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umm, a family that plays together…

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The UPS woman brought them yesterday. A loud knock and by the time I got to the door, the truck had departed and these two ukuleles remained. I had initially ordered one, you know, so the kid would be well rounded and exposed to music and all that.

And then I thought, how unfun is that. So I ordered a second, within the hour. They are here now and already we are one uke short. Three people must have three ukuleles. Fortunately the First Act Discovery FG404 Soprano Ukulele is less than $25 a pop.

Aside from the fact that the Guinness Book of World Records purportedly declares the ukulele to be the easiest instrument in the world to play, Pinapple Pete’s Uke School may be the most lovely and amazing site for getting started with a new uke.  Who knew that a person could go from zero to Rocket Man in just a few short hours!

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  Ellen wrote @ September 21st, 2007 at 4:54 pm

I just saw that you have taken up the ukulele. A minute to learn a lifetime to master, and all that. Make sure to visit this place for more inspiration: http://www.ukulele.spots.com.au/index.php?pid=10139

  maria wrote @ September 25th, 2007 at 10:37 am

trying to get my son interested in taking guitar lessons with me…perhaps we need to start with the ukulele? so nice to see your voice again..!

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