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| Posted: Wed Apr 4th, 2007 09:53 pm |
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railroadbill Approved
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And, if you'll stop and think about it, if you are lucky you too will be old one day. Hope you make it!
____________________ "the music draws you up a valley, & across a mountain . . . ya gather round it like yer gathering around a fountain . . " |
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| Posted: Wed Apr 4th, 2007 10:05 pm |
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vjoe Approved
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Yeah, I noticed the same thing when I started playing about a year ago. I went to the local uke club and everyone was pretty friendly. Ukulele players seems to be very friendly and open in general. I also took a uke class and most people were older, but there are a couple of younger guys as well. I'm 33. In any case, I hear more ukulele in popular music these days than the last couple of decades. For example, The Magenetic Field, Me First and the Gimme Gimme, Jake, IZ... I have a lot of fun playing above, Smash Mouth, Jack Johnson songs on my ukes. I'd say go check out the local clubs, those older people are a hoot. 8)
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| Posted: Wed Apr 4th, 2007 10:19 pm |
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theBlackman Approved 
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My first instrument was a Uke (metal banjo uke). Wish I still had it. In the hands of someone who loves to play the Uke is as versatile as any other instrument. Any type of music can be played on it, and I plan to pick up another. The Los Angeles area has a Ukelele fest every year. There are thousands of spectators and hundreds of musicians ranging in age from 4 to 90. And the music presented covers all genre. Age is not the factor. Exposure is. As was stated, the youth of the day are exposed to only a very, very narrow spectrum of music. As a result, the example of the 17 year old guitar player a few posts back is the trend of the day. *gets off soapbox and fades into black* PS: I have my sights on two ukes, one a Banjo uke, of course. And I'm only 70.
____________________ Let each day start as a blank page for life to write upon. http://ezfolk.com/audio/dusty http://cdbaby.com/all/theblackman http://youtube.com/DustinFLeer |
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| Posted: Thu Apr 5th, 2007 03:05 am |
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erik lyon Approved 
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hey man, id jam with you, but i live in vancouver bc. im new on the forum here, but ill be around more often, im 23, and have been playing uke for about a year now. m ostly folk kinda stuff, but some hip hop too. i cant belive how your comment set these old guys off though. i know lots of young people who are interesting and try new things, i think theyre just less likely to join a forum like this. this site by the way has ben awesome for learning techniques, and i aim to start posting some of my original songs when i can figure out how to record them, and am looking forward to the feedback
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| Posted: Thu Apr 5th, 2007 11:38 pm |
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honu Approved
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Great question. I think there are many factors why there are so many 'old' people whom attend the uke festivals or clubs. Several off hand are discretionary income and available time. Also, I have observed that many younger adults are interested in mainstream instruments such as guitars and drums. Once in a while, there are unique younger teens and adults who want to step outside of the box and try out an ukulele. I happened to meet one three months ago, he started with a guitar and bought an uke for portability purposes. Roman, you are not alone in your viewpoint and I'm not offended. I too wondered why there were so many old folks at the uke festivals and events. And realized I'm getting older too! Seriously, the more mature folks in their wisdom have helped me to learn at a rapid pace to play and jam. For some reason, they are really happy to teach us. So, why not take advantage of them? LOL. It must be the sound of the uke, which brings a smile to anyone's face. They do look younger when they smile. Maybe they need to smile in the pictures? Who knows? Another factor? Younger teens and adults don't know how to transpose keys or chords like the old folks. I credit the old folks for teaching me what I can't learn on the Internet or by myself. Go to a festival and you will realize that the older folks can play better than we can. In two years, I can play rock-n-roll, hawaiian, raggae and jazz. Not to brag, but I've already performed in at 4 public events and at a restaurant for 2 nights. I can even play the first parts of Jake's rendition of Gently weeps. BTW...I'm 46. People have mistaken me for being in my mid-30's. Oh, I'm sorry...I'm old now. I should stop while I'm ahead, Mr Hefner might revoke my privileges. LOL. Last edited on Thu Apr 5th, 2007 11:51 pm by honu |
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| Posted: Fri Apr 6th, 2007 02:23 am |
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VintageFL Approved
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One of my most meaningful experiences as a musician was hanging out and learning from an 80 year old bluesman. If you're smart, it's not age that you should be seeking out to hang with, but talent. And that knows no age.
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| Posted: Fri Apr 6th, 2007 04:32 pm |
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Newandconfused Approved
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I think there has definatly been a re-interest in traditional music and instruments of all sorts over the past few years among young people...My local shop owner told me he sold 200 ukes last year, if you knew how big my town is you'd realise that's a pretty big amount...they can't all be sold to older folk. I really believe that we are seeing a reaction to the technological , superfast, 'want-it-know' lifestyle that is being forced on us by marketing companies, advertisers and other corporationy-type-stuff...people are getting romantic and wishing for a more simple relaxed lifestyle based around a close knit community...and of course folk music is part of that community feel. (perhaps, a bit off-topic....but I'd like to hear your opinions on this) Last edited on Fri Apr 6th, 2007 04:34 pm by Newandconfused ____________________ Struggling with a guitar. Waiting for a banjo and using Snus. |
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| Posted: Fri Apr 6th, 2007 05:05 pm |
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petewiss Approved
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Hi, I'm a 20 year old uke player. But i just do it for picking up chicks (joke). There's hope yet for my generation. As an indie rock fan, i see many up and coming indie (independent/hipster trendy) bands are uking the ukulele. Check out Beirut. There's a great band which utilizes the uke. Give it a year, kids will go to college and write sappy crappy songs with ukes instead of guitars.
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| Posted: Sat Apr 7th, 2007 04:47 am |
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HowlinHobbit Approved 
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Great topic, Roman! Let me add a few amens and a couple say what?s to the mix. In no particular order... First, I'm coming up rapidly on 49 so I guess I'm one of the geezers. I'll have you know though, that I'm not only hip, I'm so cool I raise a blister!  UF -- you've obviously never heard a great beatboxer. I have a friend here in Seattle named Otha Majors and when he's onstage with nothing but a microphone and his voice/mouth you can close your eyes and not have a clue that it isn't a live drummer. Definitely hang out with the old farts. For one, you might find that they like your edgy stuff just as well as they do "Five Foot Two." And, as Vintage has rightly pointed out, you can learn a lot. As far as exposure to the music goes... I play a lot of gigs -- these would be the kind I consider "real" gigs, where I get paid -- with burlesque troupes. The audiences for these shows is not a bunch of old perverts in trench coats, it's a lot of the twenty-something crowd and I get riotous applause, thank you very much. And the money. And free drinks. And pics of me with scantily clad babes. Is it because I'm some sort of flaming, shredding marvel on the uke? Oh, puleaze! But I am a good entertainer. I mix old jazz with (somewhat) modern covers (like the Squirrel Nut Zippers for instance), my own tunes and some by friends of mine. So, Roman, if your friends think you're incredibly unhip it's not time to quit something you're passionate about, it's time to quit hanging with your current closed-minded crowd. And ya never know... some of those open-minded folk might just be geezers. Tune up, sit down and let's have a strum. HH
____________________ Howlin' Hobbit Got Uke? MySpace ezFolk UkeLand |
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| Posted: Sat Apr 7th, 2007 09:24 am |
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ShadyHarrison Approved 
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lynngator wrote: I guess I'm another one of those oldie goldies with one foot in the grave. I'm 56, but between naps I write for one of the biggest cable networks, play a mean game of golf (18 handicap and going down) and paint. I've always wanted to play an instrument but never had the opportunity until I decided to take up the ukulele a couple of months ago. I'm having a blast playing all kinds of songs from 50's oldies to current hits. You picked it up, then? 
____________________ "If I'm going to see the light, maybe I will be alright, for now I'm headin' down that centre line" Mike McLaren. http://ezfolk.com/audio/Shady my ezfolk audio site- Yahoo! |
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| Posted: Sat Apr 7th, 2007 12:24 pm |
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davebough Approved 
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Newandconfused wrote:
I think you are absolutely righy. Take your uke out on the street this summer and see the reaction of all age groups. Everybody loves it. dave
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| Posted: Sat Apr 7th, 2007 03:32 pm |
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Roman Approved
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HowlinHobbit wrote:
Woah Nice, You Know Otha?! I have heard of him, he has an album called 74? 74 Min straight bbx set he's also a great throat singer. Okay back to uke talk lol.
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| Posted: Sat Apr 7th, 2007 04:35 pm |
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HowlinHobbit Approved
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Roman wrote: Woah Nice, You Know Otha?! I have heard of him, he has an album called 74? 74 Min straight bbx set he's also a great throat singer. He's also a genuinely sweet soul and he gives great hugs.  Keep on strummin'! HH
____________________ Howlin' Hobbit Got Uke? MySpace ezFolk UkeLand |
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| Posted: Sat Apr 7th, 2007 06:26 pm |
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sandman Approved 
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Considering the alternative I'll take what I got, even if 73 is looking me in the eye. Sandy
____________________ Leap into the boundless and make it your own. Zhuang-zi |
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| Posted: Sat Apr 7th, 2007 07:38 pm |
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lynngator Approved
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Shady, I get encouraged, then discouraged, but I'm making progress. I can play several oldies pretty well (just to entertain myself) and love the SF Bay Blues which I believe you were kind enough to send me. I am forcing myself to learn some of the harder chords - basically if I practice for an hour or so a day I feel certain I'll improve. I don't expect to become as accomplished as many of you on this forum. My bar is set fairly low, but the good news is I don't feel as lost and overwhelmed as I did the first day my Flea arrived. Take care. Lynn
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| Posted: Sun Apr 8th, 2007 02:11 am |
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HowlinHobbit Approved
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lynngator wrote:...basically if I practice for an hour or so a day I feel certain I'll improve. If you put in an hour a day you'll be kicking butt in no time. When I take on a student I suggest a half-hour a day, 5 days out of 7, and only do more if it doesn't start feeling like a "chore." HH
____________________ Howlin' Hobbit Got Uke? MySpace ezFolk UkeLand |
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| Posted: Sun Apr 8th, 2007 09:49 am |
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Newandconfused Approved
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Is that for any instrument or for the Uke...?? I try and do about an hour 5 x a week on guitar and about 30 mins on the banjo too.
____________________ Struggling with a guitar. Waiting for a banjo and using Snus. |
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| Posted: Sun Apr 8th, 2007 03:50 pm |
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HowlinHobbit Approved
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Newandconfused wrote: Is that for any instrument or for the Uke...?? Any instrument. Please note that I don't want to discourage longer practice sessions. It's just that with that minimum -- if you stay regular with it -- you'll see improvement. HH
____________________ Howlin' Hobbit Got Uke? MySpace ezFolk UkeLand |
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| Posted: Sun Apr 8th, 2007 05:39 pm |
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Newandconfused Approved
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Yeah - sure and it varies from person to person...I am thinking about my work schedule and practice time, good to get some opinions...I'll start a new post!
____________________ Struggling with a guitar. Waiting for a banjo and using Snus. |
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| Posted: Sun Apr 8th, 2007 10:47 pm |
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musicguymic Approved
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Hey All, In Hawaii there are tons of youngsters playing the ukulele Drive by any highschool in themorning and your bound to see some student going to school strumming a ukulele in his hands with a backback of books (I hope) on his back. Anyway who say fifty is old. i can rememebr..hey wait a minute ...what are we talking about now...old vs new uke...no aging wood...hmmm maybe i am getting senile lol
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