In Victor Kim's latest YouTube video, he's using a new Kamoa ukulele! It doesn't appear to be the Tenor Ukulele like he normally uses, but it sure it a lovely looking uke! Here is the video with him using his new ukulele, and bellow will be a video showcasing Kamoa's 2011 Ukulele line! If you're interested in buying a Kamoa Ukulele, visit the Ukulele Underground store or UkuleleUprising.com
Til next time! Peace!
Nico
Showing posts with label Beginner Ukulele. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Beginner Ukulele. Show all posts
Saturday, July 2, 2011
So Sungha Jung already knew how to play the Ukulele way back ing the day!
It appears that Sungha Jung has been playing the ukulele for a while now! Here is a video of Sungha Jung playing While my Guitar Gently Weeps on the ukulele way back in 2006! It looks like hes playing an Ovation Applause ukulele!
Till next time! Peace!
Nico
Till next time! Peace!
Nico
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Beginner Ukuleles - What Ukulele Brand Do I Buy?
Beginner Ukuleles - Brands
One of the most common questions people ask is “What is a good beginner ukulele?”. It can be though choosing first ukulele, especially when you have never played the instrument before. There are so many different ukuleles out there to choose from, and it can get really confusing. I’m going to try to outline some of the good choices as first ukuleles. Ukuleles that don’t cost too much, but perform well. I went through tis whole process, and these are some of the brands that I looked at.
Kala Makala (www.kalaukulele.com)
Kala is a very well known ukulele manufacturer. Although they are not hawaiian made, they are very good value for money. They have nice entry level ukuleles that have “Makala” branding, but they are made by Kala. You can but a pineapple, soprano, concert or tenor ukulele for less than 100$! For those of you that aren’t sure if you guys are going to stink with the instrument, this is a very good option for you. The best thing about Kala ukuleles are that you can find them almost anywhere! They sell them on Amazon and may instrument stores around the US. If you aren't sure of the quality, there are a few famous artists that use Kala ukuleles. Christofer Drew Ingle of Nevershoutnever uses a Kala (of course, his costs a bit more than the entry level ukuleles)
Some good models:
Pineapple - MK-P Pineapple Soprano
Soprano - MK-S Soprano
Concert - MK-C Concert
Tenor - MK-T Tenor
Lanikai (www.lanikaiukes.com)
Lanikai is also a very well known ukulele manufacturer, and are also not Hawaiian made. They are very much like Kala ukuleles in that they are available in many places, and have a very good cost/performance ratio. If I’m not mistaken, Jason Mraz sports these ukuleles. These are also available in Amazon and in music stores around the US.
Some good models:
Pineapple - LU-21P
Soprano - LU-21
Concert - LU-21C
Tenor - LU-21T
Kamoa (www.kamoaukulelecompany.com)
Kamoa ukuleles are supposed to be some of the best entry level ukuleles out there. There are Hawaiian made, and guarantee that you get a good product. They have a very affordable E Series, or Economy series, that is perfect for all of you that want a great instrument, but don’t want to spend too much money. They are made with mahogany, and are supposed to be very well built. They have a pineapple, soprano, concert and tenor model in their E series lineup. The E series models range in price from 120-200$. If you’re interested in these models, and do not live in Hawaii, you can get them through ukuleleunderground.com or ukuleleuprising.com!
Some good models:
Pineapple - E-P
Soprano - E-S
Concert - E-C
Tenor - E-T
Of course, there are tons of other brands that you can choose from. Theres Oscar Schmidt, Fender and numerous others. I myself chose a Fender as my first uke. Please understand hate the ones that I mentioned above are ukuleles that I think are good choices for beginners. They are some of the most available ukuleles, and have a very good price/performance ratio. I didn’t really dive into some of the more expensive ukuleles. Lastly, I suggest that you purchase that ukulele that you really like, even if it may not be the best option. I went for a Fender ukulele even if it has gotten a lot of mixed reviews on the internet. I felt that it was the one i really wanted to play, and so I got it. I’m 100% happy with it and cant seem to put it down!
I really hope this helps all of you are are choosing your firs ukulele!
One of the most common questions people ask is “What is a good beginner ukulele?”. It can be though choosing first ukulele, especially when you have never played the instrument before. There are so many different ukuleles out there to choose from, and it can get really confusing. I’m going to try to outline some of the good choices as first ukuleles. Ukuleles that don’t cost too much, but perform well. I went through tis whole process, and these are some of the brands that I looked at.
Kala Makala (www.kalaukulele.com)
Kala is a very well known ukulele manufacturer. Although they are not hawaiian made, they are very good value for money. They have nice entry level ukuleles that have “Makala” branding, but they are made by Kala. You can but a pineapple, soprano, concert or tenor ukulele for less than 100$! For those of you that aren’t sure if you guys are going to stink with the instrument, this is a very good option for you. The best thing about Kala ukuleles are that you can find them almost anywhere! They sell them on Amazon and may instrument stores around the US. If you aren't sure of the quality, there are a few famous artists that use Kala ukuleles. Christofer Drew Ingle of Nevershoutnever uses a Kala (of course, his costs a bit more than the entry level ukuleles)
Some good models:
Pineapple - MK-P Pineapple Soprano
Soprano - MK-S Soprano
Concert - MK-C Concert
Tenor - MK-T Tenor
Lanikai (www.lanikaiukes.com)
Lanikai is also a very well known ukulele manufacturer, and are also not Hawaiian made. They are very much like Kala ukuleles in that they are available in many places, and have a very good cost/performance ratio. If I’m not mistaken, Jason Mraz sports these ukuleles. These are also available in Amazon and in music stores around the US.
Some good models:
Pineapple - LU-21P
Soprano - LU-21
Concert - LU-21C
Tenor - LU-21T
Kamoa (www.kamoaukulelecompany.com)
Kamoa ukuleles are supposed to be some of the best entry level ukuleles out there. There are Hawaiian made, and guarantee that you get a good product. They have a very affordable E Series, or Economy series, that is perfect for all of you that want a great instrument, but don’t want to spend too much money. They are made with mahogany, and are supposed to be very well built. They have a pineapple, soprano, concert and tenor model in their E series lineup. The E series models range in price from 120-200$. If you’re interested in these models, and do not live in Hawaii, you can get them through ukuleleunderground.com or ukuleleuprising.com!
Some good models:
Pineapple - E-P
Soprano - E-S
Concert - E-C
Tenor - E-T
Of course, there are tons of other brands that you can choose from. Theres Oscar Schmidt, Fender and numerous others. I myself chose a Fender as my first uke. Please understand hate the ones that I mentioned above are ukuleles that I think are good choices for beginners. They are some of the most available ukuleles, and have a very good price/performance ratio. I didn’t really dive into some of the more expensive ukuleles. Lastly, I suggest that you purchase that ukulele that you really like, even if it may not be the best option. I went for a Fender ukulele even if it has gotten a lot of mixed reviews on the internet. I felt that it was the one i really wanted to play, and so I got it. I’m 100% happy with it and cant seem to put it down!
I really hope this helps all of you are are choosing your firs ukulele!
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Hello!
Hey guys!
I've started this blog to document my journey as a ukulele player. I've only just picked up the ukulele recently, but I've really grown to love the instruments. I've tried many instruments in the past, but never really stuck to one, and never really got good at any of them. It's different with the ukulele, though. I really enjoy playing it so much so that I don't ever want to put it down. The sound it makes is just so beautiful, and being able to create that sound is such a good feeling. It's not just the sound, though, that I am interested in. It is the instrument itself! I think that they were some of the most gorgeous instruments out there! The small size, and the different wood that are used interest me so much!
I bought a Fender Nohea lest week and I'm very happy with it. I know that a lot of people don't like the fender ukes, and would rather go for a Kala, or Lanakai or a Mainland as there first uke, but I just loved how the Fender looked. I looked at all options possible, but just kept going back to the Fender. I figured that it would be a much wiser decision to buy something that I'm really happy with rather than something that I'm not too happy with, even if it may the the "better choice" because I'd be more motivated to play something I was 100% happy with. I was right! I haven't put down the Nohea. I play it whenever I can!
Anyways, I just wanted to do a brief introduction on why I have decided to make this blog. I'm going to try to upload some photos and videos as I learn more songs. I know that a lot of ukulele players also tend to buy lots of ukes, so I'll also be doing updates on my ukulele, and any ukulele products that I buy in the future!I know that a lot of you guys are in the same position as I am, so please share all the information you can with me, as I'm going to share everything I learn with all of you!
I really hope that you all enjoy reading this blog
I've started this blog to document my journey as a ukulele player. I've only just picked up the ukulele recently, but I've really grown to love the instruments. I've tried many instruments in the past, but never really stuck to one, and never really got good at any of them. It's different with the ukulele, though. I really enjoy playing it so much so that I don't ever want to put it down. The sound it makes is just so beautiful, and being able to create that sound is such a good feeling. It's not just the sound, though, that I am interested in. It is the instrument itself! I think that they were some of the most gorgeous instruments out there! The small size, and the different wood that are used interest me so much!
I bought a Fender Nohea lest week and I'm very happy with it. I know that a lot of people don't like the fender ukes, and would rather go for a Kala, or Lanakai or a Mainland as there first uke, but I just loved how the Fender looked. I looked at all options possible, but just kept going back to the Fender. I figured that it would be a much wiser decision to buy something that I'm really happy with rather than something that I'm not too happy with, even if it may the the "better choice" because I'd be more motivated to play something I was 100% happy with. I was right! I haven't put down the Nohea. I play it whenever I can!
Anyways, I just wanted to do a brief introduction on why I have decided to make this blog. I'm going to try to upload some photos and videos as I learn more songs. I know that a lot of ukulele players also tend to buy lots of ukes, so I'll also be doing updates on my ukulele, and any ukulele products that I buy in the future!I know that a lot of you guys are in the same position as I am, so please share all the information you can with me, as I'm going to share everything I learn with all of you!
I really hope that you all enjoy reading this blog
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