It looks like the Guitar Center is hosting a basic ukulele training session on each Saturday morning in October. I called the local folks and it is an entry level 45 minutes -- how to hold the uke, a basic strum, three or four chords, a simple song or two. So if you know anyone who is interested, pass the word.
The local GC is on 71st a bit west of Highway 169 in a strip mall.
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Saturday-Ukulele-Class-g26598t0.gc?source=4TP2JPG
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Children songs
We had a couple of small children come and visit our table last night. I
looked for something special to play and sing for them and only found "Christmas
Cookies". I thought I had "There ain't no bugs on me" with me but I
could not find it.
Do you have any favorites that you think we should have in our book for occasions like this?
Ralph
Do you have any favorites that you think we should have in our book for occasions like this?
Ralph
Saturday, September 22, 2012
It was a nice morning at the Prairie Rose
We had six folks show up for the video session this morning the the Prairie Rose. As we have reported, Rex plans to send selected videos to the 2012 Bushman ukulele contest. The club can send three and individuals can also send three.
Rex came to the village and set up a lot of audio and video equipment and we all owe him a big thanks for the effort, and to Ellen for getting us the room.
Based on the history and viewing the submittals, some of which are quite professional, I don't think we will win a prize, but one never knows. The main purpose is to get some videos of the group, and club members showing the enjoyment they get from this comparatively simple musical instrument.
You should sign in to the club YouTube channel Tulsa Ukeclub and then "subscribe". This will result in your getting notifications when there are new videos submitted. This is our channel and we have to thank Rex for doing this work.
We performed some solo numbers as well as a number of group songs and all were recorded. Rex sill do some editing and put them on the club channel. He will also send out a notice when this is accomplished. He expects to have this work done by next weekend..
Thanks to Rex and Ellen for their effort and to the participants for joining in the fun.
Ralph
Four fingers, four strings, for fun
Rex came to the village and set up a lot of audio and video equipment and we all owe him a big thanks for the effort, and to Ellen for getting us the room.
Based on the history and viewing the submittals, some of which are quite professional, I don't think we will win a prize, but one never knows. The main purpose is to get some videos of the group, and club members showing the enjoyment they get from this comparatively simple musical instrument.
You should sign in to the club YouTube channel Tulsa Ukeclub and then "subscribe". This will result in your getting notifications when there are new videos submitted. This is our channel and we have to thank Rex for doing this work.
We performed some solo numbers as well as a number of group songs and all were recorded. Rex sill do some editing and put them on the club channel. He will also send out a notice when this is accomplished. He expects to have this work done by next weekend..
Thanks to Rex and Ellen for their effort and to the participants for joining in the fun.
Ralph
Four fingers, four strings, for fun
Friday, September 14, 2012
Bushman video session
Just a reminder that we will be doing our videos this coming Saturday, the 22nd, at the Prairie Rose village. We have the room open from 10 till 2.
Come out and join us in some group songs, or do a solo or duet -- your call, but do come out.
Ralph
Come out and join us in some group songs, or do a solo or duet -- your call, but do come out.
Ralph
Sunday, September 9, 2012
We are immortalized!
Rex had his video gear working at our recent gathering at the Prairie Rose on Saturday afternoon and he recorded all of the performances. He has posted them in our YouTube channel "Tulsa Ukeclub".
Here is the link to the club YouTube channel :
Everyone is there, and here is one by Bill Jensen. It happened to be the 61st anniversary of Bill and Harriet, so a love song is very appropriate.
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Prairie Rose was a success
Ellen reports that the residents were very pleased with our mini-concert today. Thanks for all who worked to pull this off, in particular Rex with all his electronic gear and Ellen for the organization.
This event was quite different than similar concerts that the Dallas group does at similar villages. They do group songs, with an occasional solo, and we went the other way today -- just solo's. If we ever get into a full hour schedule, we will have to add some group numbers too. Same effect though -- the residents were pleased.
Rex will do some editing on the video he was taking -- you did not notice that did you -- and he will publish it in the uke club YouTube channel.
He will let us know when it is up and running.
Thanks again.
Ralph
This event was quite different than similar concerts that the Dallas group does at similar villages. They do group songs, with an occasional solo, and we went the other way today -- just solo's. If we ever get into a full hour schedule, we will have to add some group numbers too. Same effect though -- the residents were pleased.
Rex will do some editing on the video he was taking -- you did not notice that did you -- and he will publish it in the uke club YouTube channel.
He will let us know when it is up and running.
Thanks again.
Ralph
Friday, September 7, 2012
Saturday at Prairie Rose
Rex has his live music gear ready to set up at the Prairie Rose village for our Noon mini-concert. Some folks have been working on a solo or two. So come out and join us this coming Saturday. One of our newest club members, Ellen, is the Activities Director and she is pleased that we can join them for this special village lunch hour.
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