"Gently Weeps" Crazy Strumming Ukulele Contest

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Hi ! I think this contest might get interesting...

Concept

Here is the idea: take the third part of Gently Weeps as played by Jake Shimabukuro. The part with the crazy strumming.
Try to play your own version of it. As fast and crazy as you can.
Give it all... No holds barred...

See my video introducing the contest at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j97vWecLpg

Rules

  • Play it with a uke.
  • Make sure the video shows the hands working on the uke. So we can see greatness at work.
  • As many posts as you wish...
  • Videos recorder before the start of the contest are not eligible.
  • Post a link to your video on this thread or on UkeNewb youtube site...I will put them all in a Youtube playlist, and add the link to this post.

Prize

The winner will receive a nice concert-size uke "CLEARWATER". I don't really use it anymore , so it's time I share the good stuff...

Closing Date
I have to wait for my new internet connection to be installed before I can use my webcam again. So the closing date is going to be pushed a little bit further in time until I can use the internet properly... Sorry guys.
New deadline: 11:59, UK time, on July 22th. Should leave plenty of time for everybody.

If you don't know what chords to play, look at the excellent tutorial from UkuCouS : Gently Weeps tutorial - Part 3
Good luck everybody. Have fun!


Entries so far:

UkuCouS - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4Yvs8Yvzm4
UkuEroll - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ7FSDG0S08
specialmike - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9944NMWOo8
thejumpingflea - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UI1ckaICLw4
GX9901 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPtbunGYKHI
iamsam - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCeYRcJCY-0
lernon - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TSEaWnDfr0
RyRod - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZFgLDjVYLQ
berylbite - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqe8-s4eny0


And the winner is...

Sorry for not posting a video, but my home connection is still not working...
So, first, all entries are quality. Congratulations for your playing, guys.
I feel ashamed I have to make a choice. But, I only have one ukulele to spare.
My choice is very much subjective I am afraid. I have been hesitating between the strumming mastery of thejumpingflea and the creativity of berylbite.
Hats off to both performances.
As I have to choose, I will go for originality .
berylbite you are the winner.
Contact me at mehdi.khoury@gmail.com and I shall arrange for the uke to be sent at your address.
Thanks to you all for participating. That was most interesting, and in the future, I shall try to pick some strumming ideas from your entries...
Cheers!
 
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Hey Grappler!

I had a look at your videos, and they are really good!
Strumming is just dumb fun !! Strum it the way you like, and it will become intersting anyway ;)
 
hey, i like ur accent :D am i on ur good side?!

umm.. i dunno the chords :S is it possible to get the chords?? and mess around with the sturm, or u have to work out chords aswell?
 
Chords are

0086 / 0066 / 0056 / 0046 /(slide) 0068 all x2
0086 / 0068 / 0058 / 0048
0086 / 0068 / 005(10) / 004(11)
00(11)(15) / 0(10)(11)(15) / 09(11)(15) / 08(11)(15)

CouS
 
hey, i like ur accent :D am i on ur good side?!

umm.. i dunno the chords :S is it possible to get the chords?? and mess around with the sturm, or u have to work out chords aswell?
Well... As I said if you want the chords, look at the tutorial from UkuCouS : Gently Weeps tutorial - Part 3 on Youtube.
The chords are not really hard to do. Honestly. If I could do that part in a day or two, you won't have any problem...
Mess around, do whatever you feel like...
Best of luck!
 
Wow, what a bizzare coincidence. I started learning that part on Monday. I haven't played any of the rest of the song, just that bit! That means I have to enter. It's my destiny :D
 
At some point I need to get a camera so I can record. I use this passage to practice my full speed triple. I might actually be able to compete.
 
004(11) !?

Whaddaya have? Six fingers? Maybe on a soprano or even a concert I could do that! Gevalt!
 
What is the "right strumming" pattern for this? For some reason, If I play those fret, I can play it even faster and it still sounds... "right". you know?

Apart from the stretch... it doesn't seem so hard. So what's the right pattern then? Or is there none?
 
The right pattern is your pattern...

What is the "right strumming" pattern for this? For some reason, If I play those fret, I can play it even faster and it still sounds... "right". you know?

Apart from the stretch... it doesn't seem so hard. So what's the right pattern then? Or is there none?

Just pick some cool strumming that you like to play fast. If you wanna play it Shimabukuro style, or any other style, that's entirely your choice...
The interest of the contest is that everyone has his own patterns.
No specific pattern. Just unleash your mighty ukulele :D
 
Just pick some cool strumming that you like to play fast. If you wanna play it Shimabukuro style, or any other style, that's entirely your choice...
The interest of the contest is that everyone has his own patterns.
No specific pattern. Just unleash your mighty ukulele :D

IS it alright if i make one version as a "place holder." I don't know if I'll get a chance to make another one, I'm a busy guy. So if I don't, that will be my entry, if I do get the time however, I'll withdraw the previous video and put in a new video.

sound good?
place holding entry URL:click here
 
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No stress...

IS it alright if i make one version as a "place holder." I don't know if I'll get a chance to make another one, I'm a busy guy. So if I don't, that will be my entry, if I do get the time however, I'll withdraw the previous video and put in a new video.

sound good?
place holding entry URL:click here

You can make as many submissions as you want...
You have until the 15th of July, so, no stress !!

Nice one! I'll put it in the lot.
 
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