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Very nice. Looks like you compiled a lot of knowledge in a years time and applied it well. Very cool.
Hello Dirk: Thank you for the kind words. I did my best with the audacity software to combine the songs into one track. I confess I also used it to fix some places where my rhythm was a little slow. But I do wish there was a way to remove some of the “white noise” I hear when I play it back. I’m sure it came from my iphone recording but couldn’t figure out how to eliminate it with the software. I would definitely be interested in how to improve recordings and other tricks you’ve learned with the software. I’m sure most of the problem stems from still trying to improve my skills, but I’m also using a very inexpensive concert Uke with no pickup. Strings could probably use replacing also, as I’ve recently noticed some small cuts in the strings near some of the frets.
Thanks again…..Pat (or Patrick)
Thank you Andrew. I need to find a better way to record. I just used my iPhone and then blended the songs together with Audacity software. When I listen to your lessons they are very clear. And when Evan plays it sounds really awesome.
Heard you had some severe weather go through Atlanta. Hope all is well with your family and friends.
Robin: That was very beautiful playing. I’d never heard of artificial harmonics. That tone is quite unique especially at the higher pitch.
Also thanks for sharing how you came about playing. I guess I won’t be too hard on myself for putting down the song I wanted to learn. Which by the way is “Georgia on my Mind”. Even though I’m from Chicago. I happened to catch another member play it then watched Evan perform it. I loved the sound and rhythm. I did ok with the intro but then came Part B. With all the triplets with hammer-ons it was still out of my reach at the moment. But I will make it a goal to someday circle back and learn that song.
Thanks again. And cool looking Uke too by the way.
Take Care.
Hi Robin: I’ve seen some of your performances and you are very good. If you don’t mind me asking, Did you approach learning the Uke the same way when you first started or as you got better you became more comfortable just working on whatever interested you at the time? Do you think it’s best to try and build new skills by just trying to learn new songs (even if I know they are beyond my current skill level) and the chords and technique that song teaches. Or go through all the courses? I know everyone is different. Just wondered what your advice was.
Thanks…Pat
Hi Matt: First, I really enjoy the RC101 site and learning with you guys and hearing what other members are saying and playing.
I have been learning to play for about 10 months now. I have what I think is a bad habit of tying to do too much such as taking the fingerpicking course, trying to do a 30 day challenge and learn another song that’s probably a bit to advanced for me but looks fun to play and sounds so good when I hear RC101 teachers or more skilled members play. I will then get discouraged and lose focus. Is it good to multitask like this? What do you think is a reasonable amount of “simultaneous” learning a beginner should be doing?
Thank You….Pat
Well here is my attempt at “Into the Maze”. My muscle memory had amnesia at times, but I’m happy with the progress I made practicing this song each day and I will continue to work on it. Look forward to any constructive feedback. I really enjoy watching the variety of performances by all the participants. I can’t wait until I’ve improved enough to play some of those other songs. Looks like a lot of fun.
Thank you RC101 team for having such a great site.
I’m going to go with Chasing Cars. The opening verse just reminds me of my daughter who just moved to Columbus Ohio with her husband and wants to make it on her own. But all the options are great and I’d be happy to try any of them. Thanks for the effort and energy you guys put into your site!
Nice! I’m looking to make my first upgrade from the laminate starter to something in solid wood. I’ve read great things about that Uke you have. Enjoy!