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I'm using a low G set of the `Alohi strings on my main tenor and a high G set of Manaha strings on another tenor and really love these strings. I liked them so much I'm making them available right here on my site.

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A collection of my, Curt Sheller performance videos.

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Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree

Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree

Here is what Wikipedia has to say about the song.

"Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" is a Christmas song written by Johnny Marks and recorded by Brenda Lee in 1958 on Decca 9-30776. Although Decca released it in both 1958 and again in 1959, it did not sell well until Lee became a popular star in 1960; that Christmas season, it hit #14 on the Billboard pop chart and turned into a perennial holiday favorite. It continued to sell well during the holiday season, hitting #5 on the Christmas chart as late as 1984. Brenda Lee's recording still receives a great deal of airplay. Despite the song's title, its instrumentation also fits the Country genre which Brenda Lee more fully embraced as her career evolved.

Johnny Marks

Although he was Jewish, he specialized in Christmas songs and wrote many standards, including "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" (a hit for Gene Autry and others), "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" (first recorded by Bing Crosby), "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" (a hit for Brenda Lee), and "A Holly Jolly Christmas" (recorded by the Quinto Sisters, then Burl Ives), and Run Rudolph Run (recorded by Chuck Berry).

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Eleanor Rigby

The Beatles classic in C Tuning with a low G.

I have TAB for this arrangement at: Eleanor Rigby

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Tijuana Taxi

“You hear 3 notes and you know it's Herb Alpert !” - ( Miles Davis from a 1989 interview )

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While My Guitar Gently Weeps - Ukulele

Here is my (Curt Sheller) performance of this arrangement. I used a Pono PTRC-CE Tenor cutaway, solid rosewood back and sides, solid cedar top, maple binding.

I have a dedicated page for this song on my UkuleleLessons pages with a TAB of this arrangement.

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Pony Express

An original tune inspired by Tommy Emanuel's Tall Fiddler. Using a flat pick in C Tuning with a low G.

Ukulele Performance Videos

Links to some cool online videos with comments

Here are YouTube video links and information on some great ukulele performers I've collected over time. As I run across videos I'll post a link and information here.

I've started with the big names on the uke stage and some of my favorites. Ukulele musicians like Jake Shimabukuro, James Hill, Herb "Ohta San" Otha, Iwao and a few more…

And, here are some fun videos and the ukulele.

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Jake Shimabukuro

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Jake Shimabukuro plays "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"

This is the famous Central Park video shot by Jason Tagg for Jason's show Midnight Ukulele Disco that people are still discovering two years after it was posted.

Jake has credited this video for helping spread the ukulele to a wider audience.

The original video can be found at Midnight Ukulele Disco, with other videos from Jake Shimabukuro

Here are some other Jake videos of the same song:

Jake performs this George Harrison classic in the key of Gm/G taking advantage of the ukulele unique re-entrant g C E A tunings and the open strings that this key offers.

I (Curt Sheller) have an arrangement for solo uke in the original key of Am/A on my While My Guitar Gently Weeps lesson page.

Here is a link to the Jake Shimabukuro information right here on the Curt Sheller Publications web site.

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Jake Shimabukuro plays "Let's Dance"

(from YouTube listing) Jake Shimabukuro plays his song "Let's Dance" on Chicago TV show "Corporate Country Sucks." You can see the whole show on CAN-TV Channel 19 in Chicago or on our video podcast. Go to www.corporate...

This performance is a good look at Jakes Flamenco strumming.

Here is a link to the Jake Shimabukuro information right here on the Curt Sheller Publications web site.

James Hill

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Bosko & Honey Interview of James and Anne

after the ITALIAN UKULELE FESTIVAL in Vicenza at the beginning of July, Bosko & Honey caught the train to Milan with James Hill and Anne Davison

Here is a link to the James Hill information right here on the Curt Sheller Publications web site.

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James Hill plays "Eucalipstick"

James Hill the Canadian uke virtuoso is one of my favorites.

Here is a link to the James Hill information right here on the Curt Sheller Publications web site.

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James Hill plays "Down Rideau Canal"

James Hill the Canadian uke virtuoso is one of my favorites.

Here is a link to the James Hill information right here on the Curt Sheller Publications web site.

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James Hill plays "Ode To A Froze Boot"

Here is a James Hill performance at the Santa Cruz Ukulele Club on his recent West Coast tour. Recorded July 19, 2007 by Mike DaSilva.

Here is a link to the James Hill information right here on the Curt Sheller Publications web site.

Herb "Ohta San" Otha

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Ohta-San and Iwao play "A Spy In Love"

Herb Ohta, internationally renowned musician, began playing the 'ukulele when he was only 7 years old. Influenced greatly by Hawaiian 'ukulele virtuoso Eddie Kamae, this exceptional musician has elevated the ukulele from an accompaniment solo instrument status.

(Short Bio from the KoAloha web site) - In Japan, there is a name synonymous with ukulele. That name is simply known as "Iwao." Iwao had a very successful career as a guitar player, producing many albums with that first instrument. He attended a performance by Ohta-san and a new love for the ukulele grew rapidly in his heart. He now focuses his efforts into his awesome ukulele playing. There is no bigger ukulele star in Japan than Iwao.

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Iwao

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Iwao plays "Hawaiian Morning"

Iwao is consider one of Japan's premier ukulele musicians.

Here is a link to the Iwao information right here on the Curt Sheller Publications web site.

Other Videos of Note

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The Night Owls plays "Sway"

(from the YouTube listing) The Night Owls perform 'Sway' live. Recorded at home the song features Pat Goodall on vocals, Jim Gritt on soprano ukulele, Nipper on Baritone ukulele and Tom French on Double Bass.

More Night Owls information right hew on CurtSheller.com

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Brian Hefferan plays "Sailor's Hornpipe"

(from the YouTube listing) A traditional dance tune finger picked on soprano ukulele. This was inspired by Bill Keith's famous 5-string banjo version, which he recorded with Bill Monroe in the 1960s.

The Uke Hunt weblog has posted tablature for this number at: http://ukulelehunt.com/2007/06/01/bri...

Here is a link to the The Fabulous Helftones web site. Brian and wife Lynn are based in Lansing, Michigan

Checkout Brian's YouTube channel with over 50 great videos.

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"Ukulele, Melodicas & Kalimba - Night Boat to Cairo (Madness)"

(from the YouTube listing) All audio parts are dry (no effects such as reverb), except the very beginning (the fog horn sax part) and the third time I shout "Night Boat to Cairo" which I experimented with and decided to leave in just for fun.

one-man-band

Checkout the YouTube logophile channel.

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Girl - Ukulele solo

WS64 really loves the Beatles and has a lot of great videos online.

Checkout the YouTube WS64 channel.

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Julie Nunes

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Ukulele Lesson Videos

Links to some cool online videos with comments

How To Spin Your Ukulele

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How To Spin Your Uke by Jim D'Ville

A beginner's guide to spinning your ukulele.

Here is a link to the Jim D'Ville information right here on the Curt Sheller Publications web site.

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