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| Posted: Sat Mar 3rd, 2007 02:03 pm |
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melodeonmark Approved 
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Would it cause any problems to the uke/strings if I frequently chopped and changed my tunings, eg from C tuning (GCEA) to D tuning (ADF#B) and back again? Cheers, Mark
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| Posted: Sun Mar 4th, 2007 05:19 am |
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Will Approved 
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melodeonmark wrote: Would it cause any problems to the uke/strings if I frequently chopped and changed my tunings, eg from C tuning (GCEA) to D tuning (ADF#B) and back again? It probably wouldn't harm the strings over the long run, but is there any special reason or advantage to retuning it back and forth? In another thread, you had mentioned you used a capo (in GCEA tuning, placed on the second fret would give you a D chord with the C chord shape), but you said you didn't like the tone. It might be easier to compare which tuning allows you to play the chord shapes you need to play without having to retune. Is it easier for you to play in the key of D while tuned to GCEA, or is it easier for you to play in the key of C while tuned to ADF#B? In GCEA tuning, using tabulature notation, the D chord is 2220, G is 0232, and the A chord is 2100. I play the D chord with my middle finger across all 3 of the lowest strings on the second fret. In ADF#B tuning, the C chord is 3211, F is 3331, and G is 2010.
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| Posted: Sun Mar 4th, 2007 08:11 am |
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melodeonmark Approved
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Will, Thanks for your reply. I am learning to play a lot of George Formby songs on my banjolele and singing along to them. He used a variety of tunings, GCEA, ADF#B and BbEbGC for example. When I play in BbEbGC I have to put the capo on the third fret and find the capo placed there produces a very 'tinny' sound and also reduces the volume considerably. Unfortunately my vocal range is quite limited to trying to sing whilst using the chord shapes for the Eb tuning whilst having the uke in C tuning is not a pleasant experience! I was wondering whether it would be possible to play all the songs I know in the C tuning, re-tune to D tuning then play those and then re-tune to the Eb tuning and so on, or am I being lazy and should learn them all transposed into a single tuning?! Cheers, Mark
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| Posted: Sun Mar 4th, 2007 07:41 pm |
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banjo brad Super Moderator 
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"I was wondering whether it would be possible to play all the songs I know in the C tuning, re-tune to D tuning then play those and then re-tune to the Eb tuning and so on" What I'm sensing here is the need to acquire more ukuleles! One for each tuning. "Honey, I just found a new, obscure tuning that works for 1/2 of one song, I'm on my way to the music emporium to get my 12th ukulele - I promise, no more (sotto voci - this month)!" Brad Edited to change "12th banjo" to "12th ukulele"! - Guess my BAS is acting up again. Last edited on Sun Mar 4th, 2007 07:43 pm by banjo brad ____________________ ezFolk Help Brad Prickly Pear Music Banjo Brad's ezFolk page TOTMC |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 5th, 2007 04:48 am |
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HowlinHobbit Approved 
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melodeonmark wrote:I am learning to play a lot of George Formby songs on my banjolele and singing along to them. He used a variety of tunings, GCEA, ADF#B and BbEbGC for example. Yes indeedy and he had a uke for each tuning. He'd stick his hand through the back curtains and one of the stagehands (probably his personal guy) would swap the uke for the one in the proper tuning for the next ditty. Tuning back and forth won't work well with the nylon strings because they won't ever "settle." Won't exactly hurt them, but it'll be like putting on new strings constantly, with all the attendant tuning hassles. I'd suggest either learning them in whatever key you're comfortable singing them in or buying a couple more banjoleles. I do the former thing but the latter has its own charms. Howlin' Hobbit Got Uke? Howlin's MySpace site, ezFolk site, UkeLand site and blog Snake Suspenderz Hot Jass, Hokum and Novelty Music... with a bite!
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| Posted: Mon Mar 5th, 2007 01:31 pm |
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melodeonmark Approved
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Thanks for the replies, they confirm what I had supposed. It won't be easy trying to convince my woman I need more banjoleles but I shall rise to the challenge! Mark
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| Posted: Thu Mar 22nd, 2007 04:45 pm |
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ukesds Approved
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So, if you are looking at a song (tab), how do you know how you are to tune your uke? Does it matter if you are playing just the uke w/ no other instuments or voice? Last edited on Fri Mar 23rd, 2007 01:13 am by ukesds |
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| Posted: Fri Mar 23rd, 2007 02:30 am |
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HowlinHobbit Approved
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ukesds wrote: So, if you are looking at a song (tab), how do you know how you are to tune your uke? Does it matter if you are playing just the uke w/ no other instuments or voice? First question: If it's actually tablature it'll say what tuning it's for. Many people use the term "tabs" for chords over lyrics. The latter is not tablature and it doesn't matter a hoot what tuning you're in, just play the chord shape for that chord name. If there are chord boxes (still not tab) it'll say what tuning it's for too. If you're in another tuning, ignore the chord boxes and just play the shape for your tuning for that chord name. This latter also works for tunes with guitar chord boxes over the lyrics. Ignore the chord boxes and play the shape for the chord name that works in your tuning. Second question: As long as you're playing the right chord shapes for your tuning -- ummm... and you're in tune -- it doesn't matter. HH
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| Posted: Fri Mar 23rd, 2007 10:35 am |
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ukesds Approved
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Thanks. i thought I'd have to learn several different chord shapes right off the bat[more than I already do]! I'm glad I don't. It will make life easier.
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