I can play some songs now. I can play New Slang and Just Pretend by The Bens. I don’t quite rock yet, but I’m getting there.
For inspiration I use Julia Nunes’ Youtube vids.
For more practical help I use the phenomenal video lessons on http://ukuleleunderground.com
Incidentally, I’m also learning some basic music theory, like chord structures and stuff. Way handy.
Sep 01, 11:20PM PDT | 0 comments
Lat night I was at my friend Heidi’s place and her little brother came out and sang “Somewhere beyond the sea” to us on his Ukulele. Now I’m totally inspired. I’m going to buy a uke with my tax money and learn some Ben Folds covers.
Aug 26, 04:30PM PDT | 1 cheer | 0 comments
so me and my neighbor can jam
Aug 23, 05:29AM PDT | 0 comments
hannamatter is going to work on photos for her 100 list!
Planning to go Wednesday with Albini to buy one in Claremont. So excited!
Jul 19, 03:15PM PDT | 0 comments
Ira wishes he had more time for 43things
which I liked a lot :) It’s pretty similar to the guitar, so once I learned the tuning I could pretty much figure out the rest. Will have to get myself one some day :)
Jul 04, 07:45PM PDT | 6 cheers | 0 comments
I’ve learned the basic chords! Right now, I’m learning to play “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by Bruddah Iz =) But I’m not that good at strumming or changing chords smoothly yet. Still need a lot more practice.
May 27, 02:05AM PDT | 1 cheer | 0 comments
Always loved music, especially island music.
May 25, 06:37PM PDT | 0 comments
I bought a ukulele and I’m going to practice everyday! It’s harder than I thought it would be, but I won’t give up.
May 25, 02:39PM PDT | 0 comments
Since I’m done with my comprehensive exams and the end of the semester grading rush, I can return to the ukulele. I’ll have to start over again, I think, because I didn’t get far enough before having to take a break, but I also have developed some specific goals.
One of the things I’m going to plan on doing is working up to learning and playing a specific song. I have a list of possibilities. I just have to choose one and go for it.
Once I’m comfortable enough with the instrument to play a song or two, I’ll consider this goal basically accomplished (though obviously I’ll still want to keep improving).
May 23, 09:42AM PDT | 0 comments
I finally found the Uke training DVD that I got from my mom. I need to start popping that sucker in on a regular basis!
May 07, 07:54PM PDT | 0 comments