RobMacKillop
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Yesterday I took delivery of this little baby! Made by Scot Tremblay of http://scottremblayguitars.com It is strung in gut.
And this morning I recorded this video:
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For those unaware of the machete, I've got a rough guide on my website
I also have a download book of TABs (there is a very small charge) HERE
In the video I attempt to use the thumb-only technique for the right hand. Apparently this technique was used by some on the machete, though, looking through the repertoire, there are definitely places where an extra finger would be necessary.
I'll be exploring more pieces in due course, and will upload them here.
Can you play this music on a ukulele? Yes! Though you will need a low 4th string, and also tune the first string down a tone, from a to g. The machete tuning is higher - d'g'b'd'' - but this can be changed to gc'e'g' on the uke. Then just read the tab. It will come out a fifth below the pitch of the machete. However, you can get dedicated machete nylon strings from our friends at South Coast Ukes
Any questions, ask away! I can't promise I can answer them, but I'll try.
And this morning I recorded this video:
[How do you embed a video here?]
For those unaware of the machete, I've got a rough guide on my website
I also have a download book of TABs (there is a very small charge) HERE
In the video I attempt to use the thumb-only technique for the right hand. Apparently this technique was used by some on the machete, though, looking through the repertoire, there are definitely places where an extra finger would be necessary.
I'll be exploring more pieces in due course, and will upload them here.
Can you play this music on a ukulele? Yes! Though you will need a low 4th string, and also tune the first string down a tone, from a to g. The machete tuning is higher - d'g'b'd'' - but this can be changed to gc'e'g' on the uke. Then just read the tab. It will come out a fifth below the pitch of the machete. However, you can get dedicated machete nylon strings from our friends at South Coast Ukes
Any questions, ask away! I can't promise I can answer them, but I'll try.
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