kissing
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I've been a devout 4-string player for a while now. Never really liked guitar. I have baritone, tenor, concert and soprano ukes. I've had 4-string steel stringed ukes.. and I even have two steel stringed tenor guitars tuned like a bari uke (one electric, one acoustic). I also play 4-stringed bass guitar. 6-strings just has been something I've avoided so far. I am too used to the ease and freedom of 4-strings.
However, I've come to that state in my life where I need to occupy myself with something that requires focus. Y'know, when doing nothing makes you feel like dying a painful death. For example, when a relationship isn't progressing as well as you would hope, and you're just confused and hurt (despite an awesomely amazing start, which just makes it worse)
There are always guitars lying around at home since dad plays it.
I looked up some guitar chords and started practising. I was quite surprised at how easy it was to learn (although the energy coming from my pangs of frustration may have something to do with it). I've been at it for just two nights now and I can play most chorded songs. I've become a "guitarist" overnight.
Then it struck me.. to me, the guitar is just a big ukulele with a few more strings!
I also got myself a Yamaha Guitalele from the local music store today (impulse retail therapy)! It plays beautifully! Like the lovechild between uke and guitar.
Don't get me wrong, this does NOT mean I like guitar more than ukulele. I "practice" guitar.. and then "play" my uke for enjoyment. I realise the differences between the two instruments. So far, guitar is just a good rhythm instrument worth knowing, since they're everywhere like McDonald's. The two bass strings do add more fullness to the chords.
However, the ukulele will always be a far more fluid, free and enjoyable instrument that I can play at a higher potential. I've come to appreciate the ease at which I can zip around with bar chords and instrumental solo's, without "extra baggage" getting in the way (just like how my failing relationship involves "extra baggage").
Anyway, that's my rant. Discuss your thoughts on how you view guitars.
I think it's a useful endeavour as a ukulele player to also "know" how to play guitar. As someone who does church music, guitars are simply "everywhere", and being able to play on them freely comes as a huge advantage.
However, I've come to that state in my life where I need to occupy myself with something that requires focus. Y'know, when doing nothing makes you feel like dying a painful death. For example, when a relationship isn't progressing as well as you would hope, and you're just confused and hurt (despite an awesomely amazing start, which just makes it worse)
There are always guitars lying around at home since dad plays it.
I looked up some guitar chords and started practising. I was quite surprised at how easy it was to learn (although the energy coming from my pangs of frustration may have something to do with it). I've been at it for just two nights now and I can play most chorded songs. I've become a "guitarist" overnight.
Then it struck me.. to me, the guitar is just a big ukulele with a few more strings!
I also got myself a Yamaha Guitalele from the local music store today (impulse retail therapy)! It plays beautifully! Like the lovechild between uke and guitar.
Don't get me wrong, this does NOT mean I like guitar more than ukulele. I "practice" guitar.. and then "play" my uke for enjoyment. I realise the differences between the two instruments. So far, guitar is just a good rhythm instrument worth knowing, since they're everywhere like McDonald's. The two bass strings do add more fullness to the chords.
However, the ukulele will always be a far more fluid, free and enjoyable instrument that I can play at a higher potential. I've come to appreciate the ease at which I can zip around with bar chords and instrumental solo's, without "extra baggage" getting in the way (just like how my failing relationship involves "extra baggage").
Anyway, that's my rant. Discuss your thoughts on how you view guitars.
I think it's a useful endeavour as a ukulele player to also "know" how to play guitar. As someone who does church music, guitars are simply "everywhere", and being able to play on them freely comes as a huge advantage.
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