Jam Session Notes
The SOUP jam sessions are a great way to enjoy your instrument with others. Sometimes our more experienced members offer up some handy tips. Many people find it easier to 'see it in person' - then try the tip at home. This page will feature tips and ideas that have been shared specifically at the jams, either as 2 Minute Tips or After-Jam Tutorials.
Two Minute Tips |
After-Jam Tutorials |
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Two Minute Tips Taught by Libby May 2, 2016
Two Handy Gizmos! Micro Clip-on Tuner--(D'Addario NS Micro Clip-on Tuner) These are handy if you are tired of hunting for your tuner when you switch ukuleles. They are tiny chromatic tuners that clip onto the headstock, and you can leave them there when you put your ukulele into its case. They are available for $24.99 at Long & McQuade and John Bellone. Libby buys them at $13.47 plus shipping from this source on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/DAddario-NS-Micro-Clip-On-Tuner/dp/B005FKF1PY/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=A1Q4J5PE6ZMR6Z_ Clip on Pick-up--Turn any acoustic ukulele into an electric ukulele for about $10!! They are made by various companies at various price points. If you are interested, check with Rudy, as he may bulk order some of these. Clip the pickup onto the headstock, plug the other end into any amplifier, and Presto: Ukulele Rock Star! https://www.cbgitty.com/guitar-electronics/pickups/great-clip-on-acoustic-guitar-pickup-with-7-foot-cable/ Two Minute Tips Taught by Libby April 18, 2016 "Naming Chords by Numbers" taught by Libby April 18, 2016. Click here to view a document prepared by Lynda on this subject. Two Minute Tips Taught by Libby February 8, 2016 How to Learn a New Chord - the Lap Tap Technique CLICK here for the entire document Two Minute Tips Taught by Libby Jan 25, 2016 Parts of the Ukulele "Up" and "Down" on the Fretboard--are you saying what you mean? CLICK Here for the entire document |
. _ Barre Chords--taught by Mark May 9, 2016 Click here for a Ukulele Mike Lynch video tutorial on barre chords. Click here for another Ukulele Mike Lynch video on moveable chords. The Chromatic Scale--Opening Up the Fretboard Taught by Libby April 11, 2016. Click here for the entire document and links to a few tutorial videos. Buying another ukulele? What to look for. Taught by Rudy March 28, 2016 Rudy touched on topics like Intonation, Resonance, Playability, Durability. There is even an acronym that defines the love of buying and owning more than just one ukulele. UAS: Ukulele Aquisition Syndrome. Easy Fingerpicking Pattern --In to Out Picking Taught by Libby at the Monday Jam, February 8, 2016 CLICK Here for the entire document /uploads/3/7/8/3/37833193/the_chromatic_scale.docx |
