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@just-in – I think this piece is a great level for where you’re at. You played it wonderfully!
Sorry to hear about the camera issue, but the audio came out great! Check out my post above for some tips on eliminating unwanted string noise 🙂
@gmflin8 – Great performance! Here’s a video I made in May for another member with 2 tips for eliminating unwanted string noise when lifting up from chords. The video uses bar 3, 4, and 5 as the example from this song.
After watching your performance, I think it might be related to the latter cause. If not, then it could be caused by the string height (action) of your uke being too high. Lowering it could help resolve some of the noise.
@hiouke – Excellent performance! Bravo 👏@mkstewart67 – Bravo! Phenomenal take and wow that uke has such a sweet tone!! Can’t wait to hear more tunes with it 🙂
And TY so much for your generosity!!
@joannetala – Beautiful take. Here are a few tips for increasing sustain on “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen.”And TY so much for your donation!
@ldarrow – I’m guessing you mean muting the G string with the thumb (instead of index) when strumming. Either works. If I was playing it, I’d use the thumb too.I like how it sounds plucked. I noticed a few members chose to pluck instead of strum. I always encourage folks to adapt arrangements as they please. There’s no right or wrong way to play it 🙂
Overall, I thought you played it beautifully. Keep up the great work and TY for your generous donation!
@moonshine – Wow, that was awesome! Bravo on playing it at that tempo 👏I filmed a video last night for @akukes73 in this post. It’s the same advice I’d offer you for the first melody.
And TY so much for your generosity!
@richo_uke – Bravo! Your performance was great! For a song with as many jumps as this one, I don’t think it’s best to work on reading/playing at the same time. Memorizing is best as you can focus on the actual playing. I wouldn’t worry about the one stumble. As this song repeats, you aced that section the first time. No worries on the second time 🙂
Keep up the great work and thank you for you donation and kind words, Rici! 🙂
@akukes73 – My pleasure and thank you so much for your donation!!
@ccwuke – Beautifully played, Chris! Merry Christmas 🙂
@gisele – That was a great performance! Love that you play to a click and played through mistakes (which were very minor). I don’t see any major critics. Left and right hand form looks great. Timing was great. Feel was great. Keep doing what you’re doing!Although I would say, you did restart the ending phrase. I would have played it once more and called it a tag lol!
@akukes73 – I think it’s a great piece to work on for where you’re at in your playing. You did a phenomenal job playing it! There’s really only 1 area I’d recommend targeting your practice on. Which is the single note melody in the first tune.
I want to hear more sustain and connection note to note. Here’s a short video covering the first phrase and explaining this in more detail:
And TY so much for the kind words! I really appreciate it 🙂
@jedart – That was a great take! I’m not hearing any sustain issues. I think all you need is a little more practice to smooth out some of the transitions.
@jody_hendrickson – Wow! Thank you so much for your generous donation and for the kind words. I really appreciate it, Jody 🙂Your performance was beautiful! I enjoyed listening to it!
@karenj – I love the nutcrackers! Excellent performance full of Christmas cheer! 🙂And thank you so much for your generosity, Karen 🙂
@terryfallon3 – That was awesome, Terry! One on your best performances 👏 Merry Christmas!
@dal08260 – Beautifully played, well done!
@joe150 – Great job, Joe! Playing sounds awesome, my only suggestion is to memorize it so you can focus 100% on playing.
@misterbones – Brilliant interpretation! And thank you so much for the kind words and for your generous donation, Michael!!We released this month’s live lesson the day after the broadcast. So yes, you were watching a replay. I’ll copy/paste our FAQ’s for live lessons below:
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@lhamilton – That was awesome and I love how that uke sounds 🙂
@marlongas – Audio quality and playing was excellent! Well done 👏
@madz_about_uke – Awesome singing and playing! Loved it ❤️And thank you so much for your donation! Please email me with the amount so I can update our tally 🙂
@mark1256 – That was a great take, Mark! Feel free to play it with traditional fingerpicking if you prefer. But it sounded great with just the thumb!
@bibilele – Bravo! Such a fun and festive take 🙂HUGE CONGRATS for participating in every challenge! I’ve truly enjoyed watching your performances and the recap video was awesome! And I really appreciate your kind words!
And a big thanks for your generosity, Bianca!!
@abster – Absolutely incredible, Abhay! I just shared it on our insta and fb tonight. Bravo!! 🙂
@zongozongo – Very well played! There’s a few minor hesitations, but nothing that a little more practice couldn’t smooth out. It was great overall!
@katazumiri – Love the band, bravo! Fantastic performance!And thank you so much for your generosity 🙂
@yukalele – That rocked, David! I loved your performances!
@leslieb – That was awesome, Leslie! Congrats on achieving your goals this month. I really enjoyed listening to your cheerful take 🙂@rafaela – You aced the runs in the second tune! Bravo! The performance was wonderful and full of Christmas cheer! And thank you so much for the kind words! I really appreciate it! 🙂
@kidelozzi – Wow, thank you so much for your generosity! Truly appreciated 🙂I loved everything about your performance. The tree, sweater, and hat. And that uke! It sounds incredible! Well played and thank you for the kind words!
@dianna – Excellent performance and thank you for the kind words, Dianna! Also, I really like the effect you added to the video. Kinda like watching a comic book come to life lol!My only suggestion as you continue to practice is to target your practice on the runs in the 2nd song. They are tough!
And thank you so much for your generous donation! 🙂
@marianne – Beautifully played and I love the rich and deep tone of that uke even with a capo. Beautiful!
@jbmills07 – Gorgeous take, Justin! Great feel and finesse throughout.And thank you so much for your generous donation! 🙂
@gi_gi_ – Love the YouTube still art work 😂I thought your performance was great! You nailed the fun vibes of the tune. Well done!
Cj, can you post a video playing it a few times? It could be form or a strength issue. I’ll be better able to help if I can see/hear what’s happening.
@brettboy – Bravo! And TY so much for your generous donation! 🙂
