71 - Year One

In this post: Time to play outside

Note: If you are new to the ukulele, I suggest you read the posts in the order in which they are numbered.

We just passed the one-year anniversary of Lazy River Uke. It’s been a fun-filled and eventful year. More to the point, though is that it reminds me of my theme - Lazy River - and the time of year that it recalls, which is NOW. This is the time to take your uke outside and let your music play on the gentle breezes of summer. The uke is one instrument you can do this with and not run the risk of alienating your neighbors. (If I were to take my saxophone outside I’d hear about it soon enough!)

If you have a friend or family member who plays the harmonica or ocarina and can join you, so much the better. These three instruments seem made for being out in nature, especially warm nature. (BTW - if you live in the southern hemisphere, just set this aside for November.)

Every year a neighbor of ours who just recently retired from show biz, sets up a tent in his back yard and invites the neighbors over for an amateur hour or two. It’s great fun and turns up surprising talent in unexpected places. This year my wife and I are considering a uke-harmonica duet. The operative word here is “considering.” First she has to learn the harmonica. Then we have to pick a simple tune or two. That part should be easy enough. I guess she could always whistle instead. The uke sure is versatile!

Later,
-- Al