Aloha! I am so excited you're here to learn 'Be Thou My Vision' with me today. This song is like a warm hug for your soul, and even if you have only just started your ukulele journey, I promise you can play this beautiful melody and feel like a pro.
We are going to keep things incredibly simple with easy chord shapes and a gentle, flowing rhythm. It is all about having fun and letting those sweet strings lift your spirits and don't worry about being perfect, just enjoy the music and the wonderful peace it brings!
The Essential Chords
We only need four super simple finger shapes for this whole song, and they are the very first ones every ukulele player learns! These chords feel natural under your fingers and sound absolutely magical when played together.
C
Am
F
G
Strumming Patterns
1. Gentle Fingerstyle Flow
This peaceful pattern sounds like a rolling stream! You pluck the top string, then the next one down, then pinch the bottom two strings together at the same time.
2. The Easy Breezy Downstroke
If you are just starting out, simply brush your thumb down across all the strings once and let the note ring out beautifully.
Play-Along Song Sheets
Follow along with these sheets for the lyrics and chord changes, or click the yellow button at the top to download the full PDF from my Patreon.
Lesson Details
- DifficultyBeginner
- TuningGCEA
- TechniqueChords / Strumming
- ChordsC, Am, F, G
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Comments:
I love your version of this. Keep sharing!
seems easier to drop the am and go straight to to f
Thanks SO much ❤
solid cover! my fav song everrr
Hello I really love your videos about tutorial!Now if it's okay ,I would like request a" Brightly Beams Our Father's Mercy" ukelele tutorial...Hope you'll notice.I'm from Philippines by the way.Thanksss
Ray..this is my favorite hymn and now I can play it. Thank you soooo much! You have such a sweet and gentle way of teaching. 💖
If I'm not mistaken, am I the one who requested this song 😁? Well, thank you so much for doing this tutorial, finally, I could sing this song with my eukalele. God Bless po and may God continue to guide you in sharing your talent through worship songs. 😊
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yayyyyyy
Yeah!! Keep spreading the beautiful lessons of song for the Lord !!!