Ukulele anyone?

[fisher]

I'm thinking of getting myself a ukulele and then trying to learn to play. Does anyone have any opinions on whether a 52yo man with fat fingers and zero music skill will ever be able to get a decent tune happening? Any recommendations on what to get or what to avoid? Any good or bad news stories out there?

[bungy]

and a pink tutu to go with it.......

[Occy]

A ukelele and decent music? That's an oxymoron isn't it?

[sam60]

I picked mandolin to learn a few years ago...... I had no musical talent or background and after lots of lessons, I still have no talent but enjoy playing. Look at concert size uke which may be easier to learn with. But depends how much you want to spend to start. Ask around any music shops if they have anyone who teaches ukelele , look up Jake Shimabukuro for what can be done with a ukelele.

[bildad]

Does anyone have any opinions on whether a 52yo man with fat fingers and zero music skill will ever be able to get a decent tune happening?

Worked for Tiny Tim

[kayakone]

Nothing is impossible.

Desire, commitment, expert advice/instruction ...you will achieve your dreams.




trev

[clarkey]

Go for it,
i picked up a Kala concert ukulele about a month ago,
here's a pub down your way to check out they have ukulele nights
http://www.salife7.com.au/adelaide/plac ... at-the-gov

[mangajack]

What about picking up a banjo shark and singing a tune??

[troutfish]

you will learn.... if you want to

like anything, effort always beats ability (deep, eh?)

looking forward tot he youtube clips already

[Barrabundy]

A ukelele and decent music? That's an oxymoron isn't it?

I thought they were just a theatrical prop.

[Digger]

Could be handy if you break a paddle?

Then again if you keep feeding it it might grow up and get a couple more strings and become a real instrument!!

Dig

Could have been worse, might have been a Banjo.

[fisher]

ha ha, good work everyone - some good feedback there

i picked up a Kala concert ukulele about a month ago,/ukulele-night-at-the-gov

thats exactly on what I intend to buy. The Gov is meant to be a great place - I can't wait to check it out.

you will learn.... if you want to

thats what I thought with kayak fishing!

[kayakone]

ha ha, good work everyone - some good feedback there

i picked up a Kala concert ukulele about a month ago,/ukulele-night-at-the-gov

thats exactly on what I intend to buy. The Gov is meant to be a great place - I can't wait to check it out.

you will learn.... if you want to

thats what I thought with kayak fishing!

A ukelele and decent music? That's an oxymoron isn't it?

I thought they were just a theatrical prop.

For Occy & BB...




trev

[Ado]

Fat fingers makes it tough. A lack of finger span (pinky to index) is worse. It can be stretched, but ...
Notice that all the great guitarists have long thin fingers. You can get around it (Angus) but it's frustrating.

[gra]

I'm thinking of getting myself a ukulele and then trying to learn to play. Does anyone have any opinions on whether a 52yo man with fat fingers and zero music skill will ever be able to get a decent tune happening? Any recommendations on what to get or what to avoid? Any good or bad news stories out there?

Fat fingers and zero talent are almost mandatory for quality uke playing.

Gra