My Dream Ukulele. What Uke Do I Really, Really, Really Want?
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- Опубліковано 4 лип 2024
- I have discovered $4200 that I can comfortably spend on my bucket list dream ukulele. Now, I reflect on the very one I really want to possess. Here is my heart's desire!!
My Dream Ukulele. What Uke Do I Really, Really, Really Want?
I feel the same way about this issue as you. I do not desire a dream ukulele. I simply am not able to pay $4,200 for a Hawaiian Koa ukulele.
If I did somehow acquire one, it would be impractical to have. Having to insure, protect & worry about it.
As a woman who did not pick up
a ukulele until slightly over 70 yrs old, self-taught for the past one year and almost eleven months with the aid of free UA-cam tutorials, able to play at "Advanced Beginner" level, I
prefer people to say that I can play & sing quite a few good songs, which are not too difficult, pretty darn well.
At least my brother and I
enjoy hearing me play.
One of my recent additions
to my playlist that I have smoothed out is "Ripple"
I finally got a compliment on that. My brother said he likes hearing me play "Ripple"
I am trying to get him to join me on singing the chorus.
"Ripple in still water.
Where there is no pebble
tossed . ...."
But, I do admit that in the future I
would like to be able to purchase
a slightly more expensive ukulele
than the price-point I am in presently in ($55 - 85).
The ukulele that feels right in your hands and makes sounds you like is better than a wished for super uke you have no idea will sound or play...or what baggage comes with it. Thanks, Phyllis, for sharing your thoughts on this topic. Your inexpensive but quality ukes have worked for you or you would have found another hobby by now. Congratulations on your progress! Rich
@@richdavis4007 Yes, my "economy"
ukuleles have served me well.
It is such great fun to sing & play
songs that I heard on TV when young and loved to sing along with. But, never dreamed that one day I would actually be able to play favorites such as:
1. Puff the Magic Dragon
2. Rock Around the Clock
3. Crocodile Rock
4. This Land Is Your Land
5. Blowin in the Wind
6. Brown-eyed Girl
7. Me & Bobby McGee
8. Teach the Children
And learn new favorites to play.
Such as:
1. Dirty Old Town
My only tiny problem with my economy ukuleles is that I get an occasional buzzing sound mostly
around the 7th fret when I try to pick out a riff. I don't know if It's my technique or the action/set up of strings.
@@phyllismorris94 It's really a miracle when people like you and me do such a thing late in the day!
Mr. Davis do you have an opinion on types of string? My first uke has florocarbon. This next one I bought, a concert, has nylgut. I haven't decided if I like the nylgut yet or not. Have you done any videos about this? BTW, I am a Phyllis also.
Phyllis, I generally like whatever strings come on a ukulele and the strings I play most frequently. For the past couple of months it seems I've been playing mostly Caramel concert and tenors, newer models. These come with clear carbon strings. It looks like I will be playing baritone with Ph.D. strings, low G,CEA for a while. I like these strings too. These are different from carbon and nylgut. I find most ukuleles that I want to play I can get used to the strings and will like them just fine in a day or so. There was I time I thought Enya strings that come on Nova U soprano and concert were the best. Oh, well.