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Execution: It took a while to decide what direction to go in…..lots of Uke projects on the burner….and so many things I want to try from RockClass101……but I think I am settling on the Harmonics Course, because I like to get thru at least 1 course in a year.
Application: I have begun working my way through the course and almost decided against it, because I wasn’t having much luck…..but I have had a bit of a breakthrough, and feeling like this is possible…..I have to admit this is a whole new world. Though I have had minimal experience with natural harmonics, I have never tried artificial or tapping ….so there is a steep learning curve.
Evaluation: Hope to be able to use what I have learned and play/post the capstone piece, “Amazing Grace”. At this time I am working on the Etude for Artificial Harmonics to improve my technique. If I don’t get to ‘Amazing Grace’….I will post the Etude.
Good-luck everybody!
PS: Though I’m sorry to see that we will not be getting feedback, I agree with @grannieannie that @Andrew has created a goldmine for Uke players……
Congrats @mysticrick…..looking forward to seeing you playing it here at ROC101😁
😂 lol…yes @The_Bumble_Bard …. that is the real McCoy!…Thanks, we take our Christmas tree decorating quite seriously around here😜😂🎄🎄🎄….also, lovely playing on ‘Away in the Manager….I mean Manger😜…..also interesting background a tattered Bible…getting into Leonard Cohen territory….enjoy the holiday season❤️
Thank-you @Cinichol 😄
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I have been enjoying everyone’s submissions….definitely getting into the holiday spirit. Thanks Matt for your beautiful Silver Bells arrangement and thanks to RockClass101 for the challenge. Happy Holidays Uke Friends. I donated $25 to the Ukulele Kids Club.
Thank-you @Andrew😁
@The_Bumble_Bard….cool clawhammer!
Correction to my post: Over The River is Level 2 with plenty of challenges😁…not Level 1
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‘Tis the season, getting into the holiday spirit with ‘Over the River and Thru The Woods’….sweet little tune….thanks to Matt and RockClass101 for this arrangement….Now that Turkey Day has come and gone, I have a minute to post…..enjoying everyone’s posts…..
In response to an earlier conversation, I find every tune, regardless of its level has offered some type of challenge. This tune is a level 1…..and there were many challenges, including consistent rhythm, thumb placement, hand movement, strum pattern and of course the triplets……so still a challenge…….Thanks RockClass101.
@Andrew…thanks for the recommendations….I will work on them….I think I may be putting too much emphasis on the ‘chucks’…which definitely slows it down…..In the second bridge I also hear hesitancy in those little runs……it’s still a work in progress😁….And don’t get me started on those ‘slide-y chords’..😂….Marianne called them ‘waves’….I think of them as ‘musical moguls’ (skiing term), because u can definitely wipe-out on them…😜
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I loved the ‘Iron Man’ arrangement…..besides being a lot of fun (and also a real challenge) it’s a lovely tribute to Ozzy….Thanks @Andrew and Rockclass101…….
I also have to add that I copied the images off the internet….one through open art ai and the other from kittysvg.comI worked on strumming and picking techniques with ‘House of the Rising Sun”….again another last minute entry…..not perfect, but here it is…..thanks Matt D. and Rocklass101 for a beautiful arrangement……
Also, @The_Bumble_Bard…..you hit it out of the park with your submission….very creative…”The Taming of a Wild Ukulele Heart”…..and the last part was just hilarious….really enjoyed it!
Everyone else great job….so impressed…..also a bit envious of all the new recording equipment some of you have invested in…..sounds great….makes a big difference in the end product.
@The_Bumble_Bard Thank-you for your supportive review……to know someone is listening out there in the big giant Ukie-verse means a lot. I know what a slippery slope it is to start commenting on a handful, when you know everyone has been working so hard to make a monthly posting. I also feel there are certain months where I felt compelled to comment. This was definitely one of those months. That said….OMG Eggenezzer!!! I was laughing so hard….He’s a star! I loved the transition from your beautiful finger-style to your personified otamatone….hilarious! It was a hit! (The fingerstyle was quiet…..but I turned up the volume and that made a difference)
As far as your health is concerned, there are times in our lives where we must focus on our own well-being…..this must be your time. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you navigate thru diagnosis. Na Zdrowie – (to your health)What an inspiring month! I used it as a review month. Often, friends/family will say play something on the uke and I will freeze, because I can’t remember anything….it’s very frustrating. So, this month besides continuing to work on Freight Train (which still needs practice) I pulled out Blue Moon, Five-Foot Two, Summertime (just did that last month) and Sittin’ By The Dock of the Bay….It didn’t take much to remember them, and I’m not playing to perfection….but to my surprise….they are still with me! It is my goal to add more tunes to that list, also so that I play less ‘mechanically’ and more ‘intuitively’…..or naturally….and of course, so when I am asked to play I have something at my fingertips that might also be recognizable.
Enough about me! There were 22 of us who posted and I have no doubt there were many others who worked on their own projects. Posting is a whole other beast…..I was impressed with those like @leb397 who posted after under 5 takes using a technique (clawhammer) that was new to her…..and it sounded great! I’m still chasing after that elusive ‘perfect’ take….which after too much time, I realize doesn’t exist and will often post one of the earlier takes…..
So here goes:
@Henri0 – you have wonderful command of the instrument….no pauses, no hesitations, beautiful flow in both cases you nailed the feeling of the pieces. With Frolic you have created a fun light-heartedness and Suicide is Painless – with gorgeous sustain and movement up and down the fretboard – it is fraught with emotion. Well done….
@malku2603 – thank-you for opening up a whole new genre of Uke playing and introducing us to Dotora Indian Folk style of playing…..absolutely love it! Loved watching your progress…..sounds great…..and absolutely inspiring!
@leihali – beautiful sound….love the gentle touch and clear tone….beautiful.
@johanna2509 – I have always thought of the (kalimba) as a toy….(like many think of the ukulele)….you have changed my mind…..what a lovely sounding instrument and you did it justice…beautiful playing….thanks for sharing.
@Misterbones – always love watching your posts….and you did not disappoint this month….so many cool components to your post…..impressive multi-instrumental improv….just too cool for school…..the in-sync merging of three videos… and the actual recording….loved the sound and I’m thinking you were using something other than your I-phone to record….sounds great!
@anyon1 – Gorgeous, clear and uplifting….great feel and love the rhythmic tapping….sounds like fun!
@rw1950merritt love that classic piece….a good one to keep in the repretoire because it’s so recognizable……slow and steady….you’ve got it down!
@nat-uke – L-O-V-E it…….what a beautiful gift….this one choked me up…so well done…and the technology was seamless….to the point that as a viewer you don’t even notice it….I’m so drawn in…..so joyful! Great one!
@lhamilton – Wow! You are so talented! Your whistling is ethereal and otherworldly….haunting….and then to whistle like that and play the Uke at the same time….just Wow! You gave me the chills with your performance.
@jasdel – love the slide….nailed the Blues!
@marianne – As always absolutely beautiful……I love the way you emote through the Uke…..you always take our humble little instrument to a different level……inspiring us all.
@karenj – I love that piece….and have been wanting to make my way thru the course…….nice job!
@katazumiri – first of all love the choice of tune……and the multi-instrumentation – just so Kooooool! And the fact that you are playing them all…..just wow! You blew me away! You must have a musical labratory…….always playing with sound…….thanks for sharing…..I feel lucky to get to listen to your creations!
@leb397 – love that tune and love the clawhammer…….I played that piece awhile ago….so I know it’s tricky, but you did an outstanding job first time clawhammering and posting a first-ish take…..love that banjo uke too……they are so much fun to play……..
@grannieannie – Great job on Spanish Romance – lovely…….and the sound of the dogs joining you warmed my heart……mine just passed last month….and I miss those sounds.
@brettboy – loved that piece…..and you have done it justice…..gorgeous….as always! Also, you are playing on a baritone……is this a new instrument for you…..if so I couldn’t tell……just amazing!
@akukes73……..Wow…..just picking up the guitalele? Sounds lovely…….not sure what the difference is between that and an actual guitar…….but very impressed at your ability to just pick up an instrument and play something…..fun!
@taylor22jane – keep playing……you are very good!
@janaq1 – Wow! Great job! Love that piece!And now onto September! Hope to see ya all next month…..
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