The BEST Ukulele Fingerstyle Lesson (Classical Uke Technique) || Ukulele Zen Tips #16

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  • How to play ukulele in fingerstyle. There are endless patterns to learn, this lesson will teach you how to play finger style ukulele with a foundation of classical technique of "PIMA".
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    0:00 Intro & Foundation
    2:27 Pattern #1
    4:27 Pattern #2
    6:03 Pattern #3
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Komentáře • 119

  • @UkuleleZen
    @UkuleleZen  Před 3 lety +1

    ☯︎ Kickstart your Fingerstyle Ukulele playing with an IN-DEPTH three-hour course! More info here: stufuchs.com/product/659155
    Includes bonus content, PDF lesson notes & an impromptu concert

  • @stephensmall9969
    @stephensmall9969 Před 3 měsíci +1

    So helpful ! And brilliantly taught

  • @ivanterrible7362
    @ivanterrible7362 Před 4 lety +18

    "I recommend that you slow down"
    -Stu
    Great advice for life in general.

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  Před 4 lety +1

      Cheers Ivan! It sure helps me a whole LOT! ;-)

    • @NavyVetJack
      @NavyVetJack Před 3 lety

      @@UkuleleZen you should just say which string like 1-3-2-4 not thumb - index - pinky etc. because everyone uses different fingers to pick. Thanks

  • @vitico1630
    @vitico1630 Před 2 lety

    love that last one!!

  • @radiantkoala
    @radiantkoala Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you. Quiet and meditative sounds to go over and over. I enjoy it very much.

  • @sergiohebling6238
    @sergiohebling6238 Před 4 lety +9

    Hi, Stu. You're a real good teacher. Very, very good.
    Hugs from Brazil.

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  Před 4 lety +1

      Muito obrigado! Hope the air is clear in Brazil. We are VERY concerned about the Amazon fire up here. Take care.

  • @user-yv6fk4em2h
    @user-yv6fk4em2h Před 4 lety +10

    Hi Stu
    I have recently learned your song mapuana and it is amazing thanks you :) I have been playing just for seven months but the progress is immeasurable. hah I was playing in my yard yesterday and people started giving me money that’s a sign for sure. Just thanks for everything, love your channel

  • @js9855
    @js9855 Před 4 lety +2

    I just started Uke in late December. I'm not a musician but I am really enjoying learning. I am in my late fifties and wish I started as a kid but music wasn't part of my family. I am happy I finally started. Never too late. Happy to have found your videos too.

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  Před 4 lety

      That's great! Glad you're here! Enjoy playing...more videos from this channel every week 😊🎶

  • @silverfox13152
    @silverfox13152 Před 3 lety

    So easy to follow instruction ,I've only been playing uke for a month an love the fingerpickin way of playing . Thanks.

  • @sergiohebling6238
    @sergiohebling6238 Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks for your worry, Stu.
    It happens every year.
    After a few weeks every thing runs to normal situation.🤗🤗

  • @suzyq6746
    @suzyq6746 Před rokem +1

    Stu, u da man bra!

  • @MikeBrown-dk7or
    @MikeBrown-dk7or Před rokem

    A super fingerstyle lesson, Stu. I enjoyed it. A big thank you.

  • @FoxyFAsh
    @FoxyFAsh Před 3 lety +1

    This is beautiful. Thank you.

  • @CD-qt9rl
    @CD-qt9rl Před 3 lety +1

    You are so helpful at helping people improve! I love also how you always relate music to life.

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  Před 3 lety

      It's for watching! I appreciate you picking up on the vibe… Music makes an amazing parallel to life as I'm sure you know 😊 🎶 Thanks for watching - please subscribe for more vids from this channel: czcams.com/users/ukulelezen

  • @valis6761
    @valis6761 Před 2 lety

    This is so darn good. Thanks Stu!

  • @huberthynes8689
    @huberthynes8689 Před 3 lety

    Hey, Stu. Excellent lesson. Thanks so much.

  • @LJ-di2vi
    @LJ-di2vi Před 4 lety +5

    Hi Stu... Thanks for sharing this tip with us all... This sounds so nice and it feels good impressing family members... I always enjoy trying your lessons. 🎓

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  Před 4 lety

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

  • @WebmasterPLUC
    @WebmasterPLUC Před 3 lety +1

    Lovely returning to this - very relaxing listening to the chord progressio on a hot night jusy after a couple of thunderstorms! Take care. Jeanette

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for coming back for more of this lesson Jeannette 🤙🎶 Happy playing!

  • @juliavalentin2022
    @juliavalentin2022 Před 3 lety +1

    It is an amazing lesson! Thank you for sharing your talent with us. God Bless you, too!

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  Před 3 lety

      Glad you enjoyed it! God Bless you & your loved ones - always, all ways.

  • @MiaHessMusic
    @MiaHessMusic Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you, stu

  • @royzilko2523
    @royzilko2523 Před 4 lety +2

    Stu, you are such a great teacher!

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  Před 4 lety

      Thanks so much Roy - glad you're getting something food from my channel :)

  • @elapasion466
    @elapasion466 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing these. Number 3 is my new favorite strumming pattern!

  • @LP-bf9oe
    @LP-bf9oe Před 2 lety +1

    Wow! Thank you very much Stu! I never heard myself,fingerpick so well and that too this easily.😌

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  Před 2 lety

      Happy to help! I have a whole mini course all about finger style here: www.stufuchs.com/ukulele-mini-courses

  • @patgaff2536
    @patgaff2536 Před 4 lety +2

    Wonderful lesson. Thank you for what you do.

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  Před 4 lety

      Thanks Pat! Keep on strumming & hope you'll subscribe for more videos from Ukulele Zen ;-) goo.gl/rMXsnw

  • @loesvanleeuwen857
    @loesvanleeuwen857 Před 4 lety +1

    you are making me sooo very happy with your lessons here in Holland, I learn very very much from you and its also very nice to look at you :))

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  Před 4 lety

      Too kind! I miss Holland very much - I had the pleasure of staying 2x in Haarlem where I practiced a lot of guitar after a tour of Europe. Glad you enjoy the lessons...more every week - subscribing is always appreciated. Dank je Vel! (that's unfortunately all the Dutch I know!)

  • @ngadinh4569
    @ngadinh4569 Před 4 lety +2

    Wonderful tips, beautiful melody, thank you very much. Love from vietnam

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  Před 4 lety

      Keep on strumming! Thanks & I hope you'll subscribe for more videos from Ukulele Zen ;-) goo.gl/rMXsnw

  • @Zeb1432
    @Zeb1432 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you Stu great as ever...

  • @davidputnam4534
    @davidputnam4534 Před 4 lety +1

    Great lesson, Stu, thanks!

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  Před 4 lety

      Thanks David! Fingerstyle is a wonderful world to explore. I'm so glad you're enjoying the uke lessons & tips! Subscribe for more vids @ goo.gl/rMXsnw

  • @kevininman2013
    @kevininman2013 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks Stu great stuff!

  • @StopFear
    @StopFear Před 3 lety +1

    Ukulele is a great instrument. There is no question about that. What I strongly disagree with is the suggestion that Ukulele is simpler or that it’s better than a normal or any type of guitar; or that if someone is a beginner they should start with it. I think for each of these instruments the concepts needed to learn are the same regardless of how many strings or what size it is.

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  Před 3 lety

      With you 100%! This is why while I teach ukulele lessons, what I'm REALLY teaching is: How to play music. And deeper than that… How to play and practice in a way that is nourishing for our lives. Thank you for watching my channel 🎶😊

  • @rudellefalkenburg5774
    @rudellefalkenburg5774 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank You! Thank you! Thank you!

  • @lattequeen9175
    @lattequeen9175 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow this is really helpful..tq so much..✌️

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  Před 3 lety +1

      Most welcome 😊 Glad it was helpful! Plz subscribe to the channel for more content like this 🎶😀

  • @michellelawhorn5707
    @michellelawhorn5707 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you , great tutorial 🎶💜🎶

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  Před 4 lety

      You’re welcome! Glad you echoed it Michelle 😊

  • @lifejourneytv1427
    @lifejourneytv1427 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing.learned a lot.

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  Před 4 lety

      Thank you Vincent! Hope this lesson serves you well :)

  • @yugarshiroy5552
    @yugarshiroy5552 Před 4 lety +2

    I've been looking for an ukulele fingerstyle tutorial for a long time now. Thank you so much for this video 🥺🥺🥺🥺. And I love your channel 🤩🤩🤩

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  Před 4 lety +1

      Glad it was helpful!! More fingerstyle lessons coming all the time...Please subscribe to keep in the loop of more videos from my channel 🎶🤙😊

    • @yugarshiroy5552
      @yugarshiroy5552 Před 4 lety

      @@UkuleleZen oh yes. I've already subscribed 😂😂😂

  • @cherryrosedaclitan2089
    @cherryrosedaclitan2089 Před 3 lety +1

    Niceeeeee love it 💓

  • @friscomk
    @friscomk Před 3 lety

    Thanks Stu, you really are a wonderful teacher. What finger picking style would you recommend for John Prine’s song Fish and Whistle please? Many thanks

  • @anthonyslattery8808
    @anthonyslattery8808 Před 4 lety +2

    As usual excellent tutorial thankyou

  • @avec2ailes941
    @avec2ailes941 Před 4 lety +4

    I just argued with my fingers because they absolutely want to make me do something else! But.... Who is the patreon? 😁
    Thanks Stu for this lesson which always explores more and more this beautiful technique and for the very nice variation around these chords...so sweet....

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  Před 4 lety +1

      Right on Estelle! Glad you're wrapping your fingers around it!

  • @noriandtheuke7770
    @noriandtheuke7770 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you

  • @planetluzzo1971
    @planetluzzo1971 Před 4 lety +1

    Hey thanks!

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  Před 4 lety

      Thank you for watching! New videos here every week...and a library of goodies to check out at the UZ channel page 🎶 Subscribe & "ring the bell" to keep in the loop goo.gl/rMXsnw

  • @annamerlin9666
    @annamerlin9666 Před 4 lety +3

    Great lesson! I sometime have trouble finding the right pattern to go with songs, is there a rule? or just a good ear for melody and dynamics?

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  Před 4 lety

      Thanks Anna....It's a bit of both. Some patterns are better for some songs than others. Always trust your ear for sure...I'll show more specific song to pattern relationships soon with Bob Dylan song :).

  • @melaigchannel8134
    @melaigchannel8134 Před 2 lety +1

    Great

  • @doug92704
    @doug92704 Před 3 lety

    Thank you again Stu, 02:30, 02:50,
    04:30, 05:30, 06:05. Love what you do on Patreon but I have difficulty navigating on it

  • @mkmichelle
    @mkmichelle Před 3 lety +1

    Nice ☺️☝️

  • @curtishustace
    @curtishustace Před 4 lety +3

    Stu . . . At what skill level should we start learning finger patterns. I’m just starting, didn’t know if I should try. Thx!

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  Před 4 lety +1

      Can't hurt to jump in & give it a try. You'll want to do it in a way where your hand feel soft and relaxed… Watch some of my other videos to reinforce this lightness of touch. Keep on strumming! Thanks & I hope you'll subscribe for more videos from Ukulele Zen ;-) goo.gl/rMXsnw

  • @HARPAULSANDHU
    @HARPAULSANDHU Před rokem +1

    ❤❤❤❤❤

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  Před rokem

      Thanks so much for watching and joining in Harpal! 🙏

  • @ChristineMusic100
    @ChristineMusic100 Před 4 lety +2

    Can I make a request on how to choose which left hand finger to press the fret when learning any tab songs? Thanks for your teaching too~

  • @ianlindsay8557
    @ianlindsay8557 Před 4 lety +3

    Wow stu
    I'm still playing with the George formby strum and inside outside from previous lessons .I might give this one a miss 😂

  • @ShadamAran
    @ShadamAran Před 3 lety

    if I play a low g uke could i be substituting playing the c string on the and beat for the g string instead?

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  Před 3 lety

      Yes, you could re arrange the patterns in different ways. The intention here is to keep fingers aligned on specific strings...but YES - do YOUR thing ;-) Hope you'll subscribe for more videos like this one: czcams.com/users/ukulelezen

  • @johanstrobbe4377
    @johanstrobbe4377 Před 4 lety +1

    Hi Stu. First sorry for my poor English but I have a question.
    In the video from 6.08 to 6.32 you are showing how to play pattern 3.
    Then you start playing from 6.32 (with chords C/G/F/G/C) BUT when I play the pattern it sounds different...because....
    I have watched that part over and over again and have noticed you are (fast) playing not the pattern that you were showing slowly...
    So the pattern “pinch i m i a i m i” you are playing slow is not the same like the pattern you play fast. There you hit the first (A) string one more time in each pattern. Am I right?

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  Před 4 lety

      Yes, that is what I showed....the first "pinch" canals be a three fingered pinch - I show that during that section of the video...thanks for watching & please subscribe to keep in the loop of more videos from my channel 🎶🤙😊

  • @josealvarezvega802
    @josealvarezvega802 Před 3 lety +1

    the first pattern sounds perfcet for imagine, just add the 0-1-2 on the A string every two bars for the verse and you got it

  • @reginebreyton182
    @reginebreyton182 Před 4 lety +1

    i d like to know what PIMA is for ?, can you play it with any songs. could you make a tuto about not only technique but about how to use picking in songs. Do one need more knowledge about music, or solphege to understand ?

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  Před 4 lety

      PIMA is a system/language for labeling the patterns used. You can apply them to any song in 4/4 time...in the future we'll be using a song to finger style pattern relationship for sure!

  • @Pop_A_Chaderall
    @Pop_A_Chaderall Před 3 lety +1

    I absolutely loved this video. I feel like a pro??? What happened.

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  Před 3 lety

      That's awesome Chad. What I teach is not shortcuts… I teach how to play music. I appreciate you joining and going deep. 😊🎶🤙

  • @sarajanemontgomery4130
    @sarajanemontgomery4130 Před 4 lety +1

    Can these patterns be used with low g?

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  Před 4 lety

      Dod you mean high G? Yes indeed. All tunings good for these...just a different sound. (This is a Low G uke in tis video)

  • @NikkiDrawsStuff
    @NikkiDrawsStuff Před 3 lety

    2:31

  • @eliyahsegura5058
    @eliyahsegura5058 Před 3 lety

    I dont know how u do the swing pinch and release i dont get it. Its always bouncing back please help me😭

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  Před 3 lety

      Try keeping the hand stable - too much bouncing can lead to the fingers missing the strings...slow it way down & relax as you train this. More vids coming ll the time! Please subscribe to the channel here (thanks!): czcams.com/users/ukulelezen

  • @danielmp-007
    @danielmp-007 Před 4 lety +1

    Was any of these melodies called "Canon in D"?

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  Před 4 lety

      Yes, these patterns could certainly sound great over those same chords used in Canon in D 👍🎶

  • @janvimukhia3820
    @janvimukhia3820 Před 3 lety

    You should also show the chords n string pattern images while were playing the instrument for a clear understanding ... Had to struggle what strings you were playing at wat tym 🙄

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  Před 3 lety +1

      I hear you. Checkout my other videos and you'll find things like that! Play on....

    • @janvimukhia3820
      @janvimukhia3820 Před 3 lety

      @@UkuleleZen Sure ill check them out 🙂 Thank you for your reply ❤️

  • @Walua
    @Walua Před 3 lety +1

    It would be helpful if you went a little bit slower and separated your fingers a little bit more while demonstrating so it’s easier to see what you’re doing. But thank you for posting

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  Před 3 lety

      I can work on that :-) Thanks & please subscribe to keep in the loop of when I post for more videos like this one :). czcams.com/users/ukulelezen

  • @Vitaly3548
    @Vitaly3548 Před 3 lety +1

    Algorithm

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  Před 3 lety

      That is the computer's way of play a drum? AlgoRHYTHM? Ugh...

    • @Vitaly3548
      @Vitaly3548 Před 3 lety

      @@UkuleleZen lol it benefits a video via the CZcams algorithm for there to be more comments present, so I'll usually just write nonsense in the comments section on videos I like

  • @johanstrobbe4377
    @johanstrobbe4377 Před 4 lety +1

    I think you are playing pinch, i m i a i a.....because you hit the A string with your ring finger (a) just before you pinch

    • @UkuleleZen
      @UkuleleZen  Před 4 lety

      Thanks & please subscribe to keep in the loop of more videos from my channel 🎶