I am a professional musician (but obviously not in Ukulele) I got a great Uke book of 60's tunes and would like to now buy my first instrument. Here is my...
As I am new to the uke and have only tried a couple of store ukes here in Sacramento CA, I don't really know what is good and bad but I did try a Lanikai ( by...
Rich, I have a CK-TEQ with the Shadow pickup and it is pretty good. The cutaway makes it easier to play up the neck although right now I don't go there very...
... www.musiciansfriend.com. A ... ordered ... its ... I bought a Rogue Baritone from Muscian's Friend a couple months ago. It looks just like the Johnson and...
... Hi Rich I've been hanging around Harptalk for a couple years and joined this group the same day you did... wanted to try my harp holder with a baritone...
Mandatory draft for young men and women (ages 18-26) starting June 15, 2005, is something that everyone should know about. This literally effects everyone...
Thank you for the information. I did call my government people. My representative said the HR 163 has been on the docket hanging around since 2003 and has...
Correction. It is not the Bush administration trying to pass this. It is the doing of a couple of democrats. Charles Rangle is one, I can't remember the...
Next time you take a flight or road trip to that Uke festival, think of the Flight Attendants who had their throats cut and the loved ones who crashed and...
<< Maybe once they are drafted they would be taking the family ukulele with them to entertain the folks in the barracks. >> I think that was the point of the...
Please....Let's keep this newsletter strictly for messages of ukulele interest. We can read articles and opinions of other information on sites other than...
Hi Uke lovers, Is anyone coming to Europe (in particular Holland) within a couple of weeks? Could you bring over a concert ukulele hardcase? I ordered one in...
For some unknown reason (:-) I want a tenor uke. I've already got a concert Fluke and enjoy it quite a bit, but I'm wondering how long a Fluke will last,...
I too own both and have chosen the rosewood fretboard, This is because I play in low G tuning and like the wound lower strings. If one doesn't do this and...
Hi-- I got my first uke this week and I AM IN LOVE. I also have incredibly sore fingers on my left hand. I am using Jim Beloff's Joy of Uke vol 1. as a...
Hi Carol, Both require practice. I found daily pratice at the minumium of 15 mins a day will do wonders for your playing. Callases and muscle strength both...
That just comes with practice. I sometimes roll my fingers up a bit to get a tighter hold on the strong. Good Luck, L ... [Non-text portions of this message...
Carol, When learning a new musical instrument, be it piano, clarinet, ukulele, or what have you, there are three words you should always remember: practice,...
Hey everyone! I was wondering where I could get books/tab site/teachers that look at playing the 'Uke' beyond the beginner stage. I am a guitar player who...
I'm thinking of making my own concert hardcase. Anyone who has built his own hard case (Either wood or polyester)? Please let me know. Toine Tilburg Holland ...
I've been wondering if anyone else out there in uke land would like to plan chats to see if we can help each other w/our playing--or find local resources, etc....
Hi Ben; Two sources for advanced ukulele techniques: 1. Mel Bay Presents "Hints and Tips For Advanced Ukulele Players" By H.M. "Heeday" Kimura. Book number...
I met an australian uke player, named Azo Bell, who plays with the "Old Spice Boys". He built his own hardcase from a type of foam board that is easily bent...
Sounds like a fun idea. I am new to the uke as well, but I play other stringed instruments (guitar, bass and banjo) so I would like to do things the uke way. ...
hi all just started playing the beast in May. never had any stringed instrument experience, only piano. I love '20s music so just followed the uke chords on...
hi--i know i'm jumping the gun becasue i just started my uke journey but. . . as a girl scout leader, one of my goals is to play for/with my troop--anyone know...
I used to be a GS leader, and right around the 90 year birthday (2002) celebration they came out with a commemorative songbook. I have a copy. It was presented...
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