Uke can too
Hi Folks,
In the 1920s ukuleles were the rage around the world. Not bad considering it was only about 3 decades before, that the Portuguese introduced the Braghina to the Hawaiians. From that instrument, the Kanakas built ukuleles and the rest is history. There's an ukulele rennaisance going on now, led by the Japanese, but also growing in western Canada. I took it up 2.5 years ago when I moved back to Hawaii after a 40 year absence. Had my Dad's old uke and just had to do it justice.
Best thing about the uke is that the smaller version fits in the seat compartment of the Burger. Some days, I just go to the lighthouse off Diamond Head and sit and watch the surf and ships go by while I practice. It's not to complicated since there are only 4 strings, but the sounds are surprisingly very sophisticated when played by a well coached aficionado.
I am buying a sidecar from Texas Sidecar Co to carry my uke and guitarron. The guitarron is a big Mariachi Band 6-string bass guitar that is held like a regular guitar. It puts out a very nice bass line and adapts to Hawaiian music quite well. I think it could be used in country western and most any other music of european origin.
If we ever have a hoe-down for Burger owners, I'll come with my uke.
Meanwhile, y'all come see us over here, the southern most part of the USA.