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I imagine you could sort of approximate the sound by plucking GAEC on a low G uke. I can’t get it fast enough, though. You might be able to use a slow up strum instead of plucking each individual string. It’s tricky, though, and I don’t have a good answer.
@propsfpv – thanks
I love it @smokealot
Hi propsfpv. You have my respect taking on a song like that as your first song. I’m amazed at how quick your progress has been. I’m looking forward to seeing your entry.
Some people think so, but it all comes down to personal preference and what you are playing. I personally find sopranos hard to hold, but that’s just me. Stretch chords are much easier on a soprano, though.
Great job! I love the really deep voice in your group. I couldn’t place who it was but maybe the guy playing the Ubass…
Hi Daniela
So ukuleles are usually tuned one of two ways. The traditional way is for the lowest 2 strings to be in the middle (the C and the E strings). This is called re-entrant tuning. You can also tune your uke so that the lowest string is the G string and the tones get progressively higher until you get to the A string. This is called linear tuning, and it is like a guitar. When you have linear tuning, you use a “low G” string and when you have re-entrant tuning, you use a “high G” string. Out in the north is for low G or linear tuning. I’m guessing you have a high G on your uke.
In terms of solutions, unfortunately, you can’t just tune your G string down an octave. You will need to replace it with a string that is designed to be used as a low G. If you want to do that, talk to Mike and Uke Republic and he’ll sort you out with a low G string. There are also threads on this forum dedicated to the relative merits of various brands of low G strings. However, it is not easy to replace strings and you may also want to play arrangements for re-entrant ukes. That’s why many of us have more than one uke, so if you want a bit of extra flexibility, you may want to buy a second uke to keep strung with a low G. Otherwise, you could win one of the challenges and then you’d have a second uke.
Here is a video that demonstrates the difference.
I really want to get on with learning Tobias’ tune, so I’m posting a bit earlier than I normally would.
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Wow, great job @laurasil
Sounds like a plan.
Your thumb may well have been healed. This piece is an absolute killer, even if your thumb is in good condition to start with.
Well done @Kirpuff! I’ll sign that petition, though.
I envy being able to get through the whole thing in one take. One day I’ll get there, but not yet.
Also, I feel your pain. Right now, I can barely grip my glass of water with my left hand. To everyone else, you have no idea!
