Current Events > Any CEmen play the uke?

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Because covid has me bored as fuck and I've had 2 people recommend it to me, I bought a uke. I've played flute for like a semester in high school and learned Mary had a Little Lamb pretty much self taught. So my musical experience is damn near 0

Any players here with advice for a new player? Or hell someone really trying music out for the first time

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I was strumming my uke right when I saw this topic. I was actually a guitar player first so it didn't take too long for me to pick up, just had to get used to the tuning. But it's so small and easy to pick up and fun to play. There's not a whole lot you need to know about music if you want to play, just learn the basic chord shapes. Since it only has 4 strings, there are only so many chord shapes. A little music theory may help you understand playing in key, especially since there are few strings and the ukulele isn't really known for its fleshy, bass note chords like a guitar usually is. It's a decent accompaniment instrument and also one for just messing around. My favorite songs to play on the uke are Beatles songs, they just translate so amazingly well due to the higher range they play and the types of chords they use.

As for looking for one to buy, make sure you try them out first, because I've played a lot of cheap ones and they don't stay in tune for 5 seconds. You can usually find a bunch at Guitar Center, which should be open now (with pretty extreme social distancing measures, they only allow like 5 people in the store at a time even though it's the size of a warehouse). Mine is a Lanikai, costs probably $75 to $100 new but it's the best kind I've played, even compared to more expensive ones. (edit) I see you've already bought one so never mind this part.

Hmm, guess I'm the only one.

https://www.youtube.com/user/TheUkuleleTeacher

This channel has helped me out a lot.
I don't play the Uke very often, I really want to git gud at it.

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I've been playing ukulele for about 17 years now. I play and teach it at a professional level

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Did you get your chopsticks and comb?

https://youtu.be/upAtgWrtMAc?t=99

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JimCarrysToe posted...

Did you get your chopsticks and comb?

https://youtu.be/upAtgWrtMAc?t=99

I knew what this was going to be before the video loaded.

I've known James for a long time. I've seen him perform more times than I care to count. I've been to parties at his house. I went to his wedding. excellent person anl musician

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I went to grade school in Hawaii...so...

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i was able to play chords my roommate's uke in college since i could play the guitar.

i would consider picking up one of my own

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I think most CEmen are suited to play the seme hohohohoho

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