Gentr1
Member
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
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!
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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