Ukele starts today

[andyfraser]

I was advised by a teacher to spend at least £50 to get something that doesn't sound like a child's toy.

My little girl's teacher had one that cost £500 though.

My usual music sites have nothing below £150 and Martin have one for over £1,000!
http://www.eaglemusicshop.com/conce...Da9kgPrw0_KlXoNmEwSqVAdR9hpLUzxdRcaAr0E8P8HAQ

 

[Cyclist33]

Getting the name of the instrument right might be a good start...

 

[vernon]

My son has a ukulele.

 

[andyfraser]

My son has a ukulele.

I do like that.

 

[Archeress]

Also google ukulele groups. Often they have their music books online with chord diagrams alongside. Try Bristol Ukulele Jam here: https://sites.google.com/site/bristolukulelejam/songbooks

Hugs
Archeress x

 

[MontyVeda]

I was advised by a teacher to spend at least £50 to get something that doesn't sound like a child's toy.

My little girl's teacher had one that cost £500 though.

it doesn't matter how much you spend, if it ain't strummed or plucked with feeling, they'll all sound like a toy. £30 quid'll get you a half decent beginners uke.

 

[andyfraser]

£30 quid'll get you a half decent beginners uke.

Guess what I'll be doing tomorrow then! lol

 

[growingvegetables]

If it's chords you're after playing, cheat!

Multicoloured dots - mark the fingering for the C chord in red dots, for G in blue dots, etc ---- so much easier to get your fingers to just the right spot if you're looking for the "red". Works a treat every time

Play 10-15 minutes a day. Every day.

 

[Cyclist33]

[QUOTE 3587928, member: 76"]Ukulele? See I can't spell it, how am I going to play it?[/QUOTE]
Don't sweat it, I've got two and can't play either of them!

 

[Turbo Rider]

Meh, talking's overrated...playing beats saying any day of the week

 

[vernon]

Don't sweat it, I've got two and can't play either of them!

Grow another pair of arms and you might stand a chance.

 

[machew]

As long as you a not leaning on a lamp post you will be fine