SNOWDROP - Bluegrass Ukulele Duet

Lorenzo (Ukulollo) and I sitting high on the old walls of Lucca, Italy.
We are playing an old bluegrass banjo tune called "Snowdrop". It was apparently first recorded by Kirk and Sam McGee in the 1930's. It has since been recorded by a great many banjo players. This version is not really based on any one recording, but one I particularly like is the version for two ukuleles by Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer.
It is usually played using a claw-hammer technique. I decided to fingerpick instead.
Please don't ask for tabs. There are none. We are just making it up. Lorenzo and I actually recorded it several times and each time was different.
Visit Lorenzo's channel here: / krenfilm

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks Tim. We had a lot of fun recording this. This is actually Take 4. Unusual for me.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Haha. Thanks Pete. Yes, I didn't notice my feet tapping until I came to put the video together. I used a high pass filter to quieten them down a bit.

[@AndrewMorsePDX]

One word. Superb.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Many thanks.

[@maryruffcorn1358]

Great way to start a Monday morning! How blessed you are to be a traveling minstrel. Love it.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

We were enjoying it, yes. Lorenzo and I always seem to improvise well together.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks.

[@JohnBianchi]

Ahh, Ken - I have been away too long - wonderful, wonderful playing - an absolute joy!

[@Alex_Bertie]

This is awesome!

[@ropper75]

Beautiful and even moreso because you were just enjoying the music. Thanks for sharing.

[@angeliewv]

Love it! That my son's name is Luca makes it even better! :-)

[@claude200455]

Really nice. I'd enjoyed it. Thanks !

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

A favourite tune of mine. Thanks.

[@PhilUSAFRet]

awesome!

[@sporter323]

I've always loved this tune on the banjo! Here you are with a wonderful rendition on the ukuleles. Thank you!!!!!

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

+sporter323 Thanks for watching.

[@sway2382]

You're a badass. Never seen anyone play a uke like that!!!

[@kelseyfebos2571]

Sounds so beautiful. I just started learning this piece today it's so light and upbeat. Love it.

[@pabrizzer]

Loved this. So casually but skillfully and beautifully done!

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

thanks for watching, Phil.

[@Parrotislandbry]

As usual... great job Ken... beautiful...

[@ukuleletim]

Great tune and well done! Love it

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks so much for listening.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Many thanks, Andrew.

[@TheDive25]

so good. made me smile.. thank you both.

[@PeteyMack64]

My Goodness Mr. Ken that is a beautiful place! and the birds flying behind the both of you just makes it seem unreal! You and Mr. Lorenzo always seem to be having so much fun whenever you play together. I also liked your feet being the percussion section! Very Enjoyable anyway you look at it! :O)

[@pfrogner]

Very nicely played! What a great location.

[@yuhankao3498]

Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@YeahRica]

Impressive! Listening to your video was a great way to start my week. Thank you!

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you, Ian.

[@mesarah011]

Just watched this again. I could watch it a million times! ^_^

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you Sarah. Check out the version I did with Lil Rev and the one with Lonesome Dave.

[@Theking49817]

Love it as always ken KEEPIT UP

[@AnnaUKSheepstar]

That was lovely, and in surroundings to match. No wonder you both looked so pleased at the end :)

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you, Lynda.

[@gito71]

Great! I love ukulele and like lucca. Perfect!

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

This one has turned out well I think, John. My insistence on not having a run through before we play something freaks out a lot of players. Lorenzo is always up for it though.

[@PercyTienhooven]

Absolutely amazing, such a pleasure to listen to. Thank you both!

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

many thanks.

[@Gofel55]

wonderful duett!!

[@sundaychicken]

Beautiful Music!

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you, Dennis.

[@NeillWylie]

Great video. Really enjoyed that.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you, Betty.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks for listening.

[@seba134schat5]

Excelente señor Ken!! muy linds su musica

[@043as]

super !!!

[@dennisdanner0]

That was great! Thanks Ken

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you so much.

[@DavidHarbottle]

Ken, please, please, please release another tab ebook of your wonderful arrangements.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you, Antonia.

[@TheWildlifeStudio]

Sweet tune Ken. Thanks for posting. :)

[@Hakipuunani1]

JUST LOVELY as always. I had the speakers at 100 and WOW nice!

[@MarkusSidney]

An excellent Ukulele duet! Thank you!

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you.

[@MountainHomeJerrel]

Wonderful ! I really enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing your beautiful music.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks very much.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks Bry.

[@davidhale1568]

great stuff will share

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you David. I have recorded this tune quite a few times.

[@SecretsofScorpio]

I play this when I'm having a bad day, love love love it.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks. I have recorded three more recent versions of it.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Yes, we have played here before. It is very close to Lorenzo's home.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks Emily.

[@shannonconroy8781]

That's beautiful

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you for the comment.

[@lemoinexavier]

so nice Ken

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you.

[@miles2freedom]

This is so beautiful I love ur videos.. u inspire me to learn bluegrass...

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

miles2freedom Thanks very much.

[@adamm4064]

That was very lovely.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you, Adam.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

I am trying to find time. All the arrangements are done for the next two books. It is just finding time to write the books.

[@jamesvrtis136]

Great job, you play great music!

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks.

[@kitthearty]

Now that is true art.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Glad you like it. Thanks.

[@barelyawake420]

wow!!

[@juddeemaxwell7590]

❤️

[@MarkSHogan]

Nice work guys.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you.

[@ukemaniak]

Nice video!

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks again. I have recorded it with so many great players. One day you and I will record it, Aline.

[@strumminfuel4625]

best T-shirt!

[@antoniaworbridge]

Hello Lorenzo Hello Ken
very nice to hear you together.
Have a good time
bye and greetings Antonia

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

We enjoyed playing together. Thanks.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Haha. It was also the fact that we got got it right that time.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

It is a great tune to play. Tricky though. And climbing down was not a pretty sight.

[@RodrigoSilvaAdv83]

Show!!!

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Show???

[@RodrigoSilvaAdv83]

Achei ótima a apresentação.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Rodrigo Silva muchas gracias

[@oleskater]

Born in Ohio, Never herd Bluegrass like that. Beautiful thanks.

[@bettyp3346]

Comfort food for my soul. Yummy!

[@peteban]

Wonderful!
what makes of Uke are you both playing?
Regards
Pete

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

It is a nice tune, isn't it? A devil to play though.

[@natvan5869]

This is as the kids would say "lit"

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks.

[@urmum1959]

I hate the ukulele slightly less now. Thank you

[@thenoseeums9173]

cmon now, that aint bluegrass. gotta play with a pick and at 200 more beats per minute

[@thenoseeums9173]

+The Noseeums and throw some 16th notes in there baby

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Many thanks.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks for listening.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Many thanks.