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The Ukulele Thread, All you want to know about ukulele
TSredlyfs
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Mar 15 2013, 09:01 AM
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QUOTE(Kj42 @ Mar 14 2013, 09:55 PM) I know how to play the guitar but never tried the ukulele before, is it somewhat similar? Yeah pretty much. If you played guitar before it should be easier for you to pick ukulele up. I myself came from guitar as well, took only a couple days to get Soul Sister right =D Some difference uke vs the guitar is 4 strings vs 6 strings Lesser frets compared to guitar depending on uke size Most chords is easier but selective barring is common Portable, easier for travel. Less bass and sustaining sound, expected due to smaller soundbox
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Kj42
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Mar 15 2013, 02:16 PM
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QUOTE(redlyfs @ Mar 15 2013, 09:01 AM) Yeah pretty much. If you played guitar before it should be easier for you to pick ukulele up. I myself came from guitar as well, took only a couple days to get Soul Sister right =D Some difference uke vs the guitar is 4 strings vs 6 strings Lesser frets compared to guitar depending on uke size Most chords is easier but selective barring is common Portable, easier for travel. Less bass and sustaining sound, expected due to smaller soundbox Thanks so much for the info! got it!
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yihlingpow
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Apr 4 2013, 01:31 PM
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Getting Started
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QUOTE(navilink @ Mar 12 2013, 10:46 PM) Awesome thread dude.. mahalo More ukulele shops: Ukulele 101, Pelangi Damansara, PJ - Cordoba and more other brands - http://ukulele101.blogspot.com/The Guitar Store, Taman Segar Cheras - Anuenue, Makala, Kala, Ohana, Maton - http://www.theguitarstore.com.my/Candor Music, Solaris Dutamas - https://www.facebook.com/Candormusic1Chamber Music, Sungai Wang - Mostly cheap ukuleles Manuel Ukulele, Penang - Many brands include branded KoAloha and Mele - http://www.manuelukulele.com- They always invite famous ppl like SungHa Jung and Kimo Hussey recently Pusat Muzik Reco, Melaka - Ashton, Mahalo, Morrison, Ohana, Waikiki - http://pusatmuzikreco.com.my/index.php?cPath=80There's two shops in Amcorp Mall selling Ukulele as well.
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TSredlyfs
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Apr 5 2013, 08:51 AM
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Thanks for the heads up =) I'll take a look after exams
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GodsLove
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Apr 23 2013, 10:43 AM
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Great Thread...Thanks for starting this TS
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TSredlyfs
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Apr 23 2013, 01:51 PM
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QUOTE(imjowen @ Apr 23 2013, 10:37 AM) hie guys, im so in love with ukulele after watched some of the videos in utube, it looked to fun to play with the ukulele~ i have decided to look for a school which teach ukulele n vocal together. do any of u know any nice place tat teach? must have a good environment and located around kajang if possible? thx! Glad to have you aboard. Honestly I've yet to encounter a good place for ukulele lessons. I've attended a few workshops but most of their teachings is aimed at those who are absolute beginners and have no experience at stringed instruments. Your best bet for now is to find a personal trainer, or learn off youtube ( which is what I'm doing ). This channel is usually where I do practices and look for inspiration. http://www.youtube.com/user/ukuleleundergroundFound a workshop this coming Sunday. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=241...&type=1&theaterThis post has been edited by redlyfs: Apr 23 2013, 02:02 PM
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imjowen
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Apr 23 2013, 05:32 PM
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Getting Started
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QUOTE(redlyfs @ Apr 23 2013, 01:51 PM) Glad to have you aboard. Honestly I've yet to encounter a good place for ukulele lessons. I've attended a few workshops but most of their teachings is aimed at those who are absolute beginners and have no experience at stringed instruments. Your best bet for now is to find a personal trainer, or learn off youtube ( which is what I'm doing ). This channel is usually where I do practices and look for inspiration. http://www.youtube.com/user/ukuleleundergroundFound a workshop this coming Sunday. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=241...&type=1&theaterthinking to have 2/3 months of ukulele class 1st, as this is my 1st time playing a string instrument, still cant decide which center to join yet. btw, do u think the cordoba 15sm is a good buy? thx!
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TSredlyfs
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Apr 23 2013, 06:28 PM
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Cordoba makes good guitars, seems they're doing pretty well with ukulele as well. Seems a good choice for a starting uke, but for around RM380 I preferred to choose other brands like Kala, Ohana, Lanikai. They're going around 240-300 for a starting Soprano. I myself still primarily play a Kala-15s Its best if you go and test it out yourself if you like it.
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imjowen
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Apr 23 2013, 10:34 PM
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QUOTE(redlyfs @ Apr 23 2013, 06:28 PM) Cordoba makes good guitars, seems they're doing pretty well with ukulele as well. Seems a good choice for a starting uke, but for around RM380 I preferred to choose other brands like Kala, Ohana, Lanikai. They're going around 240-300 for a starting Soprano. I myself still primarily play a Kala-15s Its best if you go and test it out yourself if you like it. Yea, i cant wait to test it out myself, now im still bz with my final exams, after tat im all free. Xd i have a budget of around 350, so far i kinda like the cordoba 15sm. Xd
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cakes&cream
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Apr 24 2013, 01:27 AM
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Hello there! I'm learning by online materials too. Especially youtube videos. And Ukulele is definitely the best string instrument for a lazy-bum like me, because there are only 4 strings to be tuned.
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imjowen
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Apr 24 2013, 05:10 AM
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Getting Started
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QUOTE(cakes&cream @ Apr 24 2013, 01:27 AM) Hello there! I'm learning by online materials too. Especially youtube videos. And Ukulele is definitely the best string instrument for a lazy-bum like me, because there are only 4 strings to be tuned. hello, lazy-bumbum no2 here. i like the idea tat ukulele is so lightweight tat i can bring it along n practice it anywhere. my brother sure jelly d, bcz his guitar is so bulky.
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TSredlyfs
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Apr 24 2013, 08:38 AM
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QUOTE(imjowen @ Apr 23 2013, 10:34 PM) Yea, i cant wait to test it out myself, now im still bz with my final exams, after tat im all free. Xd i have a budget of around 350, so far i kinda like the cordoba 15sm. Xd It's good to have a healthy budget =D I'm saving up for this sweet baby http://www.theukulelesite.com/kala-ka-asac...acia-tenor.html
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imjowen
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Apr 24 2013, 12:22 PM
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QUOTE(redlyfs @ Apr 24 2013, 08:38 AM) It's good to have a healthy budget =D I'm saving up for this sweet baby http://www.theukulelesite.com/kala-ka-asac...acia-tenor.htmlsuper awesome brooo. mayb after i become pro liao thn only will look for something at tat range, now i stick to something cheap 1st.
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TSredlyfs
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Apr 24 2013, 03:52 PM
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Here's some event heads up. There's new intake in May. 3month course for RM300. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=482...&type=3&theaterAnd Sungha Jung is coming back! http://www.ticketcharge.com.my/jl/index.ph...=article&id=401This post has been edited by redlyfs: Apr 24 2013, 03:53 PM
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SpadesCloset
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Apr 24 2013, 04:20 PM
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Hey ya! Thank you for setting up this informative thread about ukulele. The ukulele performance in Soul Sister really got my attention haha.
O Sungha Jung is back after a year. I had him signed on my guitar last year. XD
Btw, do have have the information about Mandolin? Like the one playing in If I Die Young.
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TSredlyfs
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Apr 24 2013, 10:57 PM
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Beginner ukers, once you gotten your instrument do let me know =D I'd love to know what choices you made.
@SpadesCloset, not sure if I could be helpful, but what info are you looking for on the mandolin?
This post has been edited by redlyfs: Apr 24 2013, 10:58 PM
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cakes&cream
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Apr 25 2013, 12:17 PM
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Mandolin! Banjo too! I find that strings instruments have this unexplainable attractions for me. Love the sound that the strings make.
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SpadesCloset
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Apr 25 2013, 12:23 PM
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^ I couldn't agree more!!
Hmm any kind of information is great, I think Mandolin is not that popular in Malaysia. So far, I never meet anyone that play or even owned that instrument. It deserves to be shared with. I once worked in a music shop, but they do not have ready stock, I just roughly read on them on catalog and it just has a few of them.
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cakes&cream
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Apr 25 2013, 12:33 PM
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QUOTE(SpadesCloset @ Apr 25 2013, 12:23 PM) ^ I couldn't agree more!! Hmm any kind of information is great, I think Mandolin is not that popular in Malaysia. So far, I never meet anyone that play or even owned that instrument. It deserves to be shared with. I once worked in a music shop, but they do not have ready stock, I just roughly read on them on catalog and it just has a few of them. Yup Mandolin and Banjo still not that popular among Malaysians. And Ukulele is just picking up its pace. Hmm really sorry that I can't provide any helpful info on Mandolin. Truth is, I don't really know much about this baby, so it's best not to mislead you. Well, may be some day. Some day it's not just admiring the sound but I might actually be able to play too.
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