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Bluegrass Ukulele Celebration with Dr. Dennis
United States
Приєднався 16 жов 2019
Want to learn how to play Dueling Banjos, I Saw the Light, Grandfather’s Clock, and I’ll Fly Away? Sign up for my February online training: “Intermediate Workshop Gospel Bluegrass and More!”
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Dr. Dennis Fisher has been playing banjo for over 50 years. His approach can take you from almost no musical knowledge at all, to the place of playing pulse-pounding bluegrass which sounds like a hammered dulcimer on steroids. He was privileged to study bluegrass banjo under Warren Kennison, Jr. who helped the legendary Earl Scruggs develop his instruction manual. Having professionally taught banjo, Dennis also has performed for Ronald Reagan and played with music groups around the world. Several years ago, Dennis was asked to adapt banjo songs on the ukulele for a student at the Strum Shop where he works in Roseville California. This was life-changing as Bluegrass Ukulele Celebration was born!
bluegrassukulelecelebration.groovepages.com/bluegrassworkshop
Dr. Dennis Fisher has been playing banjo for over 50 years. His approach can take you from almost no musical knowledge at all, to the place of playing pulse-pounding bluegrass which sounds like a hammered dulcimer on steroids. He was privileged to study bluegrass banjo under Warren Kennison, Jr. who helped the legendary Earl Scruggs develop his instruction manual. Having professionally taught banjo, Dennis also has performed for Ronald Reagan and played with music groups around the world. Several years ago, Dennis was asked to adapt banjo songs on the ukulele for a student at the Strum Shop where he works in Roseville California. This was life-changing as Bluegrass Ukulele Celebration was born!
Ground Speed | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
Earl Scruggs must have been a patriot. At least that is one might conclude since he creatively smuggled into this piece of music “Yankey Doodle Dandy.” This song is titled “Ground Speed.” Enjoy!
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Earls Breakdown | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
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“Earl’s Breakdown” is a bluegrass banjo tune which features special tuners which change the pitch of certain strings. Lacking special tuners on the ukulele, we will show how harmonics can take the place of this part of the song with astonishing effect. Connect with me on Facebook: Bluegrass-Ukulele-with-Dennis-Fisher-554725241721049/
I Saw the Light | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
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Hank William’s enduring song, “I Saw the Light” is both sung and played here. The key of F is great for singing and adapted to slack key tuning can make a great sound on the 8 string uke. Connect with me on Facebook: Bluegrass-Ukulele-with-Dennis-Fisher-554725241721049/
Grandfather's Clock | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
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“My Grandfather’s Clock” was written in the late 1800’s. It tells the story of the special connection between a man and a clock as he experiences childhood, youth, adulthood, marriage, old age and finally death. The music technique of harmonics show how a high tone released from the instrument can sound like a clock chiming. Connect with me on Facebook: Bluegrass-Ukulele-with-Denni...
Buffalo Gals | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
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“Buffalo Gals” has an interesting history. Popular all over America in the 1800’s, the song finally was titled “Buffalo Gals.” This came from the 16 year long work project on the Erie Canal near Buffalo, New York. Connect with me on Facebook: Bluegrass-Ukulele-with-Dennis-Fisher-554725241721049/
Cripple Creek | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
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“Cripple Creek” is an enduring bluegrass tune which features three left hand embellishments: slide, hammering on and pulling off. In this short lesson we will examine how to both sing and play this classic tune. Connect with me on Facebook: Bluegrass-Ukulele-with-Dennis-Fisher-554725241721049/
Banjo in the Hollow | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
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“Banjo in the Hollow” is a simple melodic style banjo piece which can be easily adapted to the ukulele. Here we learn that in slack key tuning melodic style is often made up of three simple two note chords: G7, Partial Barre and Partial G. Connect with me on Facebook: Bluegrass-Ukulele-with-Dennis-Fisher-554725241721049/
Foggy Mountain | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
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In this video see how “Foggy Mountain Breakdown” sounds on the 8- string ukulele. Tips on how to read 5 string banjo tablature on your uke are also provided. Connect with me on Facebook: Bluegrass-Ukulele-with-Dennis-Fisher-554725241721049/
Dixie Breakdown | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
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“Dixie Breakdown” has a great but simple break where a G7th moves up the neck with a remarkable sound. Also, a bass run on the two octave strings C and G are impressive on the 8-string uke. Connect with me on Facebook: Bluegrass-Ukulele-with-Dennis-Fisher-554725241721049/
Skip to My Lou | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
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Double thumbing or sometimes called the “mixed roll” can be a simple way of playing bluegrass on the 8-string. Notice how alternating the thumb on 3rd and 4th strings make a great sound in the tune “Skip to My Lou”. Connect with me on Facebook: Bluegrass-Ukulele-with-Dennis-Fisher-554725241721049/
Worried Man | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
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By playing the forward reverse roll, you will see how a simple tune played with the thumb can become a bluegrass song. Here “Worried Man” will serve as an example. Connect with me on Facebook: Bluegrass-Ukulele-with-Dennis-Fisher-554725241721049/
Intro to the 8 String Uke | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
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In this video, you will learn the history of the “Taro Patch Fiddle” of Hawaii and its relationship to the 8-string ukulele of today. Find a “slack key tuning ukulele chord chart” on Google and get ready to play. Connect with me on Facebook: Bluegrass-Ukulele-with-Dennis-Fisher-554725241721049/
Ode to Joy | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
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"Ode to Joy" is best known for its use by Ludwig van Beethoven in the final (fourth) movement of his Ninth Symphony, completed in 1824. Connect with me on Facebook: Bluegrass-Ukulele-with-Dennis-Fisher-554725241721049/
Green Sleeves | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
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"Greensleeves" is a traditional English folk song. A song based on this melody was registered by Richard Jones at the London Stationer’s Company in September 1580. Later words describing the Christ child and Mary were set to the tune in the song “What Child Is This?” Connect with me on Facebook: Bluegrass-Ukulele-with-Dennis-Fisher-554725241721049/
Unchained Melody Part B | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
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The metaphor of the flowing sea is used to express the desire for separated lovers to once again be together. Connect with me on Facebook: Bluegrass-Ukulele-with-Dennis-Fisher-554725241721049/
Unchained Melody Part A | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
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Unchained Melody Part A | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
Intro Unchained Melody | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
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Intro Unchained Melody | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
Finlandia | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
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Finlandia | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
Can't Help Falling in Love Part B | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
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Can't Help Falling in Love Part B | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
Can’t Help Falling In Love Part A | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
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Can’t Help Falling In Love Part A | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
Can’t Help Falling In Love Intro | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
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Can’t Help Falling In Love Intro | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
Turn Around Part B | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
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Turn Around Part B | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
Turn Around Part A | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
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Turn Around Part A | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
Turn Around Intro | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
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Turn Around Intro | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
Try to Remember Part B | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
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Try to Remember Part B | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
Try to Remember Part A | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
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Try to Remember Part A | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
Try to Remember Intro | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
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Try to Remember Intro | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
TODAY Part B | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
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TODAY Part B | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
TODAY Part A | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
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TODAY Part A | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
Today Intro | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis
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Today Intro | Bluegrass Ukulele | Dr. Dennis