Hoolie is the Irish term for a jam, and huli is Hawaiian for overthrow, or revolution. I'll be in Dublin Ireland Saturday, August 9, to help kick start a ...
Hi, I just bought a concert size ukulele and I've been reading about the G string tuning, whether to go low or high. What's the difference? Can I play all the...
Donny, You can play all the same songs using the same chord shapes regardless of whether you use high or low G strings. The only difference is how the chords...
The low G string will give you a few more notes in a scale. I have ukes with both set-ups, but I usually like the reentrant because it sounds more ukulele...
Wish I could be there! Have a great one! By the way, last night I did my first open mic as Ukulele Bob, with accompaniment from my longtime bass player, Jim...
Wish I could be there! Have a great one! By the way, last night I did my first open mic as Ukulele Bob, with accompaniment from my longtime bass player, Jim...
Hi Patricia Can you say more about playing boogie woogie on the the ukie-wookie? Are you chording? Playing bass runs? Is that why you prefer the low G? Do...
HEY! I have been very busy creating pages on some of my favorite Jazz Heroes from the 20's & 30's! AND a JUMPING FLEA PAGE <http://www.squidoo.com/jumpingflea>...
Hi John, I'm on the road, traveling today. I can explain more when I get home on the 13th, but I am using mostly chords. Adding a note, on and off with lots...
Hey gang - I've been working on some new banjo ukes and would love to know what you think of them. We are still in development and all input is appreciated....
<<Phil wrote: I've been working on some new banjo ukes and would love to know what you think of them. We are still in development and all input is appreciated....
Hi Linda - Thanks for the compliment and the good wishes. Check back now and then. We should have #4 finished and on the site by mid next week and some good...
Nice article in the NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/10/fashion/10ukulele.html? ex=1376020800&en=9a3624b71615ff53&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=perm...
Reminder from: ukulelemadness Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukulelemadness/cal KingniK hosts Ukulele Open Mic Thursday August 14, 2008 6:30 pm -...
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hi, thanks for all the input...coincidentally my co-worker brought his ukulele with a low G to work...i actually didn't like the sound as much as the high G...
I have been discussing this with some other groups but can use all the input I can get. OK here is the problem. With all of the NEW airplane regulations it is...
Hi Nancy - There is a nice ukulele/guitar store over in Hilo: Hilo Guitars & Ukuleles www.hiloguitars.com Ken is a nice guy and generally has a good...
Aloha from the Big Island, Nancy. If you are in Hilo, there are several options. Yes that one already mentioned is very nice, and there is also a gift shop on...
Oh thanks now I gotta see it please post a picture of your Ukulele. What does bubinga wood look like. I am not sure if I Love ukulele or the woods they are...
Nancy, Isn't the Big Island where MusicGuyMike is located? If so, he seems to have a pretty awesome inventory of ukes judging from his eBay store. And, in my...
Nancy, You brought up an issue I thought might arise, since I know the ukes are oversize for carry-on. Have you had a problem with taking yours over to the...
Nope sorry he is on Oahu the Big Island is Hawaii Island I know it gets confusing. Oahu IS the most popular when it comes to resorts ie Waikiki ect but...
Nancy, I don't have an info for you but I have to add that I am green with envy that you get to spend so much time in Hawaii may favorite place on earth. I did...
Greetings . Not much to say everyone is enjoying the summer and so we have not been meeting as a group , but having the odd chat in the garden about next years...
We had a very successful first gathering of ukulele players in Dun Laoghaire south of Dublin, Ireland. Fifteen ukesters showed up and after two workshop...
That is very cool! When I was in Ireland last May, I never saw another ukester. When I played in sessions, I usually gathered a crowd of curious folks with...