Hello everyone, I would like to post a question for all of you: how can you "imitate/replicate/reproduce" the sound of reggae with one ukulele?...I can play...
I wouldn't mind taking a peek at your rythm chart. Being a rookie, I can use all the help I can get. Thanx... Mike ... MIKE ( o )==:: Uke Can Do It! ...
Hi Franklin, Hey I hear you on playing ska or reggae. I found it tricky. What I suggest is strumming at first the down stroke with muted strings to keep the...
Don, Just to be clear, you are suggesting playing (D=down, U=up): Beat 1 D muted Beat 2 U short(release) Beat 3 D muted Beat 4 U short (release) Each beat 1/4...
Mike, Did you understand how top play the rumba strum?...I ask because that's the way my chart is written, so I want to make sure people who read it will be...
Franklin, The first one and yes you are making more complicated :-) Reggae very laid back mon Don ... slightly ... beat, ... on ... you ... beats. ... most ......
Don, That is great advice!...I will try to relax :)...and play more uke!....Well, I like details ...Maybe just not enoguh talent to figure out things as other...
Hi Franklin, I've got a beginners grasp on the Rumba Strum from a You Tube Video. I've been practicing it on the Eagles,'Hotel California'... Mike ... MIKE ( o...
Franklin, Coming to your defense: I'm a musician & an accountant. I approach learning to play the way you do. Singing comes naturally to me, so I'm more...
Linda, Thanks for your encouraging words!...You see, I started playing guitar, then picked up the uke and lately have tried hand at playing charango...I own...
Franklin, You are welcome. It seems that we each learn best through different approaches. I've recently been learning to play a song (on guitar) that...
Linda, I tried Don's suggestion and it works well for me...I have a few more ideas that I will put into practice later today...BTW, on the F chord, usually...
Wow! This group really comes to life when an interesting topic comes along. Franklin, if you are doing your write-up to help beginners and you need a beginner...
Well, How do I post a file?...I will notify everyone once it's ready!...I am no music guru but I think a good way to help is to share the little knowledge we...
Linda. I'm surprised this hasn't been mentioned already, but I would recommend Ralph Shaw's DVD, Essential Strums for the Ukulele. Sounds to me like it's...
OK guys...Here is my solution to the problem: First beat: touch the 3-4 strings Second beat: D muted, Up short unmuted (sort of shuffle feeling) Third Beat:...
John, While I wasn't the one looking for info on Ukulele strums, I find myself quite interested in the DVD you've described. (I was giving feedback to...
Hi John, It would be a great idea to put that email address in the links section here so later people can find it with a description. That way, after this...
Linda, You can bee the West coast rookie volunteer and I'll be the East coast rookie. (I'm in Boston). I'm learning more in these little e-mails than in all...
Well Mike, if you feel up to driving a few hours to Glastonbury Connecticut, You can have fun with Dr Uke. I was planning on going last Sayurday but snow...
I have 2 DVDs from Ralph Shaw. The 1st one 'The Complete Ukulele Course' and the one on Strumming 'Essential Strums for the Ukulele' They are both very...
I bought a Johnson Resonator uke about a year ago and I've just replaced the cone with a National 6" Replacement cone from Elderly. The tuners are no good and...
Lucille, Ralph Shaw's DVDs are awesome!...The books by Gerry Long are very informative...I loved the 50 uke solos book...The other book is great to learn...
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A Strum/Sing Along Kitchen Party Featuring The Mike Conway Trio from Halifax Big Boots Langille The South Shore Ukulele Players from Bridgewater The Seaside...
Anyone else practice with a metronome? I use a Korg MA30, the only thing I would perfer is a rotory type BPM selector but for just $20 I can`t complain. I...
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