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I finally got to a live lesson!
Very valuable and lots of info and technique to keep in mind moving forward.
Thank you all for this site!
Hi Becky,
I figured it wasn’t just me.Many people coming to uke are like me who had limited musical backgrounds, or quite often NO musical background before we became enamored with this little instrument.
I did find that the online tab doesn’t work as well with MS Edge, so I switched to Firefox. On Edge it wouldn’t let me move the start cursor or effectively select to repeat sections! Grrr!
So, that is a good tool to use, but I still need more practice to get past the mechanics enough to play in time.
I’m working on Better Together, the “beginners” piece. Whew! I am progressing through it, it still seems daunting at this point! I’ll get there! Even if I end up stumbling, I”m better today than I was yesterday, so that’s good. Such a great piece of music and completely new to me.
Cheers!
We’ll get there!Hi Andrew,
OK, that helped a little. I understand notation.
It’s not so much confusion; It’s actually doing it.
I can understand a dotted quarter note and a triplet, but actually playing it in time with a metronome or without, I get flustered too.
I will keep working at what I can.
Yes, the clapping in time is probably a good idea for me!!!
I’m working on Better Together, a big challenge but I’m willing to try! The lesson is VERY clear.
Of course, nothing replaces practice and familiarity with the notes, fingers, etc.
Thanks again!
BetsyThank you, Andrew. I will do that!
I’m familiar with notation; I understand what the symbols mean, but I don’t know how to play them in time with a metronome.Cheers!
Wow, this sort of thing is worth the admission right here!
Thank you curlyUke for asking the question and to Andrew, for the detailed video!
Timing is definitely one of the most challenging things for me!
Thank you both!
Thank you Stephen. Very encouraging and helpful feedback.
Looking forward to more practice and next month’s challenge. The challenge is great motivator and helps me focus. Otherwise I can just drift away!Thanks again!
BetsyI feel like I’m in good company as many of you felt just as shakey as me when recording and posting. This was my first time posting for a contest too. After a year!!! (I’m renewing tomorrow.)
So, good on all of us newbies for taking the plunge!
Good luck and happy Uke’ing!!!
Cheers,
BetsyHello Gahanby,
That was awesome! Love your style and embellishments.Yes, I found out I’m video shy! Yikes! Can’t shut me up at open mic. Lol
Cheers!
BetsyHello,
Here’s me working on “Dream A Little Dream of Me”.
Wow, I found out I’m camera shy!!! Not shy at open mic.
I’m definitely struggling, but I did as well as I could. A friend who teaches violin says “play a piece a 1000 times.” Yikes! I’m at least at 200!
I am a Premium Member.
I love the level of this song! VERY helpful to me; so many of the songs here are way over my pay grade.
I struggle with hand skills and memory, but I will keep at it. This is my therapy. 🙂
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Thanks!
BetsyI’m excited! I’m FINALLY going to have an entry! Thanks to Andrew and Mark for “Dream a Little Dream of Me” which is perfect for my level!!
Plus, it’s a favorite perfect standard song! Love love love it!
Fantastic, Evan!
Thanks for sharing your talent with us. Thanks, Andrew for bringing Evan into the teaching staff. You all rule!
Looking forward to working on this, one of my favorite songs!
I’ve been told by a professional player and Uke dealer to rarely change the strings. So, for most of my 11 ukes, I have only changed strings once on one and only because another player said I should. Wasn’t needed.
I put on a low G on my Kala Concert, my first real Uke.
I have a low end Diamond Head Uke that I cracked. So when I was gluing it and painting it, I replaced the strings. What a difference! I would swear the factor strings were fishing line!
At this point, unless there is a break, I have no reason to change strings. But I’m open to other information.
