Hippo just bought me a Ukulele.. Makala Soprano.. What a cool little baby.. Haven't named him yet..Yes I think it's a HIM.. Why Uke? Well why not.. Thank you to my so-called Polynesian Hippo (he's half Hawaiian as he say la)
101 reason to play a Uke (courtesy of Ukulele Movement) :
1. It is easy to learn.
2. It's small, cute, portable and fun!
3. It makes a happy sound.
4. It makes you and people around you happy.
5. It's a new hope for people who always wanted to learn how to play a stringed instrument but didn't.
6. It is an excellent way to learn about music and music theory.
7. It's smaller than a guitar so it's easier for kids as well as adults to play.
8. It's affordable.
9. It's small so that means you can collect more because it takes up less space!
10. People who play the uke are generally happier people.
11. There's no right or wrong way to play an ukulele, there's only your way.
12. You can play any kind of music on the uke...jazz, evergreens, pop, soul, Hawaiian...even experimental!
13. You can jam with your friends on the uke, no need to plug in, no need for bass or drums.
14. You can take it on your travels and play it by the beach or up on a mountaintop.
15. It's the third wave of the ukulele movement in the world, be a part of it!
16. It's a fantastic birthday present because it is so meaningful.
17. It is less intimidating than a guitar, people won't expect so much from you.
18. It makes a great conversational starter.
19. Some vintage ukes command a lot of money.
20. Ukes are very collectible, even if you are not looking at it as an investment.
21. It encourages friendliness - courtesy Liang Hwei
22. It comes from a beautiful Hawaiian heritage - Liang Hwei
23. You can play your uke if you are locked in a traffic jam (even in the driver's seat!!!) - Marcelo Mariozi
24. You can play it in the toilet!! Even the small one in shopping centres! (as long as you don't need 2 hands - guys need to be seated) - Marcelo Mariozi
24 reasons so far...help us get to 101!
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