Uke players only - Tiki Music

HK Haole Kat Member St Petersburg, FL Joined: Aug 02, 2004 Posts: 271	HK Haole Kat Posted posted on Fri, Jul 13, 2007 10:16 PM I can't believe I missed this thread until now...a few random thoughts... The pickup Pablus is referring to is made by Schertler. This particular model (Basik Set) was voiced for Selmer style, or Gypsy Jazz guitar (think Django), but works well with Uke as well. I love mine! If you have a hard time supporting the uke while playing, consider trying out a guitar strap. You may have to add strap buttons, but it's worth the minimal effort IMO. Properly adjusted, the strap will fully support the instrument, leaving your hands free to play. Compare chords with the same root, but of a different quality (for instance - compare A Major, A minor, A diminished & A7). What makes A Major different from A minor ? How about D Major from D7 or D Maj7? Compare the shapes as well as the notes contained in each chord. I'll add more thoughts as they occur to me... J

I can't believe I missed this thread until now...a few random thoughts...

The pickup Pablus is referring to is made by Schertler. This particular model (Basik Set) was voiced for Selmer style, or Gypsy Jazz guitar (think Django), but works well with Uke as well. I love mine!

If you have a hard time supporting the uke while playing, consider trying out a guitar strap. You may have to add strap buttons, but it's worth the minimal effort IMO. Properly adjusted, the strap will fully support the instrument, leaving your hands free to play.

Compare chords with the same root, but of a different quality (for instance - compare A Major, A minor, A diminished & A7). What makes A Major different from A minor ? How about D Major from D7 or D Maj7? Compare the shapes as well as the notes contained in each chord.

I'll add more thoughts as they occur to me...

Post #318546 by Haole Kat on Fri, Jul 13, 2007 10:16 PM