Moon River // Ukulele Fingerpicking Tutorial

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  • čas přidán 26. 07. 2024
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    MORE PATRON-SUPPORTED TUTORIALS:
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    Can't Help Falling in Love (fingerpicking): bit.ly/2ptvKjo
    Banana Pancakes: bit.ly/2oPZpWf
    Sound of Silence: bit.ly/2mepDgl
    Space Oddity: bit.ly/2l6SySB
    Blackbird: bit.ly/2ik7Cfo
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Komentáře • 528

  • @raedance15
    @raedance15 Před 8 lety +30

    I searched high and low to find how to play this song the original way and for someone to explain it so I could get it. Thank you for being that person! Loved this tutorial!

  • @lynnburke9855
    @lynnburke9855 Před 5 lety +8

    I find Cynthia's tutorials perfectly paced, and matched by her beautiful singing voice. Gifted indeed.

  • @ndw4712
    @ndw4712 Před 7 lety +6

    Loving the "All right, you made it!" at 13:02. Pretty much exactly how I felt... that and my fingers about to fall off! Brilliant tutorial once again.

  • @lorrainestern8160
    @lorrainestern8160 Před 8 lety +470

    I have watched many ukulele tutorials and yours are with out doubt the most comprehensive and easy to understand, that I have seen.......thank you

    • @banethaliafiord7886
      @banethaliafiord7886 Před 8 lety +2

      remember to be realistic - you'll have to do a bit of work whichever method you use for learning to play the uke I've been researching into teaching yourself uke and found an awesome resource at Arthurs Uke Blog (check it out on google)

    • @Cantabile
      @Cantabile Před 7 lety +7

      I like how blatant you are about this being an advertisement.

  • @joshuagreen5010
    @joshuagreen5010 Před 7 lety +124

    I agree with everyone that you are a gifted teacher who makes difficult and complex playing accessible even to relative beginners. I have loved this song ever since of course watching Breakfast at Tiffany's. Never thought I would be able to play it one day. Wonder if you could do a tutorial one day on how you extract the chords and strum patterns from a song. It's so hard to imagine myself saying, "yeah that was an Em6 and that other one was C# dim."

  • @usernamemykel
    @usernamemykel Před 7 lety +137

    Love your voice, even when you are not singing.

    • @marymacwatt5262
      @marymacwatt5262 Před 7 lety +3

      usernamemykel I agree. it's so calming and relaxing to hear.

  • @BluegillGreg
    @BluegillGreg Před 4 lety +2

    From an old guy who's been teaching music to many for many moons: Very very well done, Maestra. Aloha.

  • @JuusoHoo
    @JuusoHoo Před 7 lety +9

    I so much like your style to teach these things easily! I am jealous of that clarity! Well done!

  • @oliviaroberts2944
    @oliviaroberts2944 Před 7 lety +2

    Gosh I could listen to you sing this song all day

  • @rebeccascott506
    @rebeccascott506 Před 3 lety +2

    Cynthia, you are, without a doubt, the best most positive uku teacher out there. I’m a definite beginner, but with your help, I’m so confident. Thank you.

  • @autumnskies3591
    @autumnskies3591 Před 7 lety +19

    You're amazing Cynthia! You are the best ukulele teacher ever!

  • @anjillanding287
    @anjillanding287 Před 7 lety +8

    you make it so easy... best teacher ever.

  • @uliana8416
    @uliana8416 Před 8 lety +35

    I was looking for "Moon river" chords for ukulele, and this is the best version I've heard.
    Thank you :)

  • @rebp-tor8729
    @rebp-tor8729 Před 8 lety +6

    Cynthia you so marvelously break down your tutorials and give me -a total beginner- hope that one day I may be able to play this beautiful song. Thank you for your tips and step by step guides and for sharing aloha with the world =)

  • @candecarro
    @candecarro Před 3 lety +3

    That fingerpicking is so gorgeous. I love your progressive teaching. All the way from single strum to elaborate fingerpicking in a few minutes' time! Thank you.

  • @marciaSHARMA
    @marciaSHARMA Před 7 lety +5

    This is such a good example of an effective tutoring style! Good on you. Am enjoying your approach.

  • @natashalindner2059
    @natashalindner2059 Před 7 lety +1

    Thank you so much, my 94 year old nanna requested this song after we watched Breakfast at Tiffany's together. I am a beginner but have kept up with the first verse, and I am doing 15 minutes a day. You are a wonderful tutor.

  • @alidittmar
    @alidittmar Před 8 lety +7

    one of my favorite songs and your voice is lovely!

  • @odri_enni
    @odri_enni Před 4 lety +15

    тот, случай, когда языковой барьер не мешает понимать, прекрасное объяснение и голос
    thank you, you have a beautiful voice

  • @iramandell8694
    @iramandell8694 Před 4 lety +9

    OK, perfect for filling in the hours of Pandemic Isolation. Thanks, Cynthia for helping to get through this, BTW my ukelele will be here in a few days.

  • @froggybangbang
    @froggybangbang Před 8 lety +7

    I've been watching this Friday/Saturday to learn it and today, at work, I caught myself signing "[...] somedaaayyy barbeeseveeeen" *facepalm*. It's one of my favourite to play so far, thank you do much for making those!

  • @ulinkai348
    @ulinkai348 Před 8 měsíci +2

    this is the best Ukulele tutorial I have ever wached so far...so clear and easy to follow...really enjoy it..😍😍😍👍👍👍

  • @Chownz
    @Chownz Před 7 lety +6

    I've been looking for a decent site to learn, though I have quite a few Uku in my collection, I just haven't been able to get around learning to play properly!! Now after finding this channel I'm sold!! Thanks

  • @vanezya
    @vanezya Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you so, so much Cynthia!!!❤❤❤❤❤
    I have been practicing this song to help entertain a dear 96-year-old family friend who just had his right leg amputated, and he sobbed when I played for him yesterday ❤❤❤

  • @Grand-Math
    @Grand-Math Před 3 lety

    YES!!! After so much searching for a suitable version for Ukulele with a decent picking, I finally found it! You've been thanked by so many views and subscribers, but thanks again!

  • @patricereneerichmond
    @patricereneerichmond Před rokem

    I love your version, I love how you've laid it all out, I love that you provide a lead sheet WITH THE TABS, you are doing a great GREAT thing for ALL uke players. Thank you. I live overseas and some local friends actually don't know this song!!! So i've made a goal to have this as my new cover song for the summer. Your tutorial made it a breeze....no thinking or chord transposing or hard musical work.

  • @kimjameslequigan7596
    @kimjameslequigan7596 Před 4 lety +1

    Her smiles are so encouraging. Pretty!

  • @annickclarisse-willequet9682

    Thank you Cynthia! I am a complete beginner and your tutorials are so easy to follow and understand! It's my 2nd day learning Moon River and I'm getting better already! 😉😊😘

  • @mollyoxy
    @mollyoxy Před 5 lety +1

    This is the first song I learned on the ukelele! Thanks so much for the tutorial

  • @lswt6026
    @lswt6026 Před 7 lety +1

    These are definitely the best ukulele tutorials I've found on CZcams. Thanks x1000

  • @despyper
    @despyper Před 7 lety +2

    Trying to learn this in Gambia as a Volunteer Medic,bringing my Uke and by far you are the best teacher ! Thank you for giving me a chance to learn a new skill at my age and making it fun to learn .Keep teaching your methods are fresh air!!

  • @annalauragabellini
    @annalauragabellini Před 4 lety +3

    😍😍 thank you! I'm starting to play uke with this video! I love this song!

  • @thewaysofanunpackedtravele8597

    Thank you for taking the time to create this video, this is o e of my favorite song I've been wanting to learn how to play on my ukulele. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @hoanghoaian4698
    @hoanghoaian4698 Před 5 lety +3

    Of all the tutorial channel I watched on CZcams, yours is the most easy to follow; and not only do I love your lessons, I am big on your voice too. It's so calming and soothing. Thank you Cynthia for doing what you are doing

  • @karamelove
    @karamelove Před 8 měsíci +2

    Спасибо вам большое! Такая удобная версия табулатуры, да еще и объясняете подробно как пальцы переставлять!❤ Сидела учила другую версию и не могла сыграть, а тут пол часа и всё получилось! Спасибо вам за ваш труд!

  • @ilyazhang9128
    @ilyazhang9128 Před 7 lety +2

    Thank you Cynthia for this beautiful song! I love you teaching!

  • @AshleyGulla
    @AshleyGulla Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much! Also, wow! I didn’t realize how much easier this is to play on the baritone uku!

  • @sesilliar
    @sesilliar Před 8 lety +6

    Thank you so much!! I really enjoy it~

  • @carynmason3421
    @carynmason3421 Před 3 lety +1

    Loved this tutorial! Working my way up to fingerpicking but have loved strumming this song with all the chord changes. Thank u!!

  • @juliannechilders3214
    @juliannechilders3214 Před 4 lety +2

    Cynthia, you are the best teacher, hands down!!

  • @jeromecabrera8946
    @jeromecabrera8946 Před 2 lety

    I started watching your videos as Im a new ukulele player...ever since I saw your tutorials, I started practicing not just 5 mins a day buy 3 hrs even.... And I've had tons of progress with your tutorials, more than any other youtube ukulele tutor. I get excited to learn the next song the next day

  • @raymondchew8894
    @raymondchew8894 Před 8 lety +14

    Cynthia, you are the best! I will definitely like to learn to play this song. Thank you so much.

  • @tanclement4363
    @tanclement4363 Před 7 lety +2

    Omgosh this tutorial is SO GOOD

  • @connordovah7933
    @connordovah7933 Před 4 lety +2

    Aloha Cynthia, I know this is a tremendously old video but I just want to thank you for such great tutorials. I keep coming across your videos every time I want to learn how to do more than strum for a song. Thank you!

  • @sebnemuguz9605
    @sebnemuguz9605 Před 7 lety +2

    You're an amazing teacher thanks for the tutorial!!

  • @tamiahs
    @tamiahs Před 7 lety

    Yay! Just bought the chart to this one too! Excited to learn it - thank you!

  •  Před 4 lety +5

    You are so talented, and a great teacher! Thank you so much

  • @haesunkim7214
    @haesunkim7214 Před 7 lety +1

    I have always wanted to learn this song on ukulele! Thanks a lot! Lovin' your way of teaching :) THANKS A LOT!

  • @miriamjohnson5873
    @miriamjohnson5873 Před 7 lety +1

    Beautiful, clear and so helpful. Thank you for being encouraging and patient. I am getting it!

  • @juliamartinez6299
    @juliamartinez6299 Před 7 lety +1

    You are perfect! Im a begginer and this help me a lot! Kinda of weird that there are not a lot of tutorials on Moon River

  • @marylouheires2793
    @marylouheires2793 Před 3 lety +3

    Cynthia, I love your ukulele tutorials. It is very easy for me to learn. I also love your beautiful voice.

  • @gunelakhundova8721
    @gunelakhundova8721 Před 5 lety +1

    This is such a beautiful song. Thank you so much!!!!!!!! I will play it none stop❤️

  • @pretzel72317
    @pretzel72317 Před 6 lety +1

    Love this! The pace and explanations are easy to follow. Your voice is lovely too. Thank you for teaching this song. More videos please :)

  • @ClassyEnigma
    @ClassyEnigma Před 7 lety +1

    Wow! Such a great teacher and a beautiful voice. Thank you, I was only searching the song for ukulele and found you first. Not disappointed.

  • @88MarieJuana
    @88MarieJuana Před 5 lety +2

    Definitely love this tutorial. Learned really fast. Thank you so much. Im gonna sing this to my mama ❤️

  • @TheOriginalCyber3d
    @TheOriginalCyber3d Před 7 lety +6

    She's pretty incredible. I even think my heart rate slows down when I watch her videos!!!

  • @jennasaiz6902
    @jennasaiz6902 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you so much Cynthia. I’m a beginner and I love your videos. I’ve bought loads of your chord charts already. X

  • @paesitopaez4302
    @paesitopaez4302 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you so much! I love this song and you have such a sweet and calming voice🥰 very well explained

  • @rikosmokesFPV
    @rikosmokesFPV Před 3 lety +1

    i am not learning ukelele or so whatever. I just enjoy listening to your singing. such a beutiful voice.

  • @keziapratiwi2055
    @keziapratiwi2055 Před 2 lety +3

    really love it ! i'm just a beginner and want to play this song. thank's for the tutorial 😍

  • @melissandvlb
    @melissandvlb Před 5 lety +1

    You're totally the best ukulele teacher!! Thanks so much!!

  • @purplerose10794
    @purplerose10794 Před 7 lety +2

    Beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing!!!

  • @owenraven3476
    @owenraven3476 Před rokem

    Your voice is wonderful, just picked up ukulele again after 30 years, i loved your video :)

  • @pasalaka
    @pasalaka Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you so much for this ukulele tutorial. Your videos changed my life a little bit! You are so inspiring

  • @kitcathsmarties
    @kitcathsmarties Před 7 lety +2

    Awesome tutorial! 😊

  • @wendywisemanfishercomposer59

    Gosh this song is gorgeous.

  • @gren0uille
    @gren0uille Před 7 lety +1

    Your tutorials have been helping me so much. Thank you for this! ❤

  • @user-wh8ek7fu4n
    @user-wh8ek7fu4n Před 11 měsíci

    There is a Guardian Angel for everyone you Know!!! Thank you for all your help !!!

  • @aibiyasuhara9385
    @aibiyasuhara9385 Před 7 lety +2

    thank you so much for this!!! :)

  • @lotusflower4175
    @lotusflower4175 Před 6 lety +1

    Love love love it!!!

  • @haleymancini8351
    @haleymancini8351 Před 5 lety +1

    You are so good at explaining this! Thank you!

  • @chichibarleta4660
    @chichibarleta4660 Před 4 lety

    I just love your teaching style Ms Cynthia.....from the Philippines

  • @jasmilkissantos9532
    @jasmilkissantos9532 Před 5 lety +1

    Such a good tutorial!! It’s so easy to learn

  • @martatoso4832
    @martatoso4832 Před 4 lety +1

    wow you are so great!! excellent singing and playing, and excellent teaching method!! thanks a lot for the good work

  • @AngeLove1029
    @AngeLove1029 Před 6 lety +1

    You made it so easy for me to follow your finger picking techniques! Im really having a hard time when it comes to finger picking. Thanks to your videos! You are awesome! ❤

  • @renzhongran7544
    @renzhongran7544 Před 8 lety +7

    You have the absolute best tutorials: most concise and easy to follow

  • @raysparks3161
    @raysparks3161 Před 3 lety +1

    I'm getting a ukelele for my birthday in a couple weeks or so, I play guitar a bit already so hope I'll pick it up a little quicker than starting from scratch. Your tutorials are really well laid out and you have a lovely voice. I'm enjoying just watching, I can't wait to start learning.

  • @lovelaughlive1Dream
    @lovelaughlive1Dream Před 8 lety +14

    I recently was hit with the urge to learn ukulele so I'm SO glad for your channel. thank you so much for all your great content! you're an excellent teach and the way you structure your videos is so great!

  • @zitazingt
    @zitazingt Před 8 lety +3

    Thanks so much for the tutorial, and now i got it .... how you get from G tot Em! Big help!Love this song

  • @cynthiachua1137
    @cynthiachua1137 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing the variations. Love your voice, style and tutorial. Cheers!

  • @carmenjeeves5087
    @carmenjeeves5087 Před 45 minutami

    This is an awesome tutorial! Thank you❤

  • @rhondabaveas1678
    @rhondabaveas1678 Před 7 lety +3

    You are so very talented , amazing to listen to and a great teacher . thank you xx

  • @bookkat1055
    @bookkat1055 Před 3 lety +1

    LOVE! Your fingerpicking songs are great!

  • @lelagade
    @lelagade Před 7 lety +2

    I understand your explanations !! Thank you.

  • @mosheshamuel1014
    @mosheshamuel1014 Před 3 lety +4

    Moon river, wider than a mile
    I'm crossing you in style some day
    Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker
    Wherever you're goin', I'm goin' your way
    Two drifters, off to see the world
    There's such a lot of world to see
    We're after the same rainbow's end
    Waitin' 'round the bend
    My huckleberry friend
    Moon river and me

  • @sarahmaar7376
    @sarahmaar7376 Před 7 lety +2

    Dear Cynthia, thank you so much for sharing your love of music with us. You are really a remarkable teacher. This tutorial has been so helpful.
    Sending Light your way. ✨🙏🏼💫

  • @hellomehi6692
    @hellomehi6692 Před 5 lety

    Loved it!💛

  • @felcafe
    @felcafe Před 7 lety +1

    Aloha from Japan!
    Thanks for showing us the different picking patterns.
    Very easy to understand and has been fun to practice with it =☆=

  • @bobbilim407
    @bobbilim407 Před rokem +1

    THAT VOICE!!! You're amazing :)

  • @lzwhitney1557
    @lzwhitney1557 Před 7 lety +1

    Thank you for making these! These are so helpful!

  • @JuusoHoo
    @JuusoHoo Před 8 lety +10

    vety gentle and clear. you have a gift on pedagogy as well as a glorius voice!

  • @AnneCH139
    @AnneCH139 Před 6 lety +1

    Lovely ... definitely worth the effort and yes challenging chord changes. Love it.

  • @HelenasUkulele
    @HelenasUkulele Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you Cynthia for this wonderful teaching, it informed my strumming version of the cover. I really learn a lot of you!

  • @user-yw9py2sz6w
    @user-yw9py2sz6w Před 4 lety

    I really like your tutorial. It not only teach to play a song also in different ways for beginner and advanced.Thank you so much and wish you a good day.

  • @TheVeganGayChefs
    @TheVeganGayChefs Před 5 lety

    After a week I’m finally ready for the strumming part
    Slow but sure
    Thanks for these videos!

  • @michelletonsoericsson9734

    Thank you Cynthia, you are so sweet, and a very good teacher

  • @steven9435
    @steven9435 Před 2 lety +1

    Hello Cynthia. I have just started playing the Ukulele with my friend,we are going to lessons but also following you to, you are lovely and easy to follow. Thank you so much

  • @maurielehmkuhl1412
    @maurielehmkuhl1412 Před 6 lety +1

    I have listened and followed many tutorials and your methods are the best and most complete, I have found. You make it very easy to learn all facets of the music. Thank you, you are appreciated.

  • @vanilla_sky25
    @vanilla_sky25 Před 5 lety

    Glad I bumped into one of your vid. So awesome! 🖤

  • @humblepupusa
    @humblepupusa Před 5 lety +2

    Thank you so much for this tutorial you’re a great teacher keep it up!