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Thanks for the kind words Uke-Friends! The muppet is named Chomp-a-Chomp. He has been with me nearly 15 years now. An artist who made the bizarrely amazing “showbeast” puppet show (check it out on on youtube!) made Chomp’ for me 🙂 He lost his eye some years back and I never bothered to reattach it… so giving him a patch was the least I could do.
I didn’t realize that we have to write “I’m a premium member.” It seems like Andrew would already know who is and who isn’t. But, for what it’s worth… I am one! (and I covet the PRIZE!!! 😉
Hello my fellow Ukulele Creepy Pastas.
Here’s my best attempt at playing Etude no. 15.
Happy Halloween Everyone!Andrew and Stephen! Thanks for the great challenge. I had a blast learning Shadow Land. Here is my submission:
Hi Teach! Thanks for all the hard work you do!
I don’t own a low G ukulele but I do want one and I know I’ll get one someday. BUT I play my baritone regularly and I have the option to attempt your low G lessons using my baritone (I already understand the tuning differences).
It was your “tv, movie, and video game” lessons that originally attracted me to your website. I always have a lot of fun playing popular tunes like these I also love the pop songs (like la bamba and stand by me) and would love to see more of them. That said, I’m usually content with the lessons you’ve been providing. Since I started practicing your original etudes and classical stuff I notice that I’m definitely learning new skills. Keep up the good work!
Hi Uke-Stars!
I’m ahead of the game because I learned Allegro last Fall. Here is a video of me playing that tune:
I will take a stab at Classical Waltz too and make a video if I get the time.
Hi Andrew! I really appreciate the great work you do! Awesome prize for this lighting round too!!!
My question is: Some Uke-Masters (like Jake and Taimane, among others) have AMAZING right hand technique that I find mesmerizing. They can play so fast, smooth and percussive. I’m an upper-intermediate level player in regards to chords, scales and finger-picking but I feel very weak regarding speed and rhythm. I am having a hard time finding resources on youtube. What do you recommend I practice to improve my right hand speed and rhythm??
Thanks Harold and Andrew!
We both grew up listing to all kinds of music but mostly to indie-rock, punk and rock. Tyree and I both have a lot of influences from those genres (modest mouse is a particularity big one for both of us). We also love bjork and portishead among others that inspire us! This project was also inspired by Rodrigo y Gabriella and Industrial Revelation.
Thanks for the kind words everyone! I see what you saying Andrew. When I get to theme 4 (measure 25) my left thumb does not want to stay behind the next. But I can see how I’d probably get more control and fumble less during the walk up parts if I can retrain my hand.
Hi Ukulele Friends. I’ve been learning Ukulele Boogie this month. It’s tricky but it’s really fun to play! I can now play it slow and accurate or fast and sloppy. It’s far from perfect but here is my best attempt at playing it both fast and accurate!
Hi Andrew! Wonderful theme this month. I’ve been working on your Frosty the Snowman arrangement for a while now and today I’m ready to toss my hat in the ring. I made a couple of detours from your original but I think it still features all the parts and style points that you tried to teach. (Let me know if I’m wrong ’bout that!) Thanks!
Over the last ~3 years I’ve watched a lot of Taimane on youtube and someday I’d really love to see her perform live. She’s got incredible ukulele skills, talent, speed and technique… but beyond all that she’s got so much natural artistry and great energy.