Rays of the lowering sun caressed two of my favorite ukuleles, each with its different style. The one on the wall came from Ua Huka in the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia. The one on the desk came from a Hawaiian company. Each is a masterpiece of its own style with their own distinctive sounds,Continue reading “Ukulele Sunset”
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An After Breakfast Still Life
After the breakfast dishes were cleared from the table I had a little free time before we went for our morning walk, so I did what I usually do. When we returned from the walk, this scene caught my eye. Typical. #ukulele #breakfast #morning #walk
Sunset Hula
The ukulele playing hula dancer swayed gently in the setting sunlight bringing a cheery ending to a nice, bright day. #hula #ukulele #solar #sunlight
Enlightenment
In the late afternoon, just before sunset, rays of light peeked through the window to enlighten my fingers as I played ukulele. I was practicing finger picking the melody lines for various tunes, which is really fun and a nice skill to develop. Curiously enough, the tune I was working on when this enlightenment occurredContinue reading “Enlightenment”
Mele Kalikimaka
The Hawaiian word, “ukulele,” is made up of two parts: “uku” which can mean flea, and “lele,” can mean to jump or fall. Hence “ukulele” is commonly interpreted as the “jumping flea,” perhaps referring to the rapid motion of a skilled player’s fingers along the strings and frets. Queen Lili’oukalani, however, is said to haveContinue reading “Mele Kalikimaka”
Small Beginnings
Nearly 20 years ago we bought this ukulele on our last day in Maui. We didn’t have room in our luggage for it, so we had it mailed home. It arrived several days later in a simple cardboard box with no other packing. To our relief and surprise, it was in perfect condition inspite ofContinue reading “Small Beginnings”
My Own Constellation
The vision of the “V” shaped Hyades star cluster in the constellation, Taurus, and a bright star beyond the apex of the “V” reminded me of a Tahitian Ukulele. Four stars of the cluster frame the body of the ukulele in this picture, and the star at the apex of the “V” can be seenContinue reading “My Own Constellation”
Happy Slacker
Several years ago we went on a one day tour of Moloka’i. I had the good fortune to meet Todd Ragsdale who made this koa wood tenor Ukulele which I subsequently purchased. It has a lovely sound with a low G fourth string (octive lower than standard ukulele). Two years ago I purchased a slack-keyContinue reading “Happy Slacker”
A Fool’s Tools
We were in Grand Cayman with friends when this photo was taken, and it certainly captured the spirit of foolish pleasure. I wish we were back there celebrating again today, and that’s no foolin’. #aprilfool #grandcayman #ukulele
String, Strang, Strung
The more they are played, the more often their strings need changing. Also, wood and fretboard conditioner can be applied with the strings off to preserve the ‘ukulele’s appearance. This is my solid koa wood tenor ‘ukulele that I purchased from a luthier in Kaunakakai, Moloka’i. In honor of its roots, I tuned it toContinue reading “String, Strang, Strung”
Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings 