[Andrew]

I definitely want to do that one, Robin! Next year I think we’ll start having some votes on request that have come in, the list is just too big at this point.

[Andrew]

Thank you so kindly for your generosity, Anne 🙂 I’m so happy your husband is healing!

[Andrew]

Def give it a shot, Kay! It will be a great one for your voice! One helpful tip for the upcoming lesson, you can actually simplify every chord down from a 4 string barre to a partial 3 string barre (in other words, don’t play string 4), which will make it much easier.

[Andrew]

LOL Robin! And thank you so kindly Kanni! You rock 🙂

[Andrew]

Awesome, Lisa! I think it’s actually the easiest advanced one on here, even if it is the longest. Lemme know if you need help! And the cost is $40 USD per uke.

I’m working on getting the behind the scenes stuff for this Friday’s lesson and it is a really beautiful arrangement from Katie 🙂

[Andrew]

AMAZING! THANK YOU SARA! You rock!

And hey, who doesn’t love a good ‘ole fashion family road trip hahaha

[Andrew]

Never played one.

[Andrew]

Hi guys, here is feedback on folks who did 2nd takes:

brenna, cool feel! But my initial feedback was more so to apply the tempo change (rit and accel.) to only the 1 or 2 bars that transition Melody A to B and B back to A. I prefer that this song has a steady tempo, but this is a stylistic choice up to you.

rickkhan, better, but I’m still hearing a swing feel. You played the first four bars perfectly straight, the entire tune should encompass that feel. Try and play along with the tab player, 4 or 8 bars at a time.

[Andrew]

LOL, Kelly you should write, “I AM THE FIRST PREMIUM MEMBER” 🙂

[Andrew]

My pleasure! Post a video after you practice a bit, happy to continue helping!

[Andrew]

Hmm that chord should be a G min, as the Bb is the flat 3rd.

[Andrew]

So your rhythm and timing sounds fine when just strumming. But adding the melody, that’s where things get challenging.

1) You are trying to add melody at same tempo you can strum at, but you are not there yet. Slow it down, and work on adding it in.

2) Make sure you understand how the melody hits fit into the rhythm:

3) Your right hand is extended out like a high 5. This creates an extra pause in time to shift into plucking position. I’d recommend strumming with a claw shape, as taught in this lesson.

[Andrew]

Don’t give up! Post a video here, happy to help!

[Andrew]

Thanks for the kind words, Becky! And especially thanks for being an awesome part of our community 🙂

I hope you, and everyone, has a great TG!

P.S. I set you up with premium for the next month, enjoy!

[Andrew]

Nice job, Alissa! I’d work a little on the timing in the intro. But I think the biggest focus should be on relaxing your feel. Sounds a little rigid, and that’s to be expected as you’re just getting it down.

Keep arranging! Super awesome you tackled this, it’s a toughie!

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