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john leaf
Aloha
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 05/15/2003 : 2:28:05 PM
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hi folks, I am a new convert to the ukelele, and just blown away with how much fun it is! I have been playing guitar [acoustic, strat, gibson lap steel] for 30 odd years, but the uke has got me hooked.
I have persuaded two of my colleagues to buy ukes and we are all set!
any tips advice etc. gratefully received
Johnny GOLD Leaf
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Admin
Pupule
USA
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Posted - 05/16/2003 : 09:55:49 AM
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Welcome John,
First post from the UK, I think. What style of music are you trying to get out of your `ukulele? |
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john leaf
Aloha
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05/16/2003 : 3:13:51 PM
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Originally posted by Admin
Welcome John,
First post from the UK, I think. What style of music are you trying to get out of your `ukulele?
Hi Andy, thanks for your reply. At the moment I am having a go at anything, but am very interested in learning some traditional stuff. I have read some messages from others that include a lot of advice, so I'll search, and give it a go!! |
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CipherMeister
Aloha
USA
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Posted - 05/22/2003 : 3:24:23 PM
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> blown away with how much fun it is!
I'll second that John. I got a new uke a few weeks ago and can't remember ever having so much fun with an instrument. I start grinning like a fool every time I play it, it just cracks me up, it's so cute, sweet, and fun -- my little bundle of joy! It's nearly as irresistable as a puppy ;')
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http://www.TheCipher.com
"Blumberg's Music Theory Cipher
for Guitar and other Stringed Instruments"
[Free online tutorials for Guitar, Bass,
Mandolin, Banjo, Ukulele, and more]
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Julie H
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 05/23/2003 : 03:06:17 AM
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Hi John, HAH! another person hooked on uke! They are an awful lot of fun, and so easy to play. It serves really well as a rythm instrument and accompaniment to singing. I started playing the uke after taking hula lessons for a year, and realizing that I knew most of these Hawaiian songs from listening to them over the years.
When I attended the first Keola Beamer workshop in Hawai'i, I think I knew all of five chords. But was brazen enough to try to serenade Keola's mother, Auntie Nona. In front of Keola and his wife! But noone laughed at me and I was emboldened... Then I've taken every lesson and every workshop that has come my way. And play every chance I get. Now I'm playing on stage and at kanikapilas (jam sessions) But then I'm not shy anymore, and my suggestion to you is just to barge ahead. Yippeyiyooo, Julie |
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