UKULELE
The ukulele originated in Hawaii, sometime in the 19th Century. It's related to the lute, and looks like a small guitar. It generally has four strings that can be either gut or nylon. And it's amazing how much music can be generated with just those four strings.
When we visited Honolulu last year, a uke seemed like the perfect souvenir for M to bring home with us. When he plays it, I feel like I'm right back on the beach at Waikiki!
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lovely instrument, seems to be forgotten lately doesn't it?
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Every time I hear a ukulele I brighten up! How could anyone NOT???
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I should try to play it again...
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I've been thinking of learning to play one.
ReplyDeleteLooks like fun!
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