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Learning the ukulele

Uke practise tip No1

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Steve
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Know when to stop, especially if there’s someone else in earshot.

My first ukulele belonged to my grandfather, and still bore the scars from being thrown in the fire by his exasperated wife!

Illustration from 'Hank's One Hour Course in Ukulele Playing' 1925

Illustration from ‘Hank’s One Hour Course in Ukulele Playing’ 1925

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Learning the ukulele

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Steve
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Ukulele Instruction Record – 1928Vaughn DeLeath

Here’s an excerpt from an instructional 78 record made by singing star and ukulele player Vaughan DeLeath in 1928.

So if you want to learn some vintage ukulele style, tune up to A D F# B and get ready… Hold on to your hats, and ukes, she teaches ‘at the double…’

 

 

 

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