I found this video in my PLN and thought it was very interesting. The ukelele is not an instrument that you hear very often. I personally have never thought of it as such a diverse musical instrument. Many people I have talked with do not take it very seriously, but I found this video proved otherwise.
http://www.ted.com/talks/jake_shimabukuro_plays_bohemian_rhapsody.html
I Love this. Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting that you posted this. I've been playing the ukulele for just over a year now. Unlike guitar, it is much easier to learn. Obviously I'm not talking about the level of Jake Shimabukuro's playing. It is indeed a very versatile instrument. In the early twentieth century, the Martin guitar company actually sold more ukuleles than guitars. The uke was very popular in Jazz especially dixieland styles.
ReplyDeleteYou should also check out the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. This group features the soprano, concert, tenor (the type that Jake Shimabukuro plays), and the baritone ukes. Here's a link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTIv8hP-UIA
Of course, you probably know that Jason Mraz plays uke in many of his songs, and most recently, the group Train used the ukulele in their song Hey Soul Sister.
I didn't mean for this to be a lengthy post, I just wanted to give some things in which you might be interested.
so awesome! Thanks for sharing this!
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