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hikabe
Lokahi
USA
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 Posted - 12/18/2006 : 01:56:32 AM
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Hiram Bell: Two Workshops
Sat, Jan 6th 12:30-2:30pm, $35
Ukulele Fun For Beginners
Enjoy the fun of playing the uke as you learn the basics. Some music theory will be discussed. Hiram Bell’s much acclaimed workshops are a unique experience. His knowledge of music and the history of the ukulele makes for an informative and educational experience.
Sat, Jan 6th 3:00-5:00pm, $35
Ukulele Fun for Intermediate and Advanced Players
Recommended for those with a general knowledge of basic chords, strumming and picking technique. Develop skills that make playing more enjoyable. This workshop will explore improvising in any key. The style of music will depend on the class preference.
Hiram Bell is a self taught artist and musician from Honolulu, Hawaii. He entertains and teaches music in South San Francisco. He started a music school offering private lessons for harmonica, guitar, ukulele and bass. He has been invited to speak and perform at prestigious workshops, festivals and concerts in CA and HI. He has arranged hundreds of musical pieces featuring the ukulele.
for more info www.hirambell.com
Gryphon Stringed(650)493-2131 TOLL-FREE (888)493-2131
211 LAMBERT AVE, PALO ALTO, CA 94306
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Edited by - hikabe on 12/22/2006 02:37:59 AM |
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hikabe
Lokahi
USA
358 Posts |
Posted - 12/28/2006 : 1:30:26 PM
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The previous workshop description is vague. Here is more info.
All ukuleles welcomed, hi or low G strings. Baritone players must be able to adjust to the material covered and can play the solo tabs as solo pieces, but not during the workshops because of tuning reasons. I have given many workshops and know what people want to cover in regards to strumming and picking.
In the 3pm workshop, the focus will be on improvising. Improvising on an ukulele, or any instrument, is a way to tap into your creativity and explore artistic expression. I am leaving it up to the class as to what style of music we will use to illustrate ukulele technique.
If you want to learn traditional Hawaiian music, come and join us. If there is enough people who share your preference, then we will be swaying that way. If you like pop, blues, jazz, classical, tin pan, Beatles, Dylan, LedZep, Bach, Iz, Gabby, Hendrix, Santana, Tchaikowsky, Green Day, Sons of Hawaii or Jake, come and join us. Bring your friends and you can sway the groups direction or rock the boat in another direction. Come and represent.
It will be fun for people who want to improve their understanding of music and the role of a modern ukulele player. Don't be afraid to have fun learning things, come and join in. Mahalo... HBell
for more info www.hirambell.com
Gryphon StringedInstruments(650)493-2131 TOLL-FREE (888)493-2131
211 LAMBERT AVE, PALO ALTO, CA 94306 |
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UncaJohn
Aloha
USA
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Posted - 01/07/2007 : 10:28:59 AM
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Hi Hiram,
Mahalo for a fun workshop. We were in PA yesterday.
You definitely gave my wife and me plenty to work on. I'm glad I taped it, because when we got home we were already back to our old strumming habits. It will be nice to play along with the tape of the class.
We recommend you workshops to anyone who wants to improve.
{I think you could improve on your website, though. If you need help, drop me a line}
Until we see you again...Aloha.
John and Vicky
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Let's go back to the valley, one more time. = ) ...Ekolu |
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