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Hi,
This month I’d like to work on Pineapple Uke Blues. I’ve really enjoyed it but noticed that I’ve forgotten how to play it. I’d like to be able to do it more fluently and maybe remember how to play it for a while longer.
Linda
Thanks, @Andrew! I really enjoyed the arrangement.
Linda
Hi,
This month I worked on the Magic Ukulele Waltz. I’m nervous about parts C and D and it definitely shows. I also inadvertently put in a repeat of A at the end but left it alone.
I’ve recorded onto my macbook from the iRig and put the video together with iMovie. I’m still not very good at matching up the sound with the video so left the tapping part in for safety. I discovered that I can’t record if the macbook is plugged in — otherwise I get an unremoveable hum throughout the recording.
Linda
I am a premium memberThanks, @stephencox! I’m really enjoying the u-bass, and the arrangement was lovely!
Linda
Hi @The_Bumble_Bard — yes, the U-Bass is tuned EADG from lowest to highest — the opposite actually of a violin or mandolin which is GDAE. That means that at the 3rd fret you get GCFBb which is a good set of bass notes for a lot of songs.
Linda
Thanks @The_Bumble_Bard! U-Bass is a very different instrument to play compared to my regular ukes. It’s tuned in 4ths with the setup essentially making the circle of 5ths really simple to implement — which is terrific for using the U-Bass as an accompaniment instrument or the rhythm bass for a group.
Linda
Hi @leb397 — It’s possible to save a video from the iPad to Files on the iPad and then copy the file to the PC over your wifi.
Linda
Wow! Thanks @Andrew!
One thing I learned in syncing video with audio by the way is that it really helps to tap my uke a few times before starting to play. I can then line up those taps from the lower-quality video audio with the higher quality direct-to-computer audio recording to match everything up before zeroing the audio from the video.
Linda
Hi,
I managed to record my bass directly to the macbook into Garage Band using my iRig as I recorded the video on my iPad. I then worked with the audio and video to match them up. It was an interesting exercise. I’m getting more comfortable with the bass and really enjoyed Stephen’s arrangement of Gabriel’s oboe.
Linda
I am a premium memberWow! That’s lovely, @katazumiri!
Hi,
My update: I’ve memorized the piece and it’s mostly at speed though I still occasionally get buzzy strings from bad fingering or forgot what comes next. I’m planning on working on getting the music smoother and more musical and also on starting to play with recording onto the macbook next.
Linda
Hi,
My update — I’ve printed up the sheetmusic/tab in a size I can read (I’m nearsighted) and worked through the fingering. I’ve memorized all but the ending and am working on solidifying that and getting speed up reasonably. I’ll work on the ending portion soon and then start working on the macbook part.
Linda
Hi,
Here’s my plan for January:
1) Execution: I recently bought a U-bass and have gradually been getting comfortable with it. I’ve also moved from a Windows to a macbook machine and am still learning how to use it as well.
This month I will be learning to play Gabriel’s Oboe on U-base using the beautiful arrangement provided by Stephen Cox. I’ll also be learning how to record from the U-bass to Garage Band on the mac and then how to put the recording together with the video made on the iPad.
By the end of the month, I’d like to be able to play Gabriel’s Oboe smoothly and close to proper speed, video my performance on the iPad (as I usually do) while recording my playing directly to the macbook using my iRig. I’d like to then splice the video and music together seamlessly in iMovie.
2) Application: I’ll be learning to play U-bass more fluently and gaining comfort with the scale and tuning of the instrument. I’ll also gain the ability to record better quality sound and use the new tech tools I have for future monthly challenges.
3) Evaluation: I’ll be first working on learning the music and gradually bringing it up to speed on the U-bass with fewer errors over time. I’ll regularly work with the recording to mac part so as not to leave it to the last moment as usual. That way, I can work through any problems and there are no last-minute surprises about how to use the tools.
Linda