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How To Solve Rubik's Cube: So Easy A 3 Year Old Can Do It (Full Tutorial)

6,247,478 views November 3, 2019 31:10

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In brief

Master a beginner-friendly Rubik’s Cube method designed for quick learning, even for young solvers. The tutorial breaks down each layer and last-layer step with clear terminology, algorithms, and a structured practice schedule to solve the cube in under a minute with consistent practice. Ideal for absolute beginners or those who prefer a gentle, intuitive approach.

Key steps

  1. Learn basic cube notation (R, L, U, D, etc.) and side-turn conventions
  2. Solve the first layer’s white cross by aligning edge pieces ('slap the side')
  3. Form a yellow cross on the last layer using the (F R U R’ U’ F’) algorithm
  4. Apply OLL patterns (Little Fish, Big Fish, Double Fish, No Fish) to orient yellow edges
  5. Fix last-layer corners and edges with PLL algorithms (corners: (x R’ U R’ D2...) and edges: (R2 U R U R’ U’ R’ U’ R’ U R’))

Questions & answers

How long does it take to learn this method?

The creator recommends a structured 5-day schedule, focusing on one layer or technique per day, with refreshes to reinforce learning.

Are there alternative algorithms for advanced patterns?

Yes, the video includes intermediate edits for more efficient algorithms like Double Fish and Bug Eyes, but these are not covered in the beginner method.

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Description from the creator

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In this video we will learn an easy method to solve the Rubik’s Cube. This is the same method that Emily used to solve the Rubik’s Cube when she was 3 years old.

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With this simple method you’ll be able to solve the Rubik’s Cube within a week of practice and eventually be able to solve it in less than a minute with enough practice. Emily is able to get 42 second solves with this method.

*Some popular Rubik’s Tutorials:*
Learn How to Fail Properly: youtu.be/NRWG0MfrAXg
Rubik’s Cube 2x2 Beginner Method: youtu.be/UYCeyu_pbTI
Rubik’s Cube 2x2 Intermediate Method:  youtu.be/fDfpjC-GPBM
Rubik’s Cube 2x2 Ortega Method: youtu.be/dZFXDVYft04
Rubik’s Cube 3x3 Beginner Method:  youtu.be/9spDGBeWl1o
Rubik’s Cube 4x4 Beginner Method: youtu.be/3U-HWJaHHwQ
Pyraminx Beginner Method: youtu.be/gKbJOAeEkNI
Pyraminx Intermediate Method: youtu.be/Jl-DhDrWWNE
Skewb Beginner Method:  youtu.be/_JaS0XB2xw4
Megaminx Beginner Method: youtu.be/iAf8zbq0HH8
Megaminx LL Beginner Method: youtu.be/s1FNwfFdrTM


*Rubik’s Practice & Solves*
3 Year Old Solves Rubik’s 3x3: youtu.be/DUdq2vqybpU
3 Year Old Solves Rubik’s 2x2: youtu.be/6Hs6800jW_w
3 Year Old Practices Rubik’s: youtu.be/y_uwaxcReEI
Family Rubik’s Practice: youtu.be/PkXdywoH20w
Rubik’s Klein Bottle Illusion: youtu.be/-BHfsPC1pSY

Recommended learning & practice schedule:

Day 1 - Layer 1 & 2
Day 2 - Refresh Day 1, Yellow Cross, Little Fish & Big Fish
Day 3 - Refresh Day 1&2, Double Fish & No Fish
Day 4 - Refresh and practice Days 1, 2 & 3
Day 5 - LL Fix Corners and Edges
*Note: it’s important to sleep between learning new things.
Don’t try to learn too much in one day. It seldom matters how fast you learn something but rather how well you learn something.

Thanks to the following companies for donations:
The Cubicle thecubicle.us
GAN Cube gancube.com
Magnetic Cube magneticcube.com

0:00 Intro
1:10  Overview
4:14  Terminology & Notation
6:57  Layer 1 -  1) White Cross (Slap the side)
8:22  Layer 1 -  2) Corners  (Slap the White)
11:44 Layer 2  (Special Rabbit)
15:49 Last Layer -  Overview
16:19 Last Layer -  1) Yellow Cross
18:16 Last Layer -  2) OLL (Yellows on Top) Overview
18:50 Last Layer -  2) OLL Little Fish & Big Fish
21:31 Last Layer -  2) OLL Double Fish & No Fish
24:06 Last Layer -  2) OLL other Patterns
25:25 Last Layer -  3) PLL Corners
28:28 Last Layer -  3) PLL Edges
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Rubik's Cube Notation of Turns
R = clockwise turn of the Right side.
R’ = counterclockwise turn.
L = clockwise turn of the Left side.
L’ = counterclockwise turn.
U = clockwise turn of the Up or Top side.
U’ = counterclockwise turn.
D = clockwise turn of the Down or Bottom side.
D’ = counter clockwise turn.
B = clockwise turn of the Back side while facing it.
B’ = counterclockwise turn. * Remember CW & CCW is as if facing that side

A lower case letter means we turn that side and the Center layer with it, whether it be the Right, Left, Front, Back, Up, or Down.

Yellow Cross (F R U R’ U’ F’)
Little Fish: (R U R’ U R U2 R’)
Big Fish: (R U’2 R’ U’ R U’ R’)
Double Fish: (R U R’ U R U2 R’) (R U R’ U R U2 R’)
No Fish: (f R U R’ U’ f’) (F R U R’ U’ F’)
PLL Corners: (x R’ U R’ D2 R U’ R’ D2 R2 x’)
PLL Edges: (R2 U R U R’ U’ R’ U’ R’ U R’)

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Edit 2022 -Intermediate Method Algs:
Double Fish (more efficient method)
(R U R’ U R)U’(R’ U R U2 R’)
Bug Eyes
(R2’ D)(R’ U2)(R D’)(R’ U2 R’)
Chameleon
(l’ U’)(L U)(R U’)(r’ F)
Chameleon’s Ugly Brother
(l’ U’)(L’ U)(R U’)(L U)x’
Last Layer Corners no 2 Corners matching on the same side.
Perform Cams Ugly Brother then Cam to fix all corners.
Last Layer Edges CCW is just the mirror alg (from opposite side)
(L2’ U’)(L’ U’)(L U)(L U)(L U’ L)
Last Layer Edges 4 wrong opposite of each other:M = Middle Slice (M2 = r2 R2)
(M2 U) (M2 U2) (M2 U M2)
Diagrams: kevingittemeier.com/how-to-solve-rubiks-cube-ea…

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Kevin Gittemeier published this 31:10 video tutorial on November 3, 2019. It has been watched 6,247,478 times on YouTube.

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