actadh
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This is the first summer since 2001 that I haven't taught at all. The extra time from not being in the classroom - either in person or virtually, prepping, grading, office hours etc. - is doubled because I also don't have to spend time thinking about teaching. So, that translates for me into more ukulele time!
Of course, it also means I can't feed my UAS since I don't have an overload teaching contract, which has bought all the previous ukes.
Instead, this summer I have been focusing on what I have in my ukulele stable. And, discovering the beauty and peculiarities of the half dozen instruments I currently own is also very rewarding. I coax the very best out of each instead of playing with an eye on a future acquisition that of course would do it much better.
So, that means extra time on the ukulele. That ukulele, in my hands - right now!
Can't do a Bb on that uke because the fret is too high or low? I can try out other chords in the same family and maybe make the song my own.
This other uke sounds thin, so will strumming the strings differently over the sound hole instead of where the neck joins the body makes a difference instead of just re-casing it?
Not a fan of the strings on this third one for strumming, but, you know, those strings do help while learning to fingerpick this song as they are more tactile.
This one is really quiet, but that makes it perfect for babysitting a sleeping grandchild.
I still read all the reviews here in UU, and occasionally pull up the websites of online vendors and make wishlists. But, being in the moment with what I have has resulted in a very rewarding summer for me.
Of course, it also means I can't feed my UAS since I don't have an overload teaching contract, which has bought all the previous ukes.
Instead, this summer I have been focusing on what I have in my ukulele stable. And, discovering the beauty and peculiarities of the half dozen instruments I currently own is also very rewarding. I coax the very best out of each instead of playing with an eye on a future acquisition that of course would do it much better.
So, that means extra time on the ukulele. That ukulele, in my hands - right now!
Can't do a Bb on that uke because the fret is too high or low? I can try out other chords in the same family and maybe make the song my own.
This other uke sounds thin, so will strumming the strings differently over the sound hole instead of where the neck joins the body makes a difference instead of just re-casing it?
Not a fan of the strings on this third one for strumming, but, you know, those strings do help while learning to fingerpick this song as they are more tactile.
This one is really quiet, but that makes it perfect for babysitting a sleeping grandchild.
I still read all the reviews here in UU, and occasionally pull up the websites of online vendors and make wishlists. But, being in the moment with what I have has resulted in a very rewarding summer for me.