WTB Ukelele for my daughter

Whish I had Grandpa's tallent here,
Maybe I should give it a try, you never know.
Here is a little intresting history for the Ukulele croud
http://www.ukulele.org/?Inductees:1997-1998:Ernest_Kaai

+ 1 on You Tube!
Also, google "meetup" and see if there is a Uke meetup. We attended free lessons on Saturdays with our local one - they even gave music sheets (it was the one in Sacramento). One time, we even got our two teenagers to go with us! That was earth-stopping all in itself, haha.

Also, +1 on not buying the cheapest uke, but you don't need an expensive one either. $80-140 is a good range. My hubby noticed a big difference between the one he got for $60 and the one he got for $130.

-Cherie

I have an Oscar Schmidt Tenor Uke in Mango Wood with d'addario concert strings...awesome sound.
Ukulele Buddy is a great learning tool. Worth the money. + YouTube
http://www.ukulelebuddy.com/

Dino Abulencia
HOW-NWest

They have 2 different ones at costco.com.

I got one there and it's great for a beginner.  Plays very soft in volume so you won't have to suffer.  Ha!  Comes with everything you need. 

Eric just remmebered that there is a group that meets up near ainsley house or pruneyard downtown on weds sometimes and jams on they ukes.  Mostly during summer. They prolly let u join tho u a haole lol. Kristal aunt play wit um sometime.

Eric, you got the genes!  Take it up and you might discover that hidden talent from  your grandpa, the first Hawaiian ukulele virtuoso. 

Lots of online tutorials on youtube.  That's how I learned my first song last year.  I would start with the 3 chord songs first then gradually build up till I got the hang of the strumming.

Rey

A distinguished heritage there Eric.  You ought to givr it a try.

Does anybody know about Riptide or Mitchell ukeleles?  I saw a couple of nice ones at Guitar Center but it seems like everybody likes the OS or Kala.

saw this today

http://www.meritline.com/21-inch-soprano-ukulele-with-gig-bag-mahogany-top-bottom-and-sides---p-100407.aspx?hq_e=el&hq_m=2633456&hq_l=16&hq_v=62a5440307

I bit the bullet today and got myself a Kala.  It sounds great.  Now I have a lot of practice before the next Ukefest.

No Soup - your new Uke looks awesome! Beautiful!
I can't wait to hear what it sounds like!

I thought about practicing today - I heard the "Over the Rainbow" song, haha.

-Cherie

For those interested in Ukulele meetups.

11 May Saturday
Play Day Little Basin
off Hwy 236 near Big Basin,
9-5, $20 (includes lunch)

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/stupid/?icid=200510&CJAID=10381297&CJPID=227502