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Been thinking about getting one for a while. Particularly inspired by youtube clips of the ukulele orchestra of GB. I have hitherto shown absolutely no musical ability. I believe that they're one of the easiest instruments to learn (apart from the triangle, remember that classic BA ad?) and I can pick one up online for as little as £9.99 from [url= http://www.imusician.co.uk/acatalog/redwood_ukulele_uk1.html?gclid=CMHHnfj2pqICFRM_lAodDmRSSQ ]HERE[/url]. It would make an ideal father's day present from my girls.

So any experts out there who can tell me what to look for in a decent beginner's uke? 10 quid seems to good to be true. Our 'standard' ones soprano or tenor? Help me please.


 
Posted : 17/06/2010 12:00 pm
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the aforementioned orchestra btw:


 
Posted : 17/06/2010 12:02 pm
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Tom Hodgkinson, of The Idler, considers the ukulele to be the quintessential punk rock instrument.

I don't have one mind, my un-played but potentially cool instrument is a banjo. 🙂


 
Posted : 17/06/2010 12:07 pm
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Cheers BD, now I've got to get one!!! 8)

I can impress my teenager daughters' friends with my ditties when they come round!! My girls will love that, payback time! 😀


 
Posted : 17/06/2010 12:12 pm
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There's a guide to playing them in the latest issue of total guitar! 🙂 On the subject of what's good I have no idea.


 
Posted : 17/06/2010 12:14 pm
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hard could it be :-)[/url]


 
Posted : 17/06/2010 12:22 pm
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A ukelele-playing troupe are visiting us this summer. They also ride bikes while wearing tweed.

My folk-singer friend (former race doctor for the Milk Race, trivia fans) is very excited because he wants them to play his song "Edie and Vi", which is inspired by Spam email.

1. What's the song about?
2. From where can I get a cheap (free) tweed jacket?
3. What's the song about?


 
Posted : 17/06/2010 12:28 pm
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donald: OH.MY.GOD. That is awesome! (and i don't use that word often) especially from about 3 mins in.


 
Posted : 17/06/2010 12:30 pm
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[b]Uke Hunt[/b].

The site for you. Seriously...

http://ukulelehunt.com/


 
Posted : 17/06/2010 1:06 pm
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Oi!! Who you calling.... oh,cheers


 
Posted : 17/06/2010 1:13 pm