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Anyone play the ukelele?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Outlier, Mar 12, 2014.

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  1. Outlier

    Outlier Member

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    I have made the decision to make this my instrument, and I want to learn it. Any tips?
     
    #1 Outlier, Mar 12, 2014
  2. HR Dept

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    Maybe learn to play the guitar first then pick up the ukelele? That way you'd actually know how to a play and instrument that's actually worth a damn.

    I kid, go for it! I always support people learning to express themselves through music. Nothing like it.
     
    #2 HR Dept, Mar 12, 2014
  3. droxford

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    When you begin, strum with your pointer finger, not your thumb. Watch this:
    <iframe width="480" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/j_at_nglL3M" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>


    I play casually and greatly enjoy it. I suggest beginning with simple strum songs, like this:
    <iframe width="480" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/hw5eUMrdmUE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

    Once you start playing, you'll really enjoy the abilities of Jake Shimabukuro.
    <iframe width="480" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/puSkP3uym5k" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
    #3 droxford, Mar 12, 2014
  4. LosPollosHermanos

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    Don't do it brehhhh
     
    #4 LosPollosHermanos, Mar 12, 2014
  5. likestohypeguy

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    Seriously, do not do this. Choose a different instrument.
     
    #5 likestohypeguy, Mar 12, 2014
  6. Jontro

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    Good choice. Unlike a guitar, you can fit a ukulele in your pocket and bring it with you everywhere.
     
    #6 Jontro, Mar 12, 2014
  7. Outlier

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    Are people really serious about not doing this?

    1) i don't have too much time on my hands, with work and other stuff occupying my life. I read this was easy.

    2) this is a real chick magnet if i learn it right

    3) it's cheap

    4) i don't have any other musical talent, i'm turning 26

    5) again, i don't have much time

    Which beginner uke should i buy, droxford?
     
    #7 Outlier, Mar 12, 2014
  8. I am a Donut

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    You should do it. It's fun as hell and simple to get going on. I doodle around on a Kala. You might want to look at those. Learn some chords and experiment, find some simple songs to copy. Good luck!
     
    #8 I am a Donut, Mar 12, 2014
  9. SamFisher

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    Not sure if you want to enter into the 29 dollar investment like a ukelele without soliciting some more opinions - I suggest the bodybuilding.com forums.
     
    #9 SamFisher, Mar 12, 2014
  10. platypus

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    I endorse this statement. The bodybuilding forums are a bastion of knowledge.
     
    #10 platypus, Mar 12, 2014
  11. Jontro

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    Why hasn't Swoley come in and corrected OP's spelling on the thread title?

    I am disappoint.
     
    #11 Jontro, Mar 12, 2014
  12. BetterThanI

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    I play guitar, mandolin, banjo, and ukulele.

    Ukulele is the simplest of the fretted strings to pay, yet tons of fun. It's my second favorite, next to guitar.

    Banjo is effing hard.
     
    #12 BetterThanI, Mar 12, 2014
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  14. Ottomaton

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    Uke has weird @ss tuning for a stringed instrument. Sort of like a banjo where the top string is higher pitch than the one below it. It had a real strong hipster/nerd vibe circa 2010.

    Best Uke album that I'm familiar with (for inspiration):

    http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aman...ular_Hits_of_Radiohead_on_Her_Magical_Ukulele

    <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/1ogNJkXGd0w?list=PL2A0F3F6183029B94" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>)
     
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  17. HR Dept

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    Bump...

    So how'd this work out for you OP? I went to Guitar Center today to pass some time during lunch and walked out with a ukulele. I already play a few other instruments, so I'm kinda looking forward to eventually be able to transfer some of that skill to this... Should be fun.
     
    #17 HR Dept, Aug 20, 2014
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  20. Sacudido

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    Always play it in wacky-key. :grin:
     
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