Here's an audio file and a Youtube video of a tune I made up a couple of days ago and recorded last night. It's a fun one to play.You can download the audio mp3 at my Heftone.com site:
http://heftone.com/recordings/oldtown_quickstep.mp3
Here's an easy-going original ukulele instrumental. I made this one up while sitting in my cozy chair, looking out the window at the pretty midwinter snow. There is a nice audio version of this tune in the Audio section of this Vox blog, or you can download the audio mp3
Here are three snappy song videos with just my voice, my ukulele, and a boastful attitude: If You Can't Land Her on the Old Veranda, My Red Hot Gal, Your Baby Ain't Sweet Like Mine
Here's a
ditty played on my special "My Blue Heaven" ukulele. The uke is an
"Earnest", built by Joel Eckhaus. This one was hand painted by artist
(and musican) Greg Dearth. See more photos of this and other ukes by
Joel Eckhaus at http://www.earnestinstruments.com/american.html.
See more of Greg Dearth's art at
http://www.mccallisters.com/pastartists/dearth_greg.htm
See more of Greg Dearth's art at
http://www.mccallisters.com/pastartists/dearth_greg.htm
Here's a version of the popular West Virginia fiddle tune Big Scioty fingerpicked on my ukulele
Here is a charming piece by Vince Guaraldi played by myself on ukulele.
I remember hearing it on the Peanuts Christmas TV special as a child.
Gerald Ross posted a very nice audio recording of himself playing this
number on uke at his web site under the Holiday Tunes section.
Here's a merry holiday number I recorded last night. I sing back by 5 banjo-ukuleles, a banjo-guitar and a banjo-bass.
I've been enjoying the fine old Martin 3K ukulele I bought a few weeks ago. It feels and sounds great and looks good on stage.
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brianhef said:
Lot's of people want a 1920s Martin 3K. Do you have photos? How much money? read more
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[this is good]I Have a 1920's Vintage Martin 3K in Very Good / Excellent Condition for sale - does anyone know anyone... read more
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Tsuru said:
Wow... Not much more can be said...there just aren't the words to describe it well enough. Respectfully, Timothy read more
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Tsuru said:
Very...well...AWESOME!!! wonderfully done, it is always good to hear an instrument played well. You have my respects. Quietly, Timothy read more
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Yes I have photos of the MArtin 3K. It was valued at $4200.00 by a notable Dealer but I would... read more
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