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wcerto
Ahonui
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hikabe
Lokahi
USA
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 Posted - 03/05/2007 : 8:44:00 PM
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Thanks for the reference. I enjoyed the article. But it seems like a book report. He is a fine reporter, but I don't think George Furukawa is an ukulele player. In regards to 'making a comeback', it has never left and has always been cool. The whole, true story of the uke is not in print yet.
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andyjade
Akahai
USA
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Posted - 03/06/2007 : 07:37:16 AM
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| I pity the fool who thinks the uke ain't cool. |
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Lawrence
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 03/06/2007 : 07:47:56 AM
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WHAT! The Uke is making a COMEBACK??!!
Head for the Hills!
Nuxt thang ya knows those dang Banjers un Accordiuns miht get poplur aaghin... thehn whuddle we do? 
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Mahope Kākou...
...El Lorenzo de Ondas Sonoras |
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Lawrence
Ha`aha`a
USA
1597 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2007 : 4:30:45 PM
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...Start a Hawaiian Bluegrass Polka band... THAT'S WHUT!
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Mahope Kākou...
...El Lorenzo de Ondas Sonoras |
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mike2jb
Lokahi
USA
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Posted - 03/06/2007 : 8:11:12 PM
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Lawrence-
I’m all over it. “Foggy Ko`olau Breakdown” with accordion backup.
Watch for my CD.
-Mike
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Lawrence
Ha`aha`a
USA
1597 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2007 : 07:37:39 AM
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And of course, that fast number...
...The Lilikoi Blossom Express Polka!
Of course this is all in jest, I am very happy that the Uke is gaining
in popularity again. It is a sweet sounding instrument and fun to play!
I also like the accordion in it's Bandoneon form (with a good Tango)
and the Banjo ain't too bad if you don't let it out too much!
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Mahope Kākou...
...El Lorenzo de Ondas Sonoras |
Edited by - Lawrence on 03/07/2007 08:00:19 AM |
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thumbstruck
Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 03/08/2007 : 11:49:46 AM
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| I've played "Ulupalakua" and "Blue Hawai'i" on the buttonbox, just to see if it was possible. Taropatch tuning works well for some zither tunes. Slipry1 told me that there are only 2 kinds of music, good and bad, and that he plays'em both! Ethnic music does have superior food compared to "pop" and "rock'n'roll". |
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slipry1
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 03/08/2007 : 2:17:17 PM
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Originally posted by thumbstruck
I've played "Ulupalakua" and "Blue Hawai'i" on the buttonbox, just to see if it was possible. Taropatch tuning works well for some zither tunes. Slipry1 told me that there are only 2 kinds of music, good and bad, and that he plays'em both! Ethnic music does have superior food compared to "pop" and "rock'n'roll".
Indeed I play 'em both! And sometime within seconds! |
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rendesvous1840
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 03/25/2007 : 3:29:50 PM
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| How 'bout ;'I Don't Want Her,You Can Have Her,She's To Kolohe For Me'. Seriously, I've been working on Hi'ilave,Radio Hula, and Koke'e on Mt. Dulcimer, and Ulili'e on banjo. I'm not ready to try what Jake Shimabukuro does on While My Guitar Gently Weeps, but I'll try new ideas. If they work, I might even let somebody hear me! Paul |
"A master banjo player isn't the person who can pick the most notes.It's the person who can touch the most hearts." Patrick Costello |
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Mark
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 03/26/2007 : 07:57:45 AM
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Seriously, I've been working on Hi'ilave,Radio Hula, and Koke'e on Mt. Dulcimer
Hey Paul -
You might want to check out my slack key dulcimer book -- Ke Kukima Polinahe ~ Polynesian and Hawaiian Music for Appalachian Dulcimer.
Tunes include Sanoe, Lei Ohu, Hi`ilawe, Nanea Kou Maka i ka Le`ale`a, Pauoa Liko ka Lehiua, and more.
I think dulcimer lends itself nicely to the style.
Learn more at: http://www.mark-o.com/
And here's an article I wrote about playing Hawaiian music on the dulcimer for Lois Hornbostle's Dulcimer Sessions back in 2004. It has examples and a couple free tabs you can download and mp3 files so you can hear what it sounds like: http://www.dulcimersessions.com/oct04/hawaiian.html
Always glad to hear we've got another convert!
cheers,
Mark
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wcerto
Ahonui
USA
5052 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2007 : 10:19:14 AM
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Mark - one swell web-site you have. You sure have lots of toys...all those pictures of your instruments could be dangerous, though. Paul might think he needs to emulate you. If so, he'll have to buy me a new house...no room in this one already.
But, Paul is not just another convert...he was playing Hawaiian stuff on dulcimer even afore we knew ye.
Plus Annie's knittiing patterns are way swell. Wish I could figure out how to knit so well. I am left handed and find it ever so hard to learn. But I did knit Paul a scarf before we were married -- I think I knitted in in late '72 or early '73, while he was working at a gas station for minimum wage. And he ended up marrying me anyway. What a nice guy! |
Me ke aloha
Malama pono,
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cpatch
Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 03/26/2007 : 10:24:53 AM
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Craig
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rendesvous1840
Ha`aha`a
USA
1055 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2007 : 11:14:47 AM
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| Mark, I have Ke Kukima Polinahe- bought it last fall from your web site. And I tried to talk the organizer of the Buckeye Dulcimer Festival into bringing you in as an instructor next March, but she said next year's staff was already set. I'm going to keep working towards 2009. Keep the middle of March flexible. You could just sign up as a participant. By March all us Northern folks are suffering from Jam withdrawal. You probably have your hands full that time of year, with AMC. Just a thought, though. Ohio in March needs a little Aloha. Paul |
"A master banjo player isn't the person who can pick the most notes.It's the person who can touch the most hearts." Patrick Costello |
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Mark
Ha`aha`a
USA
1628 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2007 : 07:08:48 AM
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Hey Paul -
and here I thought I was on a first name basis with anyone who buys my books...
Glad you have the book. Janita Baker has been playing some slack key stuff on dulcimer for years. Don't know if she's recorded anything, but she really has "the touch." There are a few more, too. Plus there's a guy in Honolulu, but he's mostly about what he calls "hillbilly" music. And Cindy Combs used to play dulcimer... and I'm trying to get Kevin Brown playing.
And Wanda -- Annie's left handed. I think she knits right handed and crochets left handed, tho'.
m |
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rendesvous1840
Ha`aha`a
USA
1055 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2007 : 5:03:41 PM
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Janita Baker is on the staff for next year's Buckeye Dulcimer Festival. I have a swing/ blues CD of hers that's really good. Some folks think the Mt.Dulcimer is limited!If I ever run out of things to learn, I'll start over & see what mistakes I made.
Mark, you can use my first name anytime you want. But you doesn't have to call me Ray. |
"A master banjo player isn't the person who can pick the most notes.It's the person who can touch the most hearts." Patrick Costello |
Edited by - rendesvous1840 on 03/27/2007 5:05:38 PM |
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