“If everyone played the ukulele,
the world would be a better place.”
Jake Shimabukuro
A few months back I put together some music for my husband that I knew he’d enjoy.
There’s one song in particular that he enjoys and it’s one of my favorites as well. The song is Izzy’s rendition of, Somewhere Over the Rainbow.
Growing up, we both enjoyed listening to the ukulele. Don Ho was very popular four decades ago and was famous for his big hit, Tiny Bubbles. The only other ukulele players I remember were Elvis and Tiny Tim.
When my husband came home from the hospital last week, he asked me if I would do him a big favor. He asked me if I would learn to play the ukulele. “The ukulele?” I asked. “Why do you want me to learn the ukulele?”
He told me he had been looking through our local “Adult Classes” brochure and saw that a ukulele aficionado was teaching a class for beginner ukulele players. I didn’t realize how much he enjoyed the ukulele.
What can say, I love my husband, and if learning to play the ukulele will make him happy, I guess I can learn to play. I’m actually looking forward to learning to play this cool little fretted instrument. Who knows, maybe I’ll be the next, Dawn Ho.
Shine On
Can´t wait to hear or see you on the ukulele!!! 🎶💜
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I’ve already been downloading iTunes Ukulele music I want to learn. More ukulele moments to come. Thanks for following along.
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I’m a bass player, but also play a little bit of uke. I have some basic chord charts if you would like them.
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Rob, thanks for the chord offer. I think the instructor will provide this, but if he doesn’t, I’ll take you up on your offer.
Shine On
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You need to record it and post it!!!
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Erika, what a great idea. Let’s see how my ukulele skills progress.
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I am looking forward to it 🙂
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