasi3867 Před 3 lety

      @@Dominatoruke Aloha Dominator, you are building your uke yourself?
      Amazing! Chapeau!
      You really are a master of the uke!

  • @steelyerface21
    @steelyerface21 Před 7 lety +2

    Any tips on getting to strum really fast like you are doing on some parts. I feel like i always am getting caught in the strings when i try for speed and know you need a lighter touch!!???

  • @Dominatoruke
    @Dominatoruke  Před 12 lety

    It's really difficult for me to try and help you without sitting down together and working through it.

  • @Dominatoruke
    @Dominatoruke  Před 14 lety

    Tuning is GCEA

    • @fennecabumukallalabdulmasi3867
      @fennecabumukallalabdulmasi3867 Před 3 lety

      Para los ladinos la siguienda frase es un ayudo facil:
      Guanchitas
      Carinhas
      Encenden
      Amores
      Y para el timple es muy similar (GCEAD):
      Guanchitas
      Carinhas
      Encenden
      Amores
      Dulces
      Peró a los maridos: Atención de no decirlo, la frase funciona muy bien solo en la cabeza y sin pronunciarla guardate la paz (Aloha y Shalom) en la casa... ;-)

  • @david98116
    @david98116 Před 15 lety

    I have noticed that the Glyph is getting a little dusty these days lol. I don't blame you one bit though.

  • @amydevine1436
    @amydevine1436 Před 4 lety

    Are the tabs for this version still available? I have searched on the Donimator.ukeland site but comes up empty.

    • @wal707
      @wal707 Před 4 lety

      AFAIK, there never were tabs for this. It was helpful to me to write out all of the tabs that appear on the screeen.

    • @fennecabumukallalabdulmasi3867
      @fennecabumukallalabdulmasi3867 Před 3 lety

      @@wal707 Aloha Peter, I did so too & it works fine to just all the # for the chords.

    • @wal707
      @wal707 Před 3 lety

      @@fennecabumukallalabdulmasi3867 Drop me your email and I'll send you a copy of my transcription. Happy new year

  • @iljassakeev3327
    @iljassakeev3327 Před 8 lety

    it is tenor?

    • @Dominatoruke
      @Dominatoruke  Před 8 lety

      +Iljas Sakeev Yes, it is a tenor ukulele.

  • @sonickage
    @sonickage Před 11 lety

    sorry but that D7 just doesn't seem possible with the fingering given