Greetings from bigploch

bigploch · Nov 25, 2009

Hello all.
Name is Dan. Been wanting to learn a stringed instrument but wanted to play something different. I've got a friend who plays the mandolin, several who play guitar and bass, but no uke players. I figured why not, I like to be different.

Just purchased a Kala KA-S and started strumming last night. After searching for beginner lessons (strumming, drills, and proper hand positions) I stumbled acress some of Aldrine's vids. Man what a talent. Can't wait to spend my holiday practicing. I think this is gonna be fun.

Rzr · Nov 25, 2009

You found the right place. Welcome to UU!

pithaya9 · Nov 25, 2009

Welcome to the Underground Dan.

buddhuu · Nov 26, 2009

Welcome aboard, Dan.

seeso · Nov 27, 2009

It'll be fun and additive. Thanks for choosing the uke and UU, Dan. :shaka:

bigploch · Nov 27, 2009

Wow, thanks for the warm welcome. It hurts to type right now, let alone play anymore. This thing is so addicting.

I am loving the technical stuff and learning all of the chords but I am really struggling with strumming with no pick. I have been searching all over for proper methods but nothing seems to help. I got to stop biting my nails but I am struggling with getting quality sound on my up strums. I'll keep looking though. Need to find a local teacher I guess.

ukeshale · Nov 27, 2009

Welcome to UU. If you need help with anything then just ask

bigploch · Feb 14, 2010

Well here I am 2 mos in and I am hitting a bit of a bump in the road. I am struggling to find out what to do next. I don't seem to have any local people to go to that I can find on here and the info I am finding is either above my skill level or it is super basic. Any ideas on how to hookup with a local uke player?

Papa Dave · Feb 14, 2010

Hello and welcome to UU!

itsme · Feb 14, 2010

bigploch said:
Any ideas on how to hookup with a local uke player?

Can't help you there, but you might want to check out the UU minijams that go on regularly. You need a webcam/mic/high-speed internet connection. I'm sure you could get others to help critique your technique on the jams.

raecarter · Feb 14, 2010

Bonjour bigploch

Doug W · Feb 15, 2010

bigploch said:
Wow, thanks for the warm welcome. It hurts to type right now, let alone play anymore. This thing is so addicting.

I am loving the technical stuff and learning all of the chords but I am really struggling with strumming with no pick. I have been searching all over for proper methods but nothing seems to help. I got to stop biting my nails but I am struggling with getting quality sound on my up strums. I'll keep looking though. Need to find a local teacher I guess.

Have you searched here to find nearby folks?:
Regional-Get-Togethers

Fretschen · Feb 16, 2010

Hey Dan,
welcome to Ukulele Underground

!

Dennis

bigploch · Feb 23, 2010

Doug W said:
Have you searched here to find nearby folks?:
Regional-Get-Togethers

Yup, looked there. Didn't see anything closer than 2 hours away. It's lonely Uking in Central PA Harrisburg area. I found two teachers by posting an add on craigslist. Now the question is do I spend the money on lessons or do I jam with guitar playing friends and learn what I can from them while saving for a tenor electric. (Kala KA-TE) Decisions decisions. I can learn alot about music without spending a dime and I really would like a larger uke for my ginat fingers and electric to play live. Just a thought.

Ukulelerob · Feb 23, 2010

Welcome to the UU!
If you get as insane as the rest of us, a two hour drive is like going to the mail box. I don't know if you have been told but we got the UWC "Ukulele World Congress" going on the first week end in June near Nashville Indiana. Put that on the list of events you don't want to miss.

http://www.ukuleleunderground.com/forum/showthread.php?18391-UWC2010-June-4th-5th

bigploch · Feb 23, 2010

Wow, Uke Congress. Getting in I didn't know it would get political. Haha. I will keep it in mind. I am hopefully starting a weekly jam with a few other musicians. No other ukelists but I got so much to learn, it won't matter. I just need to practice, practice, practice.

bigploch · Mar 2, 2010

Getting together with another musician was a massive help. Probably going to make it a weekly thing. One bump in the road was the fact I can't play while she is sleeping AND there is a baby on the way so that will cut into practice time too. I am about to purchase a Stagg LP Style Solid Body Concert Electric. Plug in the headphones and quietly play away.

In the last few days though, I go through phases where I can't get enough, but at times it can be very frustrating and overwhelming (there is a TON of info out there to learn. Working on the 3 note scales right now). It can be a bit daunting. The way I see it, this a just a way for your brain you have had enough for one night. I am hoping I am on the right track.

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