Tag Archives: Strumming Technique

Ukulele Lately Ep. 16: Walter Bates and the Reno Uke Festival

This week’s episode was a looooooooooooooooong time in production. Finally I was able to just sit down and get it edited and uploaded. This episode focused on an interview I had (back in April) with Walter Bates, who graciously shared his experience at the Reno Ukulele Festival.

Links referenced:
Gordon Mayer: Mya-Moe WebsiteYouTube Channel, and Birth of a Mya-Moe YouTube Series
Gerald Ross: Website and YouTube Channel
Jim DeVille: Website and YouTube Channel
Daniel Ho: Website and YouTube Channel
Heidi Swedberg: Website and YouTube Channel

Intro Audio Clips:
Where Have You Been (Cimorelli’s cover of Rhianna)
Since You’ve Been Gone (Kelly Clarkson)
Welcome Back, Kotter! (TV Show Theme Song)

Be sure to leave any comments or suggestions you have after listening, in the comments section below. Subscribe or rate the podcast on Stitcher or iTunes. You can email me at lweldy@ukulelelately.com or follow me on Twitter: @UkeLately

Thanks for tuning in and here’s hoping that you…stay in tune!

Ukulele Lately Ep. 4: Strumming Options & My First Guest!

As I was home with family for Christmas/New Year’s, this week’s episode involved a quick discussion about strumming options (using your hand or a pick).

Shout-out given to Julie, who commented on the blog that she had discovered the ukulele in a similar way to my own discovery. She now owns seven! If you haven’t seen the video we both saw, then you need to stop what you’re doing right now and watch it. I’m serious. It’s the first link listed below…

Links referenced in the show:
Jake Shimabukuro: While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Jake Shimabukuro: Strumming & Plucking Technique (This link is mainly to give you a visual of what I discussed about using a wrist “flick” motion while strumming. This guy is a pro, so don’t get too discouraged if unable to mimic his strumming styles…we all start somewhere, eh?)
Myself and a Friend: What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve (Cover) (This is a cute song I learned a few months ago; it may add a little humor to your day too.)

Welcomed my first guest on the show…my brother, Chad! If you noticed better quality to this week’s episode it’s because I was using his company’s podcast equipment. He wanted to give it a test run, and I was pleased to be his guinea pig. Thanks Chad! Actually, this whole episode seemed to be a family affair as my mother provided audio for my episode intro. Thanks Mama!

My oldest brother, Chad, on the left and third oldest brother, Scott, working the sound board.
My brothers: Chad (on the left) and Scott (working the sound board).

I also tested out a new tag-line for the podcast! Thanks to the suggestions from a few listeners, I was able to combine a few ideas. Tell me what you think of the new tag-line (and any other thoughts you may have) by leaving a comment below.

Hope you have a Happy New Year. Thanks so much for tuning in, and here’s hoping that you…stay in tune!

Ukulele Lately Ep. 3: Fruity Ukuladies & Strumming or Plucking

The topics for this week’s episode focused on highlighting the musical group Fruity Ukuladies and an overview of strumming and plucking technique.

Shout-out given to, Janie, who commented on the blog and asked a question on how to subscribe to the blog and/or podcast. Check out the sidebar menus to subscribe by email, or you can also go to iTunes to subscribe to the podcast.

Still on the look out for help with a tagline for the podcast…help!

Helpful links referenced during this episode:
Fruity Ukuladies YouTube Channel and YouTube Channel for Kids
Ukulele-Tabs Strumming Patterns
Silent Night Video with Strumming & Plucking

Thanks for listening to Ukulele Lately!

Me finalizing Ukulele Lately Ep. 3 while the rest of the clan plays the awesome game Set!
Me finalizing Ukulele Lately Ep. 3 while the rest of the clan plays the awesome game Set!