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Post by Firefox on Mar 12, 2014 18:22:59 GMT
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Post by Firefox on Mar 12, 2014 19:57:46 GMT
If you want the finger diagrams for the Uke millie just use these. Put your fingers on the dots and strum 4 strings. Can't go wrong if it is in tune. Bend your finger tips so the last part of the finger comes almost vertically down on the string just behind the fret.  The chord of G It's quite confusing with all the different chords and things you could learn, but if you just learn these 4 or 5 to start you will have a very good chance to accompany a lot of songs.  0003  0232  2010  1202 (  2000) |
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Post by Firefox on Apr 27, 2014 10:42:21 GMT
Having tuned up Millie's at the recent meet and got a few chords out of it, it reminded me how fun they can be. Here's a good online tuner if you don't have your tuner with you: ukutuner.com/I'll add to this thread some posts from the recent Rudwick meet thread about basic chords and stuff. |
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Post by Firefox on Apr 27, 2014 10:51:39 GMT
Tips for getting a good sound.
1. Get a decent Uke (£50-100) not a bargain basement £10 toy one.
2. Get some decent strings
3. Bend fingers so they only contact the desired string
4. Practice!
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Post by billieblue on Apr 27, 2014 11:52:06 GMT
I've got one but I need to rely on the tuner and I can't use that properly, so it's not been out of its case for ages.....must try harder. Trouble is, also, when the strings are new they go out of tune really quickly.
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Post by kangooroo on Apr 27, 2014 12:29:24 GMT
Having tuned up Millie's at the recent meet and got a few chords out of it, it reminded me how fun they can be. Here's a good online tuner if you don't have your tuner with you: ukutuner.com/I tried to use several online tuners for mine but they rely on having a good musical ear to spot when the notes are similar - something I can't do so I had to buy an electronic and rely on illuminated LEDs instead. So much easier! |
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Post by billieblue on Apr 27, 2014 13:51:11 GMT
That's what I've got too  |
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Post by outtolunch on Apr 27, 2014 14:21:48 GMT
with short fat arthritic fingers I've given up on trying to play any stringed instrument and got a drum instead |
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Post by Firefox on Apr 27, 2014 14:23:25 GMT
If you keep on tuning them up over about a week, the nylon ones settle down. You can also pre-stretch them a bit.
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Post by kangooroo on Apr 27, 2014 14:33:19 GMT
I've given up with mine. I bought it years ago to try and learn on long, dark evenings confined to the back of the van. Alas, I have no sense of rhythm, am officially 'beat deaf' so have given up and begun reading instead!
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Post by millie on Apr 27, 2014 18:44:07 GMT
Having tuned up Millie's at the recent meet and got a few chords out of it, it reminded me how fun they can be. Here's a good online tuner if you don't have your tuner with you: ukutuner.com/I'll add to this thread some posts from the recent Rudwick meet thread about basic chords and stuff. Thanks so much for my private tuition - much appreciated Vern. Hopefully next time we meet I will be able to play a little. |
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Post by Firefox on May 8, 2014 18:27:00 GMT
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Post by millie on May 9, 2014 15:08:24 GMT
You'll be pleased to know that I've booked a trial lesson Vernon thanks to your encouragement. They will have ukuleles for sale so I might treat myself to a decent one If all goes well I will book a course of 6 lessons so you never know, I might know some songs next time we meet. |
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Hi we nearly always freecamp - old age pension gives loads of leisure time but too little money to pay camp site fees. 
The van has solar panel, large water tank So we are pretty self sufficient. Jon
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