Here goes...

[Ace-T]

Back again, this time with a selection of 'must see' uke vids to surprise, delight and make you smile.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuWgx0EnZnY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_G93EsbY_HE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kBPHeJiMXo&fea...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6Akkmwz38M

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31nDR6pXJUI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGeu3bscvdU&fea...

Bit ropey at times but I like it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWv6uFcLTCM

Oh I had to add this one!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6t28COxEp2k



Enjoy

Trace

Edited by Ace-T on Thursday 4th February 22:00

[Ace-T]

This thread is being brought back to life more often than a zombie convention but I just had to share this

Jake Shimabukuro does Bohemian Rhapsody on the ukulele. He is a bit good...

http://www.ted.com/talks/jake_shimabukuro_plays_bo...

I am getting quite into ukulele blues playing. Still not very good cos I don't practice enough though.

Any other uke'rs want to share their uke news?

Trace

[Ace-T]

For anyone who wants to learn, there is now a '...for Dummies' book out for the Uke. Buy it on Amazon

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ukulele-Dummies-Lifestyles...

It is written by the chap who does this blog...www.ukulelehunt.com and is pretty comprehensive. Although I would say for a beginner it could be a bit overwhelming if you read past the first section.

Oh and check out this version of Billie Jean...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2r0w30-TI4



Trace

[Ace-T]

The Excession said:

Having had a dig around there's some fabulous ukulele stuff out there. Must get one, though I doubt it will solve the fact that I suffer from a complete lack of rythym!

I have 3 now. A sparkly black Mahalo that goes where it can be bashed about, a much more expensive Kala that is lovely to play and a vintage Arai (well actually it is the same age as I am, so not flattering!) which is a very nice concert size.

Get a £15 one from ebay, the Mahalos are usually reasonable, get some decent strings on it and get learning. Huge fun!

The Excession said:

Did you find the Ukulele Orchestra doing Smells Like Teen Spirit? Kurt would be pround!

Seen them twice now live (once courtesy of some most excellent PH mates) - brilliant gigs.

Trace

[Ace-T]

mattdaniels said:

Holy thread ressurrection batman!

Well I have a DIP (Drunk Internet Purchase) uke. I am, however, completely non musical in every way shape and form. But I am on a mission to learn how to play it.

I have done "my dog has flees" tuning and am currently learning the chords for "When I'm cleaning windows". Individually I can play most of them but moving from one to another takes a bit of time (and concentration). And "Ab7" is making my fingers bleed.

Great fun though. I will not let it beat me.

Yay! Another convert! welcome!

Trace

[Ace-T]

Cracking version of Freebird on ukuleles!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZv4mtgr0tY

Hope all who got ukes for Christmas last year are still enjoying them. Me and a few work colleagues are getting together one lunchtime a week to practice with the intention of playing at the department Christmas carol concert this year. As 2 of us are complete beginners we have a little way to go but teaching others to play is helping me learn loads too!

Trace

[Ace-T]

mattdaniels said:

Right, I give up.

Ab7 - how do you get your fingers to go there automatically? And how do you do it without making the index finger sore? The skin on the end has gone all hard now.

If you haven't got this yet, I found this useful

http://www.ehow.com/how_2362857_play-ab7-ukulele.h...

and after that just practice. I still find Em a pig to get to, my fingers just won't do as they are told.

Trace