Monday, 29 February 2016

1st Tuesday night of the month so ... it's Beginners night at The Northern Ukulele aka THE NUKES

7pm - 9pm ... But be early if you want a seat down the front as the place fills up really fast.

1st Tuesday night of the month  so ... it's Beginners night at The Northern Ukulele aka THE NUKES

Old Spot Hotel, 1955 Main North Road Salisbury South Australia.

GOLD COIN Donation, that sure is some cheap fun right there.

Music notes and loaner ukuleles provided.

A two hour session devoted to the new to ukulele brigade.

Lots of info on the basics, chords and rhythm.

Lots of very very easy songs , nothing over 3 chords.

Lots of hints tips and tricks to get you playing and making music fast.

If you are new to ukulele in Adelaide, this is the place to be.

Bring a friend, bring your family, lots of loaner ukuleles available.

Sunday, 14 February 2016

Ohana TK-35G Solid Mahogany wood tenor ukulele

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TK-35G Ohana Ukuleles All-Solid Mahogany Gloss-Finish Tenor

$440 Including; 
FREE Quality Hardcase
FREE Headstock Tuner
FREE Setup included
FREE Lesson with USA Tutor Jeffrey Thomas
FREE Postage
Warranty and After Sales Service Backup from Aussie Ohana Ukulele Dealer.


ORDER
Call 0432306920 or email ChrisFromUkuleleTrading@gmail.com

WE SELL FUN AND HAPPINESS
Actually we sell ukuleles which is the same thing technically.  Welcome aboard the Ukulele Trading Co Australia … Aussie  Aussie  Aussie  Oi Oi Oi

You know how good you feel inside when you hold a puppy or kitten in your arms,  well Ukuleles are kinda like that feeling.  Fun and happiness … but without any fur allergies.

Ukuleles do seem to reproduce like cats though, and one ukulele is never enough.  And I testify that I’m the ukulele equivalent of the ‘Crazy cat person”.

"Ohana Ukuleles, Made To Be Played" is the company slogan... and they are not messing about.
Ohana ukuleles are some of the best value solid wood ukuleles around.

The TK-35G is ALL solid mahogany, not just the top, but the back and sides too.
A deep gloss finish and fine details adorn this tenor ukulele with outstanding tone and playability.

The Ohana TK-35G has a big sound and  it’s actually a very loud instrument.


CONSTRUCTION
The uke is a tenor, and is made from solid mahogany, imparting a more full tone but still a bright attack to notes… very rock.

Being a Solid Wood ukulele it will sound even better as it opens up over the years. As the wood dries out it becomes stiffer and lighter and become even better at transferring string energy to the sound waves we hear.

This is a top  line instrument with its beautiful gloss finish that makes it look as good as it sounds.

SET-UP INCLUDED
Simply put we adjust and set everything just right to make sure your Ukulele plays the best it possibly can.
Every ukulele tuned, play tested and inspected.
Frets levelled and crowned, string height at Nut and Bridge set to the most comfortable height.
Like with all Ohana instruments the workmanship is superb. Ohana ukuleles go through a detailed premium adjustment, ready to play.


SPECS
A deep gloss finish and choice details adorn a solid mahogany tenor ukulele with outstanding tone and playability.
Solid mahogany top, back & sides
Rosewood fingerboard & bridge
Rosewood binding & head overlay
Deluxe geared tuners
Aquila strings
Bone nut & saddle
Gloss finish

UKULELE LESSON
Ukulele Lesson with USA Tutor Jeffrey Thomas.

Jeffrey Thomas teaches Skype ukulele lessons to students of all levels around the world.

Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced player, Jeff can help you out.

He provides webcam ukulele lessons using Skype, ooVoo, Yahoo Messenger or Google Hangout
which allows the student to learn at home without having to drive to and from a music store.

TESTIMONIALS
Best seller I have come across, thanks Chris.

Fantastic service. Thank you for this wonderful ukulele!

Thank you Chris, a beautiful. Instrument

Thanks Chris, received today, beautiful instrument. Great deal.

Amazing quality, great sounds too, love it!

Quality item arrived exactly as described and well packed.

Awesome quality great intonation and tone, great case. Quick Great communication

A great and excellent person to deal with. Is spot on with description of item

Very happy with uke and the effort he put into the setup. Easy transaction.

Thanks Chris-from-Ukulele-Trading!  No1!  Fantastic dealing with you!  Recommended!

Super fast postage thanks!!!

Great communication, excellent product and speedy delivery. Will shop again

Fast delivery, great item, will buy from again. A+++
Quick delivery and easy to deal with - Thanks!

Item as described! Easy transaction! Highly recommend!! AAA+++

Very professional fast dispatch great communication, highly recommended A+++

TK-35G Ohana Ukuleles All-Solid Mahogany Gloss-Finish Tenor
$440 Including 
FREE Quality Hardcase
FREE Headstock Tuner
FREE Setup included
FREE Lesson with USA Tutor Jeffrey Thomas
FREE Postage
Warranty and After Sales Service Backup from Aussie Ohana Ukulele Dealer.


TO ORDER
Call 0432 306 920 or email ChrisFromUkuleleTrading@gmail.com

Christopher Carr

The Ukulele Trading Co Australia
Purveyors of  Fine New and Used Ukuleles + Ukulele Workshops & Private Lessons
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Friday, 12 February 2016

How to become an Expert Ukulele Player ... or at least better than you were yesterday.


Talent vs Practice ... Maybe Talented people have just put in the practice time?
Often my students say things like "That woman's such a talented player' or "I wish I had half as much talent as him"   I tell them ... Show me a person with talent and I'll show you someone who has put in the hours practising their ukulele.

Talent is but one part of the learning puzzle, You can be born with a great ear and great motor skills in your fingers but if you don't practice how good will you be?

Unfortunately people you have to practice, and Repetition is the key. A little often produces results.  Play your ukulele 10 minutes a day, everyday, and you will see amazing results.

But practice doesn't have to be a BAD thing, if you love ukulele then just take the next step and fall in love with practising your ukulele.  Develop better ways to practice, change it up, make it fun, push yourself to try new strums and styles, Steele yourself to reaffirm the skills you already know ... use it or loose it.

THE IMPORTANT BIT
 find people to play with, I cannot stress that enough.  If they are better than you, then learn from them, if they are worse than you, then teach them how to be better. Playing with others is what making music is all about.  And perhaps most importantly, never give up!

Now its 'official' practice has been confirmed to help you become an expert in anything. That bit 'to help you" is the very important caveat.  Practice develops your talents.  Psychologist Dr. Anders Ericsson claims to have determined that anybody can be an expert at anything ...  to become an expert, it takes 20 hours of practice per week for 50 weeks a year for ten years (a.k.a. 10,000 hours).

Luckily you don't have to be at the expert level to have fun playing your ukulele ... But it's amazing how the 'talented good players' play every day, even if it's just 10 minutes a day.

LEARN MORE HERE
http://www.karaoke-version.com/blog/403.html#utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_source=bulk&utm_medium=email&utm_term=201602&utm_content=0

https://www.google.com.au/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=practice%20vs%20talent

As always
Have fun,
Happy strumming.


Cheers
Chris-From-Ukulele-Trading
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Thursday, 11 February 2016

Guide to Ukulele Tone Woods; Mahogany Versus Cedar Vs Rosewood Vs Koa Vs Spruce Vs Ovankol

Many factors contribute to the tone of your Ukulele.

The choice of strings and the size (Soprano / Concert / Tenor) are probably the most obvious.

Design factors in construction, play their part also.  Such design choices as the placing of the internal braces and type of kerfing employed can mean the difference between a uke that sings and one that, well, just 'plonks'

Visually the most obvious differences in ukuleles is the woods used in construction.

Woods are chosen for their Tonal Characteristics as much as their looks, perhaps even more so.

Kala Brand Ukuleles has produced this handy guide to Woods and the tonal properties they exhibit.

Some final words of advice ... Use Your Ears! We are all different, and much like taste in Artwork or Food we all have our own ideas of what is 'Good'.

Some people perceive a Bright Crisp Ukulele as Shrillness or Thinness, others perceive a ukulele with a big bottom end bass tone as 'Dull".

"Horses for Courses" as they say