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14 Jul 2009

Ukelele cravings

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Posted By : Dave Smither | Comments : 15

I want one

Anyone out there got any advice on Ukeleles? I'd like to learn how to play one.

Any advice on what I should look for when buying one would be grand too. Don't fancy spending much as I reckon it'll almost certainly be a fleeting romance, but still, would be nice to say "i've been there"

Comments

# Posted by delete 79 - 14/07/2009, 21:39 (GMT)

ive got a uke! their gr8!

dont spend too much on one as they can be 1 minute wonders but i do love picking mine up from time to time and having a do.

if you just search for ukele chords on google you can find some pretty decent info on how to tune em and find some easy basic chords.

off the top of my head i think its G C E A from bottom - top (thinking of the strings in guitar terms)

the best thing is trying to figure out well known tunes on em, im working on something by the beatles!

get one bought and enjoy it!

# Posted by Dave Smither - 14/07/2009, 21:53 (GMT)

My mate reckons I should get one of these bad boys

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But I think i'll go for the classic version. I've heard they are a nightmare to tune, but to be honest, my voice is also a nightmare to tune, so i'm kind of used to that

When payday comes, the ukelele cometh.

I've been seduced by this song from The Jerk...

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# Posted by Bad Horsie (Mick) - 14/07/2009, 21:53 (GMT)

I don't know anything about them as such, but you might save up for one by cleaning windows....?

I'll get my coat.

Turned out nice again.....

# Posted by Alyerpal - 14/07/2009, 22:05 (GMT)

Dave - you are a man of great taste, I have loved that film for many years and having seen it on BBcmore4+1playitagainITV1005 the other night I have been beating my children round the head with that clip!
I'll get a trumpet and a wig and we'll give it a go at the next NWB Showecase! (You were great, by the way - big enuff respect eksetra, eksetra.....)

# Posted by mr.nwb - 14/07/2009, 22:05 (GMT)

Gotta have this..

# Posted by mr.nwb - 14/07/2009, 22:08 (GMT)

Dave, you already own a Ukelele/Banjo

# Posted by Dave Smither - 14/07/2009, 22:09 (GMT)

Posted by mr.nwb - 14/07/2009, 22:05 (GMT)
Gotta have this..

I saw that when searching for that flying v and KNEW you'd end up posting it!

# Posted by mr.nwb - 14/07/2009, 22:12 (GMT)

Dave, when did you start playing the guitar left handed?

# Posted by Dave Smither - 14/07/2009, 22:12 (GMT)

# Posted by alyerpal - 14/07/2009, 22:05 (GMT)
Dave - you are a man of great taste, I have loved that film for many years and having seen it on BBcmore4+1playitagainITV1005 the other night I have been beating my children round the head with that clip!
I'll get a trumpet and a wig and we'll give it a go at the next NWB Showecase! (You were great, by the way - big enuff respect eksetra, eksetra.....)

Its a great clip, Steve Martin is hilarious. In all honesty, i'm using that song to try and get birds - isn't that what playing music is all about? Its instantly become part of my set now, taking my list up to about 7 songs!

# Posted by Dave Smither - 14/07/2009, 22:14 (GMT)

# Posted by mr.nwb - 14/07/2009, 22:12 (GMT)
Dave, when did you start playing the guitar left handed?

Haha, one of these days...

# Posted by Alyerpal - 14/07/2009, 22:18 (GMT)

I'll sing the harmonies for you "Iknow Iknow" eksetra....."
And yes it is all about getting birds. Now I'm married we've got a bird feeder and we get robins and blackbirds and finches and partridges in pear trees (but only once a year!).
;-)

# Posted by Dave Smither - 14/07/2009, 22:24 (GMT)

# Posted by alyerpal - 14/07/2009, 22:18 (GMT)
I'll sing the harmonies for you "Iknow Iknow" eksetra....."
And yes it is all about getting birds. Now I'm married we've got a bird feeder and we get robins and blackbirds and finches and partridges in pear trees (but only once a year!).
;-)

Its definitely one for a duet, next showcase - you're on! Don't expect a kiss though, unless i'm getting lonely....

# Posted by delete 79 - 15/07/2009, 09:59 (GMT)

dont worry dave their not that hard to tune! pretty easy actually!

lovin the flying v uke!

# Posted by Roj (Black Rose) - 15/07/2009, 12:51 (GMT)

Cowbells are easier to play. LOL

# Posted by delete 79 - 15/07/2009, 13:02 (GMT)

donk donk donk!

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