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Hi Uke Friends! I went for Bohemian Rhapsody. I’ve averaged about an hour of practice on this epic tune everyday this month. I used my baritone because I don’t have a low G uke. The larger neck on the bari made for some hard stretch chords! There were times when I thought I’d never be able to play the entire piece but after a couple weeks things actually started to fall in to place just enough to give me some hope. This tune was harder for me then Danse Macabre and Moon put together! Next came recording it… I tried so many times to get a good take but I never captured the accuracy and emotion I was getting during practice. I’d give this attempt I posted today a B+. A few of the hesitations and sloppy transitions make me cringe but I was so excited to see the neighbor’s cat come to the window at the end of the video to say hello! That’s how I knew I was done and that I was never going to be able to play it any better with a camera in my face. I hope you like it. Huge thanks to Evan and Andrew. I feel such a sense of accomplishment. This tune holds a lot of meaning to me and many people and as a ukulele player it feels like a kind of “leveling up” of sorts. pretty cool 🙂
Thanks Stephen!
I can hear what you’re saying. I love playing it blistering pace but the timing gets more “improvisational (re: “sloppy”) and I hit odd notes or play things out of order. But I recently reached a point where if I play the arrangement at 1/2 speed I can totally keep the beat steady throughout including all the transitions. I will keep grinding on it because I want this one to stick in my long term memory.I am a premium member.
Hi Friends! Here is “Dummy Brett” playing Danse Macabre! This song is up there with Taimane’s Moon as the hardest tune I’ve ever tried to learn. I’ve spent countless hours this month grinding away at the piece and decided I was ready to hit record. I’d give this recording (my best attempt of MANY) a B+ for speed and a B- for accuracy. Huge thanks to Andrew and Evan!!! Happy Halloween everyone!
Wha?!!? I was chosen! again?!?! WOW!
I really love the Islander that I won back in the February challenge.
This uke is a “mystery” right?
After it arrives I will show it off in a Youtube video.
I’ve never won anything in all my 38 years… and now I’ve won two ukes in one year!
Viva Rockclass101 ! ! !Hi RC101 Friends! Here is my submission for this month’s challenge. Big thanks to Christopher for arranging and teaching this fun song. I’m pretty confident that I learned the strums but I know there are a few little mistakes in this video.
Happy strumming everyone!
Hi Ukulele Friends!
I had a great time learning Sakura Sakura this month. For the August Member Challenge I’m submitting a video of myself playing it on my Hi G Tenor and my DGBE Baritone. A third, non-RC101, version rounds out the end of the vid. Thank you for checking it out!
PS I don’t say this nearly often enough but I truly love watching and listening to everyone’s submissions each month! Thank you ! ! ! !
Hi Uke Friends!
I learned the Star Wars Medley this month. It was a great level for me. Big thanks to teacher Matt. My favorite part is the that beautiful triplet run in measure 29. I also love the campanella riff in the first section. Hope everyone is having a nice Summer (or Winter for our Southern Hemisphere friends). Love, BrettHi Uke-Stars! Premium here. Ive been practicing this beautiful arrangement of If I Fell all month and I’m now ready to share. I’ll keep working on it because I’m sure I can get it smoother and sweeter. I’ve really enjoyed seeing everyone else’s entries so far! Go Team RockClass!
Hi RC101 Friends! I am a Premium Member. Here’s my best attempt at Stand By Me. This arrangement is super fun to play. Thanks Andrew!
Andrew and Uke-Friends, thanks for the kind words and encouragement. I enjoyed hearing everybody’s great work this month!
Hi Rockclass101 Friends!
I learned Red is the Rose this month and decided to play it in the key of D on my baritone. Here’s my best take:OMG OMG OMG ! ! !Thank you Andrew and Thank you everyone in our wonderful Ukulele Community!! I am SO Excited!
