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(8 replies, posted in Other string instruments)

Hi All,

I've just found this site an it's really fantastic. I've just started playing the Ukulele and what a joy it is! I'm a frustrated guitar player and have always found it quite difficult. Now, I've always wanted a ukulele so I treated myself to one and really wish I had done it sooner.   It is easier to play than the guitar and you can get quite good pretty quickly. However, it is not an easy instrument to master. Just have a look on You Tube at Jake Shimabukuro playing "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" to see a master at work, fantastic (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9mEKMz2Pvo)

I bought a Ohana Concert CK-35G which is a beautiful little instrument both in looks and in sound. I bought it from The Ukulele Shop in the UK (http://www.theukuleleshop.co.uk) and I recommend them without reservation. They offer lots of advise and fast service. I believe it is best to buy a fairly good quality instrument because it is easier to tune and play, which is a fault with a really cheap version. (And no, I don't work for the ukulele shop! smile)

There is not really lots of stuff on the web for ukulele music and songs but this site gives me everything I need because I can download any song showing the chords and tab in GCEA tuning for ukulele.

Thanks for such a great site!