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da_joka
Lokahi
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 Posted - 08/12/2007 : 6:55:07 PM
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Howzit? I was wondering if anyone read (and practiced) da book "Discovering the Ukulele" by Herb Ohta Jr. and Daniel Ho. Wat you tink of it?
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If can, can. If no can, no can. |
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Pupule
USA
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Posted - 08/12/2007 : 7:44:49 PM
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I cannot remember if I have a copy. I better go look because I think I do.
I definitely looked at it while visiting Koaloha `Ukuleles last year. The book is very well done. |
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hikabe
Lokahi
USA
358 Posts |
Posted - 08/12/2007 : 11:44:45 PM
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| One of the best books on the market for all uke players is "Discovering the Ukulele" by Herb Ohta Jr. and Daniel Ho. There are only a handful of truly good uke books, and this is one. Two excellent musicians corroborate in an effort to educate and celebrate the art of uke. Get it, you won't regret it... |
Stay Tuned... |
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Absolute
Lokahi
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Posted - 08/13/2007 : 02:33:52 AM
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| I requested it from the library a month ago, and it's still out, even with my hold on it, even in a small town in Indiana. |
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Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 08/13/2007 : 06:51:18 AM
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| Lotsa information is a compact book. It is best when they explain it in a workshop but stands alone well. The arranged tunes sound good and are not terribly hard to play. the explanation of scales and chords is excellent if you pay attention and really delve into it. |
E nana, e ho'olohe. E pa'a ka waha, e hana ka lima. |
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Retro
Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 08/13/2007 : 07:49:10 AM
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| It does go well with their workshops. I understand they are collaborating on a second book at the moment. |
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da_joka
Lokahi
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Posted - 08/20/2007 : 1:36:58 PM
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| Tanks eh, fo all da feedback on dis book. Minez jus wen come in today. Not much reading, choke pichas, so good eh. I can see how dis ting good fo da workshops. Get choke info inside dis one. Right away, I started fo try fix my bad hand posture. I like da scales. It took me only about 2 minutes fo figgah out dat get one easy pattern fo all da majah scales. I like da way dey no tell you dat. Dey jus give you da scales. If dey stay working on one odda book, I no can wait fo da ting fo come out. Good asswhy. I recommend dis book fo anyone trying fo play da ukulele. I noticed hard fo break my bad habits in my left hand posture. I get soooo much mo fo learn an work on. I wish I could go to one of dea workshops. shootz den. |
If can, can. If no can, no can. |
Edited by - da_joka on 08/20/2007 1:39:35 PM |
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HerbJr
Aloha
USA
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Posted - 08/25/2007 : 10:50:51 AM
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Thanks for the kind comments about our book!
Daniel and I worked very hard writing "Discovering the 'Ukulele". Daniel and I have different styles, but have similar taste in how to present our music. We worked very hard making sure that both our styles were reflected in the book.
Just to let you all in on a little secret.....
We just finished writing our 2nd book. It's geared to the intermediate level of players.
I don't know when it will be released, but very soon! It is called "Exploring the 'Ukulele".
Aloha,
Herb, Jr. |
Herb Ohta, Jr.
www.herbohtajr.com
www.hojfc.com
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da_joka
Lokahi
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Posted - 08/27/2007 : 12:14:14 PM
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Awesome Herb ...
Looking forward to da new book! Wen you up hea on da mainland, you goin be giving any workshops o wat?
shootz! |
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HerbJr
Aloha
USA
39 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2007 : 03:14:56 AM
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da_joka,
Sorry. I won't be giving lessons this time.
I might start giving lessons over the internet soon! (Live)
Trying to look into the technology. Been getting advice on how to do this.
See you soon!
Herb, Jr. |
Herb Ohta, Jr.
www.herbohtajr.com
www.hojfc.com
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NANI
Lokahi
USA
292 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2007 : 03:49:05 AM
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That sounds wonderful but please do not forget us beginners. I love the lessons I have been finding on YouTube. No instructors here in Delaware so I learn when I am in Hawaii and then practice for a year here at home. Gotta love the internet. I am not even ready for THE BOOK.I bought it and have been trying but... I need time and understanding to figure it out. My son (yea I know Younger gets it faster) LOVES IT. |
"A hui hou kakou, malama pono".
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da_joka
Lokahi
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Posted - 08/28/2007 : 2:46:41 PM
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| Wow, internet lessons? dat would be awesome! Anwyays, I stay excited about you coming up to da mainland ... see you nex month! |
If can, can. If no can, no can. |
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