All Things Ukulele

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!

jmanni@uarts.edu — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:57:06 GMT

HELP! please....

I have a new YouTube video. But in a moment of brightness decided that I would try and get more 'me' in the frame and turned the camera phone.

Bright?Er, well not really as thanks to the format it's in (MPEG-4 Movie Quicktime) I can't now edit by turning it the right way round! I don't really want to do it again as it is the third attempt and i quite like the playing!
I have tried using stuff on my computer (vid editors and the like) I tried using Windows movie Player but they either won't do it or simply won't open the file...

So lie down and enjoy! And while you're there, let me know if you have any good free downloads that I can use to convert the file and then edit it? Woncha? please!

++Banjo time!++

jmanni@uarts.edu — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 20:24:59 GMT

This feels a bit sacriligious and also hypocritical putting this post up!

But in the spirit of broad mindedness.

I own a Banjo uke that I was fortunate enough to be given. I was all excited at first as it turned out to be 1930's John Grey and when the 'ker-ching' sound in my head had worn off I discovered that it weren't worth an awful lot!

Then the guilt hit and I felt bad! So lately I've been trying to give it a go.

It doesn't play easily and it does sound better with a proper Uke thin plectrum (from this jolly nice fella) which is also usually against my religion (but having seen the UOGB recently where nearly the whole troup used them, my ideas are slightly changed.) I've put some cheap and cheerful strings on (again, very nice man here...) and it's in working order, kinda.

Anyroad, take a look if you like and let me know. The piece isn't up to much but sounds appropriate..

++Super Market Flowers++

jmanni@uarts.edu — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 16:14:01 GMT

And in the interest of self publication...

I've done another youTube. These things are addictive! I hope you like it and if you don't then I hope you comment constructively!
And if any of you have followed recent postings then this recording is nearly in tune on the Jenny, moreso than the recording the other night to be honest!

'Super Market Flowers'

jmanni@uarts.edu — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 03:59:14 GMT

Hello,

I think someone was asking about the Colorado Ukulele Festival. If you go to http://www.swallowhill.com/ , you can find out more about it. I will be there with The Denver Ukulele Orchestra and also with my banjo company Bean Sprout http://www.thebeansprout.com. So stop by and introduce yourself.

Heidi

++Recording++

jmanni@uarts.edu — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 22:15:21 GMT

Thought you may be interested (for future info?) to see a couple of shots of me recording the new track 'Supermarket Flowers' last night at my good friends house...

The Jenny sounded nice but is very obvious that it needs work doing to it to sort out the very poor intonation. Strings in tune perfectly, then chords well outta tune! Embarrasingly so. The Vintage Electro Concert was so bad we had to give up with it. But listening back to the first takes with the Jenny I'm not sure it was much better. Aquila strings as well...

Anyone know a good luther in the West Mids, UK?!!?
No? Me neither...

*sigh*

popping in

jmanni@uarts.edu — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:42:24 GMT

Hiya!
I started lj yesterday with the intention of putting up writing projects (learning at my advanced age!) and I searched interests for ukulele and there you were. After skimming several entries, you guys are tops! I'm not up to the advanced level but I've been playing around for three years. I have a "Snowfluke" and a pink concert Flea. The Snowfluke was tuned to low G until last month. Now both of them are common GCEA.

Happy to "meet" you and hope to learn a lot. :)

Finally, my own song.

jmanni@uarts.edu — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 19:39:52 GMT

So this is my first song with words, hope you enjoy it. And hey - anyone going to the uke con in Denver in February?

++UkeTalk++

jmanni@uarts.edu — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 08:54:28 GMT

If you're all not familiar with UkeTalk then you should! Really interesting and good articles.

I have a post up at the moment that I'd love you t have a look at and mebbe help with...

http://uketalk.com/v-web/bulletin/bb/viewtopic.php?t=1462

many thanks..

++Been at it again!++

jmanni@uarts.edu — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:02:38 GMT

Everyone was so generous last time that I thought I would post another! Plus I had a lethal day off work!
I hope this isn't too sacrilegious for anybody, and if it is....GOOD!

'There is so much more...'