rreffner
Well-known member
For the past year or so, I have been trying to learn ukulele on my own. I practice at the kitchen table for a couple of hours a day in the early morning. Additionally, I pick up my uke whenever I have some free time. Finger picking (Ken Middleton style) is my primary course of study and gradual progress is being made.
Admittedly, I don’t sing particularly well but understand voice will improve with practice. Being Christmastime, I decided to include some simple strumming/singing tunes so my grandson and granddaughter would be able to sing along. We sang together at my home and had a good time. They were songs familiar to them; Frosty the Snowman, Jingle Bells, etc.
Anyway, the wife and 2 grandkids and I went to visit family 3 states away. While there, I broke out the uke, made sure it was in tune, and began strumming and singing Christmas songs with the grandkids. We were having a good time, however; some of the adults (relatives) walked about behind us howling while making rude comments and gestures. We finished singing and I put the uke away for the remainder of the visit. I decided not to respond to their actions.
Well, I’m back home, at the kitchen table with 12 Hymn Tunes for The Ukulele in front of me while my Bassett Hound is on the floor next to me listening to me practice. No howling from her (maybe she’s sleeping?).
I’m not sure why I am writing this. Maybe in case something similar has happened to others and by reading this they will see their experience was not unique. I will continue to practice because of the enjoyment I get and play tunes and sing along with the kids while letting the adults work on their own issues.
Aloha,
Rich
Admittedly, I don’t sing particularly well but understand voice will improve with practice. Being Christmastime, I decided to include some simple strumming/singing tunes so my grandson and granddaughter would be able to sing along. We sang together at my home and had a good time. They were songs familiar to them; Frosty the Snowman, Jingle Bells, etc.
Anyway, the wife and 2 grandkids and I went to visit family 3 states away. While there, I broke out the uke, made sure it was in tune, and began strumming and singing Christmas songs with the grandkids. We were having a good time, however; some of the adults (relatives) walked about behind us howling while making rude comments and gestures. We finished singing and I put the uke away for the remainder of the visit. I decided not to respond to their actions.
Well, I’m back home, at the kitchen table with 12 Hymn Tunes for The Ukulele in front of me while my Bassett Hound is on the floor next to me listening to me practice. No howling from her (maybe she’s sleeping?).
I’m not sure why I am writing this. Maybe in case something similar has happened to others and by reading this they will see their experience was not unique. I will continue to practice because of the enjoyment I get and play tunes and sing along with the kids while letting the adults work on their own issues.
Aloha,
Rich