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I’ve only compared them with aquila strings and another brand (but I can’t remember what… but it was named – a luthier put them on my concert – they were as thick as telephone cables – I couldn’t wait to get those off) Living water strings added about £200 to the sound of my tenor. I love them – but I’ve not tried too many other ones. One of my uke buddies loves the worth browns too… as well as the living water.
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Hey everyone,
Hope you are all staying safe. Here’s my entry for this month – I’m really not sure that I’ve got this technique right at all – a lovely piece of music though and I really wanted to learn it.
Take care,
Lisa
Hi there,
I have a red flight TUS35 – with the plastic back. I take it with me on trips. Last year we went to Laos and Cambodia. It was super humid and often raining and I had lots of fun with my little uke. The curve makes the structure a bit stronger for backpacking abuse AND if you are travelling in zones which require you wear deet and sunscreen – they are not going to damage the body. I don’t usually play a soprano – and yes, the set up felt weird – but I was happy sheltering from the pouring rain playing some tunes – or entertaining people at busstations when the bus was delayed for 4 hours! I put some living water strings on and it made a big difference too.That was brilliant @Taylor22jane! Loved the family vibe – the benefits of lockdown if you have your own backing group!
Welcome Ben! I agree – leap in with a challenge, it’s very motivating! Good luck and enjoy your rediscovery of the happiest instrument! This is a good month to start too, some very uplifting tunes and the instruction is excellent. Just take it a small step at a time. Using the tab feature at the bottom of each of the lessons, where you can play along – that’s a great way to improve. I put it on audio and full screen then select the bits I’m working on and work up from a slower speed. Welcome to a great community 🙂
I am a premium member…. 2nd bash at this (I know it doesn’t count – but these tunes are keeping spirits up!) I’m in the zone today. This is slower than intended, but I’m trying to show you that I CAN slow down (in parts!!) Still needs some work – they both need some work….. I’ll do that whilst working on bodysurfing – but not today as my fingers are falling off!
Keep safe,
Lisa xI am a premium member
Hey all, hope you are all well. THANK YOU for such a cheerful selection of music for April’s challenge Andrew – we can but dream of the sunny beaches! They are very uplifting. I’m working on Hone a ka wai and body surfing as well… but wanted to break my trend of submitting at the last possible moment!
I’m recording on my new Kai tenor – it’s really beautiful.
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Hey all,
I came a bit late into this challenge as work went a bit bonkers!
I know I can improve this and will continue to practice it – but today I really want to start working on those super cheerful Hawaiian numbers – definitely a tonic for the spirits!
Keep safe everyone xLoving the course – a very happy technique, it’s just making me smile. Quick question – does the thumb need to anchor all the time on the G string (when not striking) – I seem to be hovering above it, but that maybe me sliding into more fingerpicking – it sounds OK. Should I work on making sure it’s more anchored?
Thanks
Lisa