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The Coming Back of the Ukulele
We all know ukulele in the past as one of the musical instruments normally used by comedians and by our grandparents, however nowadays they are returning and their not exclusive to comedians and seniors anymore. But, today it is now played by more and more people, both young and old.
The Ukulele looks like a small guitar and the difference is that you could play open chords by it without using a capo just like on guitars. It's high notes and small body provide a very distinctive sound.
The ukulele was a very underused and misunderstood instrument for many years. Modern musicians don't pay a lot of interest to the ukulele just on rare occasions.
The instrument obtained the attention of individuals when it has been viewed in TV shows or on the internet. Firstly, there's the web sensation that is the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. If you haven't caught some of their Youtube videos yet, you're getting left behind. Their videos are very entertaining.
The Ukulele Orchestra of Britain certainly is extremely entertaining they don’t use a serious front they only take things casually making people laugh. And aside from one acoustic bass guitar, they use the ukulele exclusively. Along with their voices.
The member of the Ukulele Orchestra are really talented singers and ukulele players. Their video clips have "gone viral" and that has surely led to a lot of young individuals looking for a ukulele store to have one of these fantastic musical instruments from.
They have covered everyone from Gnarles Barkley to David Bowie, and in their own manner. Their videos are very incredible, that lots of people are enjoying it and it’s not simply hundreds but thousands and millions.
As to television, avid watchers of the TV show Scrubs, can recall that the ukulele made unexpected appearances where it was played by Ted. It was his band that played songs and feature the ukulele in their music in some episodes. Though they generally performed in acapella there's also scenarios where they accompany their voices using the ukulele.
One significant ukulele moment in Scrubs was the moment Ted's band did a cover of a cover. They used the ukulele for a interpretation of Israel kamakawiwo'ole's haunting and beautiful arrangement of Over The Rainbow.
The version of Israel kamakawiwo’ole’s Over the Rainbow has been also highlighted in the show as well as other popular Television shows. Prompting many a budding ukulele player to find out a ukulele shop.
The voice of the late Israel kamakawiwo'ole was very stunning and perfectly matches the sound of the ukulele. He was a skilled and a very good ukulele player and that he was known not just in his native place Hawaii but across the world especially by those that are interested in ukuleles.
With the recent rise in attraction of the ukulele, it’s certainly going to make more wonderful music especially because more and more people are growing fond of the instrument. This underused musical instrument makes such beautiful music that it inspires a lot of people. Ukulele has surely invaded the hearts of the many people and it will continue to encourage people in the future. On the other hand, you can discover ukulele for sale available.
