bi22le
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| posted on 15/10/15 at 07:45 PM |
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Any Ukuele players?
I have not played any instruments since I was a kid. I brought my wife (who loves learning new instruments) a ukuele for our 5 year anniversary
(obviously not the only present).
She has barely had a chance, I am hooked!!
I seem to be picking up the left hand fine but strumming is a problem. I catch strings and cant get an even level. Any tips? I am using my index
finger and the best tip I have picked up so far is to have my nail pointing down.
Im on youtube most nights. I have got the classic "somewhere over the rainbow" pretty sweet but am now learning Chop Suey (SOAD)!
I take it that the word of the day is PRACTICE!?!?!
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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JoelP
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| posted on 15/10/15 at 07:54 PM |
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Love it! I play guitar at least half an hour a day, and there is no substitute for practice. Keep at it relentlessly and keep pushing the boundaries.
My kid has a toy ukulele but it's shit.
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 15/10/15 at 07:57 PM |
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I can't play but liked the sound. ,reminds me of the Cook Islands , paradise
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 15/10/15 at 08:08 PM |
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Here's something to aim for:
Jake Shimabukuro
It's worth looking him up on YouTube - he's an astonishing player.
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JoelP
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| posted on 16/10/15 at 09:02 AM |
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I'm not sure if he counts as a brilliant player, but I really love the medley of Over the Rainbow and Beautiful Day by Israel
Kamakawiw'ole. Utterly amazing voice. With extra prizes for oddest name, and size difference between musician and instrument. Legend.
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Brian R
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| posted on 16/10/15 at 09:22 AM |
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Saw the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain last year. Fantastic evening.
Great performance not only with their playing but the whole show itself. Thoroughly recommend it as a good night out.
http://www.ukuleleorchestra.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLgJ7pk0X-s
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