5 Easy Rock Riffs Tutorial For Ukulele

5 Easy Rock Riffs - Tutorial For Ukulele
A ukulele tutorial for the following famous easy rock riffs:
Beat It - Michael Jackson
Walk This Way - Aerosmith
Layla - Eric Clapton
Back In Black - AC/DC
(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones
Each riff has a short tutorial explaining different features found in the TAB and demos using ukulele effects pedals on both electro acoustic and solid body ukuleles.
** Back In Black - apologies, mistake in tab, F chord is incorrect but the tab below is correct and shows the notes for an A chord - play A **
Easy Riffs For Ukulele:
00:00 Intro to easy rock riffs for ukulele
01:09 Run through of the 5 riffs in the ukulele tutorial
01:54 Beat It - ukulele tutorial
06:16 Walk This Way - ukulele tutorial
10:57 Layla - ukulele tutorial
16:12 Back In Black - ukulele tutorial
20:50 I Can't Get No Satisfaction - ukulele tutorial
25:33 Overview of easy ukulele riffs
Ukulele Tabs Tutorial For Beginners - How To Read Tab:
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Ukuleles effects pedals and equipment featured in this video:
Snail SR-04 CEQ Solid Acacia Electro Acoustic Concert Ukulele
Flight Pathfinder Solid Body Transparent Blue Electric Ukulele
Warwick CCL Bass Amp
Spring Reverb - Mosky
Echo Square Delay Pedal - Donner
EQ Pedal - Donner
Overdrive Pedal - Twinote
Crunch Distortion Pedal - Kmise
Analog Chorus Pedal - Kmise
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  • @kimberlydietz5595
    @kimberlydietz55953 жыл бұрын

    Oooh yeah! Love this lesson - can't get enough of it! Way to go, Rachel! You Rock!!!!

  • @UkuleleWales

    @UkuleleWales

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yay! Thank you Kimberley, I was having great fun!!

  • @juderandall703
    @juderandall7033 жыл бұрын

    Fab fun Rach, effects pedals have now moved up my list! Awesome vid, keep them coming! X

  • @wolvesunguarded4220
    @wolvesunguarded42204 ай бұрын

    Im obsessed with the Layla riff and I like to bend the hammer on from 3 to 5 and then again BEFORE hammering on from 5 to 7. So I hammer on from 3 to 5 then bend the 5th first. The second time I like to bend from 5 then hammer on to the 7th. Or do both bends after 3 to 5 and 5 to 7. I just like bending haha! Keep up the amazing work!

  • @UkuleleWales

    @UkuleleWales

    3 ай бұрын

    Sounds like you have your bending well sorted! 💪🎶

  • @Grr8jon
    @Grr8jon Жыл бұрын

    Loved this. And learned a little about reading tabs. You are great.

  • @UkuleleWales

    @UkuleleWales

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, glad to you enjoyed!

  • @blairblainethepsychicmiscr9462
    @blairblainethepsychicmiscr94629 ай бұрын

    You're a legend. Love your channel. I so badly need one of those flight solid body Ukes

  • @UkuleleWales

    @UkuleleWales

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks a ton and yes, the flight solid body ukes are all awesome!

  • @FlightUkulele
    @FlightUkulele3 жыл бұрын

    Loved it!💛

  • @UkuleleWales

    @UkuleleWales

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! So glad you enjoyed it but it is all down to your GREAT ukulele. Love them, Thanks @flightukulele

  • @binface9
    @binface9 Жыл бұрын

    While stylistically not rock, it is featured on a rock (metal) album, my party piece is playing the intro to To Live is To Die by Metallica on the ukulele

  • @UkuleleWales

    @UkuleleWales

    Жыл бұрын

    I bet sounds awesome on uke! With distortion for the main bit?

  • @binface9

    @binface9

    Жыл бұрын

    @@UkuleleWales I tend to just play the intro, but I guess with distortion and an octave-down pedal you may be able to do the main bit justice (no pun intended) on the E and A strings. Hmm, I'm feeling inspired now...

  • @stevesstrings5243
    @stevesstrings52433 жыл бұрын

    Great riffs! Love that Flight!

  • @UkuleleWales

    @UkuleleWales

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Steve, was trying to find different features for the riff. The Flight really is lush to play which helps.

  • @Rebel_Lee
    @Rebel_Lee3 жыл бұрын

    Lovely edit from electric uke guitar to ukulele at the beginning of the vid : ) loving this channel so much and as a mature beginner student to ukulele I also love your style of teaching

  • @UkuleleWales

    @UkuleleWales

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ricky, I'm still learning a lot about video editing but it's great fun, almost as much as the ukes.

  • @margaretshepherd9983
    @margaretshepherd99833 жыл бұрын

    That looked so much fun Rachel .👍👏👏👏🎶😊

  • @UkuleleWales

    @UkuleleWales

    3 жыл бұрын

    One of the most fun vids I've done yet Margaret. Hope you are keeping well and not too warm.

  • @shirld1946
    @shirld19463 жыл бұрын

    Great video lesson. Rock on Rachel!

  • @UkuleleWales

    @UkuleleWales

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Shirl, great fun practicing for this one.

  • @trevneil4493
    @trevneil44932 жыл бұрын

    Awesome. Luv it. 👍👍

  • @UkuleleWales

    @UkuleleWales

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Trev.

  • @lukaszsalata1
    @lukaszsalata1 Жыл бұрын

    thanks for that, jumping into practice now : )

  • @UkuleleWales

    @UkuleleWales

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome to hear, have fun with it. 👍

  • @faithoverfear70
    @faithoverfear703 жыл бұрын

    Amazing tut! ( Thank you - and sweet looking electric uke!)

  • @UkuleleWales

    @UkuleleWales

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you kindly! Lisa, good fun to do!

  • @ValerieVoixoff
    @ValerieVoixoff Жыл бұрын

    I love the way you enjoy yourself ! With satisfaction 🙂 Thank you !

  • @UkuleleWales

    @UkuleleWales

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoy it! Thank You

  • @jameskowalkowski2334
    @jameskowalkowski23342 жыл бұрын

    Just got a Fender Telelele - found this channel! Going to explore all these gems!! Thanks for this one!!

  • @UkuleleWales

    @UkuleleWales

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fab to hear James, hope you enjoy other vids too.

  • @loree3212
    @loree32123 жыл бұрын

    Wow, something challenging to really sink your teeth into. You go girl!!!!

  • @UkuleleWales

    @UkuleleWales

    3 жыл бұрын

    LOL Thanks Loree, had great fun.

  • @christineriley1295
    @christineriley12953 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Rachel!

  • @UkuleleWales

    @UkuleleWales

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Christine, the rock chick in me breaking through again!

  • @alexbrown6624
    @alexbrown6624 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the easy to understand explanation and examples l try reading from Ukulele Aerobics Book but get stuck at hammers on now l see what is required to move on ! Cheers

  • @UkuleleWales

    @UkuleleWales

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad to have helped Alex, I’m hoping to more vids for the electric ukes soon. 👍

  • @tianahodge9606
    @tianahodge9606 Жыл бұрын

    You crack me up lady. Love this tutorial.

  • @UkuleleWales

    @UkuleleWales

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh thank you, love this comment.

  • @juliehall3331
    @juliehall33313 жыл бұрын

    Wow, Rachel! Way to channel your inner rocker chick!! I loved this one!❤️🎸🤘🏼

  • @UkuleleWales

    @UkuleleWales

    3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely loved doing this one Julie, more riffs soon hopefully.

  • @andypandy1488
    @andypandy14883 жыл бұрын

    Thanks again for another great lesson . For me the clean version s without the distortion sounds a lot better maybe we are losing a bit of quality on the devices we are watching KZread on . Cheers.😀

  • @UkuleleWales

    @UkuleleWales

    3 жыл бұрын

    I would definitely recommend listening through either headphones or proper speakers. There is a big difference, a few other subscribers have commented about how they've moved to headphones.

  • @spinnersue17
    @spinnersue173 жыл бұрын

    Great Rachel, there's a rock chick in there dying to get out.. lol. Missing you this week, maybe you're on holiday. Looking forward to the next one.

  • @UkuleleWales

    @UkuleleWales

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Sue. No holiday just a bit busy with work. Now on summer holiday from school so lots of uke to catch up on. :-)

  • @user-ui7xp1gq8n
    @user-ui7xp1gq8n6 ай бұрын

    Hi Rachel I been watching your videos seens yesterday 😊

  • @UkuleleWales

    @UkuleleWales

    5 ай бұрын

    Yay! Thank you! 😎

  • @user-ui7xp1gq8n

    @user-ui7xp1gq8n

    5 ай бұрын

    Your welcome

  • @nelsonferrer8994
    @nelsonferrer8994Ай бұрын

    If I have that solid body Ukulele (modeled in Telecaster style). I will play fast metal riffs like Fight Fire with Fire by Metallica, and Angel of Death by Slayer. And even Lethal Legacy's Nevermore. Those thrash metal riffs might be better if I play it on an electric ukulele (solid body).

  • @UkuleleWales

    @UkuleleWales

    Ай бұрын

    Yes, these solid body electric ukulele are great for shredding! Ps, I am not a shredder LOL

  • @jayplayzhomeforgamers2edit366
    @jayplayzhomeforgamers2edit3663 жыл бұрын

    Good vids miss

  • @UkuleleWales

    @UkuleleWales

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Michael. Have a lovely Summer holiday.

  • @ashleyshayday1526
    @ashleyshayday1526 Жыл бұрын

    Can somebody share more information on how to aquire this sound and if it can be done on a regular 19 fret concert Ibenez ukulele with a built in tuner that can plug up to an Amp? But it's an electric accoustic. But I was just curious of the possibilities. But there is only ONE plug in for the Amp. There is no 2nd plug in like for a regular electric guitar in the front. My first Uke was a 12 fret Kala brand Soprano accoustic. My 2nd Ukulele was the Ibenez 19 fret concert Uke accoustic. Now I'm curious on what brand and models of Electric Ukuleles like this one played, which ones are the best brand in the $160 range. And which ones are also good quality but cheaper around $65. I would t want a Uke cheaper than $50. I've hearr about how bad they ate. Can somebody share links with me and info on electric ukupeles, gagets and foot pedals etc I should look into and even lesson books on it that you recommend? Cause I also have a friend whose learning to play Ukulele and I'd like to learn more about this to share with her. Since I've never played an electric ukulele like this one she started out on. Also which electric ukulele sounds the best? I mean there is the soprano, the concert then tenor and baritone. Is she playing a tenor Uke?

  • @UkuleleWales

    @UkuleleWales

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Ashley, this is a tenor sized solid body electric ukulele with steel strings. it is exactly the same strings etc. so just like an "acoustic" or electro acoustice ukulele to play. It is possible to get a distortion sound with an electro acoustic uke, you will need to put it through effects pedals, shck out the video below. I've also done some comparison videos of my electric ukes, the Flight Pathfind is the cheapest at around £220 but well worth saving up for. Flight make several electric ukes in their Rock series. Hope this helps but please feel free to ask any more questions. kzread.info/dash/bejne/jH-uuMWCktuuXc4.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/qoKlmcmbkqnSZNY.html

  • @otm205
    @otm2052 жыл бұрын

    Just ordered an electric uke (and an amp with some built-in effects) today, the same red devil as your husband has. Got to try these riffs out once the set arrives. I started practising with an acoustic uke a year and a half ago as a lockdown hobby, never played anything before and as I am pushing 60 it's not that easy to get the brain and fingers in an agreement :)

  • @UkuleleWales

    @UkuleleWales

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic to read Olli, I am sure you are going to have lots of fun. Never to late to rock it up!!

  • @stephaniesimms7899
    @stephaniesimms78992 жыл бұрын

    Would it be possible to get your tab sheet for Fly Me To The Moon yours has some variations to the chord/melody arrangement I have and I really like your version. If it’s available please let me know where to find it.

  • @UkuleleWales

    @UkuleleWales

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Stephanie, I can't claim any credit for this one, it's a fab arrangement though isn't it! There are loads more fabulous TABS on this site too. www.fingerstyle-rules.de/ukulele-tabs-old/d-e-f-g/fly-me-to-the-moon/

  • @stephaniesimms7899

    @stephaniesimms7899

    2 жыл бұрын

    Rachel thank you so much for this information I am very grateful Stephanie

  • @ChrisGorman87
    @ChrisGorman872 жыл бұрын

    Do I see you have a snail sr-04? So jealous hahaha take good care of it she is a beauty.

  • @UkuleleWales

    @UkuleleWales

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, and a fantastic uke it is! It's got such a sweet sound so nice to play, will definitely be looking after this one! ;-)

  • @scottpetrie6179
    @scottpetrie61792 жыл бұрын

    Prynhawn Rachel, Cyfarchion o'r De Ddwyrain. My darling wife has just bought me a Flight Vanguard Solid Electric Ukulele for my birthday, but the problem is I don't know how to play it to do it justice - I can play ukulele to intermediate standard but, could you suggest what resources to watch/read/buy to teach me the fundamentals and further riffs etc. diolch yn fawr a daliwch ati gyda'r tiwtorialau rhyfeddod a cherddoriaeth.

  • @UkuleleWales

    @UkuleleWales

    2 жыл бұрын

    Aw, diolch yn fawr scott. You wife is a good, good lady and of course, penblwydd hapus. I am slowly getting to grips with the lighter steel strings and will try and do something about the playing techniques soon and also more riff tutorials. @TenThumbsProductions has some great electric uke stuff too.

  • @sallybilzon3507
    @sallybilzon35073 жыл бұрын

    Hi Rachel. Excellent, but you've tabbed the F as an A.

  • @UkuleleWales

    @UkuleleWales

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Sally, especially for pointing out an error. Can you tell me where for future reference?

  • @sallybilzon3507

    @sallybilzon3507

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@UkuleleWales Hi Rachel, it’s on the AC/DC tb.

  • @UkuleleWales

    @UkuleleWales

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sallybilzon3507 Thank You so much, I can't believe I have missed this!! Apologies, I'll put a note in the description but Thank You for pointing it out, I probably would never have noticed.

  • @cooltechandmore
    @cooltechandmore Жыл бұрын

    i ordered one of these till i saw your video then i cancelled as it's way too noisy for me

  • @matthewnewnham8802

    @matthewnewnham8802

    Жыл бұрын

    All noise comes from gain/amp…. Don’t be put off you can get very mellow tones as well there’s a lot of variation.

  • @UkuleleWales

    @UkuleleWales

    Жыл бұрын

    These are rock riffs, it is possible to play these electric beautifully too.