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| Topic Started: Dec 29 2009, 02:13 AM (464 Views) | |
| jerome96114 | Dec 29 2009, 02:13 AM Post #1 |
Ocarinist x 2
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For Christmas ... Spoiler: click to toggle I can only play "C" and "F" yet, but .... 
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| Verstand | Dec 29 2009, 02:25 AM Post #2 |
Ocarina Neophyte
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Snazzy uke, good sir. You know C and F chords? Learn G and Am and you got 30+ songs right there http://nfo.net/usa/uke2.html Edited by Verstand, Dec 29 2009, 02:28 AM.
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| Ocarinadiva | Dec 29 2009, 02:33 AM Post #3 |
Professional Ocarinist/Designer
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Wow, that's pretty cool! |
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| Jafafa Hots | Dec 29 2009, 04:27 AM Post #4 |
obsessive repulsive
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I'm curious about them, but wouldn't know how to find a decent one to buy. |
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| Walden | Dec 29 2009, 04:45 AM Post #5 |
An humble ocarina-player.
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It's like ocarinas. Scout around and find out what makers are widely respected. |
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| hylandude123456789 | Dec 29 2009, 05:12 AM Post #6 |
It's hylandude!
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 everyone in the forum is gettng an uke (i can see TUN is really close) i wnat one but i prefer to spend that money on an ocarina rather than an uke
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| Jafafa Hots | Dec 29 2009, 06:24 AM Post #7 |
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Well, I was considering a uke long before it ever even occurred to me to get an ocarina. I'd been looking for a second instrument to learn, and bought a few others to try. Check out fretlesszithers.com, a site for information about some oddball instruments. I have a few examples of instruments featured on that site - a Hawaiian Tremoloa, a few different ukelins, pianolins, etc. I moved and they are still in my other place so I haven't gotten around to tuning/refurbishing and learning them yet. I'd like a hurdy gurdy, but they're way too expensive. Edited by Jafafa Hots, Dec 29 2009, 06:24 AM.
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| kissing | Dec 29 2009, 07:29 AM Post #8 |
forgot to take his ocarina..
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Another one to the dark side  Spoiler: click to toggle I see you got the Mahalo Les Paul Uke! I have one too (used it in my latest video). It's quite a decent uke considering how affordable it is (I love mine!) Did you get one with the electric pickup? Edited by kissing, Dec 29 2009, 07:32 AM.
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| hylandude123456789 | Dec 29 2009, 07:35 AM Post #9 |
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It's hylandude!
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just wondering wat's the prize of a decent uke 
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| Jafafa Hots | Dec 29 2009, 07:44 AM Post #10 |
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Well shoot. Only problem with a uke is, I can't sing. Kinda hard to accompny yourself on a uke with an ocarina I guess. |
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| kissing | Dec 29 2009, 07:59 AM Post #11 |
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forgot to take his ocarina..
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Anything from this eBay store is guaranteed to be a good uke: http://stores.ebay.com/Musicguymics-Room They make adjustments to the ukes they sell so its in its best playing potential. Even the cheapest Makala "Dolphin" ukes there are highly regarded by many Ukulele players around the world. If you want a uke, and can afford that one, go for it  (I think they cost like $36 not including shipping)http://stores.ebay.com/Musicguymics-Room__W0QQ_sidZ34517586QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em14?_pgn=16 |
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| hylandude123456789 | Dec 29 2009, 08:21 AM Post #12 |
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It's hylandude!
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this one cough my eye Link however i'm not planing to buy it first i'll get my double then the uke xD |
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| kissing | Dec 29 2009, 08:44 AM Post #13 |
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forgot to take his ocarina..
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That's a sweet uke Do tell us when you get it ! |
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| jerome96114 | Dec 29 2009, 10:27 AM Post #14 |
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Ocarinist x 2
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Yes, I did :-) |
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| junfanjohn | Dec 29 2009, 12:52 PM Post #15 |
junfanjohn
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I kind of want a mandolin, or even a banjo lol! That is a sexy Uke though, congrats! |
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| Zayola | Dec 29 2009, 06:34 PM Post #16 |
Pendanters x 2
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Nice looking uke I tried to learn it, but I didn't understand where to put my fingers and I wasn't patient enough (I was like 11) + it was a very cheap uke |
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| dcl | Dec 29 2009, 06:50 PM Post #17 |
Inliner x 2
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the ukeleles are dominating the world!!11!!!!!!! |
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| ForestsRequiem | Dec 30 2009, 02:41 AM Post #18 |
Formerly Ocarinaman333
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I'm hoping to go to the Dark Side someday, but I have to make lots of decisions first(MSN or PM me if any of you really want to know...)... |
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| Big King XXL | Jan 3 2010, 06:36 PM Post #19 |
Beginner
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this is a very beutiful uke lol lol wish i had one myself lol |
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| jerome96114 | Jan 3 2010, 07:38 PM Post #20 |
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Ocarinist x 2
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By the way, does anyone knows a good site where i could find a fingering(chord)-chart/ can learn chords for free. EDIT: Oh, i didnt, see the Link in Verstand's post .... forget the thing above .... Edited by jerome96114, Jan 3 2010, 07:40 PM.
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| Jafafa Hots | Jan 3 2010, 07:38 PM Post #21 |
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almost bought a uke today. Was leaning towards a tenor for a more rich, less toyish sound than a soprano..., but worried that would be too advanced. I had read that soprano caters more towards the traditional strumming, whereas tenor is more for picked melodies, more advanced. Then I read that a concert size is midway between the two, supposedly "the best of both worlds" etc. Any feedback on that? Thanks. |
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| 17colors | Jan 3 2010, 08:22 PM Post #22 |
Esper
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wow im the only one who plays the mandolin hahha, i kinda know how to play the uke and i would say its a great instrument |
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| Crowler | Jan 3 2010, 08:24 PM Post #23 |
Emergency Medical Hologram
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Bateleur plays the mandolin. Because he's a man! 
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| kissing | Jan 4 2010, 12:48 AM Post #24 |
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forgot to take his ocarina..
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You can strum and pick just as well on any sized Ukulele pretty much. A Tenor isn't really "more advanced" than a Soprano. There are professional players who use either sizes and they all do advanced strumming and picking (for example, Ohta-San who is said to be a living legend of the Ukulele and Roy Sakuma who is the most famous living ukulele teacher both play Soprano ukes). When you play them side to side, there are some differences. The string tension is tighter on the Tenor and softest on the Soprano. It doesn't really make a difference in the ability to strum or pick, but as a beginner I did find the Soprano more manageable because the strings were easier to press. But there's nothing wrong with starting on any size. Another difference is the fret spaces on each uke. Obviously the spaces between the frets for a Soprano are smaller than for a Tenor. Best way is if you're able to try the different sizes out yourself before making a decision. Even if its just some cheap Sopranos at a store, at least you'll get a feel for what Sopranos are like. If you feel that you'll feel comfortable with something bigger with wider fret spaces, then go for a Concert or Tenor. |
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| Jafafa Hots | Jan 4 2010, 02:53 AM Post #25 |
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Thanks for the feedback, that's a great help, that info. Good thing I didn't buy the oc today anyway, had to go buy a bed and a mattress which cost me a month's income. |
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| rutta89 | Jan 4 2010, 03:51 AM Post #26 |
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Congratulations with your new ukulele! It looks really good. Im starting to get curious about ukuleles too.... but I....must....resist...!! |
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| Big King XXL | Jan 4 2010, 02:00 PM Post #27 |
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lol wat's an uke anyway lol lol im hungry lol Edited by Big King XXL, Jan 4 2010, 02:01 PM.
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| Verstand | Jan 4 2010, 02:48 PM Post #28 |
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...Trollin? A uke is a stringed instrument. "An uke" is a typo. Congratulations on being hungry, using the "balls ocarina", having completed over 10 TV challenges, and just joining yesterday. |
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| kissing | Jan 4 2010, 03:44 PM Post #29 |
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Actually, the original way to pronounce "ukulele" is like [ook-oo-le-le]. So by that pronunciation, "uke" would be pronounced [ook], in which case "an uke" would actually be correct. Big King XXL, your random posts are a bit suspicious. I really hope you're not on this forum for some dubious purpose. |
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| Verstand | Jan 4 2010, 11:05 PM Post #30 |
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Yes, Kissing, it would be grammatically correct if the short form of ukulele followed long forms vowel rules, but it does not.  I quite liked the idea of calling it an 'ook', but alas, t'is 'yook'
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| Mike | Jan 5 2010, 02:55 AM Post #31 |
How Do I Strum Uke?
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if you need any help strumming...let me know XD |
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| Lynette255 | Jan 5 2010, 06:23 AM Post #32 |
Inliner x 5
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I have an Oscar Schmidt that I am not so thrilled with. It won't stay tuned!!!!!! I also have a cheap uke that stays tuned better and I play it more. The sound quality leaves a bit to be desired. I have my eye on a Flea Uke!!! I hear they are pretty good and stay tuned well. Any thoughts? |
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| zee | Feb 8 2010, 08:24 AM Post #33 |
wa la hee!
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I MUST HAVE ONE!!! But really, that's awesome. Here are some lame questions, if anyone's willing to answer: How much of a difference are there in playing techniques between mandolins and ukes? Would it be difficult to learn both simultaneously? You guys have seriously got me hooked haha |
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| OcarinaPoltergeist | Feb 8 2010, 08:53 AM Post #34 |
Pink Elephant on Parade
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The tuning of the mandolin different, and the double steel strings need much more force to handle than ukulele strings. And a mandolin is always played with a plectrum, but playing an ukulele with a plectrum sounds awful and won't allow you all the fancy strums that are the trademark of the ukulele. So both left hand technique and right hand technique are quite different on mandolin and ukulele. |
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| Yasu | Feb 8 2010, 11:41 PM Post #35 |
Ex-Saxophonist
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Ah I love the ukelele, they have such a lovely, folksy sound! Unfortunatly I don't mix well with stringed instruments. 
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| zee | Feb 9 2010, 01:43 AM Post #36 |
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wa la hee!
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Thanks for the clarification, OcarinaPoltergeist  I'd love to get my hands on either instrument someday (when I have the moolah) |
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| Legal | Feb 11 2010, 04:22 PM Post #37 |
Ocarina Engineer
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Man that thing is nice....I'm thinking about getting one. |
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| Bateleur | Feb 11 2010, 04:54 PM Post #38 |
Changing avatar soon? =/
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Be a man, play the MANdolin. ---Bateleur I actually held and fiddled with a ukelele at a music store not too long ago. It's an interesting little instrument. I don't actually hate it..... But it's so much fun to make fun of. XD The mandolin really has callused my index and middle fingers on my left hand. It's a tricky but rewarding instrument to play. I can't wait until I am at a skill level high enough to accompany my future ocarina videos with mandolin tremolo and such. But first..... I need to restring it. (but I'm doing that this weekend, so it's all good! =D ) |
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| Nixie | Feb 11 2010, 05:31 PM Post #39 |
Ocarinist x 4
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I have just ordered a makala pineapple It arrived! my aquila strings arent here yet, but I just adjusted the action, but tbh, it was actually pretty good out of the box. These standard strings are pretty bad, and this isnt the finest made uke in the world, but I want to take it everywhere with me. Its so small! It isnt as easy to play as I'd hoped! I wish I could just start playing music straight away
Edited by Nixie, Feb 13 2010, 12:32 PM.
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