Ukulele Club - March 2022




Second Meeting of Ukulele Club at American Corner Trieste - Italy - February 19, 2022





Here is the second version of our Forever Warm-Up Song Three Little Birds.



Here are the photos from the February 19th meeting.

For our SECOND MEETING on February 19, 2022 we had 27 participants of all ages!  

  • MARCH MEETINGS:  March 12 and March 26 at 11:45
  • If you are NEW we ask you to REGISTER on this LINK.
  • New Participants can arrive at 11:30 am and we will help you tune your Uke and get some beginners tips.
  • Our Group working language is ENGLISH at meetings and on the WhatsAppChat.  You are free to leave the chat at any time.
  • We recommend that you purchase a simple Notebook with plastic envelopes called "Porta Listini" to keep copies of your music.  


SUMMARY of MEETING 2

WELCOME - Marino, Karoline

INTRO

Why the Ukulele?

  • Small, light weight, inexpensive
  • Easy to play for all ages
  • Happiness! Fun! Joy!

ANNOUNCEMENTS




Thank you to:
Marino and Karoline, our Volunteer Maestros!
Susanne, our volunteer filmmaker, edited our song video.
Davide and Cristina our Feb. 19th photographers.

How does Ukulele Club work?

  • The plan is to meet every 2 weeks (depending on holidays) - March 12, 26 at 12.
  • Learn 1 new song for each meeting.  Prepare the song BEFORE the meeting using tutorials and come ready to play together. 
  • Once we get better, you could even form solo groups, that prepare songs and perform during the meetings!
  • Our space is free in the mornings Monday-Friday  from 9-1.  Feel free to come in and practice.   
  • Flash Uke?  Do you want to play with your new friends? Post it on the WhatsApp group and plan impromptu meetings in cool places like in Osmizzas! or at Barcola! How fun is that!

View the Mighty Uke Documentary –  Ukers tell the story of the people's instrument. In MIGHTY UKE, we discover why so many people of different nations, cultures, ages, and musical tastes are turning to the ukulele to express themselves, connect with the past, and with each other.  The film documentary is available for viewing online, free of charge, on the Kanopy platform of eLibraryUSA, Request your password today.






 Sinfonico Honolulu Concert on March 5th at 21:30 – Teatro Miela.  Buy your ticket at the Miela with no commission  (17-19) or at Ticket Point.  

A reminder to: Fjorela, Lia and Patrizia! You won 2 tickets each! We will see you at the concert!

Several of us are going.   Bring your Uke! That's what Ukers do at Uke Concerts.  

TUNING



G-C-E-A - Good Children Eat Apples -  Digital Clip On Tuner or YouTube by ear


Our Forever Song - THREE LITTLE BIRDS by Bob Marley (To play at every meeting)

 8. Three Little Birds
 Bob Marley, 1977		■  Chord Sheet
■  Presentation		■  AUS Performance
All together now – Performance by Austin Ukulele Society (Attn – a bit fast!)  



NEXT SONG for March 12th at 11:45 am

We're repeating LET IT BE by the BEATLES, 1970.  

Good effort on February 19th, but it needs a bit of work.  

The Em chord is hard? Just skip that chord for now.  Later you'll get it.  
Too fast? Strum one beat instead of 4.  
You just want to sing along? No problem!  

Let It Be
 The Beatles, 1970		■  Chord Sheet
■  Presentation		■  AUS Performance
■  Bob’s Demo Video
■  Bob’s Tutorial


Here is our Let It Be Video from Feb. 19th.




MORE INSPIRATION?


We recommend the Austin Ukulele Society.  Check out their site with the Music Library and YouTube Channel.  They are our role model!



Some Ukulele Quotes:

If everyone played the ukulele, the world would be a better place. Jake Shimabukuro

The beauty of ukulele is that it's for everybody, with no elitist connotations. Will Grove-White

Hooray for taking up the ukulele! It will never let you down. People of all ages make great music with it. Dan Scanlanwww.wisesayings.com/ukulele-quotes/

🎸🎝 Happy Strumming!