All Things Ukulele

Hello there!

jmanni@uarts.edu — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:57:51 GMT

Hi =) I'm new to the community, but got my uke 2 or 3 months ago. I'm still trying to learn some stuff, but I love it!
Anywho, I just wanted to say hey!

jmanni@uarts.edu — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:58:27 GMT

Hi all. By way of an introduction...

Mahalo U-30?

jmanni@uarts.edu — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 04:24:58 GMT

Hello! I've been wanting to invest in a ukulele for quite some time, and I've got a lot of the theory, but now I just need to know if the ukulele I want is worth it. At the local music shop, they sell Mahalo U-30s. Does anyone own one? Do they stay in tune for longer than 5 minutes at a time? I greatly appreciate any help! Thanks!

The Mighty Uke trailer

jmanni@uarts.edu — Sun, 24 May 2009 04:42:20 GMT

I thought y'all might like to see this trailer for a documentary about the mighty ukulele.

New video

jmanni@uarts.edu — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:57:32 GMT

jmanni@uarts.edu — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:21:23 GMT

available at unshelved_comic and http://www.unshelved.com/

sunny ukulele

jmanni@uarts.edu — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:54:09 GMT

since i got my ukulele sometime september 2006, it has always been a favorite musical companion of mine. i recently recorded my first ukulele song using GarageBand, where i added some midi organ and midi upright bass to liven it up a bit. just click on the link below to listen. hope y'all like it! :D

SUNNY UKULELE

btw, here i am rawkin' on a G7 chord:

ukulele font free!!!

jmanni@uarts.edu — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 03:59:15 GMT

get this great font free :
http://www.dafont.com/theme.php?cat=720&page=3

jmanni@uarts.edu — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:04:25 GMT

Hello! I just joined the comm, so I thought I'd better introduce myself.

I'm Lisa, I'm from the UK and I just bought a Ukulele today! I'm so excited! I have absolutely no idea how to play it, but I can't wait to start learning. It's such a fun little instrument and it sounds of happy.

jmanni@uarts.edu — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 06:22:33 GMT

hi there! i'm a new member, and i have some simple questions!
i have a beautiful soprano ukulele,
and i'm finally getting around to investing in a case for it.
i want a hard case, preferably not black.
(I'm picky, i know.)
i saw a swell tweed one just about everywhere, but someone around here already has that.

does anyone know where i can get a hard-case? if so, an old, vintage one- if possible.

newbie

jmanni@uarts.edu — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:48:04 GMT

hiiii all! my name is kelsey and i just got my ukulele a couple days ago and learned some lily allen. oh and i'm obviously new to this community and i love new friends! :D

anyway, heres me.

Hello, I need some help

jmanni@uarts.edu — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:59:48 GMT

Do you have any good resources online that you have found to help you learn how to play the Uke? I have always had love in my heart for all stringed instruments and nothing would please me more than to be able to conquer my impatience and fear of failure, to persevere and master just one instrument. I have a Purple Fluke and it's beautiful and lovely and it should be making music. I am at the moment trapped in a very small town with very limited resources so I will not be able to take lessons more than likely. I do have the summer off however and I am determined to do something with this time.
Any ideas and help would be great, we are currently looking for new jobs and a relocation and as soon as I get to a city with more than just a Safeway, I will look for lessons but until then I want to at least feel like I am moving in the right direction.

Tips? Tricks? Websites?

Thanks guys!

Next Week!

jmanni@uarts.edu — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:57:07 GMT

The Corner Laughers and The Orange Peels at:

The Make-out Room
3225 22nd St.
San Francisco
7:30 p.m.
Fri., June 20.

UKE CONTEST

jmanni@uarts.edu — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:47:57 GMT

You can win a uke by reviewing yours SEE LINK

Indian Jones theme on UKE HERE
and on youtube

I was surprised by finding out that Nora Jones father is Ravi Shankar---evidently they did not live together though.

Current music-Adele (Adele Adkins) and ColdPlay (Viva la Vida)

Wild Thing (cover)

jmanni@uarts.edu — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:17:26 GMT

Obama on UKE!

jmanni@uarts.edu — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 12:31:20 GMT

WOW I knew he was the best candidate-check out Barak wailing on his uke!

Flea UKE review

jmanni@uarts.edu — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:04:01 GMT

Got my flea uke, and yes it is really easy to play---nice size fret board (good width for my hand) and the Aquila strings although nylon are pretty good. I have a Stagg Mahogony uke (also not pricey) and really it does produce a nicer sound and feel, but is a little harder to play. So I am not sure--I think the flea is a great cart around uke---it does seem "cheap" in construction but plays pretty well and the sound ain't bad.

GCEA tuning on Bari Uke (x-posted)

jmanni@uarts.edu — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:49:12 GMT

I was wondering what people thought of GCEA tuning on the Bari Uke and what the best way to go about tuning it so with the best possible sound. So, whatcha think?

new uke

jmanni@uarts.edu — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:12:25 GMT

Well I bought a new uke--- a Surf design flea with rosewood fret board...IT should be here by Thursday...
Anyhow I kept reading how easy they are to play with good "action" so I thought I would give it a try.
Hear it here

"The action on the FLEA that I received is very low, which makes playing quite comfortable. Action / setup on budget priced instruments tends to be spotty at best. I’ve only ever read good things about the FLEA in that regard."

Tiki Kings singalong with chords

jmanni@uarts.edu — Fri, 23 May 2008 11:53:41 GMT

http://www.tikiking.com/tk_tabs.html

If you haven;t already seen these---alot of good wierd stuff!

the holy grail of ukes??!!

jmanni@uarts.edu — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 22:18:55 GMT

This must be some ukulele! The HOLY GRAIL

an...tissipay....shun

jmanni@uarts.edu — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:30:44 GMT

hey ukeing folks :)

i've only played the uke in several music shops & i've always parted from them with a sad delight. i recently decided to take this instrument up to have something to sing along with & have FUN with. (i also like to play the recorder & pennywhistle but i can't exactly sing along while playing those)

today's my happy day though. i've been checking the usps delivery service online all day for a delivery confirmation & it made it home before i did!
i've got about 30 minutes left of work...blah!

tomorrow, i may just have to take a ukuholidaye...hmmmm.

++The fund is starting...++

jmanni@uarts.edu — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:13:14 GMT

Apparently, I'm 'grown up.' As a result of this the Hareem is being thinned to make way for 'The One...'

So if you want a good quality ukulele, please check out my ebay listings for;

Bushman Jenny Ukulele

Vinatge Electro Acoustic Ukulele

Sponge Bob Square Pants Ukulele

I am sorry but I won't be posting overseas, UK only afraid!

Thanks for looking...

Buying Uke

jmanni@uarts.edu — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:46:37 GMT

When I was younger, I lived in Hawaii and part of the curriculum of my school was learning how to play the uke. We learned a few basics, such as strumming and a few chords (c, g7, d are what I remember). Recently, I was stuck with the thought of maybe learning to play the ukulele again.

I was thinking maybe the Applause UA10.
(http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Applause-UA10-Mini-Ukulele-?sku=516718)

I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a different one, or an opinion on the UA10.

Anywhere around 100 is my budget.
Thanks.

Marisel's Big Day

jmanni@uarts.edu — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 08:25:54 GMT

Hey guys, here's a video of an original song that I performed tonight at a Variety Show in NYC. It's my first time writing a song myself and performing it, so go easy!

There's a bunch more uke videos from that show on my Youtube page if anyone wants to click through. Thanks for looking!