The word ukulele itself has several possible origins. One is that it is a compound with two parts, being “uku” (Hawaiian for flea) and “lele” (Hawaiian for jumping). Another possible origin has been accredited to Queen Lili‘uokalani, who ruled Hawaii between January 1891 and 1893. She...
Ukulele Songs The Hukilau Song Easy Ukulele Chords and Free Downloadable PDF ByKaren Chow August 30, 2023 Hawaiian culture is known for its lively music, delicious food and beautiful scenery. One popular Hawaiian song that captures all three elements is the Hukilau song. It has been sung ...
This guitar legend was born in Kent, England, in 1943, and it seems music was in his blood: his maternal grandfather, Augustus Theodore “Gus” Dupree, actually toured Britain with a big jazz band – and it was Dupree who gave Richards his first guitar. In a funny childhood story, D...
I will help you to transition between chords smoothly, improve your posture to get rid of the strain in your wrists and shoulders. Whether you play acoustic or electric, bass guitar or ukulele you will soon be playing your favorite songs with ease! IN PERSON AND ONLINE GUITAR LESSONS If ...
actors, lecturers, even professional athletes can all experience bouts of nervousness or even sheer terror before getting up in front of their respective audiences. The ability to get past stage fright (sometimes called “performance anxiety”), its causes, how to overcome it and climb up on [...
Her paintingUntitled (Young Man Playing Ukulele)feels familiar, like a snapshot of a loved one strumming. The subject is leaning back casually, with the instrument lying on his chest. He’s focused on his left hand, as if he’s recent...
“Said the Stranger,” which is a song that showcases Boegehold’s experience as a successful film-score composer. It is all quite dramatic while not losing its humor in an Indiana Jones sort of way, and it certainly is very interesting. Beginning with a twanging cowboy guitar riff, the...
I’m getting closer to the music. I sold a ukulele last year to a Hawaiian musician and he and his beautiful wife inspired me to start playing again. I don’t play every day, and have forgotten so much it’s like starting over in a way. It’s still difficult to find the motivation...
I might not have been as close friends with Burton Whitmon (Burt) Renager Jr. had it not been for a ukulele. In the fall of 1960 I was a freshman in medical school at the University of Arkansas in Little Rock and had gone to the lobby of Jeff Banks Dormitory to take a short brea...
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