I have a friend, Doug, that has a lot of time on his hands and we ponder some of life's deepest questions via e-mail. He's a man full of ideas and curiousity. Doug and I watch a lot of YT videos and share them back and forth. He's always asking me questions. Sometimes his questions annoy me as much as my answers annoy him.
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Sometimes there's contemplation on ukulele strings and guitar strings being similar; why not buy guitar strings and cut them in half and save money? You know, the big questions! We've talked about Loop Machines and Kaoscillators, cheap ukes, expensive ukes, and custom ukes.
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We've been going back and forth about the topic of "chopping wood" (the standard club strum) and how to effectively express oneself on a ukulele. Rules for the performance. Standing ovations for beginner's at open microphone night at the Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz, the enigmatic Steven Straus, Jane's lovely voice and awesome uke skills, etc.
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"As I get a better focus of my personal musical style..." was the intro to a recent question. Somehow that touched my funny bone! I am still quite rough around the edges. My style is, "keep playing and perhaps one day it will all pay off." Style doesn't concern me as much as having fun with the ukulele and people along the way. I have tried (John King) finger picking, a variety of strums, and Herb Ohta (chord melody) styles.
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I think I said this before but, Hiram Bell (musician/instructor/artist), told me that "you learn something every time you pick up the ukulele." I try everything, with a daily dose of Ukulele Hunt. I have cut back my playing recently because of an overuse injury to my left inner elbow. So, I sing more in the shower, in the car, in the music room, sometimes whilst I work. I also want to try my hand at composing a song.
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So, Dougie and friends, after this long winded intro, here's one video that seems to fit my high-class style. Introducing Kermit the Frog, singing Ukulele Lady
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Do you know wht Kermit the Frog and Winnie the Pooh have in common? (scroll below)
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(Ans. They both have the same middle name.)
Let me say, Kermit the Frog is the most amazing character! What he has done for the world is by far more than any head of office has ever even thought of doing! Somehow, I believe more of his antics and rhymes as life truths than most could believe. One huge fan, Barb
ReplyDeleteHumble Uker sez: "I also want to try my hand at composing a song."
ReplyDeleteDo it! It's not as hard as it's made out to be.