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My (and my twin’s 😂) birthday was two days ago so I didn’t even really think to record this ’til now! Hoping all the luck is on my side! Thanks Andrew for doing these every month they are so fun!
Here is my entry to the contest! I have been learning for a while and I think I am improving but I’ve still got a lot of work to do.
Soundcloud LinkHere is my entry for this month’s challenge. It was a lot of fun and I learned some things. I’m going to keep working at it as I think my biggest difficulty was maintaining an even and steady rhythm.
This seemed surprisingly challenging compared with last month’s — not sure why… but it’s good to try things other than just strumming songs…
Jerry
Here is my entry!
This is only the second challenge for me, since I didn’t find the time to record the songs the last few months. (But I learned them!) This month was kinda tricky because I learned the songs early on then went on vacation just to forget half of them and relearn them again…. But it was so mich fun I decided to learn both of the etudes. So thank you very much for the challenge!toastedbrains – LOL, at your username! Well, not what I expected for one week, that was very good! My first thought was that you played before, and I see that you have, but it’s been awhile… The cool thing with music skills is that they stay in embedded, kind of like riding a bike.
The only thing I want to mention to you is the pull-off lick close to the end of the tune, watch the timing/rhythm on that one as you rushed it. But overall, what a stellar return to playing!
rickeymike, I loved it! And your artwork and your T-shirt! Honestly, we should just re-record that with you singing on top of it 🙂
At the music store I taught at, the saxophone teacher would say the same phrase to each of his students as they finished their lesson: “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” practice, practice, practice.
I hear great improvement in the clarity of your notes, the tone that you are producing is sweet and subtle, and you’re picking form is looking great! And fantastic job on the ritardando, very natural sounding! Keep up the good work, Rickey! It’s paying off!
cconuku, well done! I thought that was a great performance! Couple of helpful tips, it looks to me like your right hand is pretty tense. Try to loosen it up a little bit and you should notice an increase in dexterity.
I’d encourage you to check out our lesson on proper left hand form: https://rockclass101.com/proper-left-hand-ukulele-form/. I’d recommend scooting your thumb down until it is slightly above the middle of the neck. This will make playing easier, especially at times, like when you are switching from the melody to the partial barre chord.
felixpitterling, that was really good! Great feel and technique! I’d keep working with a metronome or using the on-screen tab viewer to tighten up some of your timing. But overall, very good job!
suzie1, well played! You guys are rocking it, Stephen’s going to really enjoy watching these performances 🙂 So the suggestion I have for you mirrors Felix’s above, in that you want to focus mainly on timing, as the mechanics behind your playing sounds/looks great.
ultramom, welcome back! That was a great performance! Very good job on the timing. The only thing that I would work on is targeting your practice to get some of the chord transitions a little smoother, without pauses. Hope to see you in the October challenge, we’ve got something very special planned!
timstacks, that was an excellent performance! I tapped along to your performance and there was nothing that concerned me about tempo or timing issues. It’s okay to gravitate faster or slower in a solo performance, the imperfection is what makes us human. If you go back to the song page and put the tab player in synthetic mode, it will play the song back in perfect timing, and it will also sound soulless and rigid.
The only thing I want to point out, is the same advice I left for cconuku about the thumb placement. Check out that advice above and I’d recommend bringing your thumb down a couple notches.
gstriph, great playing Jerry! Your tone sounds wonderful and your right hand picking form looks great. If you don’t mind, for future challenges please position the camera directly in front of the uke so that I can see what’s happening with your left hand better.
But overall, I thought it was a very solid performance! The only suggestion I have is to add a ritardando to the ending 🙂
hotmilktea, amazing! Here is a quick little video with feedback and here is the article I mentioned in the video: https://rockclass101.com/proper-right-hand-ukulele-form/
lizzieswolf, bravo! Let’s start with number 14, absolutely killed it! Great feel, great timing, great playing!
Number 13 was very good too, but check back earlier this month as I left advice for another member… actually, I think I shot a video on this, where I talk about sustaining the melody notes on the A string instead of playing it in a staccato fashion. Other than that, I would personally slow the tempo down, but you are the performer and how you play it is always your decision. Keep up the great work!
Andrew,
That username is in reference to Hannibal Lecter.
Yes, i have background in playing musical instruments (bandurria and some violin), just not the ukulele so that may be why i have preference for fingerpicking over strumming.
About that pull off. For some reason, that fast pull off was what was in my head including that last few bars. Then when i rewatched your tutorial it shouldn’t be that way. Just too lazy to record again but will try better next time.
Thanks for the compliments
Checking in to listen to everyone’s submissions. You all amaze me. And hotmilktea….only a month??? And you find time to practice while caring for an infant? I need to get on it. I’ve got no excuse. 😉
I need to figure out how to record on my PC so I can join in and get Andrew’s constructive feedback.
Some great videos and performances here, I’ve really enjoyed participating in my first challenge. Only a few days left but you’ve all inspired me to try No.13 too.
We’ll see if I can learn it in time!
OMG!!! I finally know why my right wrist hurt so much this entire month T-T
Thank you so so much for your “wrist saving” tips!I tried the position mentioned in your video, does it look ok?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0XwGwGhKg0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4t1azQEa4A
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