Showing posts with label ukulele. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ukulele. Show all posts

Monday, September 15, 2014

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

  
  When I got my ukulele in June, one of the first songs I wanted to learn to play was Somewhere Over the Rainbow, a long time favorite and perfect, in my opinion, for the ukulele.  Sophie was keen too - we initially thought she would play her guitar but she loved the ukulele and had played a bit in music class at school (isn't that fantastic!?).  So, within a few days, she had one too - hers is bright green! The best parts have been the time we spent together learning and several resulting fun and silly, after dinner, impromptu family sing-alongs - such a hoot!

Anyway, we did it! We can both play it and if I do say so myself, we sound pretty good together.  She wasn't here to make this little video (we may do another on Thanksgiving weekend as proof) but here is me with a shortened version.  And, most importantly, I am sparing you my singing voice, but rest assured, I'm singing most enthusiastically in my mind~ enjoy!

 

Friday, August 22, 2014

Symphony in the Garden Shed

 I spent an hour yesterday practicing and playing my ukulele in my newly renovated little garden retreat -  it was lovely! And, playing it has been so much fun this summer.  Other family members play guitar, Sophie and I on ukulele and lots of singers have lead to many 'jam' sessions in our dining room and on the deck...we may have to take this show on the road :)
xo!

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

I'm Learning to Play the Ukulele!

that just makes you smile.
It makes you let your guard down.
It brings out the child in all of us.
 
I'm SO excited! I played a bit of piano when I was a kid and considered taking lessons again a few years ago but never signed up.  And, I always wanted to play the guitar but felt overwhelmed by how difficult I thought it would be to learn. And then one day, a couple of years ago in Maui, hubs and I went on a sunset sailing cruise.  The 'entertainment' was a local guy who sang and played the ukulele - he was amazing! He could play anything and absolutely lifted the mood and fun for everyone aboard.  I started thinking that maybe this was something I could play.... fast forward to...
 
A couple of weeks ago while discussing summer plans with my niece, I told her I'd like to learn.  She We both love the song 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' by Iz Kamakawiwo'ole and decided to make it a summer project to learn to play it - her on the guitar and me on the ukulele! It might be ambitious but it's sure going to be fun!!  Wish us luck!!!
 Here's my new ukulele!
I've signed up for some online lessons and here we go!