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It might also help to try a few different strings. When I used a fluorocarbon low G, my that string went really sharp up the fretboard because it was too thick, but it’s fine with a wound string. Using different strings is much easier than filing the nut slot. It may or may not work, though.
@anirbaf – I don’t think it’s cheating. I do easy or hard songs as I feel like it. At this point, I’ve proven I can do harder songs, so I don’t feel like I have to demonstrate it every month. Plus, there is a big difference between how someone with a lot of experience plays an easy piece and how a beginner plays it.
I was going to wear it for Whiskey Before Breakfast, but I couldn’t find it. I think it’s still in a suit case.
I don’t have quantitative measurements, but Aquila Reds feel looser than other strings to me.
Another thing you could try is to tune your uke with Bb tuning (F Bb D G). I have done this for one of my ukes and it sounds great.
I’d say work on what interests you. It doesn’t matter whether you do a good job or not. What matters is that you continue, and if what you are playing bores you, you won’t continue.
Thanks @sgwarren and @rickeymike. I’ve been working on that triplet technique for a while 🙂
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Like @stianukulele, I felt that this really should be recorded outside. Also, when I play it, it should be called Out in the South.
@stianukulele – you stole my idea by playing on a log in the woods! Seriously, though, this piece really does lend itself to being played outside. Great job playing it, too.
@sgwarren – That’s not just you. I spent ages trying to record yesterday before I gave up.
Hi @turbolift. You said that shipping from the UK is prohibitive, but where are you located? Finland? New Zealand? I can recommend a good place in Cairns, Australia.
@arlena57 – I agree with Matt’s assessment that it’s nice to have both. I’ve played more low G than high G lately, but I like to have the option of playing high G too.
I’m sure Andrew will make it clear soon. Just keep practicing your hammer ons, pull offs, and slides in the mean time. That’s all they are.